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IndiaBiospeaks"Do the hard-work and be true to yourself" - Anirban DasIn our fourth episode of Radio PDF, Anirban Das from Washington University in Saint Louis, United States, provides practical insights into research careers, drawing from his experiences studying abroad.2025-03-1625 min
IndiaBiospeaks"Failure is a part and parcel of a researchers’ life" - Chandreyee DattaIn our third episode that truly embodies the spirit of dedication, we feature Chandreyee Datta from National Institute of Technology, Durgapur, India on Radio PDF. Her story is one of remarkable resilience, as she shares the various challenges she's overcome in her postdoctoral journey. We delve into her research, her career path, and the hurdles she's navigated. But this conversation goes beyond science; it's a testament to the human spirit.2025-03-1628 min
IndiaBiospeaksSpiderman, unmasking its ScienceIn the sixth episode, we discussed superhuman strength, the ethics of genetic engineering, and the mind-bending possibilities of technology with Deepa Subramanyam. So, put on your headphones, activate your spider-sense, and get ready to be amazed!2025-02-1841 min
IndiaBiospeaksContagion, the Pandemic ParadoxIn the fifth episode, we explored the scientific accuracy of the film Contagion and discussed the critical role of science and public health in a time of crisis with Anurag Agrawal. Listen to this episode and prepare to be gripped by a chilling dose of reality!2025-02-0447 min
Pratidhvani - Humanizing ScienceEp 87 – Conversation with Karishma Kaushik: Medicine, Motherhood & Science Leadership | IndiaBioscienceKarishma Kaushik is a medical doctor with a PhD
in microbiology, led an independent lab at university & now heads
IndiaBioscience as Executive Director: https://indiabioscience.org/authors/qw8pNKgnooLdJRA
In this episode, we explored her
intellectual journey through MD-PhD, motherhood, as a head of a research lab
and now as a science leader who is passionate about science and its interface
with society. What drives her to do all this?
Watch/listen as we humanize
science!
References:
1. IndiaBioscience.
“Karishma Kaushik,” February 5, 2024. https://indiabioscience.org/authors/qw8pNKgnooLdJRA.
2. X
(formerly Twitter). “Karis...2025-01-271h 25
IndiaBiospeaksJurassic Park, a scientific safari!In the fourth episode of Sci-Fi or Sci-Fact , join us on this dino-mite adventure as we explore the ethical and scientific implications of this iconic film called Jurassic Park with Ramanarayanan Krishnamurthy. 2025-01-2051 min
IndiaBiospeaksInception, a reality check!In the third episode of Sci-Fi or Sci-Fact we explore the philosophical and scientific implications of this question with Bhavana Muralidharan. From lucid dreaming to consciousness, we'll uncover the truth behind our reality. Listen to this episode to check if you are actually in the reality?2024-12-2754 min
IndiaBiospeaksInside Out, a journey through the mind!In the second episode of Sci-Fi or Sci-Fact, we discuss about this iconic Pixar film, Inside Out with Vidita Vaidya. Listen to this episode, feel the joy and make it your core memory. Is Inside Out sci-fi or sci-fact?2024-12-1659 min
IndiaBiospeaksThe Science dialogue: Research meets reachThe fifth episode of our new podcast series, ‘Jugalbandi - A Science Duet' explores the jugalbandi between a scientist and a science communicator Join us for Episode 05, for an interesting discussion with guests Samir Brahmachari and Somdatta Karak2024-12-031h 04
IndiaBiospeaksGattaca, a deep dive!In our premiere episode of Sci-Fi or Sci-Fact series we'll explore the ethical implications of genetic discrimination in the classic sci-fi film Gattaca with an expert - Nagaraj Balasubramanian, IISER Pune.2024-11-071h 01
IndiaBiospeaksUniting medicine and public health : India's future In this episode, we delve into the intersection of medicine and public health with two of India’s most renowned experts: Gagandeep Kang, a leading clinical scientist, and Devi Shetty, a pioneering cardiac surgeon and public health advocate. Together, they explore the evolving landscape of healthcare in India, discussing critical topics such as the integration of medical innovation with public health policy, the role of preventive healthcare, and strategies to address the country’s most pressing health challenges. Tune in for a thought-provoking conversation on how India can shape a healthier future by bridging gaps between medicine and...2024-10-0849 min
IndiaBiospeaksScience beyond borders: The power of collaborationWe're thrilled to announce the second episode of our new podcast series, ‘Jugalbandi - A Science Duet.’ In this podcast series, we will bring diverse perspectives and insights to you through engaging conversations between experts in various scientific fields. This episode explores the power of collaborations. Our episode of Jugalbandi - A Science Duet, Ep 03, is coming your way! Join us for Episode 03, in this thought-provoking discussion!2024-09-031h 07
IndiaBiospeaksThe Convergence : where Experimental biology and Computational science meetWe're thrilled to announce the second episode of our new podcast series, ‘Jugalbandi - A Science Duet.’ In this podcast series, we will bring diverse perspectives and insights to you through engaging conversations between experts in various scientific fields. This episode explores the convergence of Computational biology and Experimental biology. Our premiere Jugalbandi - A Science Duet, Ep 02, is coming your way! Join us for Episode 02, in this thought-provoking discussion!2024-08-1944 min
IndiaBiospeaksCognitive crossroads: Developmental disorders and Mental healthWe're thrilled to announce the launch of our new podcast series, ‘Jugalbandi - A Science Duet.’ In this podcast series, we will bring diverse perspectives and insights to you through engaging conversations between experts in various scientific fields. The first episode explores the intricate connections between the mind's development and its well-being. Our premiere Jugalbandi - A Science Duet, Ep 01, is coming your way! Join us for Episode 01, as we kick off this journey with a thought-provoking discussion! Our first guests are SS Meera from NIMHANS Bangalore and Hansika Kapoor, a speech-language pathologist and...2024-08-061h 05
IndiaBiospeaks“It’s always good to start early to look for your next position.” - Saurabh PradhanEpisode 6 of the Radio PDF series with Saurabh Pradhan, Postdoctoral Fellow at tIMBA - Institute of Molecular Biotechnology, Vienna, Austria is out now! Join us as Sauarbh shares his profound insight: “It’s always good to start early to look for your next position.” Get ready to delve deep into thought-provoking conversations! Don't miss out on this enlightening episode!2024-07-0918 min
