The GNLU Centre for Healthcare, Ethics, Legal Advocacy and Policy Research (G-HELP) is inviting abstracts for MEDLAWCON 2027, the fourth edition of the National Conference on Medical Law, Policy and Ethics. The conference will take place on January 30–31, 2027, at Gujarat National Law University, Gandhinagar, Gujarat.
Submissions are invited for research articles, review articles and poster presentations. The last date to submit an abstract is November 20, 2026.
About Gujarat National Law University
Gujarat National Law University (GNLU) is a statutory university established under the Gujarat National Law University Act, 2003. Located in Gandhinagar, Gujarat, the university offers undergraduate, postgraduate and doctoral programmes in law and promotes research across specialised legal disciplines. gnlu.ac.in
About G-HELP
The GNLU Centre for Healthcare, Ethics, Legal Advocacy and Policy Research (G-HELP) focuses on advancing healthcare law, policy and ethics through education, research, training and public engagement.
The Centre promotes interdisciplinary dialogue on contemporary medico-legal issues and works towards strengthening the legal and ethical foundations of healthcare.
About the Conference
MEDLAWCON 2027 will bring together healthcare professionals, legal practitioners, academicians, researchers, policymakers and students to examine emerging challenges at the intersection of healthcare, law, policy and ethics.
The conference provides a platform to present research and discuss issues concerning access to medicines, reproductive rights, public health, disability, digital healthcare and medical accountability.
Eligibility
Participation is open to individuals and organisations involved in or interested in medical law, policy and ethics, including:
- Healthcare and medical professionals.
- Forensic experts, ethicists and bioethics professionals.
- Legal practitioners and legal experts.
- Academicians and researchers.
- Policy analysts and policymakers.
- Government representatives and regulatory bodies.
- Patient advocacy groups.
- NGOs working in healthcare and legal sectors.
- Undergraduate, postgraduate and doctoral students in medicine and law.
Conference Themes
The conference invites submissions addressing the following themes:
Intellectual Property, Medicines and the Right to Health
Topics include patents and compulsory licensing, vaccine access, TRIPS flexibilities, patent evergreening, drug price regulation and the WHO Pandemic Agreement.
Environment and Public Health
Topics include environmental disease burden, urban planning, waste management, air pollution, climate change, state liability, municipal finance and traditional knowledge.
Women’s Health and Reproductive Rights
Topics include maternal health disparities, pro-natalist policies, abortion, reproductive autonomy, assisted reproductive technologies, surrogacy, prenatal diagnostic regulation and menstrual health.
Sports Medicine and Anti-Doping
Topics include anti-doping regulation, athlete autonomy and mental health, transgender athletes’ eligibility and team physicians’ duty of care.
Disability, Medicine and the Law
Topics include models of disability, legal capacity and consent, discrimination in healthcare, universal design, end-of-life decisions, psychiatric care and rehabilitation.
Healthcare, Markets and the Law
Topics include digital health, telemedicine, e-pharmacies, artificial intelligence in healthcare, private equity, health data governance, insurance, hospital pricing and medical tourism.
Health Law and Policy
Topics include public health programmes, medical negligence, state liability for public health failures, violence against healthcare professionals, euthanasia, palliative care, organ donation and professional medical ethics.
Submission Categories
Authors may submit abstracts for:
- Research articles: Original research contributing to the field.
- Review articles: Critical analysis of existing research, theories, concepts or practices.
- Poster presentations: Research-based presentations of innovative ideas, ongoing research or practice-based insights.
Abstract Submission Guidelines
- Abstracts must be original and unpublished.
- The abstract should be 250–300 words.
- It must clearly outline the significance, objectives and methodology of the proposed research.
- Include 3–5 keywords.
- Provide the submission title, author name(s), designation, institutional affiliation and email address.
- Submissions must be in English.
- Poster submissions should relate to the conference themes and sub-themes. Detailed poster format and presentation guidelines will be shared with selected participants.
Important Dates
| Particulars | Date |
|---|---|
| Abstract submission deadline | November 20, 2026 |
| Communication of selected abstracts | December 5, 2026 |
| Registration period | October 15–December 25, 2026 |
| Final manuscript submission | January 4, 2027 |
| Conference dates | January 30–31, 2027 |
Best Paper and Poster Awards
The conference will recognise outstanding contributions through Best Paper / Poster Awards:
- First position: ₹7,000.
- Second position: ₹5,000.
- Third position: ₹3,000.
Venue
Gujarat National Law University, Koba, Gandhinagar, Gujarat.
Submission Procedure
Interested authors should submit their abstracts through the designated submission form by November 20, 2026.
Click here to submit your abstract
Click here to access the registration fee payment portal
Contact Details
For queries, email medlawcon@gnlu.ac.in.
Student coordinators:
- Bhawna Tanwar: +91 89209 37300.
- Parvathi Menon: +91 79074 37429.
Conference Brochure
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