BSBE Newsletter – July 2025

Faculty Focus: Prof. Petety Balaji

Prof. Balaji reflects on the evolution of BSBE, his work in glycobiology, and his leadership as former HoD...

"It is not about how many students we graduate or how many papers we publish. What matters is whether the students are genuinely trained, and the research is impactful."

Faculty Focus: Prof. Deepak Agrawal

Prof. Agrawal is driving healthcare innovation at BSBE—combining engineering and medicine for real-world impact...

"Colleagues are quick to share resources and support new faculty."

Student Spotlight: Rajeshkumar Gop

PhD scholar Rajeshkumar exemplifies leadership, advocacy, and academic success, serving as Department General Secretary...

"Solving problems. Helping people. That’s what makes this all worth it."

Student Spotlight: Dr. Roshan Keshari

From Nepal to IIT Bombay, Dr. Roshan’s journey is marked by resilience, innovation, and international research leadership...

"The department should promote foreign collaborations. It leads to better research and publications."

Startup Stories

Learn about five startups launched by BSBE faculty and alumni—from diagnostic innovation to India’s first CAR-T cell therapy...

Visiting Perspectives

Dr. Chirmule and Dr. Bhalgat bring deep industry experience and translational vision to BSBE's classrooms and research initiatives...

Staff Special: Ms. Anagha Bilay

From managing department operations to capturing wildlife in her lens, Anagha’s journey at BSBE is filled with quiet dedication and colorful nature...

Innovation Hub: The 10X GMP Facility

This cutting-edge facility helps translate academic research into real-world biotech solutions—from CRISPR to regenerative medicine...