Engaging Communities Enabling Change

A new study by CSIR-Centre for Cellular and Molecular Biology indicates that minor mistakes while synthesising proteins can be advantageous for cells under stress by enabling them to sense and react to toxic molecules. This establishes how nature achieves precision and yet remains flexible, enabling cells to evolve and modify themselves even in very adverse conditions by way of precision-tuned molecular mechanisms.

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Short Summer Courses: Breaking barriers in science education in India

Debanuj Chatterjee

The IISER Kolkata Alumni Association's Short Summer Courses (SSC) programme fills gaps in traditional science education by bringing together Indian university students and early-career researchers from around the world. In July 2025, SSC hopes to promote academic innovation and democratise scientific knowledge throughout India by offering engaging, state-of-the-art courses.

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In conversation with Shivkumar Kalyanaraman, CEO, Anusandhan National Research Foundation

Siuli Mitra

The Anusandhan National Research Foundation (ANRF) Act, 2023, signalled a shift in how research will be supported in India. We spoke with Shivkumar Kalyanaraman (CEO, ANRF) to understand how these changes will shape funding, how we define research impact, and more.

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Unseen foundations of brain health: How blood vessel damage may trigger Alzheimer’s disease, Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS), and Frontotemporal Dementia (FTD)

Ashok Cheemala

The brain, a biological engineering wonder, depends on a delicately balanced system of cells, signals, and defense barriers to work in harmony. For decades, researchers have studied neurodegenerative diseases like Alzheimer’s disease, Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS), and Frontotemporal Dementia (FTD) with a near-exclusive focus on neurons, the brain’s information processors. However, what if the earliest signs of damage occur not within neurons, but in the blood vessels that support and protect them?

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Recent IndiaBiostreams Episodes

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Virtual Town Hall
i3c BRIC-RCB Ph.D. Programme in Biosciences
Arvind K. Sahu in conversation with Siuli Mitra & Moumita Mazumdar
The third Virtual Town Hall meeting will be happening on i3c BRIC-RCB Ph.D. Programme in Bioscienceson 10 June 2025 from 11:00 AM to 12:30 PM IST.

https://youtube.com/live/9lh82JbmMjU?feature=share
International Grants Awareness Program (iGAP)
EMBO Global Investigator Network: Global Research and Networking in Academia
Gerlind Wallon, Leonor Teles-Grilo Ruivo, Neha Jain & Rajender Motiani in conversation with Manjula Harikrishna, Moumita Mazumdar & Siuli Mitra
A webinar introducing the EMBO Global Investigator Network (EMBO GIN), including a discussion on motivations, application process and selection criteria.
Speakers: Gerlind Wallon (EMBO Program Head), Leonor Ruivo (Program Officer, EMBO), Neha Jain (IIT Jodhpur), Rajender Motiani (RCB, Faridabad) in conversation with Team IndiaBioscience.

https://youtube.com/live/7m4KaKWDOsU?feature=share
International Grants Awareness Program (iGAP)
From Bench to Journal: Connecting Open Science and Publishing
Bernd Pulverer in conversation with Arushi Batra
In this webinar in partnership with EMBO, the speaker- Bernd Pulverer explored the publication criteria and policies of EMBO Press journals, emphasising a constructive and efficient approach to improving research with minimal friction for researchers.

Recent IndiaBiospeaks Episodes

Radio PDF
“Research is a journey filled with challenges, but also rewarding moments!” -Chandrika Bhattacharya
Chandrika Bhattacharyya in conversation with Arushi Batra & Girija Deshmukh
In this last yet powerful episode of Radio PDF, we welcome Chandrika Bhattacharyya from National Institute of Biomedical Genomics, India

Radio PDF
“Do the hard-work and be true to yourself” - Anirban Das
Anirban Das in conversation with Arushi Batra & Girija Deshmukh
In our fourth episode of Radio PDF, Anirban Das from Washington University in Saint Louis, United States, provides practical insights into research careers, drawing from his experiences studying abroad.

