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Sustainable Transformation in Agriculture and Nutrition Summit (SUSTAiN) 2026 is a new initiative launched by the Tata Institute for Genetics and Society (TIGS) in collaboration with the National Centre for Biological Sciences (NCBS). It serves as a national platform to bring together researchers, policymakers, startups, and industry leaders to accelerate crop improvement. The program fosters [...]

Join us at the Tata Institute for Genetics and Society (TIGS) from January 20–22, 2026, for a comprehensive mosquito biology workshop. Explore mosquito rearing techniques through engaging lectures, hands-on sessions, and interactive discussions. Gain insights into the ecological role of mosquitoes and their critical impact on public health, particularly in relation to vector-borne diseases and [...]

REDRESS 2025 Delegate Registrations is now open Deadline - 15 November 2025 Click to submit form REDRESS 2025 | Abstract submission form Click to submit abstracts The Rare Genetic Diseases Research Summit (REDRESS) 2025 is a national-level, two-day summit bringing together leading researchers, clinicians, policymakers, industry leaders, and patient advocates from across India to advance the agenda [...]

National Nutrition Week 1 - 7 September 2025 This National Nutrition Week, India embraces the theme “Eat Right for a Better Life,” highlighting the critical role of balanced nutrition in promoting health and combating malnutrition across all age groups. This week is a vital reminder of the power of informed food choices to build a [...]

AMR Research Conference 2025 21 – 22 August Bengaluru According to the World Health Organization (WHO), Antimicrobial Resistance (AMR) occurs when bacteria, viruses, fungi and parasites change over time and no longer respond to medicines making infections harder to treat and increasing the risk of disease spread, severe illness and death. As a result, the [...]

✨We were delighted to host the senior and junior ambassadors of the SAGE Program at TIGS, Bengaluru!✨ During their visit, the ambassadors explored some of our key research facilities including the insectary and greenhouse, gaining first-hand insight into the critical role these environments play in addressing challenges related to public health and agriculture. The visit [...]

We are excited to share our recent publication where researchers have developed the country’s first One Health Index Calculator, recently published in JMIR Public Health and Surveillance (2025). This innovative tool addresses a long-standing gap in the Indian context: while the OneHealth framework linking human, animal, and environmental health is widely accepted, the ability to [...]

The vast majority of individuals affected by rare diseases in India continue to live without access to effective therapies, as curative or disease-modifying treatments remain largely unavailable. Even when such therapies exist, the high-cost places them out of reach for most patients. Developing effective treatments for rare diseases requires a comprehensive and coordinated approach—one that [...]

✨ We are excited to share that the 1st cohort training workshop IMPACT 2025 (Integrated Monitoring of Pathogen and AMR from Clinical WasTewater), jointly organized by Tata Institute for Genetics and Society (TIGS) and Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR) was successfully conducted from May 5-7, 2025, at the National Centre for Biological Sciences (NCBS), [...]

✨ The SMART Summit 2025, a one-day event brought together clinicians, researchers, policymakers, industry leaders, and patient advocacy groups (PAGs) to advance Spinal Muscular Atrophy (#SMA) research and care in India. Discussions covered research and clinical gaps, innovations in diagnostics and therapeutics, regulatory pathways, and the role of PAGs in advocacy. The keynote session featured [...]