Hot off the press: As TB continues to demand long and complex treatment regimens, @VivekRaoigib and his team at @IGIBSocial explored the potential of repurposing sertraline, an FDA-approved antidepressant, as an adjunct to standard TB therapy. The study shows that combining sertraline with frontline TB drugs significantly reduces bacterial burden and improves lung pathology,without compromising the drug pharmacokinetics.
Read here: https://t.co/YUM5OGHdA7
Congratulations to the team @KanikaBisht07@VivekRaoigib@souvik_csir@CSIR_IND
The microbial revolution is coming to Delhi!
We’re proud to host the ASM Global Research Symposium @IGIBSocial! Join global leaders as we bridge genomics and microbiology to tackle the world's most urgent health challenges.
📍Mathura Road Campus, New Delhi
📅Sept 29 – Oct 1, 2026
Click the link to know more: https://t.co/OfbGQWjtCU
#Microbiology #Genomics #ASMGlobal2026
@souvik_csir@CSIR_IND@taneja_bhupesh@sheetalgandotra@RajeshPandeyLab@VivekRaoigib@jnarayan81 #KrishnenduChakraborty
FLSB expert seminar series continues with the first talk in 2026 by Dr. Vivek Rao from CSIR-Institute of Genomics and Integrative Biology (IGIB). Thrilled to host Dr. Rao who delivered an engaging talk on “Fighting TB inside out: metabolism as an Immune strategy”.
Starting with a brief historical perspective on tuberculosis (TB), he highlighted a compelling example of drug repurposing—the potential of the antidepressant sertraline to enhance the effectiveness of existing TB treatment regimen.
The seminar sparked curiosity about TB among students and served as a real source of motivation and inspiration for many.
#SouthAsianUniversity #CSIR_IGIB #VivekRao #Tuberculosis #LifeSciences
We are delighted to share that our lab's work is going to be displayed at INDIA Innovation Summit 2025 at Bharat Mandapam, New Delhi on 18th-19th March. @VivekRaoigib@GandotraLab@IGIBSocial
Had an awesome time presenting my PhD work at #EMBOtuberculosis .Great discussions, insightful feedback, and a chance to connect with amazing researchers. Definitely a memorable experience!
Congratulations to Mahima for winning the best poster award by Royal Society of Chemistry for her work titled "Development of Rapid & Robust Screen for Intracellular Antimycobacterial Activity" in the International Conference of Innovations for Biotechnology held at JNU,New Delhi
On September 30th, 1,200 students from multiple schools, colleges, and universities in and around Delhi visited IGIB for the Open Day event. We were beyond excited and thrilled by the enthusiasm and energy shared by the students and teachers.
@souvik_csir@CsirJigyasa@HRDG_CSIR
🌟 Get ready for a day of discovery and innovation! 🧪
Join us at the AcSIR Science Festival - Singularity, where the brightest minds meet to explore the wonders of science. 🎉
📅 Date: 20th September
📍 Location: Auditorium, CSIR Campus, New Delhi-110025
Event Highlights:
🎨 Rangoli Competition
🧠 Quiz Competition
✍️ Science Fiction Writing Competition
🎤 Science Standup
🎤 Debate competition
📸 AcSIR Photography Exhibition & Result Announcement
Don’t miss out on this exciting event presented by AcSIR, CSIR, and NIScPR. Let’s celebrate science together! #AcSIRFest #Singularity #ScienceFestival #Studentfest
@IGIBSocial@CSIRCRRI@CSIR_NIScPR@CSIR_NPL@CSIR_IND