BMJ India

21/08/2026

Are we designing research with communities or simply for them?
Research has the greatest potential for impact when the people it is designed to serve have a voice in shaping it.

At the Community Voice Panel at the BMJ Research Forum South Asia 2026, leading voices from public health, community research, rare diseases and patient advocacy will explore how meaningful community engagement can reshape research questions, strengthen implementation and translate evidence into better care and policy.

From patient-reported outcomes and satisfaction measures to community-based care and health-system priorities, the conversation will ask an essential question: Are we designing research with communities—or simply for them?

Join us for a powerful discussion on putting patients and communities at the heart of health research.

Panellist:

Chair and moderator: Dr Garg, Secretary, Kasturba Health Society; Director, Dr Sushila Nayar School of Public Health, Mahatma Gandhi Institute of Medical Sciences, Wardha, Maharashtra

Dr Kumar Arora: Chief Scientist & Mentor, The INCLEN Trust International; President, AIIMS Bilaspur, India

Dr Bang: Co-founder of SEARCH (Society for Education, Action and Research in Community Health), Gadchiroli, Maharashtra.

Mr Prasanna Shirol: Co-founder and Executive Director of ORDI (Organization for Rare Diseases India)

Prof K Srinath Reddy: Honorary Distinguished Professor, PHFI & Chancellor of PHFI Institute of Public Health Sciences (Deemed to be University)

Register here: https://lnkd.in/g_Saczcr

📍 New Delhi | 5 September 2026
Supported by: Manipal Academy of Higher Education Molecular Connections CAHO - Consortium of Accredited Healthcare Organizations HealthCare Global

20/08/2026

From evidence to implementation: How does research actually change healthcare?

Publishing research is only the beginning. The real impact comes when evidence moves beyond journals into clinical practice, health systems and policy.

At the BMJ Research Forum South Asia 2026, this session will explore the journey from research to real-world impact, using practical case studies, real-world evidence (RWE) and implementation science.

Expect insights on:

• Asking research questions that address real healthcare needs

• Securing funding and building support for impactful research

• Maintaining scientific rigour, ethics and research integrity

• Communicating evidence effectively to policymakers

• Understanding what enables — and what prevents — evidence from becoming policy and practice

• Building collaboration across researchers, clinicians, policymakers and healthcare leaders

Panellists:

Dr Soumya Swaminathan, FRS, Chair, M S Swaminathan Research Foundation

Dr Sanjeev Singh, Medical Director, Amrita Institute of Medical Sciences, Faridabad & Chief of Medical Services, Amrita, Kochi

Dr Vijay Agarwal Emeritus, Consortium of Accredited Healthcare Organizations (CAHO)

General (Dr) Mathews Jacob, Pro Vice Chancellor (Health Sciences), MAHE

Supported by

Manipal Academy of Higher Education, CAHO - Consortium of Accredited Healthcare Organizations, Molecular Connections

📍 New Delhi | 5 September 2026

🎟️ Register for BMJ Research Forum South Asia 2026: https://southasiaresearchforum.bmj.com/register/

12/08/2026

What will India’s health research look like in the next decade?
Who will shape the priorities?
Where will research funding go?
What capabilities will institutions need?
And, most importantly—how will research create real-world impact?

Hear leading voices from India’s healthcare, public health, academia and global research community at:
The Future of Health Research in India: Perspectives
Featuring Dr Soumya Swaminathan, Dr Girdhar Gyani, Dr Sanjeev Singh, Dr Upasana Arora, Dr Madhuri Kanitkar, Dr Vikram Datta, Dr BS Garg and Dr Vivekanand Jha.

📍 5 September | Shangri-La, New Delhi
Be part of the conversation shaping what comes next.
Register for BMJ Research Forum South Asia 2026.
Supported by our Knowledge Supporting Organisations: MAHE | CAHO | HCG | Molecular Connections

10/08/2026

06/08/2026

Turning research into real-world health impact requires more than evidence it requires the right ecosystem.

Join us for the Keynote Address at the BMJ Research Forum South Asia 2026:
Translating Evidence into Health System Impact: Building the Foundations for Policy, Programmes and Practice.
Keynote Speaker: Maj Gen (Prof) Atul Kotwal, SM, VSM (Veteran), ICMR
Chair: Kamran Abbasi, Editor-in-Chief, The BMJ

This keynote will explore how national initiatives—including Ayushman Bharat Digital Mission (ABDM), One Nation One Subscription (ONOS), the Anusandhan National Research Foundation (ANRF), Implementation Research under NHRPs by ICMR and NHSRC/SHSRCs, and the One Health approach are shaping a future-ready research ecosystem that enables evidence-informed decision-making and measurable health system impact.

