Registration

Convention Centre, Symbiosis International (Deemed University), Pune

Understanding the life science ecosystem

Engaging communities, Enabling change

Siuli Mitra, IndiaBioscience

Welcome note

LS Shashidhara, Advisor, IndiaBioscience

Welcome note

Vidya Yeravdekar, Symbiosis International (Deemed University), Pune

Address by Secretary, Department of Biotechnology, Government of India

Rajesh Gokhale,
DBT (Govt. of India)

Address by President, Symbiosis Society

SB Mujumdar, Symbiosis Society

Building a Research Group

Cooperation and conflict: Insights and lessons from a social bird

Manjari Jain, Indian Institute of Science Education and Research Mohali

Mentorship: From guidance to growth

Pallavi Kshetrapal, BRIC-Translational Health Science and Technology Institute, Faridabad

Short Break

Curiosity over metrics: Great questions drive scientific progress

Mohan Balasubramanian, University of Warwick, UK

Keynote address by CEO, Anusandhan National Research Foundation, Government of India

Shivkumar Kalyanaraman, ANRF (Govt. of India)

Getting started as a PI (Starting Strong, Building your lab, your questions, and the research culture)

Shuttle leaves the Convention Centre

Dinner

Sandipani Hometel, Symbiosis International (Deemed University), Pune

Networking mixer (YIs + PDFs only)

Breakfast

Sandipani Hometel, Symbiosis International (Deemed University), Pune)

Shuttles leave from the Sandipani Hometel

From molecules to morphogenesis: Deciphering the interface of genome

Mayurika Lahiri, Indian Institute of Science Education and Research, Pune

Funding for life science researchers in India

Funding opportunities at DBT/WT India Alliance

Apurva Sarin, DBT/WT India Alliance, Hyderabad

Funding medical research in India: navigating ICMR priorities and opportunities for Young Investigators

Kriti Sikri, Indian Council of Medical Research, Delhi

Unlocking India's blue transformation of aquaculture in Amrit Kaal; Opportunities through research, innovations and entrepreneurship

Kuldeep K Lal, Indian Council of Agricultural Research-Central Institute of Brackishwater Aquaculture, Chennai

Networking Break | Tea break

The European Molecular Biology Organisation (EMBO) programmes and activities for life science researchers in India

Gerlind Wallon, EMBO, Germany

Human Frontier Science Programme (HFSP) funding schemes for life science researchers in India

Rashna Bhandari, BRIC-Centre for DNA Fingerprinting and Diagnostics, Hyderabad

Funding initiatives by Ignite Life Science Foundation for life scientists in India

Shravanti Rampalli, Ignite Life Science Foundation

Funding opportunities at Murty Trust

Neha Pankow, Murty Trust

Ask Me Anything: Funding for life science and biotechnology research in India

Moderator: Harinath Doodhi, GITAM Deemed to be University, Bengaluru

Apurva Sarin, DBT/WT India Alliance; A.V. Balachandar, Anusandhan National Research Foundation; Gerlind Wallon, EMBO; Kriti Sikri, ICMR; Kuldeep K Lal, ICAR-CIBA; Neha Pankow, Murty Trust; Rashna Bhandari, BRIC-CDFD; Shravanti Rampalli, Ignite Life Science Foundation

Group photo | Lunch

Energy, inflammation, and curiosity: A journey through brain metabolism and discovery

Anna Barron, Nanyang Technological University, Singapore

Bridging the academia-industry gap in biotechnology

Translational research from Indian academia - path to create societal impact

Praveen Kumar Vemula BRIC-Institute for Stem Cell Science and Regenerative Medicine, Bengaluru

Bridging the gap: Redefining academia–industry collaboration in India’s life sciences ecosystem

Monika Puri, Roche Pharmaceuticals, India

Networking Break | Tea break

From idea to impact: Why ecosystems matter in science

Priya Nagaraj, Council on Energy Environment and Water (CEEW)

Panel on academia-industry relationship dynamics

Moderator: Sudarshan Gadadhar, BRIC- InStem, Bengaluru

Panelists: Monika Puri, Roche Pharmaceuticals; Praveen Kumar Vemula, BRIC-InStem; Premnath V, CSIR-National Chemical Laboratory, Pune; Priya Nagaraj, CEEW

Panel discussion on research integrity

Taylor and Francis Team

Poster set-up

PDF Poster session

Shuttle leaves from Convention Centre

Dinner

Breakfast

Sandipani Hometel, Symbiosis International (Deemed University),Pune

Shuttles leave from the Sandipani Hometel

Starting an independent research lab: Strategic choices and lessons

Dimple Notani, National Centre for Biological Sciences ‑TIFR, Bengaluru

Building a synthetic cell (community)

Marileen Dogterom, Delft University of Technology, Netherlands

Ecology and evolution in the lab, and of the lab: Challenges for a young faculty member

Bodhisatta Nandy, Indian Institute of Science Education and Research Berhampur

Science policy in India: Why it matters and how can one contribute?