IndiaBiospeaks“You really need to know, what is it that you want from life!” - Sangeetha ShyamThe fifth episode of the brand new season of the Radio PDF series is with Sangeetha Shyam! She is a Maria Zambrano Fellow at Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences, URV , Spain.2024-06-2518 min
IndiaBiospeaks"Ask yourself this : Do you really want to be in academia?" - Kartik TotlaniThe fourth episode of the brand new season of the Radio PDF series is with Kartik Totlani! He is a postdoctoral fellow at the Norwegian University of Science and Technology (NTNU)2024-06-1015 min
IndiaBiospeaks"If you're looking to transition to industry, switch quicker!" - Sravanthi NadimintiEpisode 3 of the Radio PDF series with Sravanthi Nadiminti, Postdoctoral Fellow at the Leibniz Research Institute for Molecular Pharmacology (FMP), Berlin is out now! Join us as Sravanthi shares her interests, research and some insights like she mentions: "If you're looking to transition to industry, switch quicker!" Get ready to delve deep into thought-provoking conversations! Don't miss out on this enlightening episode!2024-05-2719 min
IndiaBiospeaks"There is nothing called 'no turning back' in life! - Ashwini V. MohanEpisode 2 of the Radio PDF series with Ashwini V. Mohan, Postdoctoral Fellow at the Biodiversity Genomics Lab, University of Neuchatel, Swiss, is out now! Join us as Ashwini shares her profound insight: "There is nothing called 'no turning back' in life!" Get ready to delve deep into thought-provoking conversations! Don't miss out on this enlightening episode! 2024-05-1313 min
The Living RevolutionIndiaBioscience with Dr. Karishma Kaushik | The Living RevolutionIndiaBioscience is an organisation serving as the bridge between the ivory towers of academic research, clinicians, and the wider public, It serves to take the science funded by public money and give it back to the community, whether it is through outreach programmes, mentorship schemes or getting people in the same room for fruitful discussions.Executive director Dr. Karishma Kaushik resembles this very bridge. She has had a career both as a clinical microbiologist and principle investigator, pivoting towards science facilitation at India Bioscience. Together, we discuss her ‘bucket list’ for the future of India’s life scienc...2024-05-1139 min
IndiaBiospeaks"Don't get burnt out with your PhD, it gets better!" - Aara Patel2024-04-3015 min
IndiaBiospeaksCrafting Genes: Introducing Genetics at ISF with Chandana BasuEpisode 3 of ISFXIBS is LIVE! Join us on "Crafting Genes: Introducing Genetics at ISF with Chandana Basu" as we explore Chandana's scicom journey, the innovative world of DNA bracelets, and their impact on public engagement with genetics. Hear about memorable moments from the India Science Festival booth, Chandana's collaboration with BHU scientists, and her insights on balancing roles as a scientist and scicommer.2024-04-0134 min
IndiaBiospeaksSciTalks: Artful Explorations and Festival ChroniclesEpisode 2 of ISFXIBS is LIVE! Join us on "SciTalks: Artful Explorations and Festival Chronicles" as we delve into the highlights of ISF 2024. From workshops like "Fantastic Mutations and Where to Find Them" to discussions on DNA and inclusivity, it's a must-listen for science enthusiasts!2024-03-1932 min
IndiaBiospeaksSpeaking Science to all : Insights from Lewis HouEpisode 2 of ISFXIBS is LIVE! Join us in the insightful conversation with Lewis Hou on "Speaking Science to All: Insights from Lewis Hou." Don't miss out on the Hindi from Lewis! Dive into the world of effective science communication and discover strategies to engage diverse audiences. 2024-03-0429 min
IndiaBiospeaksOur mixtape of journeys and insights! This is the final episode of the "Podcast Inception" series. We dive into the fascinating journeys of science podcasters, featuring snippets from all episodes! It's a mixtape of inspiration and insights.2024-02-2725 min
IndiaBiospeaksExploring Breaking the Facts journey!Episode 5 of our Podcast Inception Series is with Mahima Samraik from Cactus - Impact Science! Listen to the episode for insights, inspiration, and understanding the impact of science communication on our lives.2024-02-1232 min
IndiaBiospeaksExploring Nature India's journey!The fourth episode of our Podcast Inception Series, features the incredible Subhra Priyadarshini from Nature India Podcasts! Join us as we delve into the realms of scientific exploration, innovation, and podcasting with Subhra, a true trailblazer in science communication. Tune in to unravel the stories behind her journey and struggles into podcasting, as Subhra shares her insights and experiences from the vibrant world of Nature India Podcasts. 2024-01-2826 min
IndiaBiospeaksExploring Purple Science's journey!The third episode of our Podcast Inception Series features Srishti Chipde, the incredible founder of the Purple Science Podcast! Join us as Srishti takes us on a fascinating journey, sharing her passion for science and the inspiring story behind the creation of the Purple Science Podcast. Get ready for an engaging conversation filled with insights, anecdotes, and the driving force behind her venture. 2024-01-2328 min
IndiaBiospeaks"You just have to believe that you will figure it out“ - Archana Pawar NayakWe are thrilled to announce that the final episode of our much-loved series is now live! Join us in this captivating conversation with the brilliant Archana Pawar Nayak, a postdoctoral researcher at Dr. Mahendra Sonawane's Lab in the Department of Biological Sciences at the Tata Institute of Fundamental Research. In this concluding episode, Archana shares her unique journey, experiences, and insights as a postdoctoral fellow in the field of biological sciences. Her dedication to research and passion for discovery shine through as she imparts valuable lessons from her academic and professional adventures. One of the...2024-01-1828 min
IndiaBiospeaks"Unveiling the essence of India Science Festival" Our collaboration with India Science Festival brings you a special podcast series: "Exploring Science Engagement", the episode 1 titled as "Unveiling the essence of India Science Festival" is live! 🎧 Hosted by Arushi Batra with guests Utsav Thapliyal and Shriya Naidu2024-01-1523 min
IndiaBiospeaksExploring Pratidhvani's journey!Our second podcast episode featuring GV Pavan Kumar, the brilliant mind behind "Pratidhvani - Humanizing Science" is out now. Gain a historical perspective on science as Pavan takes you on a journey through the captivating evolution of scientific discoveries. Juggling his passion project alongside a full-time role at IISER Pune, Pavan Kumar brings a unique blend of expertise and enthusiasm to the realm of science communication.2024-01-1143 min
