GLOBAL INTEGRATIVE MEDICINE CONGRESS 2026
A Conference of Biology and Clinical Applications of Yoga, Ayurveda & Integrative Therapies, Diagnostics and Rehabilitation
The American Academy for Yoga in Medicine (AAYM) will host a Conference on Yoga, Ayurveda & Integrative Therapies for Chronic Diseases & Public Health in Memphis, Tennessee, USA.
Discover a transformative learning experience at the Integrative Medicine Conference, where modern clinical science meets evidence-based holistic healing. This program brings together leading physicians, researchers, and wellness practitioners to explore innovative approaches that support whole-person health.
The Integrative Medicine Conference will unite conventional care with preventive and evidence-based complementary therapies, addressing the mind, body, and spirit as an interconnected whole. By combining clinical expertise with cutting-edge research, it aims to advance patient outcomes and promote lifelong well-being.
We invite high-quality research abstracts across all domains of integrative medicine, including Yoga, Ayurveda, clinical applications, diagnostics, rehabilitation, and emerging technologies. Share your research, innovation, or clinical experience with an international audience of medical professionals, scientists, and integrative health experts.
- Yoga & Ayurveda Mechanisms
- Neuroscience & Mental Health
- Cardiopulmonary & Metabolic Health
- Oncology & Immunology
- Diagnostics, Wearables & AI
- Chronic Disease & Rehabilitatio
- Women’s and Pediatric Health
- Public Health & Integrative Policy
- Traditional Medicine & Evidence-Based Practices
Share your research with global experts in integrative and preventive medicine.
Get your abstract published in leading international journals.
Network with physicians, researchers, and innovators shaping the future of healthcare.
Enhance your academic profile and professional visibility.
We invite high-quality research abstracts across all domains of integrative medicine, including Yoga, Ayurveda, clinical applications, diagnostics, rehabilitation, and emerging technologies. Share your research, innovation, or clinical experience with an international audience of medical professionals, scientists, and integrative health experts.
A premier exhibition opportunity at the Global Integrative Medicine Congress 2026
This is more than a conference, it’s a convergence of medical innovation, research, and real-world impact.
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- Pharmaceutical & Nutraceutical Companies
- Medical Device & Digital Health Innovators
- Research Institutions & Wellness Tech Brands
- Integrative Medicine Promoters & Collaborators
- Network with global experts & policymakers
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A convergence of modern science and wisdom — where the world’s leading experts in Yoga, Ayurveda, and Integrative Medicine come together to shape the future of healthcare.
✨ Why Participate?
- Unmatched Visibility: Engage directly with leading physicians, researchers, policymakers, and wellness innovators.
- Prestige & Partnerships: Showcase your innovations alongside top global brands and academic leaders.
- Cross-disciplinary Reach: From pharmaceuticals and nutraceuticals to wearable health tech and research institutions, connect with audiences that matter.
- Exclusive Networking: Be part of curated discussions with global experts driving change in chronic disease management and public health.
The conference will be held in Memphis, one of the oldest towns in America, famously known as the home of the legendary singer Elvis Presley. Memphis offers a beautiful spring climate, with average daytime temperatures between 68°F and 75°F (20°C to 24°C) — neither too cold nor too hot — making it an ideal setting for this global event. It is also the headquarters of FedEx, representing the city’s international reach and dynamic modern character.
The conference aims to bridge the gap between traditional wisdom and modern medical science through the following key objectives:
- Bring global experts onto a single platform to foster collaboration in Yoga, Ayurveda, Integrative Medicine, diagnostics, and cutting-edge health technologies.
- Release official guidelines for the integration of Yoga, Ayurveda, and modern medical science for researchers, clinicians, and institutions in the USA and worldwide
- Present the latest research on Yoga, Ayurveda, Integrative Medicine, mind–body medicine, biology, diagnostics, rehabilitation, integrative gastroenterology, the gut–brain axis, Psycho–Neuro–Immuno–Endocrinology (PNIE), Women’s Health, and Doctor’s Health programs.
