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Developing a strong research proposal takes more than a great idea!
BRIC-NII, in collaboration with IndiaBioscience, invites prospective applicants to a peer-driven Proposal Development Workshop for the ANRF PMECRG call.
📅 3 November 2026 | 🕑 2–5 PM IST
📍 BRIC–NII, New Delhi
Join researchers and PMECRG grantees for peer learning, mentoring and practical insights into refining research ideas and developing competitive proposals.
đź”— Register by 31 Oct: forms.gle/HrmiwUT8SHKGoqH16
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The 9-Metre-Long Amusement Park Inside Us!
What if your body housed an amusement park that was nearly 9 metres long? 🎢
At BRIC–NII, students explored the fascinating world of nutrition and metabolism through an interactive talk that brought the wonders of the human gut to life—revealing how our bodies process food, absorb nutrients and keep us going!
We thank Dr Aneeshkumar and Namaste for making their work relatable, interactive and fun for the young minds!
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Celebrating 40 years of scientific excellence and discovery at @NImmunology .
The 40th Foundation Day of BRIC–National Institute of Immunology (BRIC-NII) commenced with a welcome address by Dr Pushkar Sharma, Director (Additional Charge), BRIC-NII, who welcomed distinguished guest Prof. G. P. Talwar, Founder Director, NII, and Prof. K. Srinath Reddy, Chancellor, @thePHFI Institute of Public Health Sciences, along with scientists, researchers, students, faculty and the extended BRIC-NII family.
The occasion celebrates four decades of NII’s contribution to biomedical research, spanning areas including genetic cell signalling, infection and immunity, chemical biology, biochemistry and structural biology.
A milestone that honours the institution’s remarkable journey while bringing together generations of scientific talent to reflect, exchange ideas and look ahead to the next frontier of discovery.
#BRICNII40 #40YearsOfNII #FoundationDay
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Ready to explore the frontiers of interdisciplinary biological sciences?
@NImmunology is now accepting applications for its #PhD Program (Winter Session 2026–27)!
️Candidates with a Master's/4-year Bachelor’s degree and JRF fellowship are encouraged to apply
Key Dates:
• Applications Open: October 1, 2026
• Applications Deadline: October 22, 2026
Take the next step in your scientific journey! For details visit nii.res.in/en/doctoral-progr…
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At the NII Foundation Day Symposium Celebrating Biology Beyond Boundaries, Dr Mahendran K. R, @RGCB_Trivandrum, opened the scientific program with a fascinating look at nanopore-based approaches for ultrasensitive biomarker detection.
His talk, “Nanopore bridges: Connecting membranes for ultrasensitive biomarker detection,” explored how advances at the interface of membrane biology, nanotechnology and sensing can open new possibilities for detecting biological signals with remarkable sensitivity.
A reminder that sometimes, looking at biology at its smallest scale can help us see its strongest possibilities.
#NIIFoundationDaySymposium2026 #BiologyBeyondBoundaries @DBTIndia @BricDbt @rajesh_gokhale @DrJitendraSingh @PushkarTweeter
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Plants may not move—but they certainly know how to respond. 🌱
In the second scientific talk of Celebrating Biology Beyond Boundaries, Dr Jyothilakshmi Vadassery, @NIPGRsocial, took us into the fascinating world of plant immune signalling.
Her talk, “Role of calcium channels in plant immune signaling on insect herbivory,” explored how plants perceive and respond to insect attack, and the role of calcium signalling in orchestrating these responses.
From plants defending themselves to animals mounting immune responses, the mechanisms of sensing, signalling and responding reveal striking connections across biology.
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What happens when elements within our genome become part of the cellular stress response?
Dr Bhavana Tiwari, IISER Berhampur, explored this question in “When the mobile genome becomes a stress signal: LINE-1, R-Loops and epigenetic dysregulation at the maternal-fetal interface.”
The talk brought together genome biology, R-loops, epigenetic regulation and developmental biology—revealing another layer of complexity at the maternal-fetal interface.
The genome is dynamic. And sometimes, the story lies between its lines.
#NIIFoundationDaySymposium2026 #BiologyBeyondBoundaries @BricDbt @DBTIndia @DrJitendraSingh @rajesh_gokhale @IISER_BERHAMPUR
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How can changes in a single cellular component influence brain development?
Dr Deepa Subramanyam, @DBT_NCCS_Pune, explored “Novel mutations in clathrin heavy chain affect brain development.” The talk connected genetics, cell biology and developmental neuroscience, highlighting the intricate molecular processes that shape the developing brain.
From molecular mechanisms to complex biology—every scale matters.
