inStem (Institute for Stem Cell Science and Regenerative Medicine)
News
179 Articles found
A Non-canonical Role of Dopamine in Blood Progenitor Proliferation and Cell Cycle Control in Drosophila
In Drosophila melanogaster, definitive haematopoiesis takes place in “lymph gland”. It harbours progenitor cells whose development controls the growth and formation of mature blood cells. With respect to its development, neurotransmitters have emerged as regulators of blood-progenitor development and function. In this study, Dr. Tina Mukherjee’s Metabolism and Development (MAD) lab at inStem investigated the […]
Interview with Dr. Dhandapany Perundurai on World Health Day
World Health Day is celebrated on April 7th every year. It is an initiative taken by the World Health Organization (WHO) to raise awareness about the overall health and well-being of people across the world. The theme of this year’s celebration is “Building a Fairer, Healthier World.” In commemoration of World Health Day, inStem […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
