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Enhancing brain receptor function with positive allosteric modulation
Aishwarya Segu
A collaborative research by scientists from the National Centre for Biological Sciences (NCBS), Bangalore, and the Institute of Functional Genomics, University of Montpellier, INSERM, CNRS, France, has recently solved the structures of the complex brain receptor—metabotropic glutamate receptor 5 (mGlu5). They describe the binding mode of small molecules known to increase receptor activity, paving the way for new avenues in drug design.
Posted on Mar 03, 2025 in Health & Medicine, Neuroscience & Research
RYIM Chennai 2025: Innovation and collaboration in health sciences
Anubama Rajan, Anand Thirunavukarasou, Greeshma Thrivikraman & Lakshmi Revathi Perumalsamy
The third Regional Young Investigators’ Meeting (RYIM) of the 2024 – 2025 took place in Chennai on 22-24 January 2025. Hosted by the Indian Institute of Technology Madras and Sri Ramachandra Institute of Higher Education and Research (SRIHER), the meeting featured insightful panel discussions, networking sessions, and discussions on the future of medicine and allied health sciences.
Posted on Feb 21, 2025 in Science, Training, Networking, Career Development, YIM & Networking and Collaboration

Setting up a new department: Celebrating challenges and success
Arun Upadhyay
Arun Upadhyay set up not only his own lab but also played a key role in establishing the Department of Bioscience and Biomedical Engineering at the Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Bhilai. For the Journey of Young Investigator (JOYI) 2025 article, he writes about the three major aspects of the job profile of an early-stage academician.
Posted on Mar 14, 2025 in Other, Science, Networking, Personal Experience & Young Investigators
Delhi to Gandhinagar and bouncing back into research
Neeru Singh
Neeru Singh is an Assistant Professor at the Department of Biotechnology and Bioengineering, Institute of Advanced Research, Gandhinagar. She writes about her experience of establishing her own research lab and juggling academic, research, administrative, and family responsibilities in this Journey of Young Investigator (JOYI) 2025 article.
Posted on Mar 10, 2025 in Other, Science, Networking, Personal Experience & Young Investigators

https://www.youtube.com/live/a3uhayDaSvQ?si=bvp7CcWMDt4JfsU9
International Grants Awareness Program (iGAP)
Moving to Open Access and Open Science
Bernd Pulverer in conversation with Rohini Karandikar
In this webinar, Bernd Pulverer, Head, EMBO Press introduced the concept of Open Access (OA), discussed the purpose and challenges of EMBO's transition to OA and also spoke about OA as a business model.

https://youtube.com/live/vOEP3-m3ilk
Education
Navigating AI in creative teaching and learning of biology
Ishita Das in conversation with Vijeta Raghuram
What is generative AI? What does ChatGPT do when you give it a ‘prompt’? What are the benefits and limitations of generative AI tools in teaching and learning? How can educators use these tools creatively in their classrooms, while ensuring that their students do not become over-dependent on them? This webinar aimed to address these questions and more.

https://youtube.com/live/Vsw_KYHBO8o?feature=share
International Grants Awareness Program (iGAP)
EMBO Fellowships & Funding Opportunities
Karin Dumstrei in conversation with Rohini Karandikar
In this informational webinar, Karin Dumstrei discussed EMBO Fellowships and Short-term grants along with selection and eligibility criteria.

Radio PDF
“You just have to believe that you will figure it out“ - Archana Pawar Nayak
Archana Pawar-Nayak in conversation with Arushi Batra
The final episode of our much-loved series is now live.
Join us in this captivating conversation with Archana Pawar Nayak, a postdoctoral researcher at Mahendra Sonawane's Lab at the Tata Institute of Fundamental Research.

Carbon Chronicles
Meet Ursula Biemann (Deep Weather)
Arushi Batra
Our fourth podcast episode of "Carbon Chronicles" is out now!
Join us as we dive into the world of #sciencessaying with the incredible Ursula Biemann and explore her thought-provoking exhibit, "Deep Weather." Ursula Biemann is an artist, author, and video essayist.

Radio PDF
“Take decisions very wisely and keep the persistence for it in this journey“ - Arpita Ghosh
Arpita Ghosh in conversation with Arushi Batra
Tune in to the 5th episode of the RADIO PDF series. Arpita Ghosh, a postdoc at Abhijit's lab in IIT Bombay shares her journey and current research with us. Explore the ongoing challenge of balancing personal and professional life as a woman in STEM.

Scientific Officer
MGM Advanced Research Institute, Sri Balaji Vidyapeeth
MGMARI invites applications for the post of Scientific Officer.
Closed on 31 January 2024
HEAD, SCIENCE OPERATIONS and PROGRAM MANAGEMENT
Ignite Life Science Foundation
A PhD in life science with about 10 years of postdoctoral experience; direct experience in program management would be preferred, but it is more important that the candidate have the intellectual curiosity and creativity to be an effective contributor to …
Closed on 04 June 2023

5th IndiaBioscience Outreach Grants
IndiaBioscience, NCBS - TIFR
Science outreach and communication is a responsibility for scientists across career stages and disciplines. It is increasingly important to build interactions between scientists and the broader public via strategies such as sharing scientifically-reliable information, fostering scientific temperament and increasing the …
Closed on 15 July 2024
Research Fellowships
The Centre for Brain and Mind (CBM) is an exciting new scientific venture of the National Centre for Biological Sciences (NCBS) and the National Institute for Mental Health & Neurosciences (NIMHANS), supported by Rohini Nilekani Philanthropies. CBM will undertake cutting-edge …
Closed on 30 May 2024

YIM 2020
YIM 2020 was held between 14th-18th February 2020 in Mahabalipuram. For more details, visit the meetings page
YIM 2019
YIM 2019 was held between 6-10 March 2019 in Guwahati. For more details, visit the meetings page
YIM 2018
YIM 2018 was held between 5-8 March 2018 in Thiruvananthapuram. For more details, visit the meeting pages