An insightful opening session that sets the stage for a day of conversations on strengthening research, fostering collaboration, and accelerating innovation for better healthcare.

5 September 2026
Shangri-La Eros, New Delhi
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Supported by: Manipal Academy of Higher Education, CAHO - Consortium of Accredited Healthcare Organizations, Molecular Connections HealthCare Global INTERNATIONAL SUBSCRIPTION AGENCY

04/08/2026

High-quality research creates value only when it improves patient care.
We are delighted to welcome HealthCare Global (HCG) as a Knowledge Supporting Organisation for the BMJ Research Forum South Asia 2026.

"Strengthening the Science to Care Continuum in India
HCG’s association with the BMJ Research Forum reflects a clear commitment to advancing high-quality, clinically relevant research and reinforcing a culture of evidence-based innovation in oncology in India. It signals research credibility and a strong focus on generating India-specific data and insights that can drive practice-changing outcomes in the local context. Through this engagement, HCG aims to foster rigorous clinical inquiry, enable collaboration across the Indian healthcare ecosystem, and bridge the gap between research and real-world care delivery ensuring that India-generated evidence meaningfully informs patient care and improves outcomes across the country."
-Healthcare Global

We look forward to welcoming the research community to this important conversation.

📅 5 September 2026
📍 Shangri-La Eros, New Delhi
Register now:https://lnkd.in/g_Saczcr

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03/08/2026

Health research creates impact only when evidence reaches practice.

We're pleased to have Molecular Connections as our Knowledge Supporting Organisation, advancing conversations around research excellence and scientific innovation.

"We are proud to be a knowledge supporting organization for the BMJ Research Forum, championing the convergence of STEM, advanced analytics, and pharmaceutical drug discovery."

As research evolves, we support meaningful dialogue on research integrity, AI-enabled innovation, and scientific excellence to accelerate breakthroughs from discovery to real-world healthcare impact."

-Molecular Connections

Join leading researchers, clinicians, policymakers, publishers, and innovators at the BMJ Research Forum South Asia 2026 as we explore how to accelerate the journey from evidence generation to real-world impact.

https://southasiaresearchforum.bmj.com/register/

📅 5 September 2026

📍 Shangri-La, New Delhi

01/08/2026

Meet the Minds Driving the Conversation.
BMJ Research Forum South Asia 2026
The future of health research is shaped by those who ask the right questions, challenge convention, and inspire action.

At the BMJ Research Forum South Asia 2026, hear from an exceptional lineup of keynote speakers, session chairs, and moderators who are leading conversations on research, innovation, policy, AI, medical education, research integrity, digital health, One Health, and healthcare transformation.

Join the conversations that will shape the future of health research and connect with leaders driving real-world impact.

📍 5 September 2026 | Shangri-La, New Delhi
🔗 Explore the full speaker lineup & agenda:https://lnkd.in/gNpbeYAS
🎟️ Register today:https://lnkd.in/g_Saczcr

Supported by:

🤝 Manipal Academy of Higher Education (MAHE) I CAHO - Consortium of Accredited Healthcare Organizations I HealthCare Global (HCG) I Molecular Connections

30/07/2026

Your next breakthrough may come from the conversations you have.

At BMJ Research Forum South Asia 2026, you'll engage with some of the most influential voices in healthcare research, publishing, and policy.

Leave with practical strategies, valuable collaborations, and fresh perspectives to strengthen your research and maximise its real-world impact.

🎟️ Early Bird registrations are now open. Save ₹2,000.

📅 5 September 2026

📍 Shangri-La Eros, New Delhi

Register today: https://southasiaresearchforum.bmj.com/registration/

Supported by: Manipal Academy of Higher Education, CAHO - Consortium of Accredited Healthcare Organizations, Molecular Connections

29/07/2026

Publishing your research is only the beginning.

The real challenge is ensuring your findings influence healthcare.

Join leading researchers, clinicians, journal editors, academic leaders and policymakers at the BMJ Research Forum South Asia 2026 to explore how research can be translated into meaningful change.

Discover practical approaches to:

• Research translation

• Real-World Evidence

• Research integrity

• AI in research

• Implementation science

• Collaborative research

🎟️ Register early and save ₹2,000.

📅 5 September 2026

📍 Shangri-La Eros, New Delhi

Register today: https://southasiaresearchforum.bmj.com/registration/

Supported by: Manipal Academy of Higher Education, CAHO - Consortium of Accredited Healthcare Organizations, Molecular Connections