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Interview with Dr. Minhaj Sirajuddin focused on the documentary film ‘Written Out Of History – Forgotten Indian Scientists’

Dr. Minhaj Sirajuddin, DBT-inStem along with DBT-WT India Alliance and Munmun Dhalaria, Moon Peak Films released a documentary film on stories of forgotten Indian Scientists. The documentary ‘Written Out of History- Forgotten Indian Scientists’ is a celebration of key figures from the Indian Scientific community- the ones who shaped our future in elemental ways. The […]
April 6, 2022 News Item

inStem welcomes Dr. Sudarshan Gadadhar

Sudarshan Gadadhar Scientist E Dr. Sudarshan Gadadhar joins the Centre for Inflammation and Tissue Homeostasis at inStem. Sudarshan received his MSc in Biochemistry from the Dayananda Sagar College of Arts, Science and Commerce, Bangalore University. In 2007, he joined the Department of Biochemistry, Indian Institute of Science, Bangalore for his PhD, working on developing immunotoxins […]
April 5, 2022 News Item

A self-skin permeable nano-lithocholic-lipidoid as potential therapeutics for psoriasis

Psoriasis, a skin autoimmune disease has no cure, but often managed with topical formulations such as corticosteroids and vitamin D derivatives that includes skin permeating agents for deeper dermal delivery. Prolonged use of these formulations damage the skin. To address the limitation, Dr.Srujan Marepally’s lab at CSCR, inStem in collaboration with Dr. Praveen Kumar Vemula’s lab at […]
April 4, 2022 News Item

Documentary Film Screening And Panel Discussion: ‘Written Out Of History-Forgotten Indian Scientists’

Dr. Minhaj Sirajuddin, inStem in collaboration with DBT-WT India Alliance, and Munmun Dhalaria, Moon Peak Films released a documentary film about forgotten Indian scientists. inStem organized a screening of the documentary film ‘Written Out Of History- Forgotten Indian Scientists. The movie screening was followed by a panel discussion with the crew members. The documentary ‘Written Out of […]
April 1, 2022 News Item

A Bibilio talk about the book ‘Actually, Colors Speak’ by Dr. Minhaj Sirajuddin and Dr. Ipsa Jain

Biopatrika hosted a biblio-talk of a very popular science book for all ages ‘Actually, Colors Speak.’ by Dr. Minhaj Sirajuddin, inStem and freelance illustrator Dr. Ipsa Jain. The talk was co-ordinated by Charu Gupta and Ayantika Sen, Biopatrika. The book, is a popular science book for all ages, which explores why and how animals change […]
April 1, 2022 News Item

Wendie Ann Dockstader

Wendie Ann Dockstader, September 26, 1963 – March 4, 2022 We deeply regret to inform the BLiSC community that Wendie Dockstader, who was a vital part of inStem in its early years, passed away on March 4, 2022. Wendie was a force of nature: her can-do attitude, deeply practical instincts and dedication to her work […]
March 9, 2022 News Item

TIGS and inStem join hands to work on rare genetic diseases

  Scientific breakthroughs from the last few decades have now made it possible for us to explore cures and treatments that were once considered impossible. With the help of these innovations it may soon become possible to alleviate the many challenges and sufferings faced by millions of people who suffer from rare diseases. Rare diseases, […]
February 26, 2022 News Item

Sense of smell regulates and develops immune system in flies

The immune system consists of cells, tissues, organs, etc. that work as a team to fight off illness, infections and other invaders. When an unsafe substance enters the body, the immune system comes to the fore and launches an attack. Olfaction or the sense of smell is a sense through which odors are perceived and […]
February 23, 2022 News Item