CODS organised by the India KDD is the premier data centric conference in India. It is to be held from December 13th to 16th this year at DAIICT, Gandhinagar. The conference program features keynote talks by stalwarts in AI/ML, high quality research and industry tracks, topical tutorials and demo tracks. The conference invites researchers in the field of data science, data management, data mining, machine learning, and artificial intelligence, as well as papers describing the design, implementation and results of solutions of such advances to real-world problems. This year we are inviting submissions for a new track on AI for Biology describing original research contributions in the interface of AI/ML and Biology.

The AI for Biology track invites submission of abstracts describing original research contributions in the interface of AI/ML and Biology. These may include the application of AI/ML to address biological questions (“AI for Biology”) or the development of AI methods inspired by biological systems (“Biology for AI”). Submissions can range from theoretical contributions to benchmarking, to design, implementation, and results of novel AI/ML methods applied to biological problems.

Abstracts are limited to 250 words and can correspond to recently published/​accepted/​submitted papers, or ongoing work. All abstracts will undergo rigorous peer review.

Authors of all accepted abstracts will present posters at the conference. Selected accepted abstracts will also be invited for flash talks.

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Sathyabama Institute of Science and Technology is organising Two days National level workshop on "Flow cytometry Techniques" which will be held August 7th and 8th, 2026 at Flow cytometry research facility, Cancer biology lab, International Research Centre, Sathyabama Institute of Science and Technology, Chennai through Physical mode.

The workshop will cover the following topics: Basics of Flow cytometry analysis, Overview of instrument and its setup, Quality control, Experimental plan and design, Cell cycle analysis using mammalian cells, Apoptosis and Cell health analysis along with Data analysis and interpretation

Sathyabama Institute of Science and Technology invite for the Hands-on Online Workshop (Zoom Platform) on ​“Molecular Docking, Biological Software Packages and Cell Culture Techniques” (to attain publication) from 06 to 08 August 2026 Organised by the Centre for Molecular and Nanomedical Sciences, International Research Centre (IRC), Sathyabama Institute of Science and Technology, Chennai. 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.

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).

Cell culture techniques and protocols include media preparation, cell passaging, counting cells in a Haemocytometer, cell seeding for MTT, wound healing and Immunofluorescence, cryopreservation, MTT assay and ex vivo organ (intro) calculations. Molecular Biology calculation includes stock and working concentration preparation and other basics.

The 12th Annual Conference of the Society for Mitochondrial Research and Medicine (SMRM 2026) themed “Mitochondrial Continuum: Bridging Biology and Medicine”. This meeting is jointly organized by the Department of Neuropathology, National Institute of Mental Health and Neurosciences (NIMHANS), Bengaluru, SMRM and IndoUSrare. It will be held at the NIMHANS Convention Centre, Bengaluru from 19 - 21 November 2026. NIMHANS, an Institute of National Importance, embodies the vision “to be a world leader in the area of mental health and neurosciences and evolve state-of-the-art approaches to patient care through translational research”.

Over the past decade, mitochondria have emerged as central regulators of cellular homeostasis, extending far beyond their classical role as energy producers. Today, they are recognized as pivotal players in diverse biological processes, including cellular signaling, apoptosis, metabolic regulation, and immune responses. Notably, mitochondrial dysfunction is increasingly implicated in a wide spectrum of human diseases from rare inherited mitochondrial disorders to more common conditions such as neurodegenerative diseases, cancer, metabolic syndromes, and age-related pathologies.

SMRM 2026 aims to serve as a platform that brings together clinicians, basic scientists, translational researchers, and students from across the globe. The scientific program has been thoughtfully designed to reflect the breadth and depth of the field, encompassing cutting-edge advances in mitochondrial genetics, biogenesis, dynamics, diagnostics, and emerging therapeutic strategies. Through keynote lectures, panel discussions, young scientific presentations, flash presentations and poster sessions, we hope to facilitate meaningful exchange of ideas and foster new collaborations that will shape the future of mitochondrial medicine. In addition, a series of pre-conference workshops will provide hands-on learning opportunities in specialized areas, including enzyme histochemistry, respiratory enzyme assays, transmission electron microscopy, and bioenergetics analysis using the Seahorse analyser.

