The Biotechnology for Economy, Environment, and Employment (BioE3) policy marks a pivotal moment for India's life sciences sector. By prioritising bio-manufacturing, it aims to drive economic growth, environmental sustainability, and job creation. However, its success will depend on sustained funding, regulatory reforms, and the creation of interdisciplinary skill hubs.
Dhananjay Huilgol, a Senior Research Associate at Duke University, United States of America (USA), studied the progenitor basis of neuronal diversification in the mammalian brain during his postdoctoral training. In this article, he shares his story of the Brain and Behavior Research Foundation (BBRF) Young Investigator Grant.
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In rural Rajasthan, this outreach initiative addressed the issue of Antimicrobial Resistance (AMR) through 14 interactive workshops facilitated by the third IndiaBioscience Outreach Grants (IOG 3). Neha Jain, Associate Professor, Indian Institute of Technology (IIT), Jodhpur, and her team educated students on microbiology and responsible antibiotic use, empowering young minds and fostering sustainable solutions to combat AMR.
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Indumathi Sathisaran is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Bioscience and Engineering at National Institute of Technology Calicut. In this final article of the Journey Of Young Investigator (JOYI) 2024 series, she shares her journey of doing science in India and her inclination towards multidisciplinary research.
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Shyam Kumar Sudhakar is an Assistant Professor of Biological Sciences at the Krea University, Andhra Pradesh. In this eighth article of the Journey Of Young Investigator (JOYI) 2024 series, he shares his career transition from computer science to neuroscience and the importance of interdisciplinary and computational skills in life sciences.
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Neelam Kungwani is an Assistant Professor at the Gujarat Biotechnology University, Gandhinagar, Gujarat. In this seventh article of the Journey Of Young Investigator (JOYI) 2024 series, she shares her unconventional path from research to innovation and academia, highlighting the challenges of establishing a research laboratory in marine biotechnology without post-doctoral experience outside India.
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Nithya Kutty is an Assistant Professor at the MIT World Peace University, Pune. In this sixth article of the Journey Of Young Investigator (JOYI) 2024 series, she shares her unique academic journey, highlighting the challenges and triumphs of setting up a research lab from scratch while balancing personal and professional responsibilities.
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