IndiaBiospeaksExploring IndiaAsksWhy's journey!The inaugural episode of the "Podcast Inception" series featuring the IndiaAsksWhy podcast is now live! We have the dynamic hosts Shweata N. Hegde and Ruchi Manglunia. Developed under the guidance of IndiaBioscience and mentor Megha Kumar from CCMB, this science podcast introduces Utsuka & Jigyasa, who explore and unravel everyday questions with insights from diverse scientists. Proud recipient of IndiaBioscience's 2nd Outreach Grant, IndiaAsksWhy engages listeners in a captivating journey of curiosity and scientific exploration.2024-01-0930 min
IndiaBiospeaksMeet Urusla Biemann (Deep Weather)Our fourth podcast episode of "Carbon Chronicles" is out now! Join us as we dive into the world of #sciencessaying with the incredible Ursula Biemann and explore her thought-provoking exhibit, "Territorial Inhalations." Meet Ursula Biemann, she is an artist, author, and video essayist. Her artistic practice is strongly research oriented and involves fieldwork in remote locations from Greenland to Amazonia, where she investigates climate change and the ecologies of oil, ice, forests and water. In her multi-layered videos, the artist interweaves vast cinematic landscapes with documentary footage, SF poetry and academic findings to...2024-01-0226 min
IndiaBiospeaks“Take decisions very wisely and keep the persistence for it in this journey“ - Arpita Ghosh Tune in to the 5th episode of the RADIO PDF series. Arpita Ghosh, a postdoc at Abhijit's lab in IIT Bombay shares her journey and current research with us. Explore the ongoing challenge of balancing personal and professional life as a woman in STEM. 2023-12-2619 min
IndiaBiospeaks"Just sticking to what you want to do will get you through it" - Bartika Ghoshal2023-12-2116 min
IndiaBiospeaks"Your parents should know what your research is about" : Sahana V2023-12-1916 min
IndiaBiospeaks"Have friends outside your research field" - Ankita Dave2023-12-0519 min
IndiaBiospeaks"There is a solution to everything!" - Mansi SrivastavaWelcome to the inaugural episode of Radio PDF Series! Join us as we delve into the fascinating world of research and academia with Dr. Mansi, a visiting fellow at TIFR, Mumbai, who recently completed her Ph.D. at CCMB and is currently conducting her research work in the area of Developmental Biology in Shubha's lab2023-12-0511 min
IndiaBiospeaksMeet Jane Tingley (Foresta Inclusive)2023-11-2824 min
IndiaBiospeaksMeet Ana Laura Cantera (Territorial Inhalations) Our second podcast episode of "Carbon Chronicles" is out now! Join us as we dive into the world of #scienceart with the incredible Ana Laura Cantera and explore her thought-provoking exhibit, "Territorial Inhalations." Meet Ana Laura Cantera, the brilliant mind behind "Territorial Inhalations"! As a biomaterials developer and creator, Ana specializes in designs grown from mushroom mycelium and biobased materials made with local waste. Recently honored with the First Prize Itaú in Robotic Arts and a Global Community Bio Fellows fellowship at MIT, Ana leads groundbreaking research in biointeractivity and 3D bioprinting. E...2023-11-2329 min
IndiaBiospeaksMeet Team SGB!Team Science Gallery Bengaluru sits down with Arushi from IndiaBioscience. Together, they delve into the fascinating world of this not-for-profit public institution, exploring how they bridge the gap between natural, human, and social sciences, and the arts. Discover the magic behind their ever-changing exhibitions, mentorship programs, and more, all aimed at empowering young adults through research-based engagement.2023-10-3126 min
IndiaBiospeaksIn Conversation with a Mentor | S2 | 05 | Interview with Venkat SrinivasanVenkat Srinivasan is an archivist at the Archives at the National Centre for Biological Sciences (NCBS) in Bengaluru, India. The Archives at NCBS is a public collecting space for the history of contemporary biology in India. Venkat also serves on the institutional review boards for the archives at the Indian Institute of Technology Madras, the Indian Statistical Institute Kolkata, and the National Institute of Design (NID). He is a member of the Encoded Archival Descriptions – Technical Subcommittee (Society of American Archivists) and on the board of the Commission on Bibliography and Documentation of the International Union of the History and Ph...2023-01-3031 min
IndiaBiospeaksRewind Podcast | In Conversation with a Mentor | Season 1Five mentors, their journeys, experiences, and thoughts on mentorship and guidance; What better way than to listen to all of them, at once? We bring you, a rewind podcast episode with hand-picked segments from the five individual episodes featuring stalwarts in life sciences L S Shashidhara, Deepanwita Chattopadhyay, Sanjay Mishra, Bimalendu B Nath, and Manju Bansal together in one episode. Don’t forget to check out the individual episodes at https://indiabioscience.org/indiabiospeaks/in-conversation-with-a-mentor/2021 Credit: Concept: Suchibrata Borah & Indulekha M S Editing: Indulekha M S2022-10-1310 min
IndiaBiospeaksRadio PDF | Laasya SamhitaShould Indian institutes have an equivalent of a recruitment cell for PhDs and Postdocs as well? Why should we have more awareness about career paths other than academia? How is the Indian scenario for science writers as a profession? Laasya Samhita, a former postdoctoral researcher from the National Centre for Biological Sciences, Bangalore, has addressed these questions in our latest podcast of #RadioPDF. If you are a postdoc in India and would like to be a part of this podcast series, drop us a note at indiabiospeaks@indiabioscience.org! Stay tuned for more upda...2022-09-2916 min
IndiaBiospeaksRadio PDF | Ep 4 | Mithu BaidyaWhy are scientists interested in studying G Protein Coupled Receptors? How could it impact people's lives? What are the Indian researchers doing in this area? Also, how important is mentorship for a postdoctoral fellow? Mithu Baidya, a postdoctoral researcher from IIT Kanpur, has addressed these questions in our latest podcast of #RadioPDF. If you are a postdoc in India and would like to be a part of this podcast series, drop us a note at indiabiospeaks@indiabioscience.org! Stay tuned for more updates from Radio PDF! Credits: Guest: Mithu Baidya Ho...2022-08-2516 min
IndiaBiospeaksIndiaAsksWhy | Season 2 | TrailerIndiaAsksWhy Season 2 is starting soon! Check out their brand new website indiaaskswhy.org to revisit the season 1 episodes. They have also become an independent platform now. Utsuka and Jigyasa can’t wait to share with you all what they have learned! So stay tuned for the new fun-filled episodes!2022-07-0702 min