It is also a pleasure to host SMRM 2026 in Bengaluru, often referred to as the “Silicon Valley of India,” a city that uniquely blends scientific innovation with rich cultural heritage. Home to premier research institutions, academic communities, and a thriving biotechnology ecosystem, Bengaluru provides an ideal backdrop for a conference dedicated to bridging biology and medicine. Beyond the conference halls, the city offers a welcoming climate, diverse cuisine, and a dynamic cultural landscape, making your visit both professionally enriching and personally enjoyable.

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EMBO and IndiaBioscience have joined efforts to provide the life science community in India with online courses to strengthen professional skills in scientific communication, fellowship writing, publishing, and career development under the umbrella of the EMBO-IndiaBioscience Online Courses 2026.

This interactive course will help participants strengthen essential scientific communication skills, including storytelling, slide and poster design, visual clarity, and effective research presentations.

Curated by Laura Moro-Martín, the course combines interactive learning with practical exercises and structured feedback sessions based on participants’ own presentations.

Workshop Structure:
1) Session 1: "Fundamentals" Session (4 hours)

An interactive session covering core principles of effective scientific communication, including structure, storytelling, slide design, and visual clarity. The session combines short theoretical inputs with practical exercises carried out individually and in small breakout groups.

2) Session 2: Practical presentation & feedback session (final duration depends on number of participants, with about 25-30 minutes allocated per participant).

A hands-on session focused on participants’ own presentations. Participants present their work (approx. 5 minutes each) and receive detailed, structured feedback from the instructor and peers. For optimal interaction and depth of feedback, this session is conducted in small groups of 6–7 participants. The number of practical sessions required will depend on the final number of participants. Each participant will be assigned to one practical session, either on September 9, 10, or 11.

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Sathyabama Institute of Science and Technology is organising Three-day online workshop on "Next-Generation Drug Discovery: Network Pharmacology, Docking and Zebrafish Models" from 16th to 18th July 2026 at 'International Research Center of Sathyabama Institute of Science and Technology, Chennai through online mode.

This training is ideal for UG/PG students, research scholars, faculty, and industry professionals who wish to explore in silico computational analyses and Zebrafish models in their research.

Workshop highlights:
• Database introduction and compound selection, ADME/toxicity profiling
• Target identification, PPI network construction, STRING and Cytoscape
• Gene ontology and functional enrichment, molecular docking and visualization
• Introduction to zebrafish as a model, developmental stages, embryo toxicity, and survival analysis

VESICON 2026 is an Annual International Conference on Extracellular Vesicles and Translational Medicine, organized at the All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS), New Delhi. The conference will be held from 5th–7th October 2026, followed by a hands-on post-conference workshop on 8th–9th October 2026.

Abstract Submission: https://www.vesicon2026.com/ab...

The event aims to bring together scientists, clinicians, faculty members, researchers, industry experts, and young investigators to discuss recent advances in extracellular vesicle biology, biomarkers, diagnostics, therapeutics, drug delivery, regenerative medicine, multi-omics, bioinformatics, neurodegenerative diseases, wound healing, and translational applications of EV research.

VESICON 2026 will provide a focused platform for scientific exchange through keynote lectures, invited talks, oral and poster presentations, networking opportunities, and practical workshop sessions.

This is Part I: Good Cell Culture Practices workshop. Completion of Part I is a prerequisite for applying to Part II: Advanced Training in Human Pluripotent Stem Cell Culture.

BioWISE (Bio – Women in STEM Empowered) is a flagship initiative of the BeST – Bengaluru Science and Technology Cluster (an initiative of the Office of PSA, GoI), in collaboration with the Biocon Foundation India (CSR arm of Biocon Biologics) and the National Centre for Biological Sciences (NCBS) as the academic and knowledge partner.

The programme brings together academia, industry, and government stakeholders to bridge the gap between academic learning and workforce readiness for women in STEM.

BioWISE aims to strengthen women’s participation in STEM fields by creating meaningful access to research, mentorship, networking, and professional growth opportunities, particularly for students from Tier 2 and Tier 3 institutions across Karnataka.

