BRIC-Institute of Life Sciences

Special Campaign 6.0 | BRIC–Institute of Life Sciences (@bric_ils), Bhubaneswar 🌿 As part of Special Campaign 6.0, BRIC-ILS carried out a cleanliness drive today, 29th October 2026, at Campus I, focusing on the area beside the ABSL3 facility. The team cleared accumulated waste and debris, freeing up approximately 500 sq ft of space. Old e-waste found in the area was also collected and consolidated for auctioning, supporting responsible waste management. This drive reflects BRIC-ILS’s continued commitment to cleanliness and environmental upkeep across all its campuses. #SwachhataHiSeva #SpecialCampaign6 @DrJitendraSingh @rajesh_gokhale @Ddash_Debasis @DBTIndia @BricDbt

🔬 ILS Hosts B. Tech Biotechnology Students from ICAR-IIAB, Ranchi Today, 29th October 2026, BRIC-Institute of Life Sciences (@bric_ils), Bhubaneswar, welcomed 40 undergraduate B. Tech Biotechnology students from ICAR-Indian Institute of Agricultural Biotechnology (IIAB), Ranchi, along with four accompanying faculty/staff. The students, from the 3rd Year (Sem-V) and 4th Year (Sem-VII) programmes, are on a week-long educational tour of leading research and academic institutes in Bhubaneswar. During the visit, the students got hands-on exposure to our advanced central research facilities, like FACS, Transmission Electron Microscopy (TEM), and Sequencing Facility. Experiencing these technologies first-hand helps bridge the gap between classroom theory and real-world research applications, and we hope it inspires the students toward future careers in biotechnology and life sciences. We thank the students and faculty of ICAR-IIAB for their enthusiasm, and the ILS team for making the visit a success. At ILS, we remain committed to nurturing scientific curiosity among young minds. We welcome more such visits! @DrJitendraSingh @rajesh_gokhale @Ddash_Debasis @DBTIndia @BricDbt

We successfully hosted the workshop today with about 20 early-career researchers, organised by @bric_ils in collaboration with IndiaBioscience and ANRF. Program highlights 🔹 Welcome address and program highlights by Dr Mamoni Dash, Scientist, BRIC-ILS 🔹 IndiaBioscience activities and resources: Dr Siuli Mitra 🔹 R&D grants from government agencies, trusts and foundations: Ms Sonali Nayak (DBT/Wellcome Trust India Alliance) 🔹 R&D grants and schemes of the Government of Odisha: Dr Sashikanta Dash (DST Odisha) 🔹 Experiences of ANRF PMECRG grantees: Dr Akhilesh Mishra (NIT Rourkela) and Dr Seema Pradhan (BRIC-ILS) 🔹 Project development and grant writing: Dr B. Ravindran 🔹 The perspective of a grant evaluator: Dr Vatsala Thirumalai (NCBS) 🔹 Panel discussion on writing a successful grant application 🔹 Afternoon one-on-one sessions with mentors A heartfelt thank you to our mentors and speakers for generously sharing their time and insights on the critical points of developing a strong proposal: Dr B. Ravindran, Dr. Rajeeb Swain, Dr Rupesh Dash, Dr Arun Nagaraj, Dr Mamoni Dash, and Dr Vatsala Thirumalai. Thanks also to IndiaBioscience, ANRF and all the participants for their enthusiasm and thoughtful questions. Best wishes to everyone applying! @DrJitendraSingh @rajesh_gokhale @Ddash_Debasis @DBTIndia @BricDbt

Special Campaign 6.0 | A Month of Cleanliness at @BRIC_ILS, Bhubaneswar 🌿 Over the past month, BRIC–Institute of Life Sciences (BRIC-ILS), Bhubaneswar, carried out a series of cleanliness drives under Special Campaign 6.0, reaching across its campuses and into the neighbouring community. From clearing neglected campus spaces and consolidating old e-waste for disposal, to sanitising a school and engaging an entire village in a cleanup drive, the campaign steadily transformed both physical spaces and mindsets. Scientists, officers, research scholars and staff worked alongside students, teachers and villagers, pairing hands-on cleaning with awareness on hygiene and sanitation. The result: cleaner, safer campus spaces, a more hygiene-conscious school and village, and a stronger bond between the Institute and the communities it serves. Special Campaign 6.0 is a reminder that sustained, collective effort adds up to lasting change. 🌍 #SwachhataHiSeva #SpecialCampaign6 @DrJitendraSingh @rajesh_gokhale @Ddash_Debasis @DBTIndia @BricDbt

