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• 10 Women, 10 Questions: Lipsa Panda

  

  Lipsa Panda, Communications Manager, STM Journals, Elsevier, highlights Inclusion and Diversity initiatives in health and research, and shares insights into her transition from the lab bench to visual art and communication management. Panda emphasises science communication as a powerful skill, encouraging continual learning for aspiring researchers in Indian science.

  Posted on Apr 01, 2024 in Science Communication, Women in Science, Personal Experience & Science communication

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• Women wildlife biologists who blazed their own trail

  

  Challenging stereotypes and carving paths through adversity, the book ‘Women in the Wild’ narrates the awe-inspiring tales of female biologists who defy gender biases and navigate daunting terrains. In this book review, Devanshi Gupta shares their stories not only to celebrate achievements but also to beckon a future where diversity and dedication triumph in the realm of field biology.

  Posted on Feb 12, 2024 in Environmental Sciences, Wildlife Biology & Women in Science

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• 10 Women, 10 Questions: Annesha Dutta

  

  Annesha Dutta, Specialist-Quality Operations, Novartis Hyderabad, brings extensive experience from pharmaceutical Quality Control and Assurance roles, emphasising curiosity-driven transitions and the value of seizing diverse opportunities within the healthcare industry. Annesha also shares advice and resources for master's and PhD students who want to transition into an industry role.

  Posted on Jan 01, 2024 in Health & Medicine, Women in Science, Career Development & Personal Experience

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• Work-life balance during a PhD: Reframing the narrative

  

  In this PhD café article, Karishma S Kaushik, IndiaBioscience, reflects on her unique journey as a 'non-traditional' PhD candidate who juggled personal and professional commitments, including motherhood. Karishma explores the dynamic nature of work-life balance, and discusses the challenges of applying one-size-fits-all solutions for achieving balance across different phases of personal and professional growth.

  Posted on Aug 14, 2023 in Women in Science & Personal Experience

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• 10 Women, 10 Questions: Anita Mary George

  

  Anita Mary George, a Fulbright-Nehru Academic and Professional Excellence fellow, Stony Brook University, New York, shares insights into her current research, focusing on investigating sponge microbiomes and metagenomics. In this interview, Anita takes us on an unconventional journey through her experiences as a marine biologist and offers invaluable guidance to aspiring women scientists.

  Posted on Jul 24, 2023 in Women in Science & Personal Experience

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• My PhD journey as a woman wildlife researcher on a motorbike

  

  Brinky Desai, a PhD student at Ahmedabad University, shares her challenges as a woman researcher conducting fieldwork on Mugger crocodiles in remote areas of Gujarat. In the first article of this year's PhD Cafe series, she describes the physical and mental strain of fieldwork, particularly during the COVID pandemic, as well as the challenges of working with crocodiles, including navigating hygiene facilities as a woman researcher in the field.

  Posted on May 01, 2023 in Ecology, Women in Science & Personal Experience

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• Home calling- Completing the circle

  

  Bhuvan Pathak is an Assistant Professor at Biological and Life Sciences department of the Ahmedabad University, Gujarat. In the tenth article of our JOYI series, she shares her journey as a plant biologist returning back to her roots in India for contributing to biotechnology-based research in crop improvement.

  Posted on Feb 17, 2023 in Women in Science, Personal Experience & Young Investigators

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