LEAF 2025 Biotecnika Placement Mela
LEAF 2025 Launches a New Era in Life Sciences: Experts Inspire Thousands at Biotecnika’s Landmark Career Advancement Fair
Bangalore, June 17, 2025 — Biotecnika successfully hosted LEAF 2025—Life Science Education & Career Advancement Fair on June 14 and 15, 2025, creating an inspiring and immersive virtual platform for life science aspirants across the country. With participation from students, researchers, faculty, academic leaders, and industry professionals, the two-day fair empowered attendees with career guidance, domain clarity, and futuristic industry insights.
The event showcased a powerful blend of live expert sessions, virtual booths, and career support zones, establishing LEAF 2025 as a one-of-a-kind initiative to bridge the gap between life science education and industry demands. After the grand success of 15k+ participants, we are glad to announce that this will be an annual event.
Themed “Reimagining Biotech Futures”, LEAF 2025 addressed the crucial gap between traditional academic structures and industry expectations, focusing on emerging areas like AI in life sciences, digital bioinformatics, clinical research, and IPR.
The day also featured immersive virtual zones, including the Placement Zone, iBiOM Lane, and Career Advancement Zone, all designed to connect attendees with institutions, startups, and hiring partners.
Why LEAF 2025 Stood Out
LEAF 2025 was not just a fair; it was a career-defining experience. It was designed to help attendees:
- Navigate career paths in biotech, bioinformatics, and life sciences
- Interact directly with top employers and educators
- Discover internship and placement opportunities
- Understand new-age skills, certifications, and specializations
- Experience how AI, machine learning, and digital transformation are shaping biology
Whether you’re a B.Sc/ M.Sc student, a PharmD graduate, a research fellow, a faculty mentor, or a startup founder, LEAF 2025 offered something of value for everyone.
Day 1 of LEAF 2025 Biotecnika Placement Mela
Key Takeaways from Day 1 of LEAF 2025 Biotecnika Placement Mela
Biotech and Life Science Careers Are Evolving Rapidly
Students were introduced to emerging career domains such as pharmacovigilance, AI-driven research, clinical data management, and intellectual property rights, which are witnessing accelerated demand and digital transformation.
Right Specializations Shape Future Success
The need to align academic choices with industry trends was emphasized, helping students understand how to choose the right biotechnology, bioinformatics, or AI-integrated life science streams.
Career Guidance from Industry Legends Offers Real Clarity
From job market insights to personal journeys, speakers shared practical, structured guidance on how to enter and grow in life sciences, demystifying job roles, certifications, and career trajectories.
AI and Human Insight Must Coexist
As AI and automation gain momentum in life sciences, the sessions highlighted how human emotional intelligence, ethical grounding, and adaptive skills remain indispensable.
Hands-on Skills and Certifications Are Critical
Participants learned about certifications and practical knowledge areas—such as protocol writing, ethics, data management, and IPR—crucial to making a competitive mark in the industry.
Speaker Highlights – Day 1 of LEAF 2025 Biotecnika Placement Mela
Mrs. Urmimala Ray
Category Manager- BioIT, Biotecnika
Mrs. Ray’s session “How to Choose the Right Specialization in Life Sciences” helped attendees map their interests to future industry requirements. She explained how specialization in genomics, AI-bioinformatics, pharmacovigilance, and clinical research can open multiple career pathways. Her structured presentation provided clarity to students facing decision fatigue or academic confusion.
Dr. Jagadish Mittur
Scientist and President – iBiOM
In an inspiring keynote titled “Career Guidance from a Lab Coat Legend,” Dr. Mittur shared insights from his decades of experience as a scientist and educator. He recounted personal stories of perseverance, innovation, and evolution, urging students to think beyond marks and embrace problem-solving, curiosity, and adaptability as core scientific virtues.
Vishal Karad
Head of Human Resources, Gennova Biopharmaceuticals
In this forward-looking session on “Career Guidance & Future Opportunities: The Role of AI in Life Sciences & Human Impact in a Tech-Driven World”, Vishal Karad explored how AI and automation are reshaping roles in the life sciences sector, from drug development to regulatory affairs. He emphasized that while AI boosts efficiency and precision, the human element—ethics, creativity, and empathy—remains irreplaceable. Vishal provided career guidance on adapting to tech-led changes, upskilling for emerging roles, and maintaining a balanced, value-driven professional outlook in an increasingly digital world.
Tanuja Fernandes
Director of CDM at Fortrea
Tanuja concluded the day with a powerful session on “Career Relevance & Future Scope in CDM.” She discussed how AI is revolutionizing drug discovery, diagnostics, and trial design and urged students to build AI literacy without losing their human-centric scientific ethics.
