Vigyan Patrika

Vigyan Patrika, an interview series hosted by Bio Patrika, highlighting the stories and motivation behind interesting scientific discoveries. This series will cover the interview of first/senior authors of peer-reviewed publications to voice the scientific stories and connect to the public. This platform aims to address both scientific and non-scientific audiences and inspire young doctoral students to prepare their research journey. In the first phase, we aim to provide this platform to Indian PhD students, Postdocs, and early-career researchers working in India and abroad to promote themselves for their valuable contribution to science. This platform aims to reach both scientific and non-scientific audiences and encourage young PhD students to plan their science journey.

Share responses to the questions listed below by sending an email to biopatrika.in@gmail.com. Also provide details about your current position, affiliation and supervisor/PI details.

Questions

1. How would you explain your paper’s key results to the non-scientific community?
2. What are the possible consequences of these findings for your research area?
3. What was the exciting moment (eureka moment) during your research?
4. What do you hope to do next?
5. Where do you seek scientific inspiration?
6. How do you intend to help Indian science improve?

Support your responses with illustrations (unpublished) that help non-scientific public understand your science.

Terms and conditions

1. Avoid the use of plagiarized content. Use a plagiarism checker before you submit.
2. Obtain permission from the corresponding author (Principal investigator) before submission.
3. The illustration should be the original image not published earlier. Preferably an illustration or a schematic that explains your work to a non-specialist.
4. The first/senior author photo (must) should be clear.
5. Consent to store, publish and print information provided.
6. The Maximum length should be around 1000 words.
7. A short biographical paragraph about you