The Biotechnology Business Incubator and School of Applied Sciences at Suresh Gyan Vihar University (SGVU), Jaipur, successfully hosted the DSIR, Government of India, and DST Rajasthan Sponsored International Conference, BIOTECH NEXUS 2024, on Recent Advances in Biotechnology and Biomedical Sciences.Flashback to the dynamic inauguration of 'India's Innovating 2024' at our university's engineering department! This event marked a significant milestone in our journey to foster creativity, collaboration, and cutting-edge innovation. The inauguration ceremony was a vibrant and energetic affair, setting the stage for what promises to be an exciting year of technological advancements and breakthrough ideas.
The conference's honorary address was delivered by Dr. Ranjeet Bairwa and Dr. Anoop Singh, Scientist-E from the Department of Industrial and Scientific Research (DSIR), Ministry of Science and Technology, Government of India. They highlighted the key functionalities of DSIR and its various schemes for supporting research and promoting commercialization. The two-day international conference was a captivating journey through the realms of scientific discovery. It featured plenary sessions with esteemed professors and scientists from across the country and the globe, fostering an environment of learning and inspiration. The event saw a total of 250 participants from 24 states of India and 7 different countries, reflecting its global reach and significance. There were 18 plenary lectures from distinguished scientists representing prestigious institutions such as IISc, IIT-Roorkee, IIT-Guwahati, IIT-Kanpur, NIPER, TIET-Patiala, BHU, A*Star Bioinformatics Institute-Singapore, Dalhousie University-Canada, and Albert-Einstein University, USA. Notable interactions included sessions with Prof. Dr. Sanjai Saxena, Founder AgPharm Bioinnovations LLP; Mr. Somnath from Specialized Products Pvt. Ltd., Mumbai; and Mr. Suchit Sogani, GC Life Science Pvt. Ltd. The event featured 125 oral and poster presentations in both online and offline modes, providing a platform for young researchers to showcase their work. The conference also recognized excellence through the Young Scientist Award, Best Oral Presentation Award, and Best Poster Award. As the conference concluded, Prof. Dr. Gaurav Sharma, Convener, Dr. Neha Kapoor, Co-convener, and Dr. Krishan Kumar, Organizing Secretary, congratulated all the winners and participants. They encouraged attendees to carry forward the knowledge, connections, and excitement garnered from the event, fostering a promising future for biotechnology and biomedical sciences. BIOTECH NEXUS 2024 exemplified SGVU's commitment to advancing scientific research and innovation, bridging the gap between academia and industry, and inspiring the next generation of scientists and researchers.
