Social media platforms, such as Twitter, are increasingly being used by scientists to share their ideas and findings with a global audience. Younger users, such as #undergraduate students, could benefit from engaging with these messages, in more than one ways. In this article, @AndreaPhillott, a Professor of #ConservationBiology at FLAME University, Pune, describes how her students benefitted from an assignment with Twitter.
The American Society of Hematology (ASH) Global Research Award is a career-development award open to early-career scientists and doctors working globally in the field of hematology. It supports their research careers during transitioning from training to independent leadership roles in hematology. The deadline for this year’s application is 31 August 2021.
Earlier this year, IndiaBioscience organised the first virtual Young Investigators' Meeting (YIM), owing to the pandemic. The event’s resounding success bespoke the enterprising strides IndiaBioscience undertook to continue providing a unique opportunity for young investigators and postdoctoral fellows from across the globe. They networked with mentors and experts to explore navigating the setting up of an independent research group in India. Here is a report on the highlights of the online event.
Streptophyte algae are considered the ancestors of land plants who shared habitats with primitive microbes. However, scientists have been intrigued by how the algae developed mechanisms to evolve as land plants and survive the soil conditions below the ground. In this exciting study, a team of researchers reveal the crucial role primitive microbes could have played in the evolutionary process of land plants.
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This is the twelfth “informational interview” in the season on Crafting your Career in science. Here IndiaBioscience chats with Zeba Khatri, a Managing Editor at Cactus Communications. In this conversation, she discusses on her journey as a scientific editor and insights into the field- a professional space where she has donned multiple hats.
IndiaBioscience brings to you the International Grants Awareness Program (iGAP) which aims to help Indian Life Science researchers seek and acquire international funding. Here we explore the Human Frontier Science Program (HFSP).
In this episode, Lakshmi, Shreya and Smita discuss the art of writing quality cover letters and the difference they make to a job application. They also discuss some practical tips to keep in mind while preparing and appearing for an interview.
An AMA session on the EMBO's Global Investigator Network.
Enjoy this talk by Dr. Jane Goodall (Founder of the Jane Goodall Institute & UN messenger of peace) on her research at Gombe, moderated by Dr. Lucilla Spini (Fondazione Circolo Fratelli Rosselli, Firenze, Italy).
Join the Panel Discussion 'Research Assessment: What is DORA?' of day 3 at the Young Investigators' Meeting 2021.
Importance of networking: A panel discussion for undergraduate educators.
24 June at 3 pm.
To register, click here.
This is the twelfth “informational interview” in the season on Crafting your Career in science. Here IndiaBioscience chats with Zeba Khatri, a Managing Editor at Cactus Communications.
The Institute for Stem Cell Science and Regenerative Medicine (inStem, www.instem.res.in), an Autonomous Institute of the Department of Biotechnology, Government of India, invites online applications from an experienced individual with demonstrated credentials to Head the Grants Management and Research Collaborations …
DBT/Wellcome Trust India Alliance invites applications to fund Clinical/Public Health Research Centres (CRCs), which are envisioned as ‘research-oriented centres’, preferably involving multiple institutions that focus on important biomedical research problems and develop physician scientists. This scheme aims to improve clinical …
DBT/Wellcome Trust India Alliance invites applications for its Team Science Grants (TSG) scheme, which will fund teams that bring together high-quality scientists from multiple institutions with complementary skills, knowledge, and resources to address an important health challenge for India. High-risk, …
For many of us, the pandemic has disrupted our daily routines, especially those related to self-care. Here are some active steps you can take to nurture your well-being during this difficult period.
Even though the lockdown has been lifted in many parts of the country, physical distancing still remains one of our best strategies to fight the pandemic. However, physical distancing need not mean social distancing, and here are some ideas for how you can remain connected to your loved ones while following safe distancing protocols.
It can be difficult to figure out how to provide support to our loved ones under the extraordinary conditions brought on by the pandemic. Here are some things that you might be able to do if you observe a friend or a loved one struggling with their mental health.
