IndiaBioscience serves as a catalyst for facilitation and change in the life sciences ecosystem in India. Curated by @moumimazumdar
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From biochemistry to leading across innovation ecosystems, Shreya Malik’s journey reflects how careers in science can evolve beyond the lab. Now Program Head – Life Sciences at @wadhwanif, she brings together industry, academia, and policy perspectives.
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Her story highlights the importance of mentorship—or “allyship”—resilience, and navigating both visible and invisible gender gaps. Leadership, she says, is not about titles, but about growth, support, and enabling others.
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A key takeaway: explore beyond conventional paths. From IP and startups to research management, alternative careers in STEM are expanding—and so are opportunities to shape impact.
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Happy to see this article published in @IndiaBioscience, discussing what keeps people motivated to stay in academia. Many scientists (including me) across institutes and career stages have contributed their insights here. Do give a read & watch the video snippets.
This interview series by @NaviClar highlights the human side of academia and offers practical insights for early-career researchers navigating academic pathways.
📖 Read the full article: buff.ly/NdTDKd2
🎥 Watch the accompanying discussion: buff.ly/M1UdC1j
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Missed the application deadline? Here's another chance!
The last date to apply for the @unescorcb PhD Programme has been extended to 15 June 2026.
🔗 phd.rcb.ac.in
@BricDbt @ArvindK_Sahu @Shivani38107628 @SamMathew_RCB @ramu_tiger123 @DivyaCh07971856 @prashant_pawar @prem_s_kaushal
Jun 11
Deadline extension alert 📢
If you missed the chance to apply for the RCB PhD Programme, apply now!
Extended Last Date: 15 June 2026
🔗phd.rcb.ac.in/
@ArvindK_Sahu @Shivani38107628 @BricDbt @SamMathew_RCB @ramu_tiger123 @DivyaCh07971856 @prashant_pawar @prem_s_kaushal
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What really shapes an academic career in the life sciences?
Through candid conversations with 32 faculty members across India and the world, this article explores mentorship, research pressures, funding struggles, work–life balance, and the realities of building a lab.
By @aditya_parekh, @sakshipoddar20, @MitraSiuli & @sreshthamondal.
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From the joy of scientific discovery and mentoring students to navigating bureaucracy, grant writing, and administrative overload, faculty members share honest reflections and advice for the next generation of scientists.
“Be mindful of your time management.”
“Find mentors actively.”
“Don’t hire too quickly.”
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This interview series by @NaviClar highlights the human side of academia and offers practical insights for early-career researchers navigating academic pathways.
📖 Read the full article: buff.ly/NdTDKd2
🎥 Watch the accompanying discussion: buff.ly/M1UdC1j
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Welcome back to #ScienceJobsTuesday, a weekly thread where we bring a curated list of jobs, grants, and events relevant to the Indian life science community 👩🔬
@DBTIndia @IndiaDST @India_Alliance @ANRFIndia
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Bengaluru Science & Technology (BeST) Cluster is organising the BioWISE Internship and Scholarship Program – Open Call for UG & PG Cohorts.
📅 01 Sept to 01 March 2027
Registration Deadline: 31 July 2026
More details 👇indiabioscience.org/events/b…
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Watch this space #ScienceJobsTuesday for more science #jobs, #grants, and #events.
For more details visit our website: buff.ly/2RDqatj
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The Scicomm Synapse is building a vibrant, student-led space where scientists share their journeys beyond the lab.
A story by Satyarth Pandey (@ImmuneSat), Deven Matkari & Dhairya Rajguru (@Dhairya_Rajguru) - buff.ly/gnP87u3
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Through The Next Experiment, they’ve hosted 50 live sessions.
From curiosity to careers, the focus is clear: science is not linear, and neither are the people who pursue it.
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From sci-art (KalaTatva) to bridging urban–rural gaps, this initiative goes beyond communication—it builds community.
Now, they aim to expand outreach, secure funding, and bring more stories of science to the forefront.
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