Engaging Communities Enabling Change

Open science, particularly through preprints, is gaining global traction and is integral to India's Science, Technology, and Innovation Policy. While preprints offer accessibility benefits, their adoption in India lags, highlighting the need for recognition and incentives at various career and funding assessment levels. In this article, Sudeepa Nandi, an ASAPbio fellow and a PhD student at TIFR Mumbai, discusses the barriers to the preprint model in India and offers some key recommendations.

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Shining light on Aβ and ApoE – partners in crime in Alzheimer’s disease

Rohini Subrahmanyam

A collaborative study led by Sudipta Maiti, Tata Institute of Fundamental Research (TIFR), Mumbai, sheds light on the deadly partnership between ApoE (Apolipoprotein E) and Aβ (amyloid-beta) - two major protein players in Alzheimer's disease. Their innovative FLIM (fluorescence lifetime microscopy) imaging approach offers potential value for drug development, promising better disease prediction and treatment strategies, and holding implications for neurological health and therapeutics.

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From the Young Investigators’ Meeting 2024: What do Institutional Representatives say about hiring?

Ankita Rathore

At the 16th Young Investigators’ Meeting (YIM 2024) in Bhopal, IndiaBioscience asked representatives from a diverse range of institutions and universities across India some quick questions about faculty hiring. Let’s take a look at their responses!

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Carbon - An exhibition at Science Gallery Bengaluru

Sindhu M

The exhibition Carbon, by Science Gallery Bengaluru (SGB) blurs the lines between science and art, while challenges perspectives about Carbon. The exhibition is on display at SGB from January to June 2024. Sindhu M, a PhD researcher at Indian Institute of Science (IISc), Bangalore, shares her experience of visiting this newly opened exhibition.

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Recent IndiaBiostreams Episodes

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Education
Can biographies of women scientists help biology education?
Aswathy Raveendran in conversation with Vijeta Raghuram
This webinar spotlighted the life and times of E K Janaki Ammal to explore the role of biographies in placing biological sciences of the early 20^th century in its social-historical context. It also invited reflections on the value of situating biology in its social context in its teaching and learning.

https://youtu.be/9cQJrjineAM
Informational webinar
Informational Webinar: Regional Young Investigators’ Meeting Grants 2024-2025
Karishma Kaushik
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.

https://www.youtube.com/live/Sl1Z4u6hHjM?si=o-C7BIhFgrwmhGf6
International Grants Awareness Program (iGAP)
EMBO Global Investigators Network: Research and Networking Across Boundaries
Baskar Bakthavachalu, Gerlind Wallon & Sandeep Eswarappa in conversation with Rohini Karandikar
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

Recent IndiaBiospeaks Episodes

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“Don’t get burnt out with your PhD, it gets better!” - Aara Patel
Aara Patel in conversation with Arushi Batra & Agastya Singh
The first episode of our much-loved series is now live.
Join us in this captivating conversation with Aara Patel, a Post Doctoral Research Associate at UCL, UK.

Exploring Science Engagement (IBS X ISF)
Crafting Genes: Introducing Genetics at ISF with Chandana Basu
Chandana Basu in conversation with Arushi Batra
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

Exploring Science Engagement (IBS X ISF)
“SciTalks: Artful Explorations and Festival Chronicles”
Shweta Ramdas & Saveetha Meganathan in conversation with Arushi Batra
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

Dispatches from IndiaBioscience

Webinar: Can biographies of women scientists help biology education?

This webinar will explore the lives and times of two women biologists – Barbara McClintock and EK Janaki Ammal – to reflect upon the value of placing biology in its social context in its teaching and learning. The webinar is aimed towards biology educators, researchers, students, science professionals, and science enthusiasts.

Date: 25 April 2024

Time: 3 to 4 PM IST

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.

Jobs More →

Facilities Operations Coordinator
TIFR - National Centre for Biological Sciences
National Centre for Biological Sciences (NCBS) - Tata Institute of Fundamental Research (TIFR), is a premier research institute engaged in research in life sciences across scale. Several research facilities and associated infrastructure helps in providing cutting edge technology and support …
Deadline 10 May
Scientific Administrative Assistant/ Field Worker
Jawaharlal Nehru University
Project Elucidating the role of RNA dependent RNA Polymerase 1 in promoting host recovery from geminivirus infection
Deadline 15 May

Senior Clinical Associate
Jivanu Therapeutics Private Limited
Manipal, Karnataka
Faridabad, Haryana Deadline 15 May
Senior Research Scientist
Jivanu Therapeutics Private Limited
Faridabad, Haryana Deadline 15 May
Junior Research Fellow
P. D. Patel Institute of Applied Sciences, Charotar University of Science and Technology
Gujarat, India Deadline 15 May

Grants More →

Regional Young Investigators’ Meetings Grants 2024– 2025
Department of Biotechnology
With an aim to continue the impact of the RYIMs across India, IndiaBioscience invites applications from Regional Young Investigator Teams for the Regional Young Investigators’ Meeting Grants (RYIM Grants) 2024 – 2025. The RYIMs are intended to be Young Investigator (YI) driven …
Deadline 10 May
India Biosecurity Fellowship
Mahatma Gandhi Medical Advanced Research Institute, Sri Balaji Vidyapeeth (SBV; Deemed to be University) in collaboration with Gryphon Scientific LLC USA is pleased to announce the ‘India Biosecurity Fellowship.’ The program is funded by the U.S. Department of State and …
Deadline 10 May

BIRAC Announces Call for Proposals Under SBIRI
Deadline 15 May
Career Development Fellowships
Deadline 30 May
Research Fellowships
Deadline 30 May

Resources

Dhvani - A compilation of resources for science outreach in India
Manjula Harikrishna, Karishma Kaushik & Ankita Rathore
'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 | Edition II
Shalini Sanyal & Manjula Harikrishna
“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.
You can view the booklet here or download a free copy here.
Infographic: Research Ethics and Integrity
Vijeta Raghuram
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.

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