Kickoff event (August 6, 2025) details

Mini-symposium on disease biology (Sept 6, 2025) details

Workshop on “Microbial model system for molecular research” (Sept 10-12, 2025) details

IBAB Silver Jubilee Celebrations

Celebrating 25 years of vision, discovery and excellence

The Institute of Bioinformatics and Applied Biotechnology (IBAB) marks a significant milestone – 25 years of leading contributions to bioinformatics, genomics, synthetic biology, and interdisciplinary innovation. Established in 2001 with a bold vision to bridge the gap between academic research and industry needs in Karnataka’s and India’s burgeoning biotechnology sector, IBAB has steadily evolved into a nationally respected and globally connected centre of excellence.

From its inception, IBAB has remained steadfast in its mission: to foster cutting-edge research, offer industry-aligned education, and cultivate a new generation of scientists, innovators, and leaders. Over the past two and a half decades, the institute has:
 - Trained hundreds of bio-scientists, many of whom now serve in pivotal roles across academia, industry, and entrepreneurship in India and abroad.
 - Published high-impact research across genomics, computational biology, synthetic biology, and more.
 - Established strategic partnerships with top-tier institutions and biotech companies globally.
 - Emerged as a hub for interdisciplinary research, combining data science, biotechnology, and innovation in one of India’s most dynamic ecosystems, Bengaluru.
 
Twenty five years is not merely a number, it is a testament! A testament to the farsightedness of the Vision Group of Biotechnology Karnataka who founded IBAB, to the faculty who transformed it into a centre of excellence, and to the students, alumni, and collaborators who shaped its ever-growing impact. Through the Silver Jubilee Celebrations, we commemorate a quarter-century of institutional evolution, reaffirm our enduring mission, and collectively envision a future shaped by continued excellence and innovation.
 
We invite students, alumni, researchers, and the broader public to join us in a dynamic series of events celebrating IBAB’s contributions to the world of life sciences.

Click on the events below to get more details!
  • Kickoff Event – August 6, 2025 Inaugural Lecture by Prof. Thangaraj (CSIR-CCMB, Hyderabad) We launched the Silver Jubilee Celebrations with a keynote by a leading figure in Indian genomics and human diversity studies, Prof. K. Thangaraj, Joint National Coordinator of GenomeIndia. Click here for the abstract.
  • Hands-on Workshop on “Microbial model system for molecular research” (Sept 10 – 12, 2025) covering topics in microbial handling, primer design, strain generation by homologous recombination methods, microbial transformation and screening, molecular biology techniques and data analysis, visualization and statistical tests. Click here to apply.
  • Science Day in Kannada (Nov 1 2025) An outreach initiative celebrating science communication in Kannada. This event promotes accessibility and regional engagement with science and technology.
  • Career Day (Nov 8 2025) A networking event bringing together industry experts, scientists, entrepreneurs, and IBAB alumni to guide students on diverse career paths in life sciences.
  • IBAB Research Symposium (Dec 13 2025) A platform for IBAB’s students and faculty to showcase their ongoing research and foster collaborative dialogue within the community.
  • Science Open House (Dec 20 2025) Open to the public, especially school- and college-goers, this event invites inquisitive minds to experience science first-hand through demonstrations, interactive experiments, exhibitions, and lab visits.
  • Alumni Day (Jan 3 2025) A celebration of IBAB’s alumni network, this is the perfect opportunity for fellow IBAB graduates to reconnect, share experiences, and explore collaborative opportunities.
  • Kiran Mazumdar-Shaw (KMS) Lecture (TBA) Our flagship annual lecture, featuring a globally renowned scientist. Past speakers include Nobel Laureates and leaders in biomedical research.
  • Sports Week (Jan 2026) Promoting team spirit and wellness, the campus will host a week of friendly competitions and sports activities.
  • The IBAB Foundation Day (Jan 7 2025) The culminating event of the semester, a celebration of IBAB’s journey and IBABians, with reflections, recognitions, and future visions.

Last updated: Sept 15, 2025