After a short lunch break, the event resumed with the following speakers.
Dr. Prerana
Advisor and consultant, INNOIPS
Dr. Prerana’s talk on “Career In Life Science IPR” detailed the landscape of clinical data management careers, the rise of digital documentation, and the demand for accuracy, ethics, and regulatory compliance. She highlighted how even non-clinical graduates can upskill and transition into this field.
S.S. Easwaran
Academic Dean, Biocon Academy
Mr. Easwaran’s session “Skills Required for Biotech Careers” introduced the vital intersection of biotech and legal protections. From patents to licensing, he explained how IPR professionals shape scientific innovation and business strategy. He encouraged students with a flair for documentation and analysis to explore this lucrative career stream.
Mr. Kawshik Kumar Vemulapalli
Pharmacovigilance scientist and trainer, Biotecnika
In his session “Pharmacovigilance-Career Opportunities and Entry Level Positions in the Industry,” Mr. Vemulapalli stressed the importance of a balanced skill set that includes both academic fundamentals and hands-on technical experience. He outlined what employers expect today, from core lab competencies to data interpretation and communication skills. His talk empowered students to assess and upgrade their profiles to meet the needs of CROs, pharma firms, and research institutes.
Interactive Engagement Zones on Day 1
LEAF 2025 was not just about talks—it was a full-scale career immersion experience. Attendees explored:
iBiOM Lane – Live discussions with biotech MSMEs and startups, mentorship, and real-time Q&A
Placement Zone – Submit resumes, interact with hiring companies, and explore job/internship listings.
Career Advancement Zone – Information on futuristic academic programs from 20+ top universities.
Faculty Development Corner – Special support for educators, research guides, and IPR mentorship.
Legends of Biotech Booth – Interviews and journeys of iconic Indian scientists.
E-book Library & Free Downloads – Access to Biotecnika’s curated digital content.
Workshop & Skills Zone – Course previews, certification links, internship videos, and career guidance.
Day 2 of LEAF 2025 Biotecnika Placement Mela
LEAF 2025 – Life Science Education & Career Advancement Fair, hosted by Biotecnika, continued its momentum into Day 2 (June 15, 2025), delivering high-impact sessions focused on the intersection of biology, technology, and career innovation. The second day brought together researchers, students, faculty, and biotech leaders, reinforcing the fair’s mission to build bridges between academic potential and real-world industry expectations.
Key Takeaways from Day 2 of LEAF 2025
Emerging Careers Require Interdisciplinary Thinking
Speakers highlighted the importance of blending traditional biology with digital fluency, especially in bioinformatics, AI-driven writing, and clinical informatics.
Scientific Writing and Communication Are Core Skills
As publication standards and research communication become more tech-enabled, learning to write, analyze, and present scientific data is essential for career growth.
Global Certification + Local Relevance = Career Success
Sessions broke down the path to success in clinical research, competitive exams, and postgraduate admissions, offering attendees a global-local perspective.
Digital Tools and AI Are Reshaping Research Careers
From literature reviews to grant writing and diagnostics, AI integration is revolutionizing workflows. Speakers demonstrated how life science professionals can leverage these technologies.
Academic Institutions Are Key Career Catalysts
Top universities showcased their programs and participated in college connect panels, helping students identify future-ready institutions.
Watch Day 1 Below
Speaker Highlights – Day 2
Dr. S. Ramgopal Rao
Senior Academic Manager, Biocon Academy
Dr. Rao opened the day with an insightful session titled “Opportunities in Biotech and Life Sciences Industry. ” This session offered a macro-level view of how life sciences are evolving across sectors such as healthcare, pharma, agriculture, and environmental sustainability. He emphasized innovation, problem-solving, and digital literacy as must-have competencies for students.
College Connect Panel
Representatives from:
- Manipal Institute of Regenerative Medicine (MIRM)
- Dr. B. Lal Institute of Biotechnology
- Institute of Science – Nirma University
This panel discussion allowed students to interact with top academic institutions offering specialized biotechnology and life sciences programs. Representatives shared insights on curriculum design, research collaborations, and aligning academic pursuits with market demands.
Dr. Tanushree Saxena
Category Manager – Clinical Research, Biotecnika
In her talk “UG TO PG: Must-Know Competitive Exams In Life Sciences.”
Dr. Saxena detailed the educational paths, must-have certifications (GCP, ICH, SOCRA), and international career trends opening up for Indian students. She emphasized how Biotecnika’s training and internship programs are designed to bridge these gaps.
