VIT Chennai – The Hindu Biotech Conclave to throw spotlight on opportunities shaping the future of life sciences
The VIT Chennai–The Hindu Biotech Conclave 2026 was held in Chennai, featuring leading biotech experts, industry executives, and academics to discuss the sector's future. The student‑focused event was inaugurated by Bharat Biotech co‑founder Suchitra Ella and included panels on gene editing, biopharma growth, and funding ecosystems.
- ✓The VIT Chennai–The Hindu Biotech Conclave 2026 was held in Chennai, featuring leading biotech experts, industry executives, and academics to discuss the sector's future.
- ✓The student‑focused event was inaugurated by Bharat Biotech co‑founder Suchitra Ella and included panels on gene editing, biopharma growth, and funding ecosystems.
- ✓Civic Domain: Categorized under education public notices.
The VIT Chennai–The Hindu Biotech Conclave 2026 took place today in Chennai, bringing together experts, industry leaders, and academics to examine biotechnology’s expanding role in society. The ceremony was opened by Suchitra Ella, co‑founder and managing director of Bharat Biotech and CII president‑designate, while the programme was chaired by G. Viswanathan, founder and chancellor of VIT, and featured a special address by G. V. Selvam, Vice‑President of VIT.
The one‑day, student‑centric forum hosted a series of panels covering gene editing and precision medicine, India’s rise as a global biopharma hub, and the funding landscape for biotech research. Speakers included Vinod Scaria (Chief Data Officer, Karkinos Healthcare), Kalpana Gowrishankar (Clinical Geneticist, Apollo Hospitals), Maneesh Paul (CEO, Microvioma), Ajay Mahipal (Co‑founder, HealthKois), and K. VijayRaghavan (National Centre for Biological Sciences, TIFR). Sessions were moderated by senior reporters from The Hindu and were conducted on the VIT Chennai campus.
Designed as a platform for higher‑secondary students, undergraduates, and aspiring researchers, the conclave aims to spark interest in biotechnology as a pathway to innovation and societal impact. By linking academia with industry pioneers, the event seeks to strengthen India’s life‑science talent pipeline, attract investment, and reinforce Tamil Nadu’s position as a burgeoning biotech hub.
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| Issuing Authority | The Hindu National |
|---|---|
| Topic Category | EDUCATION |
| Jurisdiction | TN State |
| Publication Date | 10 September 2026 |