BioWISE Undergraduate Internship & Scholarship Programme (UG Cohort)

Applications are invited from women undergraduate students in Lifesciences disciplines across Karnataka for a 3-month internship and scholarship programme designed to provide:

• Hands-on research exposure
• Scholarship support
• Expert mentorship
• Exposure to leading academic and R&D institutions and industry environments in Bengaluru
• Networking opportunities
• Life skill development

Eligibility Criteria – UG Cohort

• Female students currently in the final year of UG studies or those who completed their UG degree within the last one year and is currently not enrolled in any academic courses
• Minimum 75% marks or equivalent academic performance
• Commitment to the full 3-month programme duration
• Family annual income generally below ₹6 lakhs
• Students from Tier 2/Tier 3 colleges or universities in Karnataka
• Demonstrated interest in applied research
• First-generation learners will be given preference
• Students pursuing Life Sciences disciplines including B.Sc., B.Tech. in Life Sciences, and allied fields are eligible

UG Application Link: (https://forms.gle/smsE6kFhoq3Q...)

BioWISE Postgraduate Internship & Scholarship Programme (PG Cohort)

Applications are invited from women postgraduate students in Lifesciences disciplines across Karnataka for a 6-month internship and scholarship programme designed to provide:

• Hands-on research exposure
• Scholarship support
• Expert mentorship
• Exposure to leading academic and R&D institutions and industry environments in Bengaluru
• Networking opportunities
• Life skill development

Eligibility Criteria – PG Cohort

• Female students currently in the final year of Master’s studies or those who completed their Master’s degree within the last one year (MSc/M-Tech - Life Sciences) and is not currently enrolled in any other academic programme
• Minimum 75% marks or equivalent CGPA
• Commitment to the full 6-month programme duration
• Family annual income generally below ₹6 lakhs
• Students from Tier 2/Tier 3 colleges or universities in Karnataka
• Demonstrated interest in applied research
• First-generation learners will be given preference
• Applicants must submit the required self-declaration form for first-generation learner status

• Students and immediate relatives affiliated with our promoting partners (BIOCON, BeST, or NCBS) are not eligible to apply.

PG Application Link: (https://forms.gle/iwQcKeUBB1n8...)

The upcoming online course on fellowship applications, jointly organised by EMBO Global Activities, IndiaBioscience, and Fellowsherpa, will be held from 22–24 July 2026 from 14:00–18:00 IST each day. Designed for senior PhD students and early postdoctoral researchers, the course offers a practical introduction to navigating the highly competitive scientific funding landscape.

Through lectures, workshops, and personalised feedback sessions, participants will learn how to identify suitable fellowship programmes and host laboratories, approach potential supervisors, prepare strong fellowship applications, and navigate post-decision steps. The course will also cover important but often overlooked aspects of fellowship calls, including eligibility criteria, formatting, documentation, and application instructions that can significantly influence outcomes.

The programme will be led by Thiago Carvalho and David del Álamo, both of whom bring extensive experience in graduate training, scientific publishing, and international fellowship programmes including EMBO and Marie Skłodowska-Curie fellowships. Participants will work with mock applications and supervisor contact emails, receive individualised feedback, and engage with internationally recognised fellowship formats.

Applications are open until 20 June 2026, and selected participants will be notified by 10 July 2026. A total of 20 participants will be selected for the course

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A need was felt to establish a nationally cohesive, interdisciplinary Ph.D. programme in biosciences to expand the scale of generating highly skilled, globally competitive human resource. It was envisioned that the trained human resource produced through this programme would be better equipped to provide bioscience-based pioneering solutions to contemporary problems relevant nationally and globally. The main objective of the proposed programme would be to foster greater academic and research interaction among the institutions of the DBT BRIC (iBRICs), RCB and ICGEB, and to increase the professional networking opportunities for the Ph.D. scholars.

The objectives of the i3C BRIC-RCB PhD programme in biosciences will be catalysed by enrolling highly talented PhD scholars in foundational coursework and training in high-end technology platforms during the first semester at RCB. The new PhD programme would be on the blueprint of the ongoing RCB PhD programme but with significant novel content, while leveraging the academic and infrastructural strengths of RCB and the iBRICs. The programme will be governed by RCB statutes, ordinances, and regulations, while aligning with the latest UGC regulations on eligibility, duration, and coursework credit requirements. The PhD programme would also include a relevant immersion programme (field internship) for an additional three months immediately following the first semester of coursework. This immersion programme is expected to provide scholars with practical exposure to areas of societal need, enabling them to integrate productively into the professional biotechnology enterprise and create a transformative human resource pool that will shape the future. The doctoral research with the respective supervisors in the iBRICs, RCB or ICGEB will follow the coursework and internship.

