The Jigyasa Project: Speaking Science in Mother Tongues
This event is free and open to all. Please register here: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/the-jigyasa-project-dec-15-tickets-53103361584
Schedule: 15th December, 2018
9.30 AM - 10.00 AM - Registrations, Welcome
10.00 AM - 11.30 AM Talks in Tamil
Introduction - Prof. Rams, INSTEM
Revealing the science behind traditional practices through genome sequencing - Prof. Sowdhamini, NCBS
Genetic conditions and lifestyle - Prof. Dhandapani, INSTEM
Q&A and Summary - led by Prof. Rams and Prof. Aswin
11.30 AM - 11.45 AM Coffee break
11.45 AM - 1.15 PM Talks in Kannada
* Introduction and context - Prof. Subramanya and Prof. Kshitish, IBAB
* Treatment modalities - Emerging similarities between traditional healing and modern medicine - Prof. Subramanya, IBAB
* TBD - Prof. Kshitish, IBAB
* Q&A and Summary
1.15 PM - 2.15 PM Lunch
2.15 PM - 2.45 PM Entertainment
Kathik Selva and team
2.45 PM - 4.15 PM Talks in Hindi
1. Introduction
2. Science from ancient times and modern approaches as apparent from Ayurveda - Dr. Amitabh Joshi, JNC
3. History and mysteries of Genetics - Prof. Uma Ramakrishnan, NCBS
4. Q&A and Summary
4.15 PM - 5 PM Coffee/Tea and networking