IndiaBiospeaksRadio PDF | Ep 3 | Nimita Pandey What is your take on gender and science? Why are fewer women doing postdoctoral research compared to PhDs in India? What are the career scopes one can find if interested in Science Policy? Are there enough opportunities in Science Policy in India? We discussed these questions with a postdoctoral scholar Nimita Pandey from the DST-Centre for Policy Research, IISc Bengaluru, who has a special interest in Gender and Science. She shared her thoughts on the above-mentioned topics in this podcast of #RadioPDF If you are a postdoc in India and would like to be a part of...2022-06-3015 min
IndiaBiospeaksIn Conversation with a Mentor | S2 | 04 | Interview with Sudha ChadalawadaCo-founder of Sree Padmavathi Venkateswara Foundation or SreePVF, Sudha Chadalawada is a rare combination of professional excellence and a generous, kind heart. To serve the community, together with her husband C Nageswara Rao, she founded Sree PVF in 2014. Both are successful medical professionals and alumni of prestigious institutes like Harvard Medical College and Tufts University. SreePVF has been supporting excellence in medical education and cares and offering awards, donations, and grants to individuals, institutions, societies, and foundations whose aims and activities are in tune with the Foundation. Sree PVF offers Sree Ramakrishna Paramahamsa Research Grant...2022-06-0914 min
IndiaBiospeaksConversations with an expert | Impact of COVID-19 feat. Niharika PantIn this episode, we have a conversation with Niharika Pant, Assistant Professor at the Department of Community Medicine, Seth G S Medical College. Note: this conversation was recorded in May 2020. Credits: Recording: Dhananjay Chaturvedi (NCBS Bangalore) Artwork: Lakshmi Ganesan (IndiaBioscience) Editing: Moumita Mazumdar2022-06-0221 min
IndiaBiospeaksConversations with an expert | Impact of COVID-19 feat. Chinmay TumbeIn this episode, we have a conversation with Chinmay Tumbe, Professor of Economics at IIM Ahmedabad And the author of the book India Moving: A History of Migration Note: this conversation was recorded in May 2020. Credits: Recording: Shantala Hari Dass (IndiaBioscience) Artwork: Lakshmi Ganesan (IndiaBioscience) Editing: Moumita Mazumdar2022-06-0215 min
IndiaBiospeaksRadio PDF | Ep 2 | Dhananjay ChaturvediHow can one decide whether to do research in India or abroad? What are the non-academic positions one can explore after doing a postdoc? Does having an association help? Dhananjay Chaturvedi, a postdoc from NCBS Bangalore is answering all these questions in this podcast of #RadioPDF. If you are a postdoc in India and would like to be a part of this podcast series, drop us a note at indiabiospeaks@indiabioscience.org! Stay tuned for more updates from Radio PDF! Credits: Guest: Dhananjay Chaturvedi, NCBS Bangalore Host: Suchibrata Borah Produced by Anan...2022-05-2614 min
IndiaBiospeaksIn Conversation with a Mentor | S2 | 03 | Interview with RamG VallathIn this episode, meet Ramgopal Vallath, or RamG Vallath, TEDx Speaker, Keynote Speaker, Growth Mindset Coach, Bestselling Author, Co-Founder, and above all, the happiest person he has ever met!! RamG has held leadership positions in many reputed companies such as Titan Industries, HP India, Dell Technology, Airtel, etc., and later, he associated with the Azim Premji Foundation as a founding editor of 'i wonder', which is a very popular science magazine for school teachers in India. He is also leading the Covid Health Response Strategy at the Azim Premji Foundation for the last two years. His third book...2022-05-1720 min
IndiaBiospeaksRadio PDF | Ep 1We bring to you conversations with postdoctoral fellows in India wherein they’ll talk about their research, career, and some beyond the obvious details about the postdoctoral community in India. This is an overview of the podcasts releasing starting May 2022. Credits: PDFs: Dhananjay Chaturvedi, Laasya Samhita, Mithu Baidya, and Nimita Pandey IBS Team: Suchibrata Borah, Shantala Hari Dass Produced by Ananthapathmanabhan in collaboration with IndiaBioscience. Edited and mixed at Scicle Podcast Productions.2022-04-2304 min
IndiaBiospeaksIn Conversation with a Mentor | S2 | 02 | Interview with Abhigyan ArunIn this episode, we talk to Abhigyan Arun, CEO of TNQ Technologies, a publishing technology, and service company headquartered in Chennai, India. Abhi has served as the CEO at TNQ Technologies since October 2016. Abhi’s focus has been on aligning the business, technology, and product strategy of TNQ to the demanding needs of the publishing industry. In this episode, Abhi talks about his career journey, personal and professional growth, journey with TNQ, and vision for TNQ. Credits: Guest: Abhigyan Arun Host: Zill-e-Anam Concept: Suchibrata Borah Editor: Moumita Mazumdar TNQ Te...2022-04-0727 min
IndiaBiospeaksIndiaAsksWhy | Ep. 5 | Why does rain smell good?☁️It’s a cloudy evening. You are sitting at your window and, suddenly, it starts raining 🌧 Along comes that earthy smell 😌Ever wondered, why does rain smell so good? 😍 In the last episode of season 1 of IndiaAsksWhy, Utsuka and Jigyasa talk about the origins of the smell of rain!🌦 They discover how microbes and the winds together lead to this lovely Aroma! 💨 👨🔬In the Ask A Scientist segment, they speak to Dr. Samay Pande (https://www.redqueenlab.com), who studies the evolution of bacteria to understand why organisms help each other! 🧪 Credits: Hosts: Shweata N...2022-03-2417 min
IndiaBiospeaksIn Conversation with a Mentor | S2 | 01 | Interview with Abhishek GoelSeason 2 of In Conversation with a Mentor kickstarts with Abhishek Goel, Co-founder, and CEO of Cactus Communications. Together with his brother Anurag Goel, Abhishek co-founded Cactus Communications in 2002, focusing on providing English editing services for researchers in Japan. It is an international enterprise with a head office in Mumbai and offices in Tokyo, Seoul, Shanghai, and many other cities serving customers from over 173 countries. Credits: Guest: Abhishek Goel Host: Shantala Hari Dass Concept Note: Suchibrata Borah Editor: Moumita Mazumdar2022-03-0232 min
IndiaBiospeaksConversations with an expert | Impact of COVID-19 feat. Manju SengarIn this episode, we have a conversation with Manju Sengal, Professor at the Medical Oncology Department at the Tata Memorial Hospital, Mumbai. Note: this conversation was recorded in April 2020. Credits: Recording: Dhananjay Chaturvedi (NCBS Bangalore) Artwork: Lakshmi Ganesan (IndiaBioscience) Editing: Moumita Mazumdar2022-02-2425 min