The new i3C BRIC-RCB PhD programme is expected to include highly talented students from backgrounds in the broad fields encompassing biotechnology, medicine and engineering. There will be two proposed entry tracks into the programme.

Track I

Indian students with a 4-year Bachelor’s degree or a Master’s degree from a recognised institution in any area of science and technology, or a Bachelor of Medicine, Bachelor of Surgery degree, or an equivalent degree are eligible to apply. An aggregate score of 60% or an equivalent grade in the preceding qualifying degree examination is an essential qualification (with a 5% relaxation for SC/ST/OBC- NCL/differently-abled (PwBD) allowed as per extant statutory norms). All applicants must have a valid 5-year national-level fellowship, such as DBT-JRF, CSIR-JRF, UGC-JRF, ICMR-JRF, or a similar one.

Track II

Undergraduation in medicine (MBBS) or in any branch of engineering from the non-biological sciences (BTech/ BE) with 60% aggregate marks in the preceding qualifying degree examination is an essential qualification (with a 5% relaxation for SC/ST/OBC-NCL/differently-abled (PwBD) allowed as per extant statutory norms). Age limit: 30 years on the application deadline.

No of seats: Track I- up to 70, Track II - up to 5.

Reservation of seats: As per GoI guidelines.

Selection Process

Only online applications will be accepted at https://i3cbricphd.rcb.ac.in/, which includes payment of an application fee of Rs. 500/-, if applicable. SC/ST/PwBD/EWS candidates are exempted from payment of the application fee. The selection process is likely to be as per the schedule.

The selected students will be required to activate their respective PhD fellowships directly through their respective parent iBRIC+ institutions. During the scholars' stay at RCB in the first semester, RCB will provide the monthly attendance record to the respective institutions to facilitate fellowship disbursement from the funding agencies. Selected students will be housed at RCB-administered accommodation for the first semester, during which all campus facilities available to RCB students will be made available. These include twin-shared, off-campus leased accommodation, transport to and from the campus, meal facilities, access to campus medical and counselling facilities, and access to library, IT, and sports facilities.

The fee structure for the i3C BRIC-RCB PhD programme in biosciences will follow extant RCB norms.

Programme Structure

Curriculum Structure and Requirements

The courses offered in the first semester at RCB (~August to December) will be taught by RCB and iBRIC faculty members, as well as external experts. Students are expected to complete 14 mandatory credits during the coursework. The overall structure of the course is outlined below:

Students will be expected to complete the courses outlined below:

• Instrumentation-powered research methodology (4 credits)

• Biostatistics and Data Science (3 credits)

• Science communication and ethics (2 credits)

• Translational Research and Entrepreneurship (2 credits)

• Immersion programme (3 credits)

As part of the coursework in the instrumentation-powered research methodology, training modules will be provided on foundational lab training and high-end instrumentation facilities at the Advanced Technology Platform Centre (ATPC) of RCB and iBRIC facilities. The purpose of this module is to acclimatise scholars with training in fundamental lab techniques and to expose them to the latest advanced technology platforms used in modern biosciences, such as protein purification, optical imaging, flow cytometry, mass spectrometry, data analysis, and genomics. These modules will be taught by qualified technical personnel recruited for this purpose. These training modules represent a novel component of the doctoral coursework pioneered through this programme.

Immersion Programme

The 3-month mandatory research immersion programme (field internship) across the broad areas of medical, social, animal, and agricultural biotechnology will follow the first semester of coursework. Students will be evaluated appropriately to earn the designated course credits. The programme will be supported by dedicated funds of INR 1.50 lakh per fellow to meet the costs associated with the immersion programme.

Monitoring PhD research progress

The thesis will be supervised by the designated PhD supervisor at one of the iBRICs/RCB/ICGEB. A thesis committee (student advisory committee, or SAC), constituted for each student as per RCB norms, will regularly monitor the research progress. An annual conclave will be held for scholars and supervisors at iBRICs/ RCB/ ICGEB in rotation. Each registered scholar will be required to participate in two such conclaves, most likely during the third and fifth years of their PhD tenure. Students will present posters and/or give oral presentations on their research. Participating students will meet the expenses related to attending the conclave from their respective fellowship contingency funds.

To get to know more about the programme, watch the IndiaBiostreams Virtual Town Hall on 25 May, 2026: https://www.youtube.com/live/rJSLX3Wromw