POWER Bio, Centre for Human Genetics, and Institute of Bioinformatics and Applied Biotechnology

Thriving in Science

Skills, Careers and Well-Being for PhD Scholars

A workshop hosted with POWER Bio, the Centre for Human Genetics (CHG), and the Institute of Bioinformatics and Applied Biotechnology (IBAB).

Scholars climbing a ladder toward an open door
Date 4th July 2026
Time 9:30 AM – 7:00 PM
Venue CHG Auditorium, IBAB Gazebo

Thriving in Science brings together mentors and panelists for a day focused on the skills, careers, and well-being of PhD scholars. The workshop is organised by POWER Bio with the Centre for Human Genetics and the Institute of Bioinformatics and Applied Biotechnology.

Workshop themes

Gender Bias, Equity & Institutional Culture

Mentorship, Leadership & Networking

Work-Life Balance, Family Responsibilities & Mental Health

Mentors / Panelists

Sandhya S. Visweswariah

IISc

Raj Ladher

NCBS

Ramray Bhat

IISc

Dimple Notani

NCBS

Siddharth Jhunjhunwala

IISc

Reeteka Sud

NIMHANS

Mohit Kumar Jolly

IISc

Sabarinathan Radhakrishnan

NCBS

Sownyashree Mayur Kaku

PES University Hospital

Meenakshi Bhat

CHG

D. Sundar

IBAB

Organisers

Radhika Nair

CHG

Shruthi S. Vembar

IBAB

Anjali Karande

CHG

Workshop report

Thriving in Science workshop report 4 July 2026
View the report

Contact

For queries about the workshop
powerbiobengaluru@gmail.com