Sangeetha Shyam

India ranks high in trust in science—but interest remains low. 🤔 What explains this gap? @sangishyam & Ragothaman M. Yennamalli (@StructBioinfo) unpack what may be ailing science in India—from disconnect with society to systemic challenges in academia. Read more: buff.ly/D4GYUhM The problem isn’t just funding. It’s deeper: ⚠️ Obsession with metrics ⚠️ Weak mentorship recognition ⚠️ Hierarchical systems ⚠️ Growing integrity concerns When science rewards numbers over values, both researchers and public trust suffer. The way forward? 💡 Make science socially relevant 💡 Value mentorship & collaboration 💡 Rethink evaluation systems 💡 Strengthen research integrity Reimagining science means aligning it with people, purpose, and public trust.

An absolute pleasure to work with @StructBioinfo. TQ @IndiaBioscience . While some problems are unique to India, several others are reported worldwide. If you do, supervise, manage or fund research, pl have a read!

If one day down the line I might need to remember #Reus inews.co.uk/inews-lifestyl…

@BasharatDar_R On spot.. pretty much is much of Asia caloric sufficiency may not be a problem, but dietary quality it.

If we reverse calculate, 9.2 metric tons of carbohydrate over 70 years comes to 360 g/day. 1.7 tons of protein translates to 66 g/day. Fat at 1.4 tons…. 55 g/day is within a reasonable range, especially with rising edible oil consumption. Protein is borderline (and often low quality), while refined carbs dominate. India’s gap isn’t calories, it’s protein adequacy & food quality.

#Hope timesofindia.indiatimes.com/education/stud…

"Investing social capital in network relationships (while 'costing' more in terms of time and attention than operating in a tight community) provides the pay-off of knowing what others are researching"

Bookmarking

@StructBioinfo @JNU_official_50 Congratulations!

They say if you spot a Nilgai, you cannot escape this campus... I succumbed as well, to the beauty of nature here. So, I am starting my new chapter at my PhD alma mater @JNU_official_50!!!🥳 Wish me luck! 🤗 #tenured

@jayvanbavel We found this for Nobel Prize winners, too... journals.plos.org/plosone/articl…

I go home to find hubby learning Spanish🤣

Would not have been possible without their bursary. So, Thank You very much, ENLP organisers

Looking forward

I look forward to attending tomorrow's online launch and first meeting of the European Nutrition Leadership Platform- Advanced. #ENLP

@StructBioinfo checking the calendar and spring i say

What you see, depends on your perspective! Withering branches or new leaves? Do tell...

@JamilahAJ2 still watching

@sangishyam I have watched it too. So nice kan

Started watching an Indonesian series called Made with Love on Netflix. Switched to original Indonesian audio to test if we could still follow & oh the happiness. Sunday bliss..Beautiful Indonesia & musical Indonesian

Sometimes you wonder if it is worth the time and effort to work on grnats with single-digit success rates. But then the stupid mind tells you that if you don't apply, 0 is the certainty.

@_KarishmaK This is also a reason why support for change of system hardly comes from the seniors, top & from those in positions of privilege. A pity that they don't see doing this as a legacy. Also, this is a global phenomenon.

A major reason why science ecosystems in India resist policies and processes is because they take away power from those in power. In the absence of policies and processes, being in power is like wielding a wish wand. Ta-Da - I am the one who can make it happen! 🧙‍♂️🪄😅