- Develop evidence-based protocols for diseases such as diabetes, cardiovascular disorders, metabolic conditions, neurological disorders, endocrine issues, and stress-related diseases.
- Teach therapeutic applications of integrated approaches across medical disciplines, showcasing how Yoga and Ayurveda can complement allopathic treatment pathways.
- Conduct panel discussions on the incorporation of Integrative Medicine within mainstream medical practice, hospital systems, and public health frameworks.
- Host interactive “one-to-one practice” sessions demonstrating clinically relevant and practical integration techniques in Yoga therapy, Ayurvedic interventions, and rehabilitation sciences.
- Scientific deliberations and in-depth discussions on Yoga, Ayurveda, and other integrative therapeutic modalities.
- Workshops and teaching sessions tailored for medical professionals, clinicians, and researchers.
- Hands-on practical training sessions in integrative health approaches.
- Panel discussions featuring global experts, researchers, and leading authors in the field.
- Official release of guidelines on the integration of Yoga and Ayurveda with modern medicine.
- Book launches by distinguished contributors and experts in integrative medicine.
- Poster and abstract presentations showcasing the latest research in integrative medicine and allied sciences.
- Evaluation of modern wearables and digital health tools for health monitoring, early disease detection, and wellness optimization.
- Panel Topics addressing critical issues such as the convergence of traditional and modern medicine, integrative oncology, mental health, neurophysiology of yoga, regulatory pathways, global health policy, and technology-enabled healthcare.
- Thematic Topics spanning mind–body physiology, mechanisms of yoga and Ayurveda, chronic disease management, lifestyle medicine, integrative rehabilitation, precision medicine, women’s health, geriatric care, and innovations in diagnostics.
- Bridging Traditional and Modern Medicine
Harmonizing evidence-based traditional healing systems with contemporary biomedical frameworks. - Neurophysiology of Yoga and Ayurveda
Exploring brain mechanisms, neuroplasticity, stress physiology, and mind–body interactions. - Integrative Mental Health
Yoga, Ayurveda, mindfulness, and digital therapeutics in managing depression, anxiety, PTSD, addiction, and neuropsychiatric disorders. - Integrative Oncology
Supportive care, symptom reduction, lifestyle interventions, and biological mechanisms. - Cardiopulmonary Health & Rehabilitation
Yoga and Ayurveda in cardiac surgery recovery, COPD, asthma, hypertension, and heart–brain interactions. - Women’s Health & Reproductive Medicine
Fertility, pregnancy, menopause, PCOS, hormonal regulation, and preventive practices. - Geriatric Health & Healthy Aging
Integrative approaches for longevity, cognitive preservation, frailty reduction, and metabolic resilience. - Pediatric Integrative Medicine
non-pharmacological strategies for neurodevelopment, respiratory issues, and postoperative recovery. - Precision Medicine & Biomarker Discovery
Genomics, proteomics, metabolomics, and biological signatures of Yoga and Ayurveda interventions. - Wearable Technologies & Digital Health in Integrative Medicine
Early disease detection, real-time monitoring, AI-based prediction, and population-level wellness. - Policy, Regulation & Global Health Frameworks
Legal pathways, ethical considerations, quality control, and strategies for global adoption of integrative healthcare. - Education & Curriculum Development
Training standards, evidence-informed teaching models, and integration into mainstream medical education.
MEET THE CHAIRMAN & PROGRAM DIRECTOR
Indranill Basu-Ray, MD,
DNB (Card), FACP, FACC, D.Sc. (Honoris Causa)
ORGANISING COMMITTEE
B. N. Gangadhar, MD
Co-Chairman & Co-Program Director
Sutirtha Bhattacharya, IAS (Retd.)
Co-Chairman
Amit Chakrabarty, MD., M.S., F.R.C.S., F.I.C.S
Co-Chairman
Manoj Jain, MD MPH
Co-Chairman
Rajiv Vasudevan, MD
Co-Chairman
Ms. Asha Bhavsar, M.Sc, MS.
