Yashmin Choudhury is an Assistant Professor in Assam University, Silchar, with a keen interest in cancer biology. In this '10 Women, 10 Questions' interview, she gives a glimpse into her research work and talks in depth about her ideals about education.
The Biotechnology for Economy, Environment, and Employment (BioE3) policy marks a pivotal moment for India's life sciences sector. By prioritising bio-manufacturing, it aims to drive economic growth, environmental sustainability, and job creation. However, its success will depend on sustained funding, regulatory reforms, and the creation of interdisciplinary skill hubs.
Dhananjay Huilgol, a Senior Research Associate at Duke University, United States of America (USA), studied the progenitor basis of neuronal diversification in the mammalian brain during his postdoctoral training. In this article, he shares his story of the Brain and Behavior Research Foundation (BBRF) Young Investigator Grant.
In its 5th edition, the IndiaBioscience Outreach Grants (IOG) has been awarded to grassroot ideas addressing niche problems. Five teams have been awarded the grant for the first time and one team has received an extension grant. Read the article to know more about the 5th IOG awardees' projects.
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Thinking about applying for YIM 2025? Want to know about what to expect from the meeting? Have other questions about the meeting? Watch the Informational webinar on YIM 2025 conducted on 12 September 2024.
A virtual book chat was hosted with Anita Mani on 6 September 2024, 3 - 4 PM IST. The chat was moderated by Ankita Rathore.
We had an engaging conversation on the remarkable stories of women in wildlife and conservation. The discussion touched on the inspiring journeys of Jamal Ara and J. Vijaya, how the book challenges stereotypes of objectivity in science.
A webinar on the IIT Jodhpur Certification Program on Next-Generation OMICS Technologies and Applications for 2024-2025.
Panelists: Praveen Gupta (Premas Life Sciences), Mitali Mukerji (IIT Jodhpur), Rahul Ramekar (Premas Life Sciences), and Mohit Mazumdar (OMICS Technologies).
The fourth episode of our new podcast series, ‘Jugalbandi - A Science Duet' explores the intersection of medicine and public health.
Join us for Episode 04, with a thought provoking discussion with guests Gagandeep Kang and Devi Shetty.
The third episode of our new podcast series, ‘Jugalbandi - A Science Duet' explores the power of collaborations both national and international ones.
Join us for Episode 03, with an interesting discussion with guests Ragothaman M Yennamalli and Vishwesha Guttal
The second episode of our new podcast series, ‘Jugalbandi - A Science Duet' explores the intersection of Experimental Biology and Computational Science.
Join us for Episode 02, with an interesting discussion with guests Sridhar Sivasubbu and Vinod Scaria
PhD café: A virtual seminar series for PhD researchers in India
‘PhD café’ was a one-of-a-kind seminar series for PhD researchers life sciences across India; the series hosted ~60 pre-selected PhD researchers (in advanced stages of their PhD and close to graduation) to present their work to experts and the wider community in various fields of experimental biology.
JOYI: Journey of a Young Investigator
(2021−2023 edition)
This collection celebrates the stories of young investigators in attendance at the virtual YIMs (2021, 2022) and YIM 2023.
Office of the Principal Scientific Adviser to the Government of India functions, inter-alia as the Secretariat to the Prime Minister's Science Technology and Innovation Advisory Council (PM-STIAC). Further, this office has been mandated to service the Empowered Technology Group (ETG). …
Applications are invited from highly motivated and eligible candidates for post-doctoral positions at the Cancer Research Institute, ACTREC, for the advertised projects. The applicant must have obtained a PhD degree from a recognized University. Those who have submitted their thesis …
This application window for funding for travel to international meetings in the JANUARY to MARCH 2025 will close on 20 October, 2024. Anyone can apply but, if all else is equal, preference will be given to those who are from …
The programme provides funding for a doctoral project at a state or state-recognised institution of higher education or a non-university research institute in Germany. This can be either: an individual project supervised by a university teacher (doctoral supervisor) orparticipation in a …
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.
The e-book, "Getting past the Ph(D)inish line: Challenges with, and interventions to better support, PhD experiences in life sciences in India," aims to address challenges that PhD researchers in the life sciences in India face, and it does so by offering a clear look at the difficulties they encounter during their academic journeys. At the same time, it shares real experiences and practical advice to help researchers overcome obstacles and make the PhD experience more rewarding.
You can read or download this booklet from here. You can read the flip-book version here.
‘Vividh’ is a compilation of inspiring and thought-provoking stories, interviews and insights on DEIA in life science research and education in India.
Featuring opinions, first-person accounts, and perspectives from allies and advocates, Vividh discusses DEIA in science across a range of situations and experiences. The e-compendium also features a compelling foreward and collection of relevant resources for the community.
The full e-compendium can be found here.
The flip-book version can be found here.
