Focus on translational research, VIT pro-vice-chancellor T. Thyagarajan urges students
At the Biotech Conclave 2026, co‑hosted by VIT Chennai and The Hindu, pro‑vice‑chancellor T. Thyagarajan urged students to focus on translational research that turns lab discoveries into real‑world solutions. He stressed interdisciplinary skills, industry partnerships, and cited areas like synthetic biology and bioinformatics, urging use of government schemes and startup networks for support and mentorship to accelerate progress.