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• Resilience and representation in research: In conversation with Shreya Malik

  

  From biochemistry to shaping innovation ecosystems, this Resilience and Representation in Research article traces Shreya Malik’s journey across industry, research, and policy spaces. Now Program Head – Life Sciences at Wadhwani Innovation Network, Wadhwani Foundation, she reflects on mentorship, allyship, and alternative careers in building more inclusive scientific ecosystems.

  Posted on Jun 15, 2026 in Other, Women in Science, Personal Experience & Advice

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• Building science brick by brick: A lab and a life growing together

  

  In this Journey of a Young Investigator (JOYI) 2026 article, Harshiny Muthukumar reflects on building a research lab from scratch while navigating motherhood and early-career challenges. Her journey highlights how science grows through patience, mentorship, and resilience—reminding us that meaningful research is often built slowly, step by step, brick by brick.

  Posted on Jun 05, 2026 in Other, Science, Networking, Personal Experience & Young Investigators

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• Cultivating a research ecosystem: A journey of mentorship and innovation

  

  From teaching classrooms to building a hands-on research culture, Tahsin Bennur from Rajiv Gandhi Institute of Information Technology & Biotechnology, Bharati Vidyapeeth Deemed to be University, shares her journey of mentoring students into independent thinkers. Set within a teaching-focused institution, this Journey of a Young Investigator (JOYI) 2026 piece highlights how inquiry, persistence, and “learning by doing” can transform both students and the practice of science itself.
  

  Posted on May 25, 2026 in Other, Science, Networking, Personal Experience & Young Investigators

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• Balancing Motherhood in STEMM

  

  In this piece, moderator Sanchari Banerjee (Sai Life Sciences, Hyderabad) reflects on the panel “Balancing the Equation: Motherhood, Career Shifts, and Success in STEMM”, hosted by IndiaBioscience on 25 November 2025. The discussion highlights mentorship, work–life integration, and systemic change needed to support women navigating careers in STEMM.
  

  Posted on May 22, 2026 in Other, Women in Science, Personal Experience & Advice

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• The accidental plant scientist

  

  This article is part of the Journey of a Young Investigator (JOYI) 2026 series, highlighting Amrita Saxena’s journey shaped by curiosity, mentorship, and unexpected turns. Now an Assistant Professor at the Department of Biotechnology, Faculty of Allied and Health Sciences, Ramaiah University of Applied Sciences, Bengaluru, she studies plant stress biology to understand crop resilience while mentoring and inspiring the next generation of scientists.
  

  Posted on May 18, 2026 in Other, Science, Networking, Personal Experience & Young Investigators

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• The academic 30s: The highs, lows, and the unknowns

  

  In this Journey of a Young Investigator (JOYI) 2026 article, Ashitha S N M, Assistant Professor, DST INSPIRE Faculty Fellow, Department of Psychiatry, NIMHANS, reflects on the uncertain decisions, quiet resilience, and unexpected mentorship that shaped her journey through academia. From navigating a lonely PhD and motherhood to building a research career, she shares honest lessons about persistence, imperfect choices, and finding strength in community while balancing personal life and scientific ambition.
  

  Posted on May 11, 2026 in Other, Science, Networking, Personal Experience & Young Investigators

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• Resilience and representation in research: In conversation with Deeksha Tripathi

  

  In this Resilience and Representation in Research feature, Deeksha Tripathi’s journey traces the realities of building a scientific career alongside motherhood and institutional constraints. From creating a lab from scratch to navigating systemic gaps, her story underscores resilience, mentorship, and the urgent need for support systems for women in academia.

  Posted on May 08, 2026 in Other, Women in Science, Personal Experience & Advice

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