P Surat

Program Director (research & regulation) @humaneworldind | PhD (cell biology), TIFR | previously Chief Manager @cphms_aic | Sci-policy, regulatory affairs

[P Surat @PSurat22]

My article in Hindu on how human-relevant models can provide us with crucial insights on understanding how the SARS-CoV-2 affects human organs which can further direct us towards potential therapeutics @AIC_CCMB @BioMed_21
https://t.co/QBX0s2LgcP

[Ben Noll @BenNollWeather]

2024 wasn't just the warmest year on record.

It was the moistest year on record, too.

Atmospheric moisture was above average for 86% of Earth. A warmer planet is a wetter planet.

The trend is unmistakable:

[P Surat @PSurat22]

For the last 3 yrs NTSE exams conducted by ncert (which would cost around 40cr) has not been conducted on the grounds that expenditure on scholarship should be controlled. https://t.co/EKB90kBRaj, For the best experience read this on The Hindu App. https://t.co/V52T7foeoI

[P Surat @PSurat22]

@abhijit_MLab @DeepakNModi @tulidey_TBL
@aktilaiyan @ShilpySharma14 @IiscKaushik @ICTMumbai1933

[P Surat @PSurat22]

If you are a researcher working on in vitro or complex in vitro models, such as #iPSC, #organoids #organonchip #3dprinted organ, do take this survey! It aims to understand peer review expectations during the submission of #invitro data during a research paper or #grant submission

[IndiaBioscience.org @IndiaBioscience]

Have reviewers of manuscripts or grants asked you for #animal data even when it wasn’t scientifically justified? 🐁 🇮🇳

@HSIGlobal/India, in collaboration with @IndiaBioscience and @AIC_CCMB
is conducting a survey to understand #peer reviewer expectations and requests for animal-based research methods and authors’ perceptions of these requests.

[P Surat @PSurat22]

In this event article for @NatureInd , I write about how india recently waived off an #animaltest for veterinary #vaccine safety testing

[Nature India @NatureInd]

💉 India recently abolished an outdated test in use for over 50 years to prove the safety of veterinary vaccines. The Target Animal Batch Safety Test involved injecting high doses of vaccines into animals to observe their reactions.

https://t.co/TDbr4FZI3R

@IndiaHSI @psurat22

[P Surat @PSurat22]

@_KarishmaK @IndiaBioscience @ankitarathore02 @nandita_j @MoumiMazumdar @Arushi_Batra28 @manjulaharikri2 Yeah, from the looks of it, I am sure a lot of thought and effort goes into deciding the aesthetic of each meeting!

[P Surat @PSurat22]

@IndiaBioscience @ankitarathore02 @_KarishmaK @nandita_j @MoumiMazumdar @Arushi_Batra28 @manjulaharikri2 Such beautiful posters! You should sell these images on their own!

[Humane World for Animals India @humaneworldind]

Join us for an insightful discussion with Dr. Abhijit Majumder, Professor, Indian Institute of Technology, Mumbai as he explores the standardization aspects of our cutting-edge placenta-on-chip technology. Register here: https://t.co/iQwwM2pyHR

[P Surat @PSurat22]

7 more days to go for the Webinar on accelerating the development of #organoids #organonchip devices via #standardisation and #funding!! Speakers include @lorna_ewart and @abhijit_MLab . Do register! https://t.co/Xpkp3pGR42

[Humane World for Animals India @humaneworldind]

Join us for an insightful discussion with Dr. Abhijit Majumder, Professor, Indian Institute of Technology, Mumbai as he explores the standardization aspects of our cutting-edge placenta-on-chip technology. Register here: https://t.co/iQwwM2pyHR

[P Surat @PSurat22]

@IndiaHSI webinar will discuss standards for liver chip (@lorna_ewart), placenta on chip (@abhijit_MLab), and Panel Discussion on how funding can accelerate development of non animal methods. Engagement partners @BIRAC_2012 @Stempeer15 @cphms_aic Register! https://t.co/Xpkp3pGR42

[P Surat @PSurat22]

@kmoharir @BhatiaRohit10 @NIH_CommonFund @cphms_aic @DBT_inStem @ICTMumbai1933 I will message you.

[P Surat @PSurat22]

US @NIH_CommonFund recently declared a $390 million program to develop human-relevant methods. In this article, Ami Mehta-Doshi and I write about how focused funding is required to build confidence and accelerate the development of #humanbiology-based test methods

[ThePrintIndia @ThePrintIndia]

'Human-based tech replacing animal testing in drug development. India must join in'

Ami Mehta-Doshi, researcher at University of California & Surat Parvatam @PSurat22, Senior Strategist at Humane Society International India, write

#ThePrintOpinion

https://t.co/9Niq4PACxf

[P Surat @PSurat22]

@BhatiaRohit10 @NIH_CommonFund Yes for pesticides it has been acceptable since 2017 guidelines and for drugs since 2023. But like the article says we need to build confidence in these methods via successful case studies, guidelines, capacity building, all of which requires funding. Regulation is just 1 angle.

[P Surat @PSurat22]

@kmoharir @BhatiaRohit10 @NIH_CommonFund @cphms_aic, @DBT_inStem and @ICTMumbai1933 have been conducting training programs in organoids and organ-on-chip systems. You can check them out. I can share more details if you are interested

[P Surat @PSurat22]

@BhatiaRohit10 @NIH_CommonFund With the Amendment to New Drugs and Clinical Trial Rules last year, technically non animal methods data is acceptable for preclinical testing for drug safety and efficacy in India also. But we need dedicated programs to develop and build confidence in these systems

[P Surat @PSurat22]

@labhopping @TheWireScience @1amnerd @svaradarajan That is really sad to hear!

[P Surat @PSurat22]

Had an interesting session moderating @IndiaBioscience’s #yihuddle on #sciencepolicy. Great points and discussion by @TheNaikMic and the participants. If you missed it, do check out the YouTube recording below!

[IndiaBioscience.org @IndiaBioscience]

🚨We're live with @TheNaikMic (@TakshashilaInst)
along with our interlocutor Surat Parvatam (@HSIGlobal) as a part of YI Huddle 11.

Topic- Science and Policy: How can YIs get involved?

Tune in👇
https://t.co/Jcm6nKmPBW

[P Surat @PSurat22]

@_KarishmaK @the_hindu @IndiaBioscience I am always surprised how organisers don't see the issue in that. And happy you raised this point (which theoretically should be a no brainer)! It may seem like a very small issue but it highlights the systemic mindset. As you can see, it is one of my pet peeves!

[P Surat @PSurat22]

"When human genome was sequenced in 2001, many thought it would prove to be an ‘instruction manual’ for life. But the genome turned out to be no blueprint. In fact,most genes dont have a pre-set function that can be determined from their DNA sequence" https://t.co/OVTGjLIqbc