Nishant Kumar's research in Delhi focuses on how opportunistic scavengers like kites and macaques exploit predictable food sources in urban areas, such as garbage dumps and ritual feeding sites. This influences behaviour in both animals and humans along the urban gradient. Historically, these interactions have provided benefits, but can also lead to problems like property damage, conflicts, and disease transmission. The webinar will look at why transdisciplinary research methodologies are indispensable for understanding and managing human-animal coexistence as we design more vibrant, "animated" tropical cities.

Speaker profile: Nishant Kumar is faculty at Dr. B. R. Ambedkar University Delhi, and a DBT/Wellcome Trust UK India Alliance Fellow at Oxford University's Biology Department (overseas host), where he completed his D.Phil. His team, THINKPAWS, studies resident and migratory commensals/wildlife in Delhi to understand human-animal interactions and zoonotic disease risks using a One Health approach. Nishant also promotes open science and innovative public engagement with science. He integrates natural and social sciences with humanities to address global challenges, fostering cross-disciplinary collaboration for human-animal coexistence.

The Sustainability Ambassadors Global Exchange (SAGE) program builds a new generation of sustainability leaders who develop essential skills in active listening, research management, data analysis, systems thinking and interdisciplinary collaboration through a real-world sustainability boot camp. The SAGE program is a unique initiative that combines classroom knowledge with on-field, community engagement to train participants to tackle real-world sustainability issues while fostering empathy and understanding. The diverse perspectives and networking opportunities of this lifelong program continue to offer participants vital tools for career success and professional growth. The SAGE program reinforces a commitment to sustainable development and collective impact across various sectors. It builds relationships that will last a lifetime, creating a network of passionate individuals committed to making a difference. Read more about SAGE HERE

Department of Bioanalytical Sciences & Department of Zoology Organizes National Workshop on ‘Vocational and Skill Based Certificate Course in Instrumentation’, To provide hands-on training and develop skills in science students Under the aegis of National Education Policy (NEP) at SIES College of Arts, Science and Commerce (Empowered Autonomous), Sion (West), Mumbai.

This Conference & Workshop was supported by Sri Balaji Vidyapeeth (Deemed to be University) would impart an in-depth knowledge and relevant skills on modern biological techniques pertaining to New Approach Methodologies (NAMs) in Pharmacology and Toxicology Testing at Pondicherry (NAMs-Pondy 2024).

The course is designed for Students, Clinicians, Medical Researchers, Industrial Personals And Scientists involved in human health research. Limited number of participants across the country would be benefited by taking part in the programme. The training lectures and workshop sessions will be handled by a blend of clinicians and scientists both from National & International Institutions.

The science writing competition by IndiaBioscience, 'Write On—2024', aims to bring Indian life science research to the general public in a compelling and understandable way. The goal is to encourage diverse styles of popular science writing, including storytelling, fiction, book reviews, or interview articles. We invite submissions of unpublished, creative write-ups about your research (or research that piques your interest!)—between 1000 and 1200 words—crafted to be engaging and approachable for the average reader.

Note: Please DO NOT submit a scientific research/review paper.

Concept: Ankita Rathore

Creatives: Moumita Mazumdar

Submission guidelines:

• The article should not be more than 1200 words.

• References should preferably be provided as links in the text whenever possible. If a link cannot be found, it can be listed at the end of the article.

• The articles must be submitted as a word file (.doc, .docx).

• The article must be in UK English with font (Arial), font size (title-12, body-10), spacing (1.15).

• A maximum of one entry per applicant is allowed.

• The article should be written by one author. No co-authorship allowed.

• At the end of the article, mention your full name, eligibility (whether pursuing BSc/BTech, MSc/MTech, or PhD), research institution, and contact information (email and phone number).

• All entries must be original. Entries should not be submitted or published anywhere before.

• All submitted entries belong to IndiaBioscience.

  Prizes:

  IndiaBioscience will award two cash prizes (First prize: INR 5k and second prize: INR 3k) in each of the three categories: Undergraduate, Masters, and PhD. Additionally, five additional commendable entries will be recognised with special prizes and IndiaBioscience goodies.
  

  All awarded articles will be published on our website (after some editing if needed). Based on the evaluation done by the jury, the top three winners will be declared on 28 February 2024.

  To submit your science article, please fill the google form. If you have any questions or doubts, write to us at hello[at]indiabioscience[dot]org.

