Bengaluru, India – May 21st, 2025 — Leucine Rich Bio Pvt. Ltd., South Asia’s first and only dedicated microbiome company, proudly announces the second edition of the World of Microbiome™—a pioneering summit devoted to advancing microbiome science, innovation, and industry collaboration across Asia. The event is scheduled to take place on August 21, 2025, in Bengaluru, coinciding with Health Month and the global movement towards preventive and personalised healthcare.
Unlike any other, World of Microbiome™ offers a unique platform that transcends the popular focus on gut health to include the broader scope of microbiome science—from skin and oral microbiota to mental health and metabolic wellness. The summit will bring together leading researchers, clinicians, biotech leaders, wellness pioneers, and investors to explore how microbiome-driven insights are shaping the future of diagnostics, therapeutics, wellness, and health-tech entrepreneurship.
Conference Themes and Agenda
The day will unfold across four thematic tracks, each addressing critical frontiers in microbiome research and application:
Theme 1: Microbiome and Disease
A series of expert-led talks exploring the deep connection between human microbiota and modern chronic and lifestyle diseases.
- Talk 1: Dr. Praveen Jacob, CEO, Alpha Natural Nutrition
- Talk 2: BugSpeaks
- Talk 3: Dr. Rashmi Kulkarni, Co-founder and Director, ARNA Genext Solutions
Theme 2: Investment and Entrepreneurship – The Microbiome Chapter ( Discussion)
Focused on unlocking the potential of the microbiome economy, this session gathers top investors and fund leaders to discuss emerging business models and funding opportunities.
Nitesh Aggarwal, Chief Investment Officer, Single Family Office Fund
Shubham Jhuria, Partner & CFO, Aeravti Ventures
Suraj Nair, Assistant Vice President – Deep Science, Deep Tech, Ankur Capital
Theme 3: Microbiome – Diagnosis, Prognosis & Therapeutics
This segment will spotlight cutting-edge research and clinical advancements.
- Talk 5: Dr. Abhishek Mohanty, Head, Bio-Banking, HCG
- Talk 6: Dr. Rajput, Founder, Scigenomics
- Talk 7: Dr. Anirban Ghosh, Principal Research Scientist, Jivanu Therapeutics
Theme 4: Wellness, Spa and Resorts – Can Microbiome and New-Age Science Be the Game Changers? ( Discussion)
A forward-looking conversation on the integration of microbiome diagnostics into holistic wellness experiences.
- Dr. Abhishek Jain, Founder and Medical Director, Salubrity Integrative Wellness Clinic
- Dr. Manoj Kutteri, CEO, Atmantan Wellness
Special Segments & Highlights
- Inaugural Address by Chief Guest (To be announced)
- Platinum Sponsor Pitch
- Launch of BugSpeaks 3.0 – An upgraded platform for microbiome profiling
- Gratitude & Acknowledgements Ceremony
- Networking over High Tea with researchers, clinicians, wellness experts, and biotech entrepreneurs
Dr. Debojyoti Dhar, Co-Founder & Director of Leucine Rich Bio, remarked, “The microbiome is not merely the future—it is reshaping healthcare today. From disease prediction to precision wellness, it represents a fundamental shift in how we understand and treat the human body.” Kumar Sankaran, CEO of Leucine Rich Bio, added, “With World of Microbiome™, we aim to accelerate innovation by connecting the best minds in research, medicine, industry, and investment. Our focus extends beyond gut health to the entire human microbiome, a crucial but still-underexplored area of science.”
As the microbiome sector experiences a global surge in interest, World of Microbiome™ 2025 stands as a catalytic platform for collaboration, knowledge exchange, and pioneering advancements. With over 100 clinical partners, 50+ industry collaborators, and participants from 15+ countries, the summit is set to redefine the dialogue around health innovation in India and beyond.