#NIIFoundationDaySymposium2026 #BiologyBeyondBoundaries @DBTIndia @BricDbt @DrJitendraSingh @rajesh_gokhale @PushkarTweeter
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Snake venom is shaped by ecology and evolution—but understanding it also has important implications for human health.
At the symposium, Dr Kartik Sunagar @venomdetective , @iiscbangalore, explored snake venom composition, ecology, evolution and its implications for snakebite.
A compelling example of how studying nature's evolutionary diversity can inform questions of public health.
From evolution to intervention—the connections are closer than we think.
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Ageing is one of biology's most complex questions.
At the "Celebrating Biology Beyond Boundaries" symposium, Dr Gaurav Ahuja, @IIITDelhi, explored this question through “Decoding the universal chemical equation of aging.”
The talk brought a chemical perspective to one of biology's biggest questions and invited us to think about ageing through the lens of underlying molecular principles.
A familiar question. A different lens.
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In his keynote at the NII Foundation Day Symposium, Dr Rajesh S. Gokhale, Director General, BRIC & Secretary, DBT, emphasised that today’s challenges are non-linear, interconnected and scale-dependent.
From climate resilience and nutritional security to affordable healthcare, livelihoods and a circular bioeconomy, solutions must work across scales—from molecules and biological systems to land, communities and society.
His message for the next decade of science: choose big-picture challenges, build missions beyond the laboratory, connect science to policy, create opportunities for others to lead, and measure success through outcomes.
“The scale of today’s challenges demands science that is bigger, bolder and boundless.”
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From Discovery to Impact: Building Bridges Across Disciplines
What does it take to move an idea beyond the laboratory? The keynote was followed by an interactive discussion with Dr Rajesh S. Gokhale and invited speakers, moderated by Dr Pushkar Sharma and Dr Gopalan Sampathkumar.
The conversation explored how scientific discovery can move beyond the laboratory through stronger connections with industry, start-ups, policy and society.
It reinforced an important question for science: How do we build the partnerships and pathways that turn knowledge into solutions?
#NIIFoundationDaySymposium2026 #BiologyBeyondBoundaries
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What happens when we look at cellular interactions in unexpected contexts?
Dr Sudha Kumari, @iiscbangalore, explored this question in “Unusual contacts in unusual contexts: Manipulating cell biological rules for improved cellular immunotherapy.” The talk brought together cell biology and immunotherapy, exploring how fundamental understanding of cellular behaviour can inform new approaches to therapeutic design.
Sometimes, progress begins by questioning the rules we thought we knew.
#NIIFoundationDaySymposium2026 #BiologyBeyondBoundaries
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What if cholesteryl esters do much more than store cholesterol?
Dr Siddhesh Kamat, @IISERPune, explored this question in “Beyond cholesterol storage: New functions for cholesteryl esters in immunity and cell biology.” The talk highlighted an emerging view of lipid biology—where molecules traditionally associated with storage can also have important roles in cellular function and immunity.
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How does the brain learn to predict?
Our brains constantly interpret the world and make predictions about what comes next.
Closing the scientific talks at Celebrating Biology Beyond Boundaries, Dr Vatsala Thirumalai, @NCBS_Bangalore, explored “Neural circuits generating behaviorally relevant predictions and their developmental emergence.”
A journey into neural circuits, behaviour and development, and the remarkable ways in which these processes come together.
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A thought-provoking Foundation Day Lecture, delivered in Prof. K. Srinath Reddy’s inimitable style, followed by an equally engaging Q&A!
Prof. K. Srinath Reddy’s lecture on “Towards Universal Health Assurance in India” explored how India can move towards health assurance through stronger primary care, financial protection, integrated healthcare and community engagement.
Particularly relevant for scientists working across the health ecosystem, the lecture highlighted the importance of connecting scientific knowledge with public health, policy and societal needs.
The lively Q&A brought these ideas into sharper focus, sparking an engaging exchange on how science, policy and society can come together to build a healthier India.
#NII40 #FoundationDay @DBTIndia @BricDbt @rajesh_gokhale @DrJitendraSingh @PushkarTweeter @thePHFI @PHFIIPHS_DU
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A special moment at the 40th Foundation Day of BRIC–NII as the Institute felicitated its Founder Director, Prof. G. P. Talwar, on his 100th birthday.
Present with the NII family on this milestone occasion, Prof. Talwar shared his warm wishes with everyone at the Institute—a memorable moment for generations of NII.
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New research sheds light on how plant-derived compounds fight malaria!
A new study from Dr Agam P Singh's group shows that the protoberberine alkaloids Berberine and Palmatine interact with the Plasmodium falciparum PfPgh-1 transporter, enter the parasite’s digestive vacuole and disrupt heme detoxification—ultimately killing the parasite.
Read the full story published in @FrontDrugDDS
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