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Anjana Badrinarayanan on discovery science, DNA repair, and the Infosys Prize 2025
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.
Resilience and representation in research: In conversation with Anuradha Vaidya
In a country where barely 11% of universities (1,2,3) are headed by women, Anuradha Vaidya’s ascent within academia holds a certain narrative power. As the Director of Symbiosis School of Biological Sciences and the Head of Symbiosis Centre for Stem Cell Research, Anuradha holds together two thriving research ecosystems under her vision. Hers is more than just a professional success story, it offers us a window into what academic leadership is like for a young woman in the country, inhabiting a space not primarily designed with her in mind.
Posted on in Other, Women in Science, Personal Experience & Advice
Spotlight on life science research: Open access highlights from Taylor & Francis
Open Access (OA) publishing continues to expand the visibility and impact of life science and biomedical research emerging from India. By enabling immediate and unrestricted access to scientific findings, OA articles are helping accelerate knowledge exchange globally and support wider societal application of research. This column highlights selected OA studies published by Taylor & Francis journals over the past few years, across plant biology, microbiology, environmental science, nanotechnology, and allied fields. Each featured article offers insights into scientific challenges with direct relevance to India and beyond.
Posted on in Agriculture, Biochemistry, Health & Medicine, Research, Open Access & Publishing
Mayurika Lahiri’s YIM Journey: PDF, YI and now mentor
Mayurika Lahiri, Associate Professor at the Indian Institute of Science Education and Research (IISER) Pune, reflects on her long association with the Young Investigators’ Meeting (YIM) in this conversation with us. She attended the inaugural edition in 2009 after returning from her postdoctoral fellowship in the US, participated again as a YIM alumnus in 2019, and will return as a mentor at YIM 2026.
Anusandhan National Research Foundation (ANRF) & RDI Fund: An Overview
In a new LinkedIn post, the CEO of the Anusandhan National Research Foundation (ANRF), Shivkumar Kalyanaraman, outlined how the foundation is evolving into India’s apex body for research, development, and innovation. Alongside strengthening core research grants, ANRF is preparing to operationalise ₹1 lakh crore Research, Development and Innovation (RDI) Fund, designed to channel patient capital into deep-tech, high-impact projects.
Steering science: Pallavi Kshetrapal’s reflections from the first YIM
Molecular geneticist Pallavi Kshetrapal, Associate Professor at BRIC-THSTI, traces her scientific journey from curiosity-driven beginnings to mentoring and leadership. Reflecting on the inaugural Young Investigators’ Meeting (YIM) 2009, she highlights how mentorship, collaboration, and authentic science shaped her career and continue to strengthen India’s research ecosystem.
