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Catalysing change: YIM 2025 in Agra (Part II)
Ankita Rathore & Aishwarya Segu
This article is the second in a two-part series reporting on the proceedings of the 17th Young Investigators’ Meeting (YIM 2025), held in Agra, Uttar Pradesh, from 3 to 7 March 2025. In the second part of this report, we discuss the takeaways from interactive ‘Ask Us Anything’ open discussions, the ice-breaker session, and the proceedings from the PDF satellite meeting that followed the YIM 2025 from 6 and 7 March 2025.
Posted on Mar 28, 2025 in Science, Networking, Career Development, YIM & Young Investigators
Catalysing change: YIM 2025 in Agra (Part I)
Ankita Rathore & Aishwarya Segu
The 17th edition of the annual Young Investigators’ Meeting (YIM 2025) took place in the historical city of Agra, Uttar Pradesh, from 3 to 7 March 2025. Around 80 young investigators, postdoctoral fellows, and representatives from funding agencies, mentors, and institutional representatives attended the meeting for mentor talks, special talks, networking sessions, panel discussion, and poster presentations.
Posted on Mar 21, 2025 in Science, Networking, YIM, Young Investigators & Events

Radio PDF
“Your parents should know what your research is about” : Sahana V
Sahana V in conversation with Arushi Batra
Tune in to the third episode of Radio PDF Series! Join us as we welcome Sahana, currently contributing as a DBT - Research Associate at Institute for Stem Cell Science and Regenerative Medicine. Explore her captivating journey in academia, where she sheds light on the importance of fostering awareness among our own parents about the impactful research we embark on.

Mind Matters in Academia
MH-02 | Mind Matters in Academia - for Faculty | Part 4 of 4
Hansika Kapoor, Imroze Khan, Maitrayee DasGupta & Sandhya S Visweswariah in conversation with Karishma Kaushik & Mayuri Rege
This discussion addressed issues around mental health, particular those that are relevant to early and mid-career faculty. Featuring Sandhya Visweswariah, Maitrayee DasGupta, Imroze Khan and Hansika Kapoor, this discussion was moderated by Karishma Kaushik and Mayuri Rege. In part 4 of this conversation, the panellists and moderators discuss barriers to getting help.

Mind Matters in Academia
MH-02 | Mind Matters in Academia - for Faculty | Part 3 of 4
Hansika Kapoor, Imroze Khan, Maitrayee DasGupta & Sandhya S Visweswariah in conversation with Karishma Kaushik & Mayuri Rege
This discussion addressed issues around mental health, particular those that are relevant to early and mid-career faculty. Featuring Sandhya Visweswariah, Maitrayee DasGupta, Imroze Khan and Hansika Kapoor, this discussion was moderated by Karishma Kaushik and Mayuri Rege. In part 3 of this conversation, the panellists and moderators talk about challenges around ‘research funding’ and ‘organisational culture’.

International Grants Awareness Program (iGAP)
International Grants Awareness Program (iGAP) | 02 Understanding the HFSP mindset
Guntram Bauer & Vidita Vaidya in conversation with Shantala Hari Dass
IndiaBioscience brings to you the International Grants Awareness Program (iGAP) which aims to help Indian Life Science researchers seek and acquire international funding. Here we explore the Human Frontier Science Program (HFSP).

International Grants Awareness Program (iGAP)
International Grants Awareness Program (iGAP) | 01 Being an Marie Skłodowska-Curie Actions Fellow
Amey Redkar & Mahipal Ganji in conversation with Zill-e-Anam
IndiaBioscience brings to you the International Grants Awareness Program (iGAP) which aims to help Indian Life Science researchers seek and acquire international funding. Here we explore the Marie Skłodowska-Curie Actions (MSCA) Fellowships.