Bhubaneswar, October 24: A two-day national seminar on “Hepatobiliary Wellness through Ayurveda: Bridging Traditional Wisdom with Contemporary Science” will be held on October 25 and 26 at ICMR-RMRC in Bhubaneswar.
The Ministry of Ayush, through the Central Council for Research in Ayurvedic Sciences (CCRAS) and its Central Ayurveda Research Institute (CARI), Bhubaneswar, in collaboration with the Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR) and its Regional Medical Research Centre (RMRC), Bhubaneswar will host the seminar.
The seminar, themed “Yakrut Suraksha, Jiveeta Raksha” (Protect the Liver, Preserve Life), marks a significant initiative towards advancing integrative, research-backed solutions for liver and biliary health—an area that demands collaborative inquiry between Ayurveda and modern biomedical science.
The seminar will feature deliberations across five key themes, fostering collaborative research in liver and biliary health.
The inaugural day will focus on holistic preventive and therapeutic approaches, including Ayurveda dietetics, Dinacharya, Rutucharya, Panchakarma, and detoxification therapies, alongside sessions on scientific validation and disease-specific management of NAFLD, Hepatitis, and Liver Cirrhosis.
The valedictory day of the event will emphasize evidence-based integration, presenting experimental research on the safety, efficacy, and mechanisms of Ayurveda formulations, as well as protocols for harmonizing Ayurveda with modern hospital practices, including innovations like the Gut-Liver Axis. The event will also host 58 scientific presentations—22 oral and 36 posters—highlighting clinical outcomes and translational potential.
CCRAS Director General Prof. Rabinarayan Acharya said, “Through collaborative research, we are scientifically validating Ayurveda principles and formulations to better understand their mechanisms and clinical relevance. Such integrative efforts not only strengthen Ayurveda’s global credibility but also pave the way for innovative, evidence-based solutions that can transform liver care and public health outcomes.”
ICMR & Director, RMRC Bhubaneswar Additional Director General Dr. Sanghamitra Pati said that hepatobiliary disorders present complex challenges that demand cross-disciplinary inquiry and innovation.
“Collaborative research between Ayurveda and modern biomedicine opens new frontiers for understanding disease mechanisms, developing safer therapies, and enhancing patient care. By integrating traditional insights with contemporary scientific rigor, we can create comprehensive healthcare models that are preventive, personalized, and globally relevant,” she said.
An exclusive session on “Ethnomedicine in Hepatobiliary Disorders” is planned to spotlight 20 tribal healers from across Odisha, reflecting the Ministry’s inclusive approach to preserving indigenous medical knowledge.
The event is set to witness the presence of leading experts from modern and traditional medicine, featuring Prof. (Dr.) Ashutosh Biswas, Executive Director & CEO, AIIMS Bhubaneswar; Prof. Subrat Kumar Acharya, Pro-Chancellor, KIIMS Bhubaneswar & Executive Director, Fortis Escorts, New Delhi; and Dr. Sarada Ota, Assistant Director In-Charge, CARI Bhubaneswar. The seminar will also be graced by eminent scientists, clinicians, and academicians including Prof. Manas Ranjan Sahoo, Dr. N. Srikanth, Dr. Ashok B. K., Dr. Rajesh Kumavat, and several others, establishing a multidisciplinary platform to advance hepatobiliary research and integrative healthcare through Ayurveda.
