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Innovating science education and empowering the next generation: In conversation with Somdatta Karak

Moumita Mazumdar & Rutuja Ugale

Science isn’t a luxury—it’s a way to understand and navigate the world,” says Somdatta Karak, biologist and science communicator. In this interview, she recounts her journey from Teach For India to spearheading pioneering outreach programmes at CSIR-CCMB. From empowering underrepresented students through projects such as Milo CCMB and Project Abhilasha to constructing mentorship bridges between scientists and learners, Somdatta presents an unassailable argument for inclusive, experiential, and value-based science education in India.

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Science for all: How citizen science is transforming research through community participation

Madhura Panse

Citizen science is research conducted with the help of the general public, where amateur, non-professional, and passionate individuals are provided with an opportunity to contribute to science. It serves as a medium to foster scientific curiosity and collaboration between scientists and society, enabling individuals to contribute to data collection, organisation, and analysis—which are key elements in evidence-based decision-making and addressing community challenges through research and policy initiatives. Additionally, it also helps alleviate the workload and conserve the bandwidth of scientists and experts, allowing them to focus better on advancing research and innovation.

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The case for a resounding framework for AI-biotech convergence

Lakshmy Ramakrishnan

The intersection of artificial intelligence (AI) with biotechnology has ushered in a period of innovation in healthcare. The interdisciplinary nature of AI enables it to analyse and interpret large data sets from multiple domains. In the case of the life sciences, AI-biotech convergence holds the potential to alter the landscape of diagnostics, monitoring of disease progression, precision medicine, and prediction of public health threats.

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Nurturing resilience through student-centric retreat

Saran Kumar & Shilpi Minocha

The relentless pursuit of knowledge in the world of scientific research often comes at a cost. Demanding deadlines, intense competition, and the pressure to publish groundbreaking results frequently lead to overwhelming stress and burnout among researchers. This is a global phenomenon, but the impact is particularly acute in rapidly developing nations like India, where resources are limited, and the pressure to contribute significantly to the global scientific landscape is immense.

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Recent IndiaBiostreams Episodes

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.

To register, click on the following link: https://bit.ly/EMBOGinReg

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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.

https://youtube.com/live/WT6hgT5C0VE?feature=share
Virtual Book Chats
Virtual Book Chat - Beyond Biryani with Dinesh C Sharma
Arushi Batra & Karishma Kaushik
How did Khubani ka meetha, the history of the Nizams and the Char Minar, come to co-exist with Osmania University, IKP Knowledge Park and Bharat Biotech?

We conducted an interesting virtual book chat with journalist and author Dinesh C Sharma on the journey of Hyderabad to a global science and technology hub on 19 December 2024

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.

EMBO Global Investigator Network: Global Research and Networking in Academia

EMBO Global Investigator Network: Global Research and Networking in Academia

The webinar is aimed at young investigators in life sciences. Speakers from the EMBO will introduce the programme and two Indian Global Investigators will present their motivations to apply for the GIN programme.

To register, click on the following link: https://bit.ly/EMBOGinReg

📅 7 April 2025 | 1:30 - 3 PM IST

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.

Jobs More →

Project Head
DBT HRD Project & Management Unit (DBT HRD PMU), Regional Centre for Biotechnology
Project Setting up of the Indian Biological Data Centre (IBDC), Phase-1
Deadline 24 May
Project Manager
Christian Medical College
Applications are invited for the post of Project Manager at CMC Vellore. To monitor a randomised control trial in Vellore and collaborate with other maternal and child health researchers in other international sites. Candidate will be based at CMC Vellore. The …
Deadline 28 May

Scientist Grade 1
Nitte (Deemed to be University)
Mangalore, Karnataka Deadline 31 May
Research Assistant
Nitte (Deemed to be University)
Mangalore, Karnataka Deadline 31 May
Research Management
Centre for DNA Fingerprinting and Diagnostics
Hyderabad, Telangana Deadline 31 May

Grants More →

VAIBHAV Fellowship
Department of Science and Technology
The Department of Science and Technology (DST), Ministry of Science and Technology, Government of India, is implementing the VAIBHAV Fellowship Program. DST is one of the Government Departments under Ministry of Science and Technology which plays the role of a …
Deadline 30 May
Regional Young Investigators’ Meetings Grants 2025– 2026
IndiaBioscience, NCBS - TIFR
IndiaBioscience invites applications for the Regional Young Investigators’ Meeting Grants (RYIM Grants) 2025 – 2026. These grants support Young Investigator (YI)-led initiatives that build on the ethos of national YIMs, strengthen local scientific communities, and foster collaborative leadership among YIs. Each RYIM team …
Deadline 31 May

Call for proposal for Research Translation
Deadline 09 June
Michelson Prizes: Next Generation Grants
Deadline 22 June
Sun Pharma Science Foundation Research Fellowships
Deadline 30 June

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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