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#ICYMI Last week UK Research and Innovation announced £500 million investment to support doctoral students to develop skills and experience.🔬🎓 This investment will capitalise on universities' ability to drive growth including through the Industrial Strategy. Read more: https://loom.ly/7mQv4JU

🌟 Turning Setbacks into Stepping Stones: My Journey Through 2024 🌟 2024 taught me the power of persistence and optimism. Despite facing challenges and setbacks, I chose to focus on growth, and the results have been incredibly rewarding. Here's a glimpse of my 2024 highlights! 🏆 Secured the prestigious The Good Food Institute India SPARK Fellowship to drive innovation in sustainable protein research for fermentation based project at CSIR-Institute of Himalayan Bioresource Technology (IHBT) . 🇩🇪 Fully Funded International BioSC Summer Summer School in Germany: Attended the Alternative Proteins - Challenges and Chances at RWTH Aachen University , diving deep into the world of alternative proteins organized by Bioeconomy Science Center - Forschungszentrum Jülich 📜 Contributed to impactful publications, pushing the boundaries of microbial fermentation and Sustainable Environment. 🌱 Became part of the The Cambridge University Alt Protein Project , connecting with brilliant minds shaping the future of sustainable food. Also, a special thank you to the Communication Team A heartfelt thank you to everyone who believed in me and my skills, even during moments of self-doubt. Your trust and encouragement were the fuel that kept me moving forward. V.S. Moholkar, PhD, CEng, FIChemE, FRSC Padma Ishwarya, S., Ph.D. Chandana Tekkatte Vidyashankar Srivatsan Ingar Janzik Mariel Alem-Fonseca CHANDRAKALA RAVICHANDRAN Stefania Poletti Karan Kumar, Ph.D. Each accomplishment was a reminder that growth often stems from perseverance, even in the face of adversity. As I look ahead to 2025, I’m motivated to keep learning, contributing, and inspiring others in the fields of biotechnology and alternative proteins. Here’s to embracing both wins and lessons! 🚀 *Image Credits to the respective sources* #AlternativeProteins #Biotechnology #Innovation #Sustainability #Gratitude #Persistence

UKRI Funding major investment to support the next generation of researchers! Coventry University, Centre for Health & Life Sciences, are excited to announce being a partner in a regional academic consortium for Midlands Integrative Biosciences Training Partnership. The consortium includes regional Institutions; Coventry University, University of Warwick, Aston University, University of Birmingham, Harper Adams and University of Leicester. Professor Mark Wheatley & Professor Derek Renshaw, Co-Directors Coventry University MIBTP said: 'We are delighted to be part of this successful consortium of Midlands universities focussing on the training of the next generation of Doctoral Bioscience students, supported with funding from the BBSRC'. Read more at the links: https://lnkd.in/eVyRqYtW https://lnkd.in/dDNwzYz5

Awesome. Let's talk about the carbon footprint of conferences next!

The Role of Health Economics in Forging a Sustainable Future The healthcare sector's environmental footprint is vast, taken as a country it would be the fifth largest emitter globally. It is time for this to change. Enter health economics. In this new insight piece for the World Economic Forum, we explore the role the discipline is playing in tackling the environmental impact of climate change. Through out latest programme, the Change Initiative, we are working within and across sectors, from the pharmaceutical industry to civil society, identifying innovative, sustainable and most critically evidence-based solutions for the world's most pressing healthcare challenges. The Change Initiative by OHE 🟣Prioritizing prevention and population health initiatives 🟣Aligning financial and regulatory frameworks for green innovation 🟣Mapping global healthcare's environmental pressure points and exploring trade-offs Some of the pragmatic, evidence-based measures being proposed include: 💡Adopting renewable energy sources and reducing waste 💡Implementing carbon pricing and regulatory frameworks 💡Engaging pharmaceutical companies, civil society, academia, and health leaders Read Charlotte Ashton's article on the World Economics Forum site here:https://lnkd.in/dvy-xwfk

Yesterday, we celebrated World Science Day! For as long as I can remember, science has been a part of my life. Sometimes, it was I who sought out science, diving into questions and seeking answers in the unknown. Other times, science seemed to find me, guiding me towards paths I hadn’t imagined. And so, for 25 years, science has been my constant companion and one of my greatest pursuits. My formal journey began with a degree in Microbiology in 1999, which introduced me to the complexity and endless possibilities of the microbial world. Later, I completed my PhD in Biotechnology, a pivotal moment that solidified my commitment to research and revealed the vast potential to address the growing market demand for sustainable and innovative solutions. And so, entrepreneurship became the next step! Working with marine biotechnology and exploring the potential of seaweed reminds me every day of how deeply connected we are to the natural world, and how science is the key to unlocking a more sustainable and balanced future. Science has taught me resilience, patience, and curiosity. To all those who dedicate their lives to science, may we continue to find inspiration on this journey and, above all, build solutions that make a real difference. #Worldscienceday