  

  
  

Winners announced for Write On-2024:

Undergraduate category

🥇 Tanya Singh: 'The gut whisperer: How your belly talks to your brain' (Bhaskaracharya College of Applied Sciences, University of Delhi)
🥈 A. Dhatchayini: 'Wings over waste: The urban odyssey of black kites' (Ashoka University, Sonipat, Haryana)

Master's category

🥇 Abhrajit Mukherjee: 'Of cheese and experiments: Through the eyes of a lab mouse' (Central University of Tamil Nadu)
🥈 Dibyanshu Shaw: ‘To defect or not to defect’ – Does game theory answer our dilemmas?' (St. Xavier's College (Autonomous), Kolkata)

PhD category

🥇 Reshma V Menon: 'Super flies to super humans: How intermittent fasting can change the metabolic landscape' (Indian Institute of Science Education and Research, Thiruvananthapuram)
🥈 Rumi: 'The narratives of mouth, narrated by mouth”' (National Institute of Plant Genome Research, New Delhi)

Three additional prizes

🏅Abha Gawas (Amity University, Mumbai)
🏅Mohd Nafis Raza (Central University of Punjab)
🏅Anam Khan (All India Institute of Medical Sciences, Bhopal)

You can find the flip-book of the compendium here.

Sathyabama Institute of Science and Technology invites you to the Online (Zoom platform) Hands-on Workshop on “Molecular Docking, Biological Software Packages and Cell Culture Techniques Protocol" between 12^th – 14^th December, 2024'; Timing 09.30 am to 4.00 pm (IST), Organized by the Centre for Molecular and Nanomedical Sciences, International Research Centre (IRC), Sathyabama Institute of Science and Technology, Chennai.

Following computational techniques such as; Molecular Docking using AutoDock Vina (Protein-ligand); Ligand preparation - Chimera; Docking analysis; Protein and Ligand preparation; Grid generation; Result analysis using Discovery Studio; Protein target screening and toxicity prediction will be covered. This workshop will provide a platform for the beginners to explore molecular docking, computational and cell culture techniques and implement these techniques in their field of research.

In the theme of data analysis, we are going to teach

1. ImageJ - Java-based image processing program, we can use it for many biological research experiments example western blotting, wound healing, immunofluorescence etc.,
2. Biorender - Scientific diagrams, and illustrations.
3. Circos Plot - Circos ideal for exploring relationships between objects or positions.
4. Mapchart - Make your own custom map of the World.
5. GraphPad Prism - Data analysis and graphing software (Survival graph).

Sathyabama Institute of Science and Technology, Chennai is organising a Workshop on 'Zebrafish Embryotoxicity and Advanced Molecular Techniques' from 4th to 7th December 2024.

Zebrafish (Danio rerio) has become a prominent vertebrate model for understanding the pathophysiology of the disease, in vivo model for development, neurotoxicity research, and many more. This training program is intended for Students (UG PG)/ Research Scholars/Academic Professionals/Industrialists to understand the use of zebrafish models in scientific research. The workshop includes introductory lectures on zebrafish models and hands-on practical sessions related to zebrafish husbandry, developmental stages, neurotoxicity, Microinjection, Apoptosis assay, Histology using cryostat and rotary microtome, also the imaging of Zebrafish embryos using confocal microscope.

The conference brings together leading researchers, clinicians, and industry professionals to address critical challenges in cancer treatment, with a special focus on the Indian context.

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Indian Institute of Science Education and Research (IISER) Tirupati is excited to invite you to the first edition of the ‘National Conference for Undergraduate Research in Biosciences’, NCURB. This is a first of its kind conference focused on developing the research ecosystem among undergraduate and early master's students pursuing research in biology and its related areas.

They want to create a platform in which undergraduates talk about the labs they are working in, the research they may have published, the work they do during the summer, or open-ended questions and hypotheses.

It will involve student talks, poster presentations, lab visits, breakout sessions, and some fun activities like bird watching and stargazing for 2 days. Plenary talks will also be a part of the conference, they will be delivered by esteemed researchers in the fields of biosciences.

Registration form link: https://forms.gle/9cUsSy4oBRuXB1Uy9


Linktree for social media: https://linktr.ee/ncurb.iisertirupati


Email for queries: prahlad_ 20221103@students.iisertirupati.ac.in

The conference will focus on 'Innovating Microbial solutions towards a sustainable future', bringing together leading experts, researchers, and professionals to discuss and explore the latest developments in Microbiology.

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The National Institute of Mental Health and Neurosciences (NIMHANS) and The National Centre for Biological Sciences (NCBS) in partnership with Rohini Nilekani Philanthropies (RNP) are proud to host the first National Mental Health Festival, Mannotsava, on Oct 26-27, 2024.

Mannotsava is a Mental Health Festival that aims to bring together the public, healthcare professionals, researchers, artists and community advocates on a common platform. This one-of-a-kind event invites everyone who is keen to explore the many facets of mental health and how it shapes our daily lives.

Join for two days of inspiring conversations, hands-on workshops, and interactive sessions with experts from all walks of life! Here, they will delve into diverse themes at the intersection of Mental Health and Society, Technology, Philanthropy, Childhood, Aging, Parenthood, Gender, Art and more.

Expect fresh perspectives, evidence-based findings, and inspiring insights that will leave you empowered and enlightened!

​This festival is a collaborative effort of NIMHANS, NCBS, and Rohini Nilekani Philanthropies.

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