IndiaBiospeaks
Science & Ideas
About
A podcast series by IndiaBioscience. IndiaBioscience, is an organisation, which fills a unique niche in the ecosystem of life sciences in India. We function as a catalyst to promote changes that affect the culture and practice of science in India - through engagement with academia, government and industry at various levels.
Episodes
- Crafting Your Career Series ft. Madhuri Dutta
Crafting Your Career is an IndiaBioscience flagship where workshops and podcasts come together to discuss various pathways and careers in STEM. In this podcast series, hear informational interviews where we talk to various science professi…
- Transparency in Peer Review of Scientific Publications- Ep. 4 ft. Magdalena Skipper
IndiaBioscience , through its podcast channel IndiaBiospeaks, presents a special feature series titled " Transparency in Peer Review of Scientific Publications. " This multi-guest series gathers community perspectives on the peer review pr…
- Transparency in Peer Review of Scientific Publications- Ep. 3 ft. Deepti Jain
IndiaBioscience , through its podcast channel IndiaBiospeaks, presents a special feature series titled "Transparency in Peer Review of Scientific Publications." This multi-guest series gathers community perspectives on the peer review proc…
- Transparency in Peer Review of Scientific Publications- Ep. 2 ft. Sridhar Gutam
About the special series: IndiaBioscience , through its podcast channel IndiaBiospeaks, presents a special feature series titled "Transparency in Peer Review of Scientific Publications." This multi-guest series gathers community perspectiv…
- Transparency in Peer Review of Scientific Publications- Ep. 1 ft. Moumita Koley
About the special series: IndiaBioscience , through its podcast channel IndiaBiospeaks, presents a special feature series titled "Transparency in Peer Review of Scientific Publications." This multi-guest series gathers community perspectiv…
- A Conversation on Climate Education with Matthew Pye
As a climate educator, Matthew Pye, founder of The Climate Academy, has taught and engaged with school students and educators in Europe and across the world. On his visit to India this month, Sreshtha from IndiaBioscience spoke to him abou…
- "Research is a journey filled with challenges, but also rewarding moments!" -Chandrika Bhattacharya
In this last yet powerful episode of Radio PDF, we welcome Chandrika Bhattacharyya from National Institute of Biomedical Genomics, India She candidly shares her postdoctoral journey and shines a light on the real challenges faced by women…
- "Do the hard-work and be true to yourself" - Anirban Das
In 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.
- "Failure is a part and parcel of a researchers' life" - Chandreyee Datta
In 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 challe…
- "It's important to enjoy what you do on a day-to-day basis" - Tandrila Das
In our second episode of Radio PDF, we sit down with Tandrila Das, a postdoctoral fellow from Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center, United States, to explore her unique career trajectory. Tandrila shares valuable insights into navigating…
- "It is not a bad idea at all to stay back in India" -Maitreya Sil
What does it really mean to be a postdoc? Radio PDF is back with a new season, tackling the realities of postdoctoral life. Our inaugural episode features Maitreya Sil, who shares his experiences navigating his career path, detailing the o…
- Spiderman, unmasking its Science
In 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…
- Contagion, the Pandemic Paradox
In 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 chi…
- Jurassic 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.
- Inception, 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 thi…
- Inside 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?
- The Science dialogue: Research meets reach
The 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 Somda…
- Gattaca, 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.
- Uniting 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…
- Science beyond borders: The power of collaboration
We'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 variou…
- The Convergence : where Experimental biology and Computational science meet
We'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 variou…
- Cognitive crossroads: Developmental disorders and Mental health
We'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 scient…
- "It's always good to start early to look for your next position." - Saurabh Pradhan
Episode 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 lo…
- "You really need to know, what is it that you want from life!" - Sangeetha Shyam
The 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.
- "Ask yourself this : Do you really want to be in academia?" - Kartik Totlani
The 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)
- "If you're looking to transition to industry, switch quicker!" - Sravanthi Nadiminti
Episode 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 li…
- "There is nothing called 'no turning back' in life! - Ashwini V. Mohan
Episode 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…
- "Don't get burnt out with your PhD, it gets better!" - Aara Patel
- Crafting Genes: Introducing Genetics at ISF with Chandana Basu
Episode 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.…
- SciTalks: Artful Explorations and Festival Chronicles
Episode 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 inclus…
- Speaking Science to all : Insights from Lewis Hou
Episode 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 d…
- Our 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.
- Exploring 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.
- Exploring 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 trai…
- Exploring 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…
- "You just have to believe that you will figure it out" - Archana Pawar Nayak
We 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 Depar…
- "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 Uts…
- Exploring 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 sci…
- Exploring 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…
- Meet 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…
- "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 woma…
- "Just sticking to what you want to do will get you through it" - Bartika Ghoshal
- "Your parents should know what your research is about" : Sahana V
- "Have friends outside your research field" - Ankita Dave
- "There is a solution to everything!" - Mansi Srivastava
Welcome 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 cond…
- Meet Jane Tingley (Foresta Inclusive)
- Meet 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 Cante…
- Meet 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 scie…
- In Conversation with a Mentor | S2 | 05 | Interview with Venkat Srinivasan
Venkat 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 se…
- Rewind Podcast | In Conversation with a Mentor | Season 1
Five 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…