RBU hosts international Conference on Life Sciences, Health and Environmental Sustainability
Scientists Call for Green Innovation at RBU International Meet
RBU hosts international Conference on Life Sciences, Health and Environmental Sustainability
Scientists Call for Green Innovation at RBU International Meet
Chandigarh: March 18
Rayat Bahra University organised the two-day 3rd International Conference on Life Sciences, Health and Environment Sustainability (ICLSHES-2026) under the aegis of the University School of Life Sciences. The conference brought together researchers, academicians and experts from across the country to deliberate on emerging challenges and innovative solutions related to health, life sciences and environmental sustainability.
The conference was organised in collaboration with the Red Ribbon Club, Punjab Youth Services, the Indian Red Cross Society, the Microbiologists Society of India, the Punjab State Council for Science and Technology (PSCST), Chandigarh, and Innovation Mission Punjab.
Addressing the gathering, Gurvinder Singh Bahra, Chancellor of Rayat Bahra University, Rayat Bahra Professional University, Hoshiarpur, and Bahra University, Shimla, emphasised the importance of encouraging startups and entrepreneurship among young people.
He highlighted that promoting an entrepreneurial mindset can enhance employability while also fostering environmental responsibility and sustainable development.
Prof. (Dr.) Simerjit Kaur DSW welcomed the distinguished guests, speakers and participants and presented an overview of the conference.
The conference was attended by Shivdular Singh Dhillon, Secretary-cum-Chief Executive of the Indian Red Cross Society, Punjab State Branch, Chandigarh, as the Chief Guest. Prof. (Dr.) Dapinder Kaur Bakshi, Joint Director and Head, Research and Start-up Facilitation Division, attended as Guest of Honour and highlighted the importance of intellectual property rights, research culture and innovation-driven development.
Vice Chancellor Prof. (Dr.) Sanjay Kumar emphasised the need for universities to build strong ecosystems that promote research, innovation and entrepreneurship. He also spoke on sustainability development goals. Somveer Anand, CEO and Mission Director of Innovation Mission Punjab, shared insights into opportunities within the startup ecosystem for young innovators.
The conference also featured expert talks by Dr. Shweta Sen Thalwal, Founder and CEO of Integrum IP, Mohali, who spoke on the importance of intellectual property rights in research and industry, and Ritika Singh, Founder and CEO of Kontent Factory, who delivered a session on digital branding for startups.
On the second day, a panel discussion on Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) was organised. The panel included Prof. (Dr.) Harminder Pal Singh, Department of Environmental Sciences, Panjab University, Dr. Jagdeep Singh Dua, Principal, Shivalik College of Pharmacy, Nangal , Dr. Swaranjit Singh, Director, SAS Free Polyclinic, Mohali and former Professor and Chief Scientist at CSIR; and Dr. Lavneet Kumar Dubey, Chief Environmental Engineer and Member Secretary, Punjab Pollution Control Board.
The conference concluded with technical sessions, research paper presentations and poster displays, reaffirming the university’s commitment to promoting research, innovation and sustainable development.