Researchers from the Indian Institute of Technology Guwahati (IITG) and West Bengal University of Animal and Fishery Sciences, Kolkata, have 3D printed knee meniscus with a new silk-based bio-ink that can be customised to the kneecap dimensions of the patient. This innovative approach paves the way to treating knee injuries in a patient-specific manner and minimising repetitions of invasive surgical procedures.
Teachers often rely on tests and exams to understand how well their students are learning the subject. However, the traditional approaches of assessment end with giving marks or grades to the students. What if teachers could do more than just give marks to students? In this article, an educator tries a different approach to assessing answer sheets and shares her experiences from it.
A global collaborative study published in Nature emphasises investigating non-coding regions of DNA to understand what defines primates, and distinguishes humans among them. The study holds significance not only for human health but also for the conservation of endangered primate species, providing insights into genetic health and population dynamics.
The Digital Podiatry Clinic (D‑PoC) is a unique effort aimed at early screening and management of diabetic foot disorders. DPoC project is a collaborative effort of the Indian Institute of Science (IISc), the Karnataka Institute of Endocrinology and Research (KIER), and FootSecure. It is one of the projects of Bengaluru Science and Technology cluster (BeST), an initiative by the Office of the Principal Scientific Adviser to the Government of India.
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A webinar introducing the EMBO Global Investigator Network (EMBO GIN), including a discussion on motivations, application process and selection criteria
Speakers: Gerlind Wallon (EMBO Program Head), Baskar Bakthavachalu (IIT Mandi), Sandeep Eswarappa (IISc Bengaluru) in conversation with Rohini Karandikar
YI Huddle 11: Science and Policy : How can YIs get involved?
Guests: Shambhavi Naik (Takshashila Institution) and Interlocutor Surat Parvatam (Humane Society International)
An informational webinar on the EMBO Young Investigators Programme (EMBO YIP) for early career researchers in life sciences.
Guests: Gerlind Wallon (EMBO YIP Programme Head), Karim Labib (Professor, University of Dundee), Gaurav Ahuja (IIIT Delhi), Siddhesh Kamat (IISER Pune)
Our collaboration with India Science Festival brings you a special podcast series: "Exploring Science Engagement", the episode 4 titled as "Crafting Genes: Introducing Genetics at ISF with Chandana Basu" is live!
Hosted by Arushi Batra with guest Chandana Basu
Our collaboration with India Science Festival brings you a special podcast series: "Exploring Science Engagement", the episode 3 titled as "SciTalks: Artful Explorations and Festival Chronicles" is live!
Hosted by Arushi Batra with guests Shweta Ramdas and Saveetha Meganathan
Our collaboration with India Science Festival brings you a special podcast series: "Exploring Science Engagement", the episode 2 titled as "Speaking Science to all : Insights from Lewis Hou" is live!
Hosted by Arushi Batra with guest Lewis Hou.
Informational Webinar: Regional Young Investigators' Meeting Grants 2024-2025
In this webinar, the Regional Young Investigators' Meeting (RYIM) Grants for the current cycle were introduced by Karishma Kaushik, Executive Director, IndiaBioscience. Procedure for application, guidelines, and new features were discussed, followed by an open Q and A session.
JOYI: Journey of a Young Investigator
(2021−2023 edition)
This collection celebrates the stories of young investigators in attendance at the virtual YIMs (2021, 2022) and YIM 2023.
Applications are invited for Junior Research Fellow (JRF)/Senior Research Fellow (SRF) and PhD positions in the Computational Biology group of Dr.Nithya Ramakrishnan at the Institute of Bioinformatics and Applied Biotechnology (IBAB), Bengaluru. The projects include Application of graph algorithms and information …
The CDFD (Centre for DNA Fingerprinting and Diagnostics), Hyderabad, is a premier institute in the country, which conducts cutting edge basic and translational research in frontier areas of modern biology besides providing services in DNA Fingerprinting and Diagnostics
Our current research …
This fellowship has been instituted in memory of Padma Bhushan Prof. Maharaj Kishan Bhan, the renowned pediatrician, an eminent scientist and former Secretary, DBT and Chairperson, BIRAC, Government of India. Prof. Bhan was a luminary of Indian public health who …
Funding opportunities are made available through the Collaborative Research Programme (CRP) – ICGEB Research Grants, which is a dedicated source of funding aimed at financing projects addressing original scientific problems of particular relevance for the host country and of regional …
'Dhvani' is a comprehensive resource packed with contributions from scientists, communicators, journalists, and outreach professionals of India. The e-book explores the landscape of science outreach in the country, offering insights into best practices, sustainable models, interviews with scientists doing outreach in regional languages, skill-building guides, and curated resources for outreach funding. 'Dhvani' also features the impact of the IndiaBioscience Outreach Grants (IOG) program, providing a closer look at the intricacies of initiating and sustaining outreach efforts.
View this book online here or download it here.
“Means to a Beginning - Funding Opportunities for PhD Students and Postdocs in India” is the second edition of the grants compendium for PhD researchers and Postdoctoral fellows. This compendium includes national and international fellowships, travel and skill-building awards along with their eligibility criteria, deadlines and relevant links. We have also included anecdotes from recent awardees of select fellowships to give you insights into what it takes to write a winning application.
Scientific progress is not above ethics. In the fast pace of scientific advancements, it is crucial to know where the ethical boundaries lie. This infographic highlights some of the key aspects of doing research ethically.