IndiaBiospeaksConversations with an expert | Impact of COVID-19 feat. Ayumi LadherIn this episode, we have a conversation with Ayumi Ladher, a yoga instructor on the importance of wellness and staying fit during the pandemic. Note: this conversation was recorded in April 2020. Credits: Recording: Dhananjay Chaturvedi (NCBS Bangalore) Artwork: Lakshmi Ganesan (IndiaBioscience) Editing: Moumita Mazumdar2022-02-2310 min
IndiaBiospeaksIndiaAsksWhy | Ep. 4 | Why do tigers have stripes?Utsuka and Jigyasa, on their recent trip to the zoo🐯 wondered why tigers have stripes. 🤔 We’re sure you must have had that question, too! Listen to this episode as they explore why!🐅 👨🔬In the Ask A Scientist segment, they both talk to Mihir Trivedi, a wildlife biologist, to know the purpose of these stripes in the wild. He also talks about his life as a biologist in the wild!🐾 Credits: Hosts: Shweata N. Hegde and Ruchi Manglunia Audio Editors: Ira Zibbu and Shweata Hegde Poster: Ruchi Manglunia Advisor: Megha Kumar2022-02-1615 min
IndiaBiospeaksConversations with an expert | Impact of COVID-19 feat. Dr. Shekhar C. Mande (Part 2)In this episode, we have a conversation with Dr. Shekhar C. Mande, Director General of the Council of Scientific & Industrial Research (CSIR) on ICMR's strategy and action to address the needs of the COVID-19 pandemic. This is a two-part conversation. This is part 2. Note: this conversation was recorded in April 2020. Credits: Recording: Shantala Hari Dass (IndiaBioscience) Artwork: Lakshmi Ganesan (IndiaBioscience) Editing: Moumita Mazumdar2022-01-2910 min
IndiaBiospeaksConversations with an expert | Impact of COVID-19 feat. Dr. Shekhar C. Mande (Part 2)In this episode, we have a conversation with Dr. Shekhar C. Mande, Director General of the Council of Scientific & Industrial Research (CSIR) on ICMR's strategy and action to address the needs of the COVID-19 pandemic. This is a two-part conversation. This is part 1. Note: this conversation was recorded in April 2020. Credits: Recording: Shantala Hari Dass (IndiaBioscience) Artwork: Lakshmi Ganesan (IndiaBioscience) Editing: Moumita Mazumdar2022-01-2912 min
IndiaBiospeaksIndiaAsksWhy | Ep. 3 | Why do birds fly in groups?Have you ever looked up at the sky and wondered why some birds fly in groups? Join Utsuka and Jigyasa to find the reasons why. In the Ask A Scientist segment, they both talk to Dr. Vishwesha Guttal (https://teelabiisc.wordpress.com/), a theoretical ecologist, to know why some animals group whereas others don’t. He also talks about how researchers use maths and computers to study grouping and other behaviours. Credits: Hosts: Shweata N. Hegde and Ruchi Manglunia Audio Editors: Ira Zibbu and Shweata Hegde Poster: Ruchi Manglunia 2022-01-2014 min
IndiaBiospeaksConversations with an Expert: Impact of COVID19 and lockdown on the informal sectorThis podcast was recorded in April 2020 Impact of COVID19 and lockdown on the informal sector In this episode we have a conversation with Anand Saharanaman on the impact of the COVID19 outbreak and lockdown on the economy of the informal sector in India. Credits: Recording: Shantala Hari Dass (IndiaBioscience) Artwork: Lakshmi Ganesan (IndiaBioscience) Editing: Moumita Mazumdar, Raghul MR (BLiSC Communications Office)2021-12-3015 min
IndiaBiospeaksIndiaAsksWhy | Ep. 2 | Why do we find babies cute?Have you ever experienced the warm fuzzy feeling when you look at babies? Why do you find them cute? Join Utsuka and Jigyasa to find out why. In the second segment, they both talk to Dr. Vidita Vaidya (https://www.tifr.res.in/~dbs/faculty/V_Vaidya.html), a brain scientist from the Tata Institute of Fundamental Research, about how researchers study emotions. Credits: Hosts: Shweata N. Hegde and Ruchi Manglunia Audio Editors: Ira Zibbu and Shweata Hegde Poster: Ruchi Manglunia Advisor: Megha Kumar IBS: Suchibrata Borah a...2021-12-2312 min
IndiaBiospeaksIn Conversation with a Mentor (ICM) | 05 | Manju BansalIn this episode, we have talked to Prof. Manju Bansal who is a professor of the Theoretical Biophysics group in the Molecular Biophysics Unit of the Indian Institute of Science, Bangalore. She is the founder-director of the Institute of Bioinformatics and Applied Biotechnology at Bangalore. Credit: Guest - Manju Bansal Host - Shantala Hari Dass Editing - Moumita Mazumdar Planning - Suchibrata Borah 2021-12-0622 min
IndiaBiospeaksIndiaAsksWhy | Ep. 1 | Why are plants green?Plants are everywhere. Ever noticed something about their colour? Yes, most of them are green. Have you wondered why are plants green? Like why not orange or blue? Utsuka and Jigyasa had the same question, too! Join them in this episode to know exactly why plants are green. In our Ask A Scientist segment, listen to Dr. Gitanjali Yadav, who studies plants using computers! If you want to learn more about her work, check out her website (http://www.nipgr.ac.in/research/dr_gyadav.php). Hosts: Shweata N. Hegde and...2021-11-1712 min
IndiaBiospeaksIn Conversation with a Mentor (ICM) | 04 | Bimalendu B NathThe guest of this episode of In Conversation with a Mentor is Bimalendu B. Nath, an Emeritus Professor of Savitribai Phule Pune University, and the Vice President of the Association of Teachers in Biological Sciences, Mumbai. Bimal has been teaching Genetics, Evolution, and Biodiversity for nearly three decades and is actively involved in science outreach programmes. In this episode, he talks about his journey as an educator and throws light on some of the current challenges of higher education in biology in India. Credit: Guest - Bimalendu B. Nath Host - Vijeta Raghuram2021-10-3017 min
IndiaBiospeaksSeason Teaser | IndiaAsksWhyGear up to listen to a brand new podcast series, IndiaAsksWhy, where Utsuka and Jigyasa answer curious questions! Growing up, we all have had questions running through our minds, and they seldom get answered by our science textbooks at school! Utsuka and Jigyasa are bringing you the answers to all such questions. They also talk to Indian scientists to understand how they find such answers in their labs. Stay tuned for more updates from IndiaAsksWhy! Credits: Hosts: Shweata N. Hegde and Ruchi Manglunia Audio Editors: Ira Zibbu a...2021-10-2802 min
IndiaBiospeaksConversations with an expert | Impact of COVID-19 and the lockdown on mental healthThis podcast was recorded in April 2020 In this podcast, we are talking about mental health with Soumitra Pathare who is a Consultant Psychiatrist and Director of the Centre for Mental Health Law and Policy at ILS. He is also a member of the Policy Group appointed by the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare, Government of India, to draft a new national mental health policy for India. Credits: Recording: Shantala Hari Dass (IndiaBioscience) Artwork: Lakshmi Ganesan (IndiaBioscience) Editing: Moumita Mazumdar2021-10-1914 min