Suryesh K Namdeo, Indian Institute of Science, Bengaluru

Networking Break | Tea break

Panel discussion on strengthening science engagement in institutions

Moderator: Sarah Iqbal

Neha Jain, IIT Jodhpur; Samir Dhurde, IUCAA; Shalini Sharma, IISER Pune; Suryesh K Namdeo, IISc

Lunch

Genes, regulations, and resilience: Building a patient-centric research ecosystem in India

Arka Subhra Ghosh, Narayana Nethralaya Foundation, Bengaluru

Bridging funding and discovery: Improving research through grants management

Ajay Pillai, BRIC-National Centre for Cell Science, Pune

Best practices in research and project management

Vandana Gambhir, Indian Institute of Science Education and Research Pune

Beyond the bench: Mentorship and building meaningful research careers

Networking Break

Summary of YIM 2026

Siuli Mitra, IndiaBioscience

Closing remarks

Saman Habib, Advisor, IndiaBioscience

YI Poster Session

Shuttle leaves from Convention Centre

Banquet Dinner

Lawn, opposite to Sandipani

Breakfast

Sandipani Hometel, Symbiosis International (Deemed University), Pune

Shuttles leave from the Sandipani Hometel

Introduction to the PDF Satellite Meeting

Rashna Bhandari, BRIC-CDFD

Institutional talks session 1

Rajiv Yeravdekar, Symbiosis International Deemed University, Pune; Shamik Sen, Indian Institute of Technology-Bombay, Mumbai; Sanjeev Galande, Shiv Nadar University, Greater Noida; Ullas Kolthur Seetharam, BRIC-CDFD & TIFR-Hyderabad

Networking Break | Tea break

PDF talks session 1

10 PDF Participants

Institutional talks session 2

Anjan Banerjee, Indian Institute of Science Education and Research, Pune; Bodhisatta Nandy, IISER Berhampur; Maddika Subba Reddy, BRIC-Centre for DNA Fingerprinting and Diagnostics, Hyderabad, Neha Jain, IIT Jodhpur; Sandeep Ameta, Ashoka University, Sonipat

Group photo and Lunch

PDF talks session 2

10 PDF Participants

Institutional talks session 3

Neeraj Kumar Mishra, GITAM Deemed to be University, Bengaluru; Rajiv Janardhanan, SRM Institute of Science & Technology, Kattankulathur; Rakesh Mishra, Tata Institute for Genetics and Society, Bengaluru; Uma Ramakrishnan, National Centre for Biological Sciences — TIFR, Bengaluru; Vivek Tanavde, Ahmedabad University

Networking Break

PDF talks session 3

10 PDF Participants

Mentorship circles by Institutional representatives: Hiring policies & practices at Indian institutions

PDFs and Institutional representatives

PDF poster session

Shuttle leaves from Convention Centre

Dinner

Breakfast

Sandipani Hometel, Symbiosis International (Deemed University), Pune

Shuttles leave from the Sandipani Hometel

Institutional talks session 4

Jomon Joseph, BRIC-NCCS Pune; Maneesha Inamdar, BRIC-Institute for Stem Cell Science and Regenerative Medicine, Bengaluru; Narottam Acharya, BRIC-Institute of Life Sciences, Bhubaneswar; Sagar Sengupta BRIC-NIBMG, Kalyani; Swasti Raychaudhuri, CSIR-Centre for Cellular and Molecular Biology, Hyderabad

Networking Break

PDF talks session 4

10 PDF Participants

Mentorship circles by Institutional representatives: Administrative and infrastructural challenges

PDFs and Institutional representatives

Closing remarks to the PDF Satellite Meeting

Roop Mallik, Advisor, IndiaBioscience

Group photo and Lunch | Departure

End of PDF Satellite Meeting