🤯 Did you know that scientific research generates about 2% of the world's annual plastic waste? Because I sure didn't, but the massive amount of single-use plastic in the sector (and the massive amounts of packaging that comes with it) makes complete sense given how important clean equipment is to accurate science. This is just one of the many sustainability issues in science that the La Trobe University Green Labs team want to change! Check out their amazing paper to find out how you can make your lab greener (or like me, just have your mind blown by the scale of the situation and why it needs to be changed pronto!): https://lnkd.in/gq3GPSRX School of Agriculture, Biomedicine and Environment, La Trobe University | La Trobe Institute for Molecular Science (LIMS) #sustainabilityinscience #sustainability #LIMSLTU #LatrobeUni

Here's my 2024 LinkedIn Rewind, by Coauthor.studio: 🧪 2024: When Rough Roads Lead to Breakthrough Reactions My undergraduate Vice-Chancellor's wisdom, "May your road be rough!" became more than a motto this year – it became a scientific principle of personal and professional transformation. This year wasn't just about achievements; it was about understanding how challenges catalyze innovation, much like how the right conditions spark a perfect chemical reaction. 📊 Research Highlights that Pushed Boundaries: 🔬 Published groundbreaking research analyzing bioactive compounds in Picralima nitida's stem bark, exploring how traditional African medicinal plants could unlock new therapeutic pathways. https://lnkd.in/eBuwNw3G 🏆 Secured first runner-up position in the Deutsche Bank and Vanguard innovation challenge, proving that interdisciplinary thinking drives real-world solutions. https://lnkd.in/eztMtak5 🎓 Completed my first transformative year in the PhD program, deepening expertise in organic synthesis and drug discovery. https://lnkd.in/e_A2rx-e Beyond the metrics, 2024 was about translating scientific curiosity into tangible impact: • Earned Lean Six Sigma Green Belt Certification • Joined Green Chemistry for Sustainability network • Presented research at North Carolina A&T's Graduate Research Symposium • Continued synthesizing organic compounds with potential energy and therapeutic applications Working under Dr. Aleksandr Prokofjevs, I've learned that breakthrough discoveries happen at the intersection of rigorous research and bold imagination. Our work isn't just about understanding molecular structures – it's about reimagining how those structures can solve complex global challenges. Looking ahead to 2025: Continuing to bridge traditional knowledge with cutting-edge scientific techniques, with a commitment to developing sustainable, impactful solutions. Grateful to my mentors, the Biospherea community, and everyone who believes that scientific innovation can transform our world. #LinkedInRewind #AppliedChemistry #ScientificInnovation #2024wrapped #ResearchJourney #GreenChemistry -- Get your 2024 LinkedIn Rewind! Go to coauthor.studio

😫 Oh - the trials and tribulations of research! At the Biotechnet summer school at ZHAW Institut für Chemie und Biotechnologie in Wädenswil, professors from our member schools shared some of the challenges they encountered in turning their ideas into results. For Laurin Schwarz, who is mastering in biotechnology at the MCI | The Entrepreneurial School®, hearing from experienced researchers about the obstacles they faced, and the methods they used to overcome them, was refreshing. The path to success sometimes takes a few detours...and that's where persistence and creativity make all the difference. Read the interview with Laurin here: https://lnkd.in/eqKf8UH5 #research #challenges #obstacles #creativity #persistence

Helena Bonciani Nader, President of the Academia Brasileira de Ciências, delivered the Haddad Distinguished Lecture at DRCLAS, where she addressed Brazil's need for strategic investments in science, technology, and innovation to address pressing socioeconomic challenges and achieve a sustainable future. Despite ranking 13th globally in scientific publications, Brazil is 49th in innovation, highlighting a need to bridge the gap between research and real-world impact. Nader spotlighted Brazil’s strengths in agricultural innovation, renewable energy, and biofuels, while calling attention to critical gaps in healthcare and education. She called on Brazilian researchers abroad to collaborate, emphasizing their vital role in advancing Brazil’s scientific and technological progress. With international partnerships and bold investments, Brazil has the potential to lead in sustainable technologies and global innovation. Read more: https://lnkd.in/ektx4GKi