IndiaBiospeaksUnderstanding viruses and the novel corona virus - Part 2This podcast was recorded in May 2020 This is a continuation of the conversation with Krishnan Ragunathan on the biology of viruses and how they impact human health. Credits: Recording: Shantala Hari Dass (IndiaBioscience) Artwork: Lakshmi Ganesan (IndiaBioscience) Editing: Moumita Mazumdar and Raghul MR (BLiSC Communications Office)2021-10-1712 min
IndiaBiospeaksIn Conversation with a Mentor (ICM) | 03 | Sanjay MishraHere, we talk to mentors who paved their way into unconventional career paths breaking the stereotypes, mentors who successfully led startups/businesses in the life sciences, mentors who found love for science management and administration, and of course the ones who made research look cool. In this third episode, from the series, we have Dr. Sanjay Mishra as our guest. Dr. Mishra has recently joined as a Scientist H at the Department of Biotechnology, India. However, this podcast was recorded when he was serving as the Advisor and Head of the Inspire division at the Department of Science...2021-09-3026 min
IndiaBiospeaksUnderstanding viruses and the novel corona virus - Part 1 ft. Krishnan RagunathanThis podcast was recorded in May 2020 In this episode, we have a conversation with Krishnan Ragunathan on the biology of viruses and how they impact human health. Krishnan is a virologist at the Children's Hospital at the University of Pittsburgh. Here he answers some general questions about viruses such as what is a virus, how it creates a new strain etc. and also talks about the novel coronavirus. Credits: Recording: Shantala Hari Dass (IndiaBioscience) Artwork: Lakshmi Ganesan (IndiaBioscience) Editing: Moumita Mazumdar and Raghul MR (BLiSC Communications Office)2021-09-0611 min
IndiaBiospeaksConversation with an Expert: Understanding the mathematics of COVID-19 spread [Part 2]This podcast was recorded in April 2020 In this series, we talk to experts to understand various aspects of the current COVID-19 outbreak, the rapid spread of the novel coronavirus, and research endeavours in this field. This episode is the second part of a two-part conversation where Shantala Hari Dass (IndiaBioscience, Bangalore) talks to Sitabhra Sinha (Institute of Mathematical Science, Chennai) to understand how to build mathematical models of disease transmission in order to understand the numbers and statistics associated with the current COVID-19 outbreak.2021-08-3014 min
IndiaBiospeaksIn Conversation with a Mentor (ICM) featuring Deepanwita ChattopadhyayIn this series of podcasts, we will chat with mentors across various life-science fields. We will talk to mentors who paved their way into unconventional career paths breaking the stereotypes, mentors who successfully led startups/businesses in the life sciences, mentors who found love for science management and administration, and of course the ones who made research look cool. In this second episode, from the series, we have Deepanwita Chattopadhyay as our guest. She is the Chairman & CEO of the IKP knowledge park which is a premier research park and incubator in India. She is a key figure i...2021-08-3016 min
IndiaBiospeaksConversation with an Expert: Understanding the mathematics of COVID-19 spread [Part 1]This podcast was recorded in April 2020 In this series, we talk to experts to understand various aspects of the current COVID-19 outbreak, the rapid spread of the novel coronavirus, and research endeavours in this field. This episode is the first part of a two-part conversation where Shantala Hari Dass (IndiaBioscience, Bangalore) talks to Sitabhra Sinha (Institute of Mathematical Science, Chennai) to understand how to build mathematical models of disease transmission in order to understand the numbers and statistics associated with the current COVID-19 outbreak.2021-08-1213 min
IndiaBiospeaksDon'ts for a successful DAAD Scholarship ApplicationIndiaBioscience 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 in a conversation between Sapana Sharma and Shivam Yadav. Sapana and Shivam have been awarded the scholarship in 2020 and 2017 respectively. Credits: Scripting and production: Sapana Sharma, Shivam Yadavand Zill-e-Anam Guidance: Shantala Hari Dass Editing and Design: Moumita Mazumdar2021-07-3012 min
IndiaBiospeaksIn Conversation with a Mentor (ICM) featuring LS ShashidharaIn this series of podcasts, we will chat with mentors across various life-science fields. We will talk to mentors who paved their way into unconventional career paths breaking the stereotypes, mentors who successfully led startups/businesses in the life sciences, mentors who found love for science management and administration, and of course the ones who made research look cool. In this first episode, we have Prof. LS Shashidhara as our guest. He is a developmental biologist and Professor at IISER Pune and is currently on lien to Ashoka University. He is an associate member of the European...2021-06-2827 min
IndiaBiospeaksInformational Interview with Zeba Khatri - Scientific EditingThis 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 her journey as a scientific editor and insights into the field- a professional space where she has donned multiple hats. Credits: Scripting and Recording: Speaker & Shantala Hari Dass, Editing: Moumita Mazumdar (Note to listeners: This recording was done during the COVID-19 lockdown over a zoom meeting call. This has resulted in a slightly diminished audio quality with some mild disturbances in the recording, comp...2021-02-2212 min
IndiaBiospeaksUnderstanding the HFSP mindsetIndiaBioscience 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 Human Frontier Science Program (HFSP) schemes. In the second episode in this series, we talk to two experts- Vidita Vaidya (TIFR), who has been a member of the HFSP Fellowship application review committee in the past, and Guntram Bauer, from the funding agency-i.e HFSP. They discuss the fundamentals of the HFSP schemes and their insights for prospective applicants. ...2021-01-3032 min
IndiaBiospeaksCover letters and InterviewsIn this episode, Lakshmi, Shreya and Smita discuss the art of writing quality cover letters and the difference they make to a job application. They also discuss some practical tips to keep in mind while preparing and appearing for an interview. Please find some more resources linked below: The Commandments of Cover Letter Creation by Peter Fiske Writing a winning cover letter by John K. Borchardt Job applications: Under the covers by Lesley Evans Ogden How to Answer the 31 Most Common Interview Questions (The Muse) Interviewing for Scientific Jobs by Susan Arellano How to Prepare for a...2020-12-3117 min
