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From ancient Mesopotamia to modern medicine, humanity’s fight against rabies spans nearly 4,000 years.
How did observations of dangerous dog bites evolve into a scientific understanding of this deadly disease? Explore the history of rabies, from early beliefs to Louis Pasteur’s landmark experiments.
Written by Robinson Mohanraj
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On 6 July 1885, nine-year-old Joseph Meister received an experimental rabies treatment developed by Pasteur and his collaborators after being bitten 14 times by a rabid dog. He survived.
This landmark episode helped establish the foundation for modern post-exposure prophylaxis (PEP)- a life-saving approach to rabies prevention.
Rabies remains almost invariably fatal once clinical symptoms appear, but timely and appropriate post-exposure prophylaxis can prevent the disease.
In India and beyond, tackling rabies requires prompt wound washing, access to vaccines, mass dog vaccination and community awareness. The battle against rabies begins before the bite becomes a death sentence.
Continuing the conversation on strengthening research proposals!
The peer-led proposal-development workshop at the @bric_ils, Bhubaneswar, brought prospective applicants together with current grantees and experienced researchers to exchange ideas, learn from each other’s experiences and explore the practical aspects of developing strong research proposals.
Organised by IndiaBioscience in collaboration with @ANRFIndia with @bric_ils as partnering institute, the workshop reinforced the importance of peer learning, mentorship and sharing experiences to navigate the research funding landscape.
📍 Next stops: Delhi and Hyderabad!
The peer-led proposal-development workshops at NCBS-TIFR, Bengaluru, and BRIC-NCCS, Pune, concluded today!
Organised by IndiaBioscience in collaboration with @ANRFIndia, with @NCBS_Bangalore and @DBT_NCCS_Pune as partnering institutions, these sessions brought prospective applicants together with current grantees and experienced researchers to exchange insights, discuss research ideas and explore the practical aspects of developing a strong proposal.
The conversations emphasised the value of peer learning, mentorship and learning from researchers who have navigated the funding process themselves.
📍 Coming up next: Workshops in Bhubaneswar, Delhi and Hyderabad!
@NImmunology @bric_ils @ccmb_csir
Interested in taking your research career to the next level?
Join @IndiaBioscience × @EMBO on 3 November (2:30–3:30 PM IST) to explore fellowship opportunities, application strategies and tips to strengthen your application.
Hear directly from EMBO experts and a fellowship awardee! Don’t miss out. 👇
For more information, visit: indiabioscience.org/meetings…
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@DBTIndia @mpi_ie
EMBO Fellowships | Webinar
Looking to explore fellowship and funding opportunities to advance your research career? Join IndiaBioscience × EMBO for an informative webinar on 3 November 2026, 2:30–3:30 PM IST.
Learn about @EMBO Fellowships, including Postdoctoral Fellowships and Scientific Exchange Grants, application strategies, selection criteria and tips for building a competitive application.
🎙️Karin Dumstrei, Head, EMBO Fellowship Programme
🎙️ Ankita Kapoor, EMBO Postdoctoral Fellowship awardee
For more information, visit: indiabioscience.org/meetings…
🔗 Register: us06web.zoom.us/meeting/regi…
@DBTIndia @mpi_ie
Welcome back to #ScienceJobsTuesday, a weekly thread where we bring a curated list of jobs, grants, and events relevant to the Indian life science community 👩🔬
@DBTIndia @IndiaDST @India_Alliance @ANRFIndia
@SathyabamaSIST is organising a hands-on workshop on Confocal Microscopy Techniques.
🗓️9 to 11 December 2026
Registration Deadline: 06 December 2026
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@SathyabamaSIST is organising a Hands on workshop on Confocal Microscopy Techniques.
🗓️9 to 11 December 2026
Registration Deadline: 06 December 2026
𝐌𝐨𝐫𝐞 𝐝𝐞𝐭𝐚𝐢𝐥𝐬 👇indiabioscience.org/events/c…
Follow #ScienceJobsTuesday for more science #jobs, #grants, and #events
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