Chetana Baliga studies interventions for antimicrobial resistance at the M. S. Ramaiah University of Applied Sciences (RUAS), Bengaluru. In this inspirational Journey of Young Investigator (JOYI) 2025 article, she shares the story of her difficult postdoc to PI transition and how the support from her friends and colleagues, near and far, propelled her to success.
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Ankisha Vijay is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Biotechnology, Jaypee Institute of Information Technology (JIIT), Noida. For this Journey of Young Investigator (JOYI) 2025 article, she narrates how she remains steadfast to her rewarding role as a mother despite the challenges of charting her path on a research career.
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Posted on in Other, Science, Networking, Personal Experience, Young Investigators
Posted on in Other, Science, Networking, Personal Experience, Young Investigators
Posted on in Other, Science, Networking, Personal Experience, Young Investigators
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Anupama Raj, Assistant Professor at the School of Continuing Education, Azim Premji University, Bengaluru, shares her insights about education policies and designing assessments. In this ’10 Women, 10 Questions’ interview, she highlights the necessity of rightful assessment techniques to be employed in our education system.
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In this conversation, Vid Nukala, Senior Community Engagement Officer and Head - Government Relations, Global Activities at EMBO, Heidelberg, discusses the interplay between science and policy, the key actors and issues in science policy, and how researchers can get involved in science policy.
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The Lodha Genius Programme (LGP) at Ashoka University, Sonipat, introduced 9th and 10th graders to the microscopic world through foldscope-based hands-on learning. Students explored antimicrobial resistance, cellular diversity, and scientific problem-solving, gaining independence, patience, and teamwork skills while cultivating curiosity and a love for exploration.
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Anupama Raj, Assistant Professor at the School of Continuing Education, Azim Premji University, Bengaluru, shares her insights about education policies and designing assessments. In this ’10 Women, 10 Questions’ interview, she highlights the necessity of rightful assessment techniques to be employed in our education system.
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Posted on in Education, Science Communication, Science, Teaching, Personal Experience, Science communication
In healthcare, effective drug delivery remains a key challenge. Traditional pills and injections offer relief but often cause side effects and have limited efficacy. Active matter therapeutics transform treatment by delivering medicines precisely to affected areas, reducing side effects and enhancing drug delivery.
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The exhibition ‘Critical Zones: In search of a common ground’ urges visitors to contemplate innovative ways of coexisting with other life forms for a sustainable future on Earth. The travelling exhibition is on display at Science Gallery Bengaluru (SGB) from February 16 to 17 March 2024. Sindhu M, a PhD student at IISc, shares her experience of visiting this exhibition at SGB.
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Traffic congestion in Bengaluru is every man’s woe. To address this issue, the Bengaluru Science and Technology Cluster (BeST) promotes solutions centred around sustainable commuting alternatives. This approach not only tackles the traffic problem but also emphasises improving public health, offering a holistic strategy to make the city more liveable.
The Lodha Genius Programme (LGP) at Ashoka University, Haryana, offers high school students a unique opportunity to engage in real-world science and mathematics. Through hands-on experiences in fields like ecological sciences, students are encouraged to ask big questions, participate in fieldwork, and explore their scientific interests.
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Chetana Baliga studies interventions for antimicrobial resistance at the M. S. Ramaiah University of Applied Sciences (RUAS), Bengaluru. In this inspirational Journey of Young Investigator (JOYI) 2025 article, she shares the story of her difficult postdoc to PI transition and how the support from her friends and colleagues, near and far, propelled her to success.
Posted on in Other, Science, Networking, Personal Experience & Young Investigators
Ankisha Vijay is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Biotechnology, Jaypee Institute of Information Technology (JIIT), Noida. For this Journey of Young Investigator (JOYI) 2025 article, she narrates how she remains steadfast to her rewarding role as a mother despite the challenges of charting her path on a research career.
