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A new SARS-Coronavirus protein inhibitor is a promising pan-coronavirus drug candidate
Srijita Banerjee
To combat the COVID-19 pandemic and potential future outbreaks, a collaborative study from Shiv Nadar Institute of Eminence (SNIoE), Noida, and other research institutes discovered a chemical compound called STL522228. This promising compound inhibits a crucial protein in the Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome (SARS) coronavirus, shedding light on the pressing need for effective antiviral treatments.
Posted on Dec 01, 2023 in Biotechnology, Cell Biology, Bioinformatics & Research
Inside the battle with tuberculosis: NCoR1's impact on the immune system
Debraj Manna
In a recent collaborative study, researchers from the Institute of Life Sciences, Bhubaneswar, Kalinga Institute of Industrial Technology, Bhubaneswar, International Centre for Genetic Engineering and Biotechnology, New Delhi, and Regional Centre for Biotechnology, Faridabad, uncovered the role of a host protein, nuclear receptor corepressor (NCoR1), in modulating tuberculosis.
Posted on Nov 17, 2023 in Biotechnology, Cell Biology & Research

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Rewind to YIM 2012 with Sanjeev Galande
Nandita Jayaraj
In this new series, leading up to YIM 2024, researchers who have attended YIMs from the past tell us about what it was like for them back then, what they took away from the experience, how things have changed, their ideas for future YIMs, and tips for the newest generation of life scientists gearing up for their first meeting. Sanjeev Galande is a cell biologist at Shiv Nadar University, Delhi-NCR, and in this interview, he shares his YIM experience with Nandita Jayaraj.
Posted on Nov 30, 2023 in Personal Experience & Networking and Collaboration
Attending a conference as a PhD researcher? Simple tips to make the most out of the experience
Karishma Kaushik
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.
Posted on Nov 27, 2023 in Career Development, Personal Experience & Networking and Collaboration

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Carbon Chronicles
Meet Ana Laura Cantera! (Territorial Inhalations)
Arushi Batra
Our second podcast episode of "Carbon Chronicles" is out now!
Join us as we dive into the world of #scienceart with the incredible Ana Laura Cantera and explore her thought-provoking exhibit, "Territorial Inhalations."

Carbon Chronicles
Meet Team SGB!
Arushi Batra
The first podcast from the new series, Carbon Chronicles, delves into the fascinating world of Science Gallery Bengaluru, exploring how it bridges the gap between natural, human, and social sciences, and the arts. Discover the science behind SGB's ever-changing exhibitions, mentorship programs, and more, all aimed at empowering young adults through research-based engagement.

In Conversation with a Mentor (ICM)
In Conversation with a Mentor | Interview with Venkat Srinivasan
Venkat Srinivasan
Venkat Srinivasan is an archivist at the Archives at the National Centre for Biological Sciences (NCBS) in Bengaluru, India. The Archives at NCBS is a public collecting space for the history of contemporary biology in India.

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Big Questions, Innovative Approaches
Developing brain organoids: the importance of curiosity, basic exploration, and a supportive network
Madeline Lancaster in conversation with Deepa Subramanyam & Saurabh Pradhan
IndiaBioscience, along with Saurabh Pradhan, IMBA, Vienna, Austria, and Deepa Subramanyam, NCCS, Pune, have come together to co-host ‘Big Questions, Innovative Approaches’ a series of science talks for PhD researchers, Postdoctoral Fellows and early-career researchers in India.
Guest: Madeline Lancaster
Medical Research Council Laboratory of Molecular Biology, Cambridge, UK

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Big Questions, Innovative Approaches
Big Questions, Innovative Approaches
Alfonso Martinez Arias in conversation with Deepa Subramanyam & Saurabh Pradhan
IndiaBioscience, along with Saurabh Pradhan, IMBA, Vienna, Austria and Deepa Subramanyam, NCCS, Pune, have come together to co-host ‘Big Questions, Innovative Approaches’ a series of science talks for PhD researchers, Postdoctoral Fellows and early-career researchers in India.
Guest: Alfonso Martinez Arias
ICREA Research Professor, Universitat Pompeu Fabra, Barcelona, Spain.

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International Grants Awareness Program (iGAP)
HFSP Postdoctoral Fellowships: what they are and how to get one?
Anjana Badrinarayanan, Barbara Pauly, Garima Rani & Vatsala Thirumalai in conversation with Aditya Parekh
An informational webinar on HFSP Postdoctoral Fellowships featuring Anjana Badrinarayanan (Reader ‘F’, NCBS and previous HFSP grantee), Barbara Pauly ( Director of Fellowships, HFSP), Garima Rani (Postdoctoral Fellow, University of Luxembourg and current HFSP grantee), and Vatsala Thirumalai (Associate Professor, NCBS and review committee member, HFSP).

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Molecular Docking and Biological Software Packages for Data Analysis
18 Dec 2023 – 20 Dec 2023
Workshopfocused on Molecular Biologyin Online
Registrations/applications Deadline 15 December
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Summer Research Internship Program 2024
01 May 2024 – 30 Jun 2024
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Otherin Hyderabad, Telangana
Registrations/applications Deadline 15 April 2024

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Project Assistant
Indian Institute of Science Education and Research - Tirupati
Project Targeted editing of light and hormone signaling for generating novel alleles regulating agronomically beneficial traits in tomato
Deadline 15 December
Project Associate I
Mohanlal Sukhadia University
Project Identification of mitochondria-related biomarkers and therapeutic targets in Alzheimer's disease.
Closed on 29 November

Junior Research Fellow
Siddaganga Institute of Technology (SIT)
Bengaluru, Karnataka Closed on 30 November
Junior Research Fellow
Nitte (Deemed to be University)
Mangalore, Karnataka Closed on 11 November
Ph D Admissions
Birla Institute of Technology and Science, Pilani-Hyderabad Campus
Hyderabad, Telangana
Pilani, Rajasthan
Goa, India Closed on 25 November
Senior Research Fellowship
Jawaharlal Nehru University
New Delhi, Delhi & NCR Closed on 17 November

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Saroj Chandrasekhar Memorial Award
Applications are invited for the Prof. Saroj Chandrasekhar Memorial Award, 2024, to recognize and reward women scientists in the areas of Biosciences and Biotechnology. This annual award will be presented to two women candidates who are in the third year …
Deadline 10 December
Indo German DST DAAD personnel exchange program
The ’Project-based Personnel Exchange Programme’(PPP) is a bilateral research promotion programme which is the result of the Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) concluded in 1998 between the German Academic Exchange Service (DAAD) and the Department of Science and Technology (DST). The basic …
Closed on 20 November

Charpak Exchange Scholarship Spring Session (Jan-June)
Closed on 15 October
Mitacs Globalink Research Internship
Closed on 21 September
COMPASS Outreach Grants-ASCB
Closed on 08 September
2024-2025 Fulbright-Nehru Doctoral Research Fellowships
Closed on 17 July

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Booklet on careers in Indian science
Bidisha Ghosh
An e-booklet introducing a whole range of career options available to students of science in India
iBiology
iBiology offers free biology videos from the world's leading scientists, with talks by over 25 Nobel laureates. It also offers free online courses that help researchers do good science and enhance career and professional development

Ankita Rathore, Amit Lahiri, Anjali Bajpai, Atul Kumar, Bhawana George, Chandana Basu & Jalaj Gupta

Ankita Rathore & Manasvi CM

Project Targeted editing of light and hormone signaling for generating novel alleles regulating agronomically beneficial traits in tomato

Project Identification of mitochondria-related biomarkers and therapeutic targets in Alzheimer's disease.