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India’s 2025 IBRO Rising Stars: In conversation with Poulomi Banerjee and Proloy Das
Moumita Mazumdar
Two early-career neuroscientists from India, Poulomi Banerjee and Proloy Das, have been awarded the prestigious 2025 International Brain Research Organization (IBRO) Rising Star Award, in recognition of their research contributions and potential for the future of neuroscience. While they have taken different paths in their scientific journeys, they share a common goal: creating a research space that fills a significant gap in their field and enhances India's position in the neurosciences.
Posted on Sep 15, 2025 in Neuroscience, Advice & Research
Early career researchers in science advice
Siuli Mitra
At a recent fireside chat hosted by the DST Centre for Policy Research at the Indian Institute of Science, Bengaluru, the IndiaBioscience team had the opportunity to attend a candid discussion featuring Rémi Quirion, Chief Science Advisor to the Quebec government and President of the International Network for Governmental Science Advice (INGSA). He was joined by prominent science policy voices, Mohit K. Jolly, Shambhavi Naik, and Suryesh Namdeo.
Posted on Aug 08, 2025 in Other, Policy & Advice

Reflections from working in the biotech industry: Key lessons and advice that have stayed
Ruchika Srivastava
Reflecting on her journey in biotechnology, Ruchika Srivastavacame to realise that the lessons she learnt extend far beyond the realm of science. They shape how we work, why we work, and how we connect with others, gradually becoming a way of life.
Posted on Jan 05, 2026 in Science & Advice
Anjana Badrinarayanan on discovery science, DNA repair, and the Infosys Prize 2025
Moumita Mazumdar
IndiaBioscience spoke with Anjana Badrinarayanan, winner of the Infosys Prize 2025 in life sciences, about her scientific journey and research. In response to questions posed by IndiaBioscience, she reflected on the meaning of the award, her work on genome maintenance and DNA repair, the role of live-cell imaging in understanding dynamic cellular processes, and the responsibilities that come with scientific recognition.
Posted on Jan 02, 2026 in Science & Advice

International Grants Awareness Program (iGAP)
International Grants Awareness Program (iGAP) I 03 Dont’s for a successful DAAD Scholarship Application
Sapna Sharma & Shivam Yadav
IndiaBioscience brings to you the International Grants Awareness Program (iGAP) which aims to improve the success rate for Indian applications at international funding opportunities - for some of which India even contributes towards. Here we explore the DAAD’s binational doctoral degree or sandwich scholarship.

International Grants Awareness Program (iGAP)
International Grants Awareness Program (iGAP) | 02 Understanding the HFSP mindset
Guntram Bauer & Vidita Vaidya in conversation with Shantala Hari Dass
IndiaBioscience brings to you the International Grants Awareness Program (iGAP) which aims to help Indian Life Science researchers seek and acquire international funding. Here we explore the Human Frontier Science Program (HFSP).

Crafting your Career
Crafting Your Career (CYC) | 19 Informational Interview with Zeba Khatri - Scientific Editing
Zeba Khatri in conversation with Shantala Hari Dass
This is the twelfth “informational interview” in the season on Crafting your Career in science. Here IndiaBioscience chats with Zeba Khatri, a Managing Editor at Cactus Communications. In this conversation, she discusses on her journey as a scientific editor and insights into the field- a professional space where she has donned multiple hats.