The Science and Technology (S&T) has emerged as one of the key drivers of development globally. The development of Science & Technology using modern tools such as biotechnology has changed with time systematically. The application of science and technology remained key enablers for the increased agriculture production, industrial growth, energy production, environmental conservation and management, improved health care and Information and Communication Technology (ICT) enabled education particularly in the developing countries.

Dr. C. V. Srikanth and his team, identify novel pathway used by intestinal pathogen, Salmonella Typhimurium, for its infection and survival. Read his recently published findings: http://mcb.asm.org/content/early/2015/06/16/MCB.00397-15.abstract

The twin institutions in the Biotech Science Cluster, NCR Delhi: Regional Centre for Biotechnology (RCB) & Translational Health Science & Technology Institute (THSTI) are complementary yet independent and are designed to synergize the biotechnology growth through proactive and collegial interactions. While RCB will work on the development of human resources in biotechnology in an interdisciplinary research milieu, THSTI is envisaged to focus on science for human health covering mechanistic approaches as well as broad questions in niche domains.

While working at the bench, several thoughts run in my mind. Why am I doing this experiment? How will it add to scientific knowledge? Does my research impact the common man and society? While spending days and nights at the bench, scientists are working towards the development of a healthier and a more prosperous society.