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Tata Trusts health team visit to TIGS
We were delighted to host a distinguished delegation from Tata Trusts at TIGS. The visit provided an opportunity to showcase TIGS’ work across infectious diseases, rare genetic disorders, and crop improvement, while also highlighting our translational and community-centered approach to science and innovation. We had engaging discussions around technology transfer, community engagement, system strengthening, policy [...]
Genomics India Conference 2026
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Advancing Genetic Literacy Through Public Engagement: Genetics deCoded 2026
Celebrating World DNA Day, we hosted the second edition of 'Genetics deCoded' on 25th April 2026 at the Rangoli Metro Art Center, MG Road, Bengaluru as part of our genetic literacy initiative. Bringing science beyond the lab and into public spaces, the event created an interactive platform for people from diverse backgrounds to engage with [...]
Where India is going wrong in its goal to find new drugs – The Hindu
This recent article by Prof. Alok Bhattacharya and Dr. Gayatri Saberwal in The Hindu highlights a critical gap: without strong investment in basic science and India-specific patient data, true innovation will remain out of reach. From rare diseases to precision medicine, breakthroughs begin with understanding biology, not just manufacturing solutions. If we want the next [...]
White Paper: Enabling a More Effective Ecosystem of Innovation and Care for Rare Diseases
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Genetics deCoded: Celebrating Science and Rare Disease Awareness
To mark National Science Day and Rare Disease Day, the Tata Institute for Genetics and Society (TIGS), in collaboration with the National Centre for Biological Sciences (NCBS, Bengaluru), hosted Genetics deCoded at the Infosys Science Foundation, Bengaluru, on February 28, 2026. The event brought together scientists, students, patient advocates, and the public for a day [...]
From Bench to Bedside: A National Science Day Conversation with Prof. Alok Bhattacharya
To mark National Science Day 2026, Ph.D students at TIGS, through the TIGS-AcSIR Science Club, hosted an inspiring session with Prof. Alok Bhattacharya, a trailblazer in Indian life sciences whose journey spans fundamental research on Entamoeba histolytica to the frontiers of rare disease genomics and patient advocacy. As a researcher, educator, and Managing Trustee of World [...]
SUSTAiN 2026 Concludes with Strong Participation and Dialogue on Sustainable Agriculture and Nutrition
TIGS along with National Centre for Biological Sciences, Bengaluru (NCBS) successfully convened, Sustainable Transformation in Agriculture and Nutrition (SUSTAiN) - 2026 on 5–6 February at the BLiSC campus. The two-day meeting brought together researchers, industry representatives, policymakers, and students to exchange ideas and explore collaborative approaches for advancing sustainable and equitable agriculture. A special mention [...]
Advancing Care and Collaboration for Prader-Willi Syndrome in India
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Third Insectary Workshop – Mosquito Insights: Bridging Theory and Practice
The Insectary Facility at TIGS recently concluded the three-day workshop ‘Mosquito Insights: Bridging Theory and Practice’. The workshop offered a comprehensive and structured overview of mosquito biology, integrating theoretical concepts with hands-on practical training. Through expert-led lectures, interactive discussions, and hands on sessions, participants were trained to develop a strong conceptual foundation with essential applied [...]