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January-March 2025 | Vol 16 | Issue 2

BIOCLUES SPEAKS

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Newsletter Editors: Hemani Sharma, K Sri Manjari, and Rashmi Sukumaran,

with inputs from Prashanth N Suravajhala

“Teach scientific integrity: It is a very dangerous policy to teach students only how to get certain results rather than how to do an experiment with scientific integrity.”

~Richard Feynman

Women in Biology (WiB) Special Session, 28th March 2025

On 28th March 2025, the Women in Biology (WiB) Special Session took place as part of the International Conference on AI Systems and Sustainable Technologies (IISU-ASSET 2025) at IIS (Deemed to be University), Jaipur. The Women in Biology (WiB) Special Session began with a talk by the Guest of Honor. This session brought together leading women scientists, researchers, and academics to discuss the intersection of biology, technology, and sustainability. The session was expertly chaired by Nidhi Gupta, Professor, Department of Biotechnology, IIS (Deemed to be University), Jaipur and Anubha Jain, Director, School of Computer Science & IT, IIS (Deemed to be University), Jaipur.

As part of the Women in Special Science session at IIS University, Jaipur, Bioclues presented the Women in Biology Excellence Awards to honor the remarkable contributions of women in the field of science. This year’s awardees included Sudipti Arora, Research Scientist and Assistant Director at BLal Biotech; Sona Charles, Scientist at ICAR-IISR, Kozhikode, Barkha Khilwani, Postdoctoral Scientist at the University of Rajasthan. The session provided a platform to celebrate these outstanding women and their significant contributions to science. Their work not only inspires future generations of female scientists but also demonstrates the power of perseverance and innovation in the pursuit of scientific excellence. The Women in Biology Excellence Awards serve as a reminder of the critical role women play in shaping the future of science, and we look forward to seeing their continued impact in advancing knowledge and innovation.

The session began with a captivating panel discussion on "Harnessing AI for Bioinformatics and Systems Biology: Innovations and Challenges”. The panellists include K Sri Manjari, Head of Operations at GenepoweRx, Hyderabad, Sona Charles, Scientist at ICAR-IISR, Kozhikode, Barkha Khilwani, Postdoctoral Scientist at the University of Rajasthan, Amita Sharma Assistant Professor, Department of CS & IT, IIS Jaipur and Harshita Bhargava, Senior Assistant Professor, Department of CS & IT, IIS , Jaipur.

The session offered insightful perspectives on the pivotal role of Artificial Intelligence in advancing biological research and applications. However, they also acknowledged the challenges, such as the need for high-quality biological data, ethical considerations around data privacy, and the complexity of developing AI models that accurately reflect biological systems.

K Sri Manjari delivered an insightful and engaging talk on "Decoding the Art of Science Writing: Tips and Tricks". In this session, she shed light on the crucial skill of science writing, emphasizing the importance of effective communication in bridging the gap between complex scientific concepts and a broader audience.

Bioclues Welcomes New BET Leadership Members

Mentoring Chair: Manas Ranjan Dixit, Scientist C at ICMR, Patna.
Outreach Chair: Priyanka Jain, Assistant Professor at Amity University, Noida.
Entrepreneurship Chair: Pankaj Yadav, Assistant Professor at IIT Jodhpur.

These distinguished individuals bring their expertise and passion to the team, and we are excited about the contributions they will make toward mentoring, outreach, and entrepreneurial growth within Bioclues.

Women's Day e-interaction and panel discussion

On the occasion of International Women’s Day, a thought-provoking panel discussion was held under the theme "Accelerate Action" on 8th March, 2025, 5- 6:15 PM IST. The event brought together insightful voices from across sectors, with renowned experts Poonam Deshpande, Associate Professor, DES Pune University and Shubha Rani Sharma, Associate Professor, BIT, Mesra as our distinguished panelists.The discussion was thought-provoking and engaging, focusing on the importance of collective efforts to empower women and drive meaningful progress.

Bioinformatics for School Children (BIXS)

Bioinformatics for School children (BIXS) is a flagship program of Bioclues where school children are given an introduction to bioinformatics. Our 8th cohort of bioinformatics for school children program was held from January 25th, 2025, 5 PM IST. A total of 8 participants from Thailand and other parts of India participated.

The dual joy of February 28th

On Rare Disease Day and National Science Day, Bioclues founder, Prash delivered an insightful talk titled "Science-First and Conscience-Next: Road Ahead for Viksit Bharat" at Shadnagar College, Hyderabad on 28th Feb, 2025, 12:30 PM IST. The event was gracefully organized by Uzma Nikhat and witnessed an enthusiastic audience eager to reflect on the interplay of scientific progress and moral integrity in shaping a developed India. During the talk, Prash shared Ten Commandments of Science, enriched with personal experiences and thought-provoking examples. Prash's talk inspired the audience to view science not just as a discipline but as a driving force for unity and ethical development.

On 28th Feb, 2025, 5 PM, we celebrated National Science Day and International Rare Disease Day, honoring the sentinels of/for science. As part of this meaningful celebration, a Hippocratic Oath for Science was taken, symbolizing our unwavering commitment to all that we do, say, and aspire to in the pursuit of scientific advancement.

OUR PAST EVENTS

A talk organized by GCCI in collaboration with Bioclues and Aabir Bio-Services, on “Multi-omics approach in human health research by Radha Saraswathy, Ph.D., Professor at Department of Biomedical Sciences, School of Bio Sciences & Technology, Vellore Institute of Technology (VIT)

Journal Clubs

1.Anguraj Moulishankar
on January 10, 2025
Title: Pharmacophore, QSAR, molecular docking, molecular dynamics and ADMET study of trisubstituted benzimidazole derivatives as potent anti-tubercular agents

2.Anastasiia Marmyleva
on March 7, 2024
Title: Fibroblast Growth Factor 21 Drives Dynamics of Local and Systemic Stress Responses in Mitochondrial Myopathy with mtDNA Deletions

Journal Club presentations are perpetual. Please visit our LinkedIn for updates.

Introducing IN-KIND Life Memberships

Dear Members,

Bioclues as a non-profit organization would like to introduce 100 "in-kind" Life Members (LM) of our society and accorded from all States and Union Territories of India. In the next one month, we want to have 100 "in-kind" LMs who are needy, facing financial problems, but loves doing bioinformatics, and are eager to join this society. If you have any student who is deprived of taking services at the expense of not being able to pay the membership fee, please let us know! The members would be given a full fee waiver for Life Membership. We anticipate that these less-privileged members will bring one paid LM each in due course.

Contact our secretary to express your interest sugu...@bioclues.org

Check out the Benefits enjoyed by a Life Member!