Dr. Nilofer Sheikh
Bioinformatics expert, Biotecnika
Her session “Smart Science Careers: Opportunities at the Intersection of Biology, Bioinformatics & AI” was one of the highlights of Day 2. She outlined how careers are moving toward hybrid domains where data analysis, biological knowledge, and software tools converge. Dr. Sheikh also shared examples of successful transitions from traditional biology roles to AI-integrated research and diagnostics.
College Connect: Exploring Future-Ready Life Science Programs
Panelists from:
- Manipal Institute of Regenerative Medicine (MIRM)
- Dr. B. Lal Institute of Biotechnology
- Institute of Science – Nirma University
In this highly anticipated session, representatives from premier academic institutions across India came together to guide students through the evolving landscape of life science education. The panel emphasized how modern curricula increasingly incorporate interdisciplinary training, hands-on lab exposure, research internships, and AI-integrated modules to meet industry standards.
Each university representative presented key highlights of their programs—from regenerative medicine to applied biotechnology—along with entry criteria, specializations offered, research collaborations, and placement opportunities. Students were encouraged to explore institutions that align with their academic interests and future market demands.
AI-Powered Scientific Writing for Life Science Researchers
Speakers from Jenni AI:
- Justin Wong, Head of Commercial Operations
- Shaine Hong, Growth Manager
In one of the most ground-breaking sessions of LEAF 2025, Jenni AI’s leadership team unveiled how artificial intelligence revolutionizes scientific communication. Justin Wong and Shaine Hong showcased the capabilities of AI-driven tools in assisting researchers with tasks such as literature review automation, scientific manuscript drafting, grammar refinement, citation formatting, and hypothesis generation.
The speakers emphasized the growing demand for tech-savvy researchers who can efficiently utilize AI to enhance the quality and speed of scientific documentation. Attendees witnessed live demonstrations of Jenni AI’s platform, gaining hands-on exposure to a skill rapidly becoming essential in academia, pharma, and the publication industries.
Ms. Snigdha Tiwari
Academic Support Specialist (BIO-IT and Clinical Research), Biotecnika
Snigdha’s session, “Clinical Research Education, Certifications for Career Entry, Emerging Trends & Global Opportunities”, provided a crisp overview of career pathways in clinical research, focusing on essential certifications like ICH-GCP, SOCRA, and ACRP. She discussed entry-level roles, global hiring trends, and the growing role of AI and digital tools in trial management. The session also highlighted how Biotecnika’s programs can help students and professionals transition effectively into the clinical research industry.
Watch Day 2 Below
Closing Ceremony
The Biotecnika team concluded the event with closing remarks thanking all speakers, universities, and participants. Attendees left with renewed clarity and enthusiasm to shape their biotech futures.
Featured Interactive Engagement Zones – Day 2
CRO Zone – A hub for understanding research operations and exploring roles in contract research organizations
Workshop & Skills Zone – Access to upcoming course links, internship video testimonials, and certification demos
E-book Library – A curated resource pool featuring downloadable guides on competitive exams, certifications, and biotech skill-building
Career Advancement Zone – University booths continued to host live Q&A, course overviews, and guidance on admissions and research collaborations.
Legends of Biotech Booth – Exclusive interviews with renowned scientists, sharing their journeys and lessons from decades of contribution
Meet Experts & Career Mentoring Corners – Attendees engaged directly with faculty, researchers, and startup leaders, asking real-time career questions and receiving personalized advice.
LEAF 2025 – A Transformational Experience
Conclusion of Day 2, LEAF 2025 established itself as one of the largest virtual life sciences education fairs in the country. From AI integration to biotech entrepreneurship, the event tackled current challenges while opening doors to future-ready possibilities.
“LEAF is where vision meets vocation—equipping students and researchers to transform knowledge into real-world impact.”
About Biotecnika
Biotecnika is India’s foremost biosciences career and education platform. It offers innovative training programs, internships, expert mentorship, and industry connections to empower students, educators, and professionals in biotechnology, bioinformatics, clinical research, and more.
Through its vision of “Jobs for All, Research for All,” Biotecnika brings academia, research, and industry closer than ever.
Biotecnika’s Vision and Commitment
LEAF 2025 concluded with a heartfelt message from the Biotecnika team:
“Let’s shape the future together—where biology meets technology, and students meet opportunity.”
The event echoed Biotecnika’s mission to educate and empower. Through targeted training, global internship programs, & high-impact events like LEAF, Biotecnika paves the path for India’s next generation of scientists & industry leaders.
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