6th NACC Conference · Nepalese Association for Clinical Chemistry

Transforming laboratory medicine in resource-limited settings.

The role of point-of-care testing, digital integration, and clinical impact in collaboration with IFCC and APFCB.

30 May 2026Conference date
Square HotelPulchowk, Lalitpur
In-person onlyNo online or hybrid option
Welcome

Messages

"It is a pleasure to welcome you to the 6th NACC Congress. As the national body for clinical biochemists, we remain committed to leadership in laboratory medicine through service, education and research."

Prof. Dr. Madhab LamsalNACC President

"On behalf of the organizing committee, we are delighted to welcome you to Square Hotel, Lalitpur. The congress is shaped by the theme of POCT, digital integration, and clinical impact across our region."

Dr. Ram Vinod Mahato, MSc, PhDOrganizing Secretary
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Program

Schedule at a glance

Inauguration begins at 9:00 AM; the scientific program runs from 10:00 AM to 5:30 PM at Square Hotel, Lalitpur.

8:00 - 8:45
Registration and high tea
Registration Committee
9:00 - 9:40
Inauguration ceremony, lamp lighting and president's welcome
Prof. Dr. Madhab Lamsal
10:00 - 10:35
Genetic testing for hereditary cancer in resource-limited settings
Dr. Orland Diez Gibert
10:40 - 11:15
Rapid molecular diagnosis: clinical decision-making and outcomes
Dr. Jay Prakash Sah
11:45 - 12:10
Non-coding RNAs and ncRNA-encoded micropeptides in diagnostics
Dr. Kul Raj Rai
1:30 - 2:45
Oral presentation session - five abstract talks
Chairs: Dr. Ashok Joshi, Dr. Baburaja Maharjan
2:45 - 3:25
Poster session, industry session and tea break
Poster presenters
3:40 - 4:15
Applications of AI in clinical biochemistry laboratories
Dr. Anirban Ganguly
4:30 - 5:05
Connecting care: digital infrastructure and POCT
Dr. Rajiv R. Sinha
5:15 - 5:30
Award distribution and closing remarks
Scientific Committee
Program · Speakers

Featured speakers

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Dr. Orland Diez Gibert

Chair, IFCC C-CMBC - Barcelona

Molecular geneticist with three decades in hereditary cancer research and over 200 international publications.

Genetic testing for hereditary cancer in resource-limited settings
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Dr. Anirban Ganguly

Associate Professor, AIIMS Deoghar

Biochemistry researcher focused on molecular disease mechanisms, cancer biology and metabolic disorders.

Applications of AI in clinical biochemistry labs
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Dr. Jay Prakash Sah

Post-Doctoral Fellow, UAB, USA

Cardiovascular biomechanics researcher with a decade of teaching experience in medical biochemistry in Nepal.

Rapid molecular diagnosis for clinical decision-making
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Dr. Rajiv R. Sinha

Professor, Nalanda Medical College, Patna

General Secretary, ACBI; three decades of academic leadership across metabolic and endocrine biochemistry.

Connecting care: digital infrastructure and POCT
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Dr. Kul Raj Rai, PhD

Senior Scientific Officer, NAST

Molecular biology researcher on host-virus interactions, long non-coding RNAs and novel micropeptides.

Non-coding RNAs and ncRNA-encoded micropeptides
Venue

Square Hotel, Lalitpur

Square HotelPulchowk, Lalitpur, Nepal
30 May 2026Conference day - 8:00 AM to 5:30 PM
Simrik HallOral presentation session venue
Registration

Registration fees

Deadline for registration: 15 May 2026. In-person attendance only with no onsite or hybrid registration.

NACC Member
Category
Nepali
SAARC
Foreign
Faculty / Consultant
NRs 2500
INR 3500
USD 35
PhD / MPhil
NRs 2000
INR 2500
USD 30
PG Student
NRs 1500
INR 2000
USD 25
Accompanying
NRs 1000
INR 2000
USD 25
Non-Member
Category
Nepali
SAARC
Foreign
Faculty / Consultant
NRs 3000
INR 4000
USD 40
PhD / MPhil
NRs 2500
INR 3000
USD 40
PG Student
NRs 2500
INR 3500
USD 35
Accompanying
NRs 2000
INR 3000
USD 25
Bank: Himalayan Bank Ltd., Maharajgunj - A/C: Nepalese Association for Clinical Chemistry - No: 12005202190011 - Swift: HIMANPKA
Full refund on cancellation until 20 May 2026; non-refundable and non-transferable thereafter.
Payment queries: WhatsApp / Call Dr. Ram Vinod Mahato, +977-9851081698
Abstract

Submitting your research

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Abstract Guidelines

Formatting, word limits and submission requirements for the abstract track.

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Scoring Criteria

How submissions are evaluated for oral and poster tracks and the Best Paper Award.

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Oral Presentation

Timing, format and technical requirements for accepted oral presenters.

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Poster Presentation

Poster dimensions, layout and display requirements for the poster session.

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Join us in Lalitpur

Register for the 6th NACC Conference, 30 May 2026.

Seats are in-person only. Secure your registration before the 15 May deadline and submit your abstract by 31 August.