Radio PDF
“Failure is a part and parcel of a researchers’ life” - Chandreyee Datta
Chandreyee Datta in conversation with Arushi Batra & Girija Deshmukh
In our third episode of Radio PDF, we feature Chandreyee Datta from National Institute of Technology, Durgapur, India. Her story is one of remarkable resilience, as she shares the various challenges she's overcome in her postdoctoral journey.

Barriers and Enablers in Communicating Science in Indian Languages

Date: 18 July 2025 | Friday

Time: 02:00 PM - 03:30 PM IST

Registration link: bit.ly/RTibs

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JOYI: Journey of a Young Investigator

(2024 edition)

This collection celebrates the stories of young investigators in attendance at the Young Investigators Meeting (YIM) 2024 held in central India at Bhopal, Madhya Pradesh.

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Research Scientist
CyGenica
CyGenica is seeking to hire a highly motivated team member having demonstrated experience in the following:
Molecular and cell biology techniques including mammalian cell (including stem cell and primary cells) culture, DNA and RNA isolation, RT-qPCR, various cell based assays, ELISA, …
Deadline 05 July
Programme Manager
Centre for Cellular and Molecular Platforms
Centre for Cellular and Molecular Platforms (C-CAMP), is a Dept. of Biotechnology (Govt. of India) initiative and a not-for-profit organization based in Bangalore. Ccamp act as an enabler of Bioscience Research, Innovation and Entrepreneurship by providing Research, Development, Training and …
Deadline 06 July

Ph.D. course Admission at AIIMS Guwahati
All India Institute of Medical Sciences, Guwahati
Guwahati, Assam Deadline 07 July
IP Specialist
Centre for Cellular and Molecular Platforms
Bengaluru, Karnataka Deadline 10 July
Research Associate
National Institute of Plant Genome Research
New Delhi, Delhi & NCR Deadline 14 July

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Advanced Research Grant
Advanced Research Grant (ARG) is a competitive program providing financial assistance to researchers and scientists in academic institutions, National Research Laboratories, and other DSIR-SIRO recognised research organisations eligible to receive grants-in-aid from Government of India (GoI) to carry out high-impact …
Deadline 07 July
National Award to Teachers 2025
The purpose of the National Award to Teachers 2025 in Higher Educational Institutions is to recognise the distinctive contributions of some of the finest faculty members in the country and honor them for their dedication and hard work, particularly teaching …
Deadline 09 July

6th IndiaBioscience Outreach Grants
Deadline 14 July
2026-2027 Fulbright-Nehru Doctoral Research Fellowships
Deadline 15 July
2026-2027 Fulbright-Nehru Postdoctoral Research Fellowships
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Resources

Create-it! A science-art competition by IndiaBioscience (2024 edition)
Arushi Batra
Create-it!, the science-art competition 2024, was an exciting initiative by IndiaBioscience supported by HiMedia, which culminated in the creation of this inspiring e-compendium.
This e-compendium features a curated collection of the winning, popular choice, commendable and spotlight entries, offering a captivating glimpse into the diverse and innovative ways in which science and art can intersect.
You can view or download this booklet from here.
Academia-Industry Transitions, Volume - II
Shakunthala Natarajan & Karishma Kaushik
Academia-Industry Transitions, Volume - II is a collection of stories and perspectives on the switchover from academia to industry. With articles on a wide range of topics from professional transition stories to collaboration initiatives, this compendium is a comprehensive career resource book for industry aspirants in different phases of their career.
You can read or download this e-book here. You can find the flip-book here.
On the Road to Excellence - Funding Opportunities for Life Science Researchers in India | Edition II
Manjula Harikrishna & Nithya Kruthi
On the Road to Excellence - Funding Opportunities for Life Science Researchers in India | Edition II is a comprehensive compendium that highlights a wide range of funding opportunities available to researchers in various fields of life sciences.
You can read or download this e-book here. You can read the flip-book version here.

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