MIRM Stem Cells Careers Webinar by Dr. Sveta Chakrabarti
Date- 27/03/2025
City- Bengaluru
State – Karnataka, India
Bangalore, India – On March 27, 2025, Biotecnika, a leading platform for biotechnology and life sciences professionals, successfully hosted a live webinar titled Exploring Careers in Stem Cells | Expert Talk with Dr. Sveta Chakrabarti on 27th March. The session featured Dr. Sveta Chakrabarti, a distinguished expert in the field, who provided valuable insights into the latest advancements, career opportunities, and ethical considerations in stem cell research.
Expert Perspectives:
The webinar featured an engaging discussion led by Dr. Sveta Chakrabarti, who shared her expertise on various aspects of stem cell technology and its future prospects:
- Introduction to Stem Cells: Dr. Chakrabarti highlighted the unique properties of stem cells, emphasizing their ability to self-renew and differentiate into specialized cell types. She elaborated on the significance of pluripotent and multipotent stem cells in medical research and therapeutic applications.
- Stem Cell Technology and Its Future: The discussion covered the rapid advancements in stem cell technology, including the role of artificial intelligence in reprogramming cells. Dr. Chakrabarti emphasized the potential of induced pluripotent stem cells (iPSCs) in revolutionizing regenerative medicine.
- Career Opportunities in Stem Cell Research: Addressing aspiring scientists, Dr. Chakrabarti spoke about the educational pathways available in stem cell technology, particularly the Master’s program in Stem Cell Technology and Regenerative Biology at the Manipal Institute of Regenerative Medicine in Bangalore. She outlined diverse career opportunities in academia, pharmaceuticals, and clinical applications.
- Research and Applications: The session explored how stem cell research contributes to understanding developmental biology and advancing therapeutic interventions. Dr. Chakrabarti discussed innovative applications such as organoid development, which enables disease modeling and drug testing without reliance on animal models.
The interactive Q&A session allowed attendees to gain deeper insights into the evolving landscape of stem cell research and its potential impact on healthcare.
Key Insights from the Webinar:
- Revolutionary Potential of Stem Cells: Stem cells play a critical role in regenerative medicine, with applications in treating genetic diseases, spinal injuries, and blindness.
- Advances in Artificial Intelligence and Gene Editing: AI-driven approaches and CRISPR technology are accelerating progress in stem cell research, allowing scientists to reprogram somatic cells for therapeutic applications.
- Ethical Considerations: Responsible research practices are essential, particularly regarding genetic modifications and patient-derived cells.
Expert Speaker
Dr. Sveta Chakrabarti is a DBT/Wellcome Trust India Alliance Intermediate Fellow at the Manipal Institute of Regenerative Medicine, MAHE, Bengaluru. With a Ph.D. and extensive expertise in immunology, stem cell biology, genetics, and developmental biology, her research focuses on understanding inter-organ communication post-wounding. Using Drosophila as a model system, Dr. Chakrabarti investigates how blood cells detect damage signals and relay them to distant tissues, shedding light on fundamental processes of wound healing and immunity. Her current work explores the JAK/STAT signaling pathway’s role in these mechanisms, with potential implications for therapeutic advancements in autoimmune diseases and regenerative medicine.
About MIRM:
Manipal Institute of Regenerative Medicine (MIRM) was conceptualized to cater to the expanding need for qualified stem cell professionals in the health care sector in 2007. MIRM takes pride being Asia’s first consolidated scholastic and research program in Stem Cell Technology and Regenerative Biology.
The broad aim of the Institute is to hone young students towards a carrier in Regenerative Medicine and Stem Cell Technology and generate qualified manpower trained in stem cell technologies to bridge the need for stem cell based therapeutics in India. MIRM offers courses at the Master’s and Ph.D. levels and has developed a strong course curriculum which encompasses concepts in developmental biology, principles of tissue engineering and clinical and non-clinical applications of stem cells. Apart from the academic curriculum, MIRM has a strong research component with principal investigators specialized in several cutting edge areas including neuro-regeneration, transplantation immunology, cancer stem cells, material research and cellular reprogramming. Exposure to stem cell research is facilitated by inclusion of electives and a one year rigorous project work in any specialization of stem cell biology under the able guidance of the principal investigators during the final year of Master’s program. Principal investigators support their research through regular extramural funding from government agencies like DST, DBT, ICMR, BIRAC and CSIR, in addition to international funding. Several quality publications have emerged from research conducted at MIRM and has contributed immensely to the know-how in regenerative medicine.
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Admissions Open:
- Apply at MIRM, Manipal Institute of Regenerative Medicine For Advanced PG Diploma in Stem Cell and Regenerative Biology
- MIRM Admissions 2025: Apply For MSc in Stem Cell Technology and Regenerative Biology at Manipal Institute of Regenerative Medicine
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