Proud to share that our team from BRIC-Institute of Life Sciences, led by our Director Dr. @Ddash_Debasis , is participating in ESTIC-2026 (Emerging Science, Technology and Innovation Conclave) at Bharat Mandapam, New Delhi, from 27 to 29 October. 🇮🇳🔬 Representing ILS along with the Director are Drs. Rajeeb Swain, Punit Prasad, Sarita Jena, Namisha Sharma and Bineeth Baral. ESTIC is India’s flagship platform for science, technology and innovation. It is organised by CSIR under the guidance of the Office of the Principal Scientific Adviser, and it brings together Nobel Laureates, ministries, researchers, deep-tech start-ups, industry leaders and young scientists, all working toward the vision of Viksit Bharat 2047. With plenary talks, thematic sessions, panel discussions, poster pitches and a national R&D showcase, the conclave covers frontier areas from systems and synthetic biology to AI, quantum communication and advanced healthcare. Such interactions and informative talks are what a stronger scientific ecosystem is built on: ideas shared, collaborations formed and young minds inspired. Grateful to the organisers for this platform, and to Dr. Dash for his leadership. Looking forward to learning, connecting and contributing! 🙌 @DrJitendraSingh @rajesh_gokhale @DBTIndia @BricDbt

Your future in Life Sciences could begin at BRIC-ILS, Bhubaneswar Are you curious about how life works and ready to turn that curiosity into a PhD? BRIC-Institute of Life Sciences (@bric_ils), an autonomous institute of the Department of Biotechnology, Government of India, invites you to apply for 17 Junior Research Fellow positions leading to a PhD. This session’s projects span infectious disease biology (malaria, arboviruses, fungal and bacterial pathogens, antimicrobial resistance), cancer and immune-disease genomics, human genetics, plant stress and plant-pathogen interactions, and protein and biomaterial engineering, with computational approaches welcome in several projects. How you will be mentored Your PhD here is built around close work with your Principal Investigator. Shortlisted candidates meet the PIs of the laboratories that interest them and state their choices before final selection, so your match is a considered one. You will learn to ask sharp questions, design rigorous experiments, analyse data critically and communicate your science, preparing you for a research career in academia, industry or beyond. Who can apply Indian nationals with a Master’s or 4-year degree in Life Sciences or allied subjects (at least 55%), holding a valid national fellowship for five years (CSIR/UGC-JRF, DBT-JRF, UGC-RGNF, ICMR-JRF or equivalent), and below 28 years of age (relaxations apply). Key dates Last date to apply: 9 November 2026, online at ils.res.in Online interviews: 16–17 November 2026 Final interviews at BRIC-ILS: 14–16 December 2026 Please read the full advertisement (Advt. No. 38/2026) for eligibility, reservation rules and project details before applying: ils.res.in/wp-content/upload… If you are ready to do research that matters, we would love to see your application. Welcome to BRIC-ILS! @DrJitendraSingh @rajesh_gokhale @Ddash_Debasis @DBTIndia @BricDbt

Special Campaign 6.0 | BRIC–Institute of Life Sciences (@bric_ils ), Bhubaneswar 🌿 As part of Special Campaign 6.0, BRIC-ILS carried out a cleanliness drive today, 26th October 2026, at the Old Cafeteria on the ground floor of the Main Building. As part of the activity, old e-waste scattered across the area was collected and consolidated at a designated location to be taken up for auction/disposal, helping declutter the space and ensure proper waste management. This drive reflects BRIC-ILS’s continued commitment to cleanliness, responsible waste management and environmental upkeep across all its campuses. #SwachhataHiSeva #SpecialCampaign6 @DrJitendraSingh @rajesh_gokhale @Ddash_Debasis @DBTIndia @BricDbt

Special Campaign 6.0 | BRIC–Institute of Life Sciences (@bric_ils), Bhubaneswar 🌿 As part of Special Campaign 6.0, BRIC-ILS carried out a cleanliness drive on 23rd October 2026 at Campus I, focusing on the area behind the DG Room. The team cleared accumulated waste and debris, and cleaned up the surroundings to maintain a safe and hygienic campus environment. This drive reflects BRIC-ILS’s continued commitment to cleanliness and environmental upkeep across all its campuses. #SwachhataHiSeva2026 #SpecialCampaign6 #SwachhBharat @DrJitendraSingh @rajesh_gokhale @Ddash_Debasis @DBTIndia @BricDbt

Special Campaign 6.0 | BRIC–Institute of Life Sciences (@BRIC_ILS), Bhubaneswar 🌿 As part of Special Campaign 6.0, BRIC-ILS organised a massive cleanliness drive at its Campus-III, Tigiria (Cuttack district), and the nearby Tentuliragadi village, on 24th October 2026. The drive began on the campus, where scientists, officers and staff cleaned the premises and cleared waste from the surroundings. The team then moved to Tentuliragadi village, carrying out an extensive cleanup at the village school, along the roads, and in public areas. Villagers, students and community members joined in enthusiastically, and the ILS team used the opportunity to spread awareness on proper waste disposal, personal hygiene and environmental protection — encouraging everyone to make cleanliness a part of daily life. The drive was led by Dr Shanti Bhusan Senapati, Senior Scientist, BRIC-ILS, along with Mr Amitav Routray (IO, BRIC-ILS), Mr P. K. Sahoo, Mr Pradeep Sahoo and other staff members, with wonderful support from the village and school community. A small effort, a shared responsibility — building a cleaner, healthier tomorrow together. #SwachhataHiSeva2026 #SpecialCampaign6 #SwachhBharat @DrJitendraSingh @rajesh_gokhale @Ddash_Debasis @DBTIndia @BricDbt