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The role of a toxin-antitoxin system in tuberculosis
Shalini Roy Choudhury
The tuberculosis bacteria is notorious for its ability to stay dormant for years within the human body, evading the immune system and always one step away from causing aggressive infection. Now, a study from researchers at Translational Health Science and Technology Institute (THSTI), Faridabad, and Institute of Microbial Technology (IMTech), Chandigarh, has investigated a novel molecular pathway that helps the bacteria avoid the notice of the immune system.
Posted on Feb 13, 2021 in Health & Medicine, Microbiology, Molecular Biology & Research
The 3rd National Post-Doc Symposium in India: A Report
Aditya Parekh, Amey Bhide, Avinanda Banerjee, Bhaktee Dongaonkar, Dhananjay Chaturvedi, Dhanashree Kelkar, Gauri Mirji, Gregor Jose, Prasanna Iyer, Rupa Mishra & Vidya Ramesh
The 3rd National Post-Doc Symposium was held from 10 - 13 December 2019 at the Indian Institute of Science Education and Research (IISER), Pune, and was attended by over 70 postdocs and late-stage PhD students from around the country. The proceedings and key take-home points emerging from the meeting are discussed below. Registration is currently open for the 4th National Post-Doc Symposium, to be held on 3-4 April 2021 in a virtual format.
Posted on Jan 29, 2021 in Career Development & Events

Alumni-Student Mentoring: A Lighthouse on a Stormy Night
Charu D. Rawat & Gunwant Singh Atwal
Students face many dilemmas and uncertainties as they commence their journeys towards a fulfilling career. A little guidance from someone who had once been in their shoes might be just what they need to get started in the right direction. In this article, educator Charu Dogra Rawat and student Gunwant Singh Atwal from Ramjas College, University of Delhi, write about an initiative with a similar purpose – an alumni-student mentorship programme that they and their colleagues started in the College.
Posted on Apr 30, 2021 in Career Development, Undergraduate & Mentorship
Impostor syndrome - not just a feeling
Divya Vishwanath
Many successful academics continue to be plagued by feelings of “not belonging” or “not being good enough”. Some even hold an implicit belief that they have defrauded everyone around them into believing in their capability. In this next article in our mental health series, Divya delves into the “impostor syndrome” and some possible solutions for this pervasive mental health challenge.
Posted on Apr 29, 2021 in Advice & Mental Health

IUBS Centenary Lectures
IndiaBiostreams: IUBS Centenary Lecture 3 | Gombe and Beyond
IndiaBioscience
Enjoy this talk by Dr. Jane Goodall (Founder of the Jane Goodall Institute & UN messenger of peace) on her research at Gombe, moderated by Dr. Lucilla Spini (Fondazione Circolo Fratelli Rosselli, Firenze, Italy).

Young Investigators' Meeting 2021
YIM2021 | Panel Discussion | Research Assessment: What is DORA?
IndiaBioscience
Join the Panel Discussion 'Research Assessment: What is DORA?' of day 3 at the Young Investigators' Meeting 2021.

Young Investigators' Meeting 2021
YIM2021 | Special Talk by Shane Rydquist, Cactus Communications
IndiaBioscience
Join the talk 'Academic Communication Beyond Publications' by Shane Rydquist from Cactus Communications at the Young Investigators' Meeting 2021.

Crafting your Career
Crafting Your Career (CYC) | 19 Informational Interview with Zeba Khatri - Scientific Editing
Shantala Hari Dass
This is the twelfth “informational interview” in the season on Crafting your Career in science. Here IndiaBioscience chats with Zeba Khatri, a Managing Editor at Cactus Communications. In this conversation, she discusses on her journey as a scientific editor and insights into the field- a professional space where she has donned multiple hats.

Crafting your Career
Crafting Your Career (CYC) | 18 Cover Letters and Interviews
Shreya Ghosh
In this episode, Lakshmi, Shreya and Smita discuss the art of writing quality cover letters and the difference they make to a job application. They also discuss some practical tips to keep in mind while preparing and appearing for an interview.

Crafting your Career
Crafting Your Career (CYC) | 17 The Science and Art of Networking
Lakshmi Ganesan
In this episode, Lakshmi, Shreya and Smita talk about a very important survival skill in one’s career progression - professional networking. Find out from this podcast: (1) What is professional networking? (2) What unique advantages does it provide? (3) What are networks made up of? (4) What are the different types of networks? (5) How can you study into your own network and diagnose any common pitfalls? (6) Is networking a natural skill or is it cultivable? What (baby steps) can you take to build, expand and actively manage your network?

PhD Program in Biology - Ashoka University
Ashoka University
Project PhD Opportunities in Biology
Deadline 31 May
Trainee Scientific Writer- CER
Cactus Communications Pvt. Ltd.
If you are looking for challenging and rewarding work which combines your understanding of medical science and aptitude for writing into one unique job, the Scientific Writer (CERs) role is for you. This is an opportunity to grow your career …
Deadline 15 May

2022-2023 Fulbright-Nehru Doctoral Research Fellowships
The United States – India Educational Foundation (USIEF)
The Fulbright-Nehru Doctoral Research Fellowships are designed for Indian scholars who are registered for a Ph.D. at an Indian institution. These fellowships are for six to nine months.Bioengineering; Climate Change Sciences; Computer Science (including, but not limited to, cyber security, …
Deadline 15 July
EMBO New Venture Fellowship
EMBO
In memory of a bright-minded and passionate scientist, the EMBO New Venture Fellowship will help early career scientists explore topics outside their current area to allow them to pursue a new research direction in their future work.Suzanne Eaton was an …
Deadline 01 June

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