As industries move towards more human-centric, sustainable, and technology-integrated modes under Industry 5.0, biotechnology is gradually emerging as a critical driver powering innovations in various fields.
VIT Chennai and The Hindu have joined hands to examine this growth through a series of webinars that will explore innovations in healthcare, agriculture, environment, and advanced manufacturing, while also addressing challenges such as sustainability, resilience, and inclusive growth.
The first webinar on the topic “Careers in Biotechnology: What you need to know” will be held at 11.30 a.m. on Sunday, January 25, 2026.
The session will feature G. Jayaraman, Professor and dean, School of Bio Sciences and Technology, VIT Chennai; P.R. Yashavanth, assistant professor, School of Bio Sciences and Technology, VIT Chennai; J.N. Nidhya, alumni and entrepreneur, SpotDot Bioinnovations, IIT Madras Research Park; and Venkata Krishna B., senior researcher and lead, Prayoga Institute of Education Research, Bengaluru. The session will be moderated by Athira Elssa Johnson, senior reporter, The Hindu.
Those interested may register on https://newsth.live/THVITBTE
Published – January 23, 2026 10:38 pm IST