IndiaBiospeaksMind Matters in Academia - for Faculty | Part 4Mental health is a serious concern in academia, across the world and at all levels of professionals. There is an increasing global push to acknowledge and bring discussions on mental health to the forefront (‘out of the closet’), and seek and share individual and collective solutions to support and promote the mental well-being of academic professionals. This dialogue is an initiative to create awareness and de-stigmatise mental health to make science in India a more inclusive and a supportive place. This discussion addressed issues around mental health, particular those that are relevant to early and mid-career faculty. Feat...2020-11-2817 min
IndiaBiospeaksMind Matters in Academia - for Faculty - Part 3 of 4Mental health is a serious concern in academia, across the world and at all levels of professionals. There is an increasing global push to acknowledge and bring discussions on mental health to the forefront (‘out of the closet’), and seek and share individual and collective solutions to support and promote the mental well-being of academic professionals. This dialogue is an initiative to create awareness and de-stigmatise mental health to make science in India a more inclusive and a supportive place. This discussion addressed issues around mental health, particular those that are relevant to early and mid-career faculty. Feat...2020-11-2819 min
IndiaBiospeaksMind Matters in Academia - for Faculty | Part 2 of 4Mental health is a serious concern in academia, across the world and at all levels of professionals. There is an increasing global push to acknowledge and bring discussions on mental health to the forefront (‘out of the closet’), and seek and share individual and collective solutions to support and promote the mental well-being of academic professionals. This dialogue is an initiative to create awareness and de-stigmatize mental health to make science in India a more inclusive and a supportive place. This discussion addressed issues around mental health, particular those that are relevant to early and mid-career faculty. Feat...2020-11-2719 min
IndiaBiospeaksMind Matters in Academia - for Faculty | Part 1 of 4Mental health is a serious concern in academia, across the world and at all levels of professionals. There is an increasing global push to acknowledge and bring discussions on mental health to the forefront (‘out of the closet’), and seek and share individual and collective solutions to support and promote the mental well-being of academic professionals. This dialogue is an initiative to create awareness and de-stigmatise mental health to make science in India a more inclusive and a supportive place. This discussion addressed issues around mental health, particular those that are relevant to early and mid-career faculty. Feat...2020-11-2720 min
IndiaBiospeaksThe Science and Art of NetworkingIn this episode, Lakshmi, Shreya and Smita talk about a very important survival skill in one’s career progression - professional networking. Find out from this podcast: What is professional networking? What unique advantages does it provide? What are networks made up of? What are the different types of networks? How can you study into your own network and diagnose any common pitfalls? Is networking a natural skill or is it cultivable? What (baby steps) can you take to build, expand and actively manage your network? Illustrated Handout: Here is a link to some notes with illustrations to...2020-10-2018 min
IndiaBiospeaksMind Matters in Academia - for PhDs and Postdocs - Part 2 of 2Mental health is a serious concern in academia, across the world and at all levels of professionals. There is an increasing global push to acknowledge and bring discussions on mental health to the forefront (‘out of the closet’), and seek and share individual and collective solutions to support and promote the mental well-being of academic professionals. This dialogue is an initiative to create awareness and de-stigmatise mental health to make science in India a more inclusive and a supportive place. This discussion addressed issues around mental health, particular those that are relevant to PhD students and postdocs. Feat...2020-10-0622 min
IndiaBiospeaksMind Matters in Academia - for PhDs and Postdocs - Part 1 of 2Mental health is a serious concern in academia, across the world and at all levels of professionals. There is an increasing global push to acknowledge and bring discussions on mental health to the forefront (‘out of the closet’), and seek and share individual and collective solutions to support and promote the mental well-being of academic professionals. This dialogue is an initiative to create awareness and de-stigmatise mental health to make science in India a more inclusive and a supportive place. This discussion addressed issues around mental health, particular those that are relevant to PhD students and postdocs. Feat...2020-10-0624 min
IndiaBiospeaksInformational Interview with Pragya Verma - Science EducationThis is part 2 of the eleventh “informational interview” in the season on Crafting your Career in science. Here IndiaBioscience chats with Pragya Verma, a researcher-turned educator, who still manages to do her science and take along with her school students as well as carry out social projects to promote application-based learning among students of all levels. Please find the full text transcript of the podcast on our website here. Be sure to subscribe to our season to not miss out on any episodes! Credits: Scripting and Recording: Lakshmi Ganesan, Editing: Manoj Rangan (Note to l...2020-09-0418 min
IndiaBiospeaksInformational Interview with Pragya Verma - Science EducationThis is part 1 of the eleventh “informational interview” in the season on Crafting your Career in science. Here IndiaBioscience chats with Pragya Verma, a researcher-turned educator, who still manages to do her science and take along with her school students as well as carry out social projects to promote application-based learning among students of all levels. Please find the full text transcript of the podcast on our website here. Be sure to subscribe to our season to not miss out on any episodes! Credits: Scripting and Recording: Lakshmi Ganesan, Editing: Manoj Rangan (Note to l...2020-09-0417 min
IndiaBiospeaksBeing an Marie Skłodowska-Curie Actions FellowIndiaBioscience 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 Marie Skłodowska-Curie Actions (MSCA) Fellowships. In the first episode in this series, Zill-e-Anam, PhD student at JNU, talks to two MSCA fellows- Amey Redkar, Postdoc at University of Cordoba, Spain and Mahipal Ganji, Postdoc at Max Planck Institute for Biochemistry in Munich, Germany. They share their experiences of being an MSCA fellow and tips for applying. Please find a full transcript of this podcast on our w...2020-08-2018 min
