ISCR’s 19th Annual Conference focuses on the digital innovation shaping patient-centric clinical research in India
New Delhi, Feb 17: The Indian Society for Clinical Research (ISCR) successfully concluded its 19th Annual Conference, bringing together more than 1,900 participants and over 285 eminent speakers to explore how digital innovation, global collaboration, and regulatory excellence are shaping the future of patient-centric clinical research in India.
Held at Vivanta New Delhi, the conference began with pre-conference workshops on February 12, followed by the two-day main conference on February 13 and 14, 2026. Centered on the theme, “Accelerating Clinical Research in India through Digital Innovation, Global Collaboration and Regulatory Excellence for Patient-Centric Value Creation,” the event convened clinical researchers, pharmaceutical and medical diagnostics companies, R&D organizations, research trainees, and startups from India and abroad.
Distinguished speakers included Dr. Jerin Jose Cherian (Indian Council of Medical Research), Dr. Sudeep Gupta (Tata Memorial Centre), Dr. Y. K. Gupta (AIIMS – Jammu and Bhopal), Dr. Suman Karanth (Fortis Memorial Research Center), Dr. Upendra Kaul (Batra Hospital), Dr. Ganesh Dakhale (AIIMS), and Gaurab Chakraborty (Veramed). Representatives from leading organizations such as Sun Pharma, Pfizer, IQVIA, Thermo Fisher Scientific, NOVOTECH, ADVARRA, and others also contributed to the discussions.
Key sessions focused on global clinical development, strengthening operational rigor and site readiness, regulatory harmonization, data integrity, innovation, and patient-centric research models. Discussions highlighted India’s growing opportunity to strengthen its position as a preferred global destination for high-quality clinical research.
Dr. Seema Pai, President of ISCR, said:
“India’s clinical research ecosystem is undergoing a significant shift driven by rapid advances in digital technologies, data-led research models, and a growing focus on patient-centric trial design. Together, these developments are enabling greater efficiency, inclusiveness, and scalability in clinical research, while strengthening patient engagement and trust across the research lifecycle.”
She further added:
“Recent regulatory reforms and policy measures, including continued emphasis on healthcare, innovation, and research in the Union Budget, reflect India’s strong commitment to building a globally aligned and future-ready clinical research environment.”
The conference concluded with a shared commitment among stakeholders to translate dialogue into action. By bringing together diverse voices from across the clinical research ecosystem, the 19th ISCR Annual Conference underscored India’s readiness to advance technology-enabled, patient-focused research while fostering trust, collaboration, and long-term value for patients and the healthcare community.