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infectious diseases prevalent in the
country. He also said that UCSD
had its strengths in the area of Stem
Cell engineering and emphasized
that it could be a potential area of
collaboration, besides areas like
maternal health and geriatrics.
In his address, Mr Y S Chowdary
highlighted various aspects that
have been the guiding factor in
the advances of research and
development and said that the
key words are affordability and
sustainability as both these had a
huge potential in Indian scenario.
Minister mentioned that India
need not be dependent on reverse
technology based research as the
talent is over flowing with original
research that is primarily an
outcome of the various forms of
handholding by the government in
promoting research in the country.
Mr Chowdary urged the students
to be future players for initiating
start-ups in the areas of potential
growth and informed the audience
that the Indian Government had
several prestigious schemes like
Ramalingaswamy Fellowship;
DST Inspire, DBT-Welcome Trust
Fellowship and IYBA to name a few
among such schemes that facilitate
the re-entry of Indian researchers
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working abroad into India who are
desirous of pursuing post-doctoral
research in the country. He even
stressed that any suggestions shall
be welcome to initiate a specific
tailor made program for students
and researchers who would come
up with specific issues.
The event features keynotes and
sessions from key policymakers,
scientists, CEOs, and celebrities.
The Convention also features the
BIO Business Forum (One-on-
One Partnering), hundreds of
sessions covering biotech trends,
policy issues and technological
innovations, and the world’s largest
biotechnology exhibition.
The BIO International Convention
is hosted by the Biotechnology
Innovation Organization (BIO).
BIO represents more than 1,100
biotechnology companies, academic
institutions, state biotechnology
centers and related organizations
across the United States and
in more than 30 other nations.
BIO members are involved in
the research and development of
innovative healthcare, agricultural,
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biotechnology products.
BIO performs many services