NIMS Hyderabad Hosts AMBI Conference On Lab Automation And Liver Care
A two-day state conference focusing on laboratory automation and advancements in liver care commenced at the Nizam’s Institute of Medical Sciences (NIMS) in Hyderabad on Friday, June 12, 2026. The event, which marks the 7th State conference of the Association of Medical Biochemists of India (AMBI) Telangana, has brought together medical experts, researchers, faculty, and doctors from various medical colleges and hospitals.
Organised by the Department of Biochemistry at NIMS, the conference is held under the theme 'Frontiers in Lab Medicine: Total Lab Automation and Liver Care.' The two-day event features extensive discussions on modern technological advancements within laboratory medicine, focusing on how new tools can be integrated into healthcare workflows.
Among the primary subjects of discussion at the conference are total lab automation, the application of artificial intelligence (AI) in laboratory medicine, and the latest breakthroughs in liver disease diagnosis and laboratory services. The sessions aim to facilitate knowledge sharing and explore how these advancements can improve diagnostic accuracy and patient outcomes.
Speaking at the inauguration of the conference, NIMS Director Prof Rahul Devaraj highlighted the increasingly important role that laboratory services play in modern medicine. He explained that implementing total lab automation significantly enhances the overall accuracy, speed, and quality of diagnostic tests, which in turn benefits patient treatment.
The inaugural ceremony was attended by several prominent medical figures and faculty members. Among those present were Dr M Noorjahan, Head of the Department of Biochemistry at NIMS, and Prof Chandra Shekhar, the In-charge Dean.
Other key representatives in attendance included Executive Registrar Dr Shanthi Veer, Additional Professor Dr N N Sridevi, and Senior Professor Dr K S S Saibaba, alongside various other doctors and staff members from the NIMS Biochemistry wing.