Srikumar Bettadapura

Neuroscientist and Faculty at National Institute of Mental Health and Neuro Sciences (NIMHANS)
Tweeting in my personal capacity

[Department of Biotechnology @DBTIndia]

@DBTIndia is organizing a Webinar for mentoring/guiding the Project Investigators on the aspects of submission and writing good/fundable grants on 30thMarch 2026 from 3 to 4.30 PM

The webinar is of 1.5 hr duration in the following format:

(i) Overview of the CRG program of EFB Directorate
(ii) Writing a fundable grant
a. Eligibility Criteria and Description of Mandatory Documents
b. Scientific and Technical Requisites
(iii) Question and answer session

Webinar Link:
https://t.co/2P8v4hQ0HY
@DrJitendraSingh @rajesh_gokhale @IndiaDST @CSIR_IND

[NIMHANS, Bengaluru @NIMHANS_BLR]

We’ve crossed 6,000 subscribers!

Thank you for being part of the NIMHANS YouTube community & supporting health literacy and awareness

Let’s keep growing together
Subscribe. Learn. Share.

https://t.co/KQJvThc5ON

#NIMHANS #HealthLiteracy #HealthEducation #ManoSandeshVideoSeries

[NIMHANS, Bengaluru @NIMHANS_BLR]

A healthy mind creates a happy life; Balance your body and mind for a better tomorrow  

Register in advance for this meeting:
https://t.co/hhzVksYU9a

[Srikumar Bettadapura @kumarasri]

@IndiaDST what is the theme for this year’s National Science Day?

[NIMHANS, Bengaluru @NIMHANS_BLR]

NIMHANS celebrated its 51st Institute Day, marking a significant milestone in its journey of excellence. Hon'ble Shri Justice B S Patil, Lokayukta of Karnataka, graced the occasion as Chief Guest, and presided by Director Dr. Pratima Murthy. ✨
#NIMHANS51 #InstituteDay #Legacy

[NIMHANS, Bengaluru @NIMHANS_BLR]

We are grateful to Rajya Sabha Member and NIMHANS IB Member @LaharSingh_MP for facilitating a meeting between the institute’s management team and Hon’ble @VPIndia.

Was an honour to discuss NIMHANS work & mental health priorities. Appreciate his knowledge, vision and guidance

[Srikumar Bettadapura @kumarasri]

@BlueDartCares We have been trying for 3 weeks to get a quote to ship plasma samples from Bengaluru to Lucknow. We don't have a clear response yet, can you please look into it ASAP.

[Srikumar Bettadapura @kumarasri]

We are pleased to inform that the Departments of Neurophysiology and Neurochemistry at NIMHANS, in association with the Society for Neurochemistry India, Bangalore Chapter, is organizing the International Symposium on “Advances in Neurochemistry and Neurotherapeutics”

[Srikumar Bettadapura @kumarasri]

Masters and PhD students and project staff are encouraged to submit abstracts for the poster presentation. Please find below the brochure.

Link for registration: https://t.co/oCnkY9r7O7

Abstract Submission: https://t.co/b2GFr7skRp

Looking forward to your active participation.

[NIMHANS, Bengaluru @NIMHANS_BLR]

NIMHANS marked the Golden Jubilee of the Department of Neurophysiology today. The Institute thanks all faculty, alumni, collaborators, and students who joined this milestone event.

#GoldenJubilee #Neurophysiology #NIMHANS

[NIMHANS, Bengaluru @NIMHANS_BLR]

NIMHANS is honoured to welcome Smt. @nsitharaman for the 28th Convocation on the 6th of December, 2025 to the Institute. We deeply value her engagement and look forward to her visit.

[Kiran Bedi @thekiranbedi]

Also will be announced, the 12th #ReetaPeshawariaFellowShip 2025-2026 an annual fellowship, instituted by her family in her memory and announced every year on her birth anniversary (Nov 19).
And
Celebrating the 11th #ReetaPeshawariaOrationAward 2025 🌟
By honouring,
🎖️ Prof. (Dr.) M. Thomas Kishore,
Professor of Clinical Psychology, NIMHANS, Bangalore,
for his outstanding contributions to infant, child, and adolescent mental health.

Since its inception in 2013, the Reeta Peshawaria Oration Award has celebrated pioneers who transformed the landscape of disability rehabilitation and inclusive education in India.

Awardees embody the compassionate vision of Dr. Reeta Peshawaria (1950–2012) — blending science, empathy, and advocacy to empower individuals and families with disabilities.

🗓️ 19–20 November 2025
📍 Jamia Millia Islamia, New Delhi
Theme: Inclusive Higher Education for All
Let’s come together to celebrate these outstanding contributions to inclusion, advocacy, and human dignity. 💫
#ReetaPeshawariaAward #InclusionForAll #DisabilityRights #NIMHANS #ManovikasFamily #RPCA #FVRP
#IndiaVisionFoundation #DisabilityRehabilitation #InclusiveEducation #DrReetaPeshawaria #LeadershipInInclusion #DKMenon, #GauravMenon, #AnuPeshawaria

[Srikumar Bettadapura @kumarasri]

⁦@StarbucksIndia⁩ I shopped for >900, but the store people couldn’t figure out how to avail this and spent an hour for that. Hope you’ll help

[The Better India @thebetterindia]

We Have Won! No one can use ‘ORS’ on their label unless it’s a WHO-recommended formula.

This is the story of Dr. Sivaranjani Santosh, a braveheart paediatrician from Hyderabad, who fought for 8 years against sugar-rich drinks falsely marketed as ORS.

Her persistence led to FSSAI’s landmark order, protecting children and patients from misleading claims.

“These drinks had 10x the sugar WHO recommends, worsening diarrhoea and complications in millions of kids,” she explains.

This victory is not just hers, but belongs to everyone who stood with her — doctors, advocates, parents, and citizens demanding truth in labeling.

Scroll down to see how her 8-year battle changed the game for public health and children across India.

Credits : drsivaranjanionline on IG

#HealthVictory #PublicHealthIndia #ChildSafety #TruthInLabelling #FSSAI #DoctorsForChange #IndiaFightsBack

[ORS Ban India, Dr Sivaranjani Santosh, FSSAI Order, Public Health Victory, Sugar Drinks Misleading Labels]

[NIMHANS, Bengaluru @NIMHANS_BLR]

The 2nd Annual NRC Day was inaugurated on Oct 14 by the Director #NIMHANS & @CCAMP_India Director-CEO. As a leading mental health and neuroscience institute, NIMHANS celebrates & showcases cutting-edge neurobiology research by its students & staff through this annual event.

[MHED NIMHANS @mheduNIMHANS]

6 days to go✨
Why walk into the world of Mental Health Santhe?
Because when organisations unite, awareness turns into action — for mental health and suicide prevention.
🗓 Oct 17–18 | Interactive stalls and engaging conversations
@MoHFW_INDIA @pratimamurthy
#MentalHealthSanthe4

[NIMHANS, Bengaluru @NIMHANS_BLR]

Teachers’ Day at #NIMHANS commenced with lamp lighting, followed by inspiring addresses from Chief Guest Shri. Madhusudhan K. S. and Guest of Honour Dr. Vasantha Kamath. Retired teachers were felicitated, honouring their invaluable service and lifelong dedication to education.

[NIMHANS, Bengaluru @NIMHANS_BLR]

🇮🇳Dr. Pratima Murthy, Director of NIMHANS, represents the Indian delegation on Health at #UNGA80, highlighting mental health and NCD achievements in India.
#nimhans #mentalhealth #global