Posted on in Other, Science, Networking, Personal Experience & Young Investigators
Posted on in Other, Science, Networking, Personal Experience, Young Investigators
Posted on in Other, Science, Networking, Personal Experience, Young Investigators
Posted on in Other, Science, Networking, Personal Experience, Young Investigators
Posted on in Other, Science, Networking, Personal Experience, Young Investigators
Posted on in Other, Science, Networking, Personal Experience, Young Investigators
This article by Eisha Mhatre, The Experimentalist, explores the idea of scientists using improvisation tools to enhance their communication skills and approaching creative ways to bridge the gap between science and society. Eisha also shares her experiences with improv and how it helped her overcome the communication challenges during her scientific journey.
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Swagatama Mukherjee, a research student at The Maharaja Sayajirao University of Baroda, is studying Extracellular Vesicles (EVs) derived from Glioblastoma (GBM), an incredibly aggressive brain tumour. In this opinion article, Swagatama talks about her research and the untapped potential of EVs, which holds great promise for scientific advancements and understanding various diseases.
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The 17th Young Investigators’ Meeting (YIM) is coming to Agra, Uttar Pradesh, from 3 to 7 March 2025, in partnership with Shiv Nadar Institution of Eminence (SNIoE). We interacted with the YIM 2025 organisers – Karishma S Kaushik, IndiaBioscience; Karthick Balasubramanian, Agharkar Research Institute, Pune; Rohini Garg and Anil Kumar Challa from the Shiv Nadar Institute of Eminence, Greater Noida – to catch a glimpse of what goes into organising yet another power-packed edition of YIM.
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At the 16th Young Investigators’ Meeting (YIM 2024) in Bhopal, IndiaBioscience asked representatives from a diverse range of institutions and universities across India some quick questions about faculty hiring. Let’s take a look at their responses!
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Posted on in Science Communication, Personal Experience, YIM, Networking and Collaboration
Posted on in Science Communication, Personal Experience, YIM, Networking and Collaboration
Posted on in Science Communication, Personal Experience, YIM, Networking and Collaboration
In this PhD café article, Karishma S Kaushik, IndiaBioscience, recounts her transformative experience at an American Society for Microbiology (ASM) conference during her PhD, highlighting mentorship, networking, and professional growth. She emphasises the conference's value beyond scientific input, offering tips for maximising benefits, including attending diverse sessions, and following up post the event.
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In this PhD cafe article, Aditi Jain, Development Editor, ACS Publications, emphasises the importance of empathy in academic settings, particularly research labs, for fostering a supportive and innovative environment. Cultivating empathy enhances relationships, supports colleagues during challenging times, and ultimately contributes to a positive and successful academic experience.
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Posted on in Personal Experience, Outreach, Science communication
Stephy Jose, a postdoctoral researcher at the Tata Institute of Fundamental Research (TIFR), Hyderabad, studied hydrodynamics and fluctuations in models of active particle motion during her PhD. In this article, she shares her journey of securing the prestigious Humboldt Research Fellowship and navigating the challenges of transitioning from PhD to postdoc.
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Anindita Bhadra, Associate Professor, Indian Institute of Science, Education, and Research (IISER) Kolkata, leads a lab focused on the behavioural ecology of dogs. In this ‘10 Women, 10 Questions’ interview, Bhadra discusses her career transitions—from shifting between different model systems to navigating from PhD to faculty member.
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Posted on in Neuroscience, Science, Outreach, Science communication
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The Anusandhan National Research Foundation (NRF) Bill 2023 in India aims to enhance research funding in universities and colleges, yet concerns persist regarding its autonomy and operational effectiveness. In this article from our current conversation series, Joel P. Joseph discusses the 'what' and 'how' of the NRF bill.
In this article, part of community voices for our international grants awareness program (iGAP), Anjana and Garima share how the Human Frontier Science Program (HFSP) played an instrumental role in helping them make bold career moves and transform their research careers.
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Urvashi (Raheja) Bhattacharyya is a Senior Research Analyst with StudyMode with a Ph.D in Neuroscience from NCBS, Bangalore. She loves writing about education and health care and has been associated with IndiaBioscience since 2015.