IndiaBiospeaksCrafting a ‘PAR’ful ResumeIn this episode, Lakshmi, Shreya and Smita chat about the most critical marketing tools for the job hunt - the resume / CV. Find out from this podcast: Are resumes and CV one and the same? What goes into each? Where are they used? How to dissect a job ad and identify key attributes that an employer is looking for? What is the PAR / STAR approach? How to pack a resume / CV with impactful “PAR” statements that can make you stand out? Please find below Worksheet on dissecting the job ad Example of Master, targeted and smart resu...2020-08-0218 min
IndiaBiospeaksInformational Interview with Mohammad Atif Alam - Business Development & Project ManagementIn this tenth episode of the series of “informational interviews’, IndiaBioscience chats with Mohammad Atif Alam - a senior business development officer and project manager at the centre for molecular and cellular platforms (CCAMP) in Bangalore about the business of science and opportunities in an innovation ecosystem and the startup culture in India. Note to listeners: This recording was done during the COVID-19 lockdown over a zoom meeting call. This has resulted in a slightly diminished audio quality with some mild disturbances in the recording, compared to a studio quality recording. Please find a full text...2020-04-2117 min
IndiaBiospeaksInformational Interview with Deepti Trivedi - Facility ManagementIn this ninth episode of the series of “informational interviews’, IndiaBioscience chats with Deepti Trivedi, a technology scientist in-charge of the core fly facility at the National Centre for Biological Sciences in Bangalore, about her long standing relationship with fruit flies. IndiaBiospeaks, explores how she seamlessly integrates her scientific training and creative hobbies to craft her career to serve the scientific community and the larger public through science outreach. Please find a link to the fly facility at NCBS with information about its various services. In the podcast album artwork, please find the image of the sens...2020-03-1218 min
IndiaBiospeaksInformational Interview with Lipika Sahoo - Intellectual PropertyThis is the eighth episode of the series of “informational interviews’.. Here IndiaBioscience chats with Dr. Lipika Sahoo, an Indian Patent and Trademark agent, exploring her career trajectory, her work, about the field, relevant skills and the opportunities in her career space. Useful Resources: World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO) Schools offering courses in Intellectual Property Law: NLSIU, NALSAR, GNA Patent Gurukul, KPMSOL, The Academy Of Intellectual Property Studies (AIPS) Courses is Intellectual Property Please find the full-text transcript of this podcast on the IndiaBioscience website here. Be sure to subscribe to our season to not miss out...2020-02-2616 min
IndiaBiospeaksInformational Interview with Debjani SahaThis is the seventh “informational interview” in the season on Crafting your Career in science, where IndiaBioscience speaks with Debjani Saha, a Product Manager at Premas Life Sciences on her foray into technical marketing and the business of science. Be sure to subscribe to our season to not miss out on any episodes!2020-01-0318 min
IndiaBiospeaksInformational Interview with Chagun & Aditya on Science PolicyIn this sixth episode of the series on “informational interviews” IndiaBioscience chats with Chagun Basha and Aditya Kaushik, two engineers-turned science policy professionals. Listen to learn more about their career paths and also about our new collaborative venture, the science policy forum here. Please find the full text transcript of this podcast here. A useful resource for graduate students to prepare for and excel in professional careers: https://versatilephd.com/ Be sure to subscribe to our season to not miss out on any episodes!2019-11-0717 min
IndiaBiospeaksInformational Interview with Minhaj Sirajuddin - Academic ResearchThis is the fifth episode of the series on “informational interviews”. Here IndiaBioscience chats with Minhaj Sirajudin, on his linear trajectory from being a grad student, postdoc and then faculty at inStem, Bangalore Useful Resources: You may read here Minhaj’s interview on life as an early career researcher, first published in Future Sci. OA. Here is also an interview from 2016 with Minhaj by IndiaBioscience. Please find a full-text transcript of this podcast on our IndiaBioscience website here. To find out more about the cytoskeletal lab at inStem, visit the lab website here ...2019-09-2220 min
IndiaBiospeaksInformational Interview with Savita Ayyar - Research ManagementThis is the fourth episode of the series on “informational interviews”. Here IndiaBioscience chats with Savita Ayyar, on her foray into research and innovation management from basic science research, and on her new entrepreneurial venture. Useful Resources: You may read here Savita’s account on her career journey, published on the IndiaBioscience website here To find out more about India Research Management Initiative (IRMI) and its outcomes, visit: https://wellcomeopenresearch.org/articles/4-18/v2 You will also find her recorded talk on IRMI at the India Alliance Fellows Meet 2019 here Trai...2019-08-0115 min
IndiaBiospeaksInformational Interview with Sarah Iqbal - Science outreach and public engagementThis is the third episode of the series on “informational interviews”. Here IndiaBioscience chats with Sarah Iqbal, on her adventurous journey from that of being a scientist at the bench to enabling public engagement with science in India. Learn more about India Alliance and its various funding opportunities at www.indiaalliance.org To learn about the science communication workshop by India Alliance, please visit:https://www.indiaalliance.org/science-communication-workshop To learn more about the public engagement projects of India Alliance, visit www.indiaalliance.org/public-engagement Do check out its grassroots comics for antibiotic resistance: Superheroes against Superbugs! Please...2019-07-0614 min
IndiaBiospeaksInformational Interview with Ipsa Jain - Science IllustrationThis is the second episode of the series on “informational interviews”. Here IndiaBioscience chats with Ipsa Jain, a science illustrator, exploring her journey, her work, what inspired her to take on a rather unusual but emerging career trajectory. The conversation is styled in the format of an information interview, thus providing a science graduate useful insights both about the field itself and on how to approach an expert, seeking knowledge about the field that one wishes to explore! Links to Ipsa’s work: http://ipsawonders.com/ Links to inspirational work across the world: Da...2019-06-0620 min