Co-Chair Women
Thomas Abraham, PhD
Co-Chairman
Akshay Anand, PhD
Co-Program Director
Manjunath N. K., PhD
Co-Program Director
Ashish Joshi, BE, MS, PhD
Co-Program Director
Pankaj Vij, MD, FACP
Co-Program Director
Bushwan Patwadran, PhD, FNASc, FAMS
Co-Program Director
Puneet Misra, MD, MPH (USA), PGDHHM. FIPHA, FIAPSM, WHO Fellow
Co-Program Director
Pradeep Nair, BNYS, PhD
Asst. Program Director
Prakash Shah, BE
Chairman of the Reception and Outreach
Amit Gumman, BAMS, Dac, PhD
Scientific and Exhbition Committee
Sathish Kathula, MD, FACP, DipABLM
Scientific and Exhbition Committee
Shekhar Annambhotla, BAMS, MD-Ayu, LMT, E-RYT, FAAPNA
Scientific and Exhbition Committee
Suhas Kshirsagar, BAMS, MD-Ayu
Scientific and Exhbition Committee
KV Kumar, MA, BA
Government Relations Committee
Anupam Lahiri, MBA, OTR, FACHE
Chairman of the Finance Committee
Ajay Ghosh, MA
Media Cell
Praveen Chopra, ME, M.Sc
Media Cell
Tarun Basu, BA(Honours) English
Media Cell
Lalit Jha, MA
Media Cell
Rohit Vyas, MA
Media Cell
Manjit Kaur, PhD, MBA
Chairwoman for the Exhibits and Sponsorship Committee
Ritika Chaudhury, BE, MBA, MS
Co-Chairman and Executive Committee Member
Partha Narayan Dey, PhD
Secretary
Bharat Barai, MD
Government Relations Committee
Khandero Kand, M.Tech (IITB)
Government Relations Committee - Members
Suresh AAPI Reddy, MD, MHM
Government Relations Committee - Members
Anjali Gulati,MD
Scientific and Exhibition Committee
Hetal Nayak, MD, RYT 200 YA, PhD SCHOLAR With SVYASA
Scientific and Exhibition Committee
Janhvi Ajmera, PhD, BNYS, DSC
Scientific and Exhibition Committee
Bhaswati Bhattacharya, MD, PhD-Ayu
Scientific and Exhibition Committee
Tanuja Joshi, PhD, B.Tech, MS
Scientific and Exhibition Committee
Vemuri Murthy, MD
Scientific and Exhibition Committee
Rajen Ghadiok, MD, PGD
Member of the Executive Committee
Sai Gundavelli, ME
Member of the Executive Committee
Abshiek Ganguly, PhD, MBA
Member of the Executive Committee
Rita Sherma, PhD
Member of the Executive Committee
Kundan Palo Alto Singh, PhD
Member of the Executive Committee
Pam Rajendran Taub, MD, FACC, FASPC
Member of the Executive Committee
Phalguni Naldiga, B.Tech
Member of the Executive Committee
Ashwini Kumar Setya, MD, MBBA, DM, PGDM
Member of the Executive Committee
Arjun Sardar, B.Sc, MBA
Member of the Executive Committee
Abshiek Ganguly, PhD, MBA
Member of the Executive Committee
Saoni Chatterjee, PhD
Member of the Executive Committee
Rohit Sane, MBBS
Member of the Executive Committee
Sree Srenath, PhD, MBA
Chairman of University Collaborations and member of Finance Team
Kinjal Solanki, MD
Chairman in charge of Medical Students, Residents & Fellows Committee
Dr. Ambalam M Chandrasekaran, BNYS, MPH, (PhD)
Executive Committee
Sujeeth Punnam, MD, FACC
Scientific Committee
Jo Pinnaka, MD
Scientific Committee
Amit Sood, MD
Scientific Committee
Amit Shah, MD
Scientific Committee
Jasbir Dhaliwal, B.Sc, M.Sc, PhD
Member of the Executive Committee
Dr. W. Selvamurthy, PhD, D.Sc, FAMS, FABMS, FIMSA, FIANS, FIAY
Advisor