National Centre for Biological Sciences

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National Centre for Biological Sciences
NCBS Bangalore Campus.JPG
Type Research institution
Established1992 (1992)
FounderObaid Siddiqi
Parent institution
 Tata Institute of Fundamental Research
Director L. S. Shashidhara
Dean Upinder Singh Bhalla
Academic staff
36
Administrative staff
100
Location
Bangalore, Karnataka
,
India

13°04′56″N77°34′35″E / 13.0822°N 77.5763°E / 13.0822; 77.5763
CampusUrban
Website www.ncbs.res.in
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National Centre for Biological Sciences (NCBS) in Bangalore, Karnataka, is a research centre specialising in biological research. It is a part of the Tata Institute of Fundamental Research (TIFR) under the Department of Atomic Energy of the Government of India. [1] [2] The mandate of NCBS is basic and interdisciplinary research in the frontier areas of biology. The research interests of the faculty are in four broad areas ranging from the study of single molecules to systems biology. [3] Obaid Siddiqi FRS (7 January 1932 – 26 July 2013) was an Indian National Research Professor and the Founder-Director of NCBS. He made seminal contributions to the field of behavioural neurogenetics using the genetics and neurobiology of Drosophila. [4] [5]

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Research areas

NCBS focuses on fundamental research from diverse fields of biology including biochemistry, biophysics, bioinformatics, neurobiology, cellular organization and signalling, genetics and development, theory and modelling of biological systems, ecology and evolution etc. [6] NCBS offers PhD, Integrated PhD and M.Sc. by Research in these areas. It also offers M.Sc. in Wildlife Biology and Conservation every alternative year. [7] Till 2016, it has produced over 182 PhD holders and 65 M.Sc. degree holders in Wildlife Biology and Conservation. [8]

Centres and programs

In addition to various research labs, NCBS hosts following research centres or programs:

Bangalore bio-cluster

NCBS engages in a number of collaborative initiatives, such as Institute for Stem Cell Biology and Regenerative Medicine (inStem) and the Centre for Cellular and Molecular Platforms (C-CAMP). [14] Together these three institutions serve as part of the Bangalore bio-cluster, bringing together fundamental research, translational studies, and technology development. [15]

Controversies and allegations

in 2020–2021, multiple allegations appeared in PubPeer, where some faculties at NCBS were alleged to be involved in data manipulation in their publications and lead to internal investigation and retraction from journal. [16] [17] [18]

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  2. ↑ "History | NCBS". www.ncbs.res.in. Retrieved 24 June 2023.
  3. ↑ Research Development Office - Grants for independent researchers | NCBS
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  5. ↑ "Obaid Siddiqi : Scientist". Outlook India . 6 February 2022. Retrieved 24 June 2023.
  6. ↑ "NCBS Faculty" . Retrieved 24 June 2023.
  7. ↑ "Admission | Masters in Wildlife Biology & Conservation". www.ncbs.res.in. Retrieved 24 June 2023.
  8. ↑ "Alumni in 2016". National Centre for Biological Sciences. 15 November 2017. Retrieved 15 November 2017.
  9. ↑ "The Simons Centre @ NCBS | Simons Centre for the Study of Living Machines". theory.ncbs.res.in. Retrieved 24 June 2023.
  10. ↑ "About | NCBS-Max Planck Lipid Center". www.ncbs.res.in. Retrieved 24 June 2023.
  11. ↑ "Home | CHEMICAL ECOLOGY". www.ncbs.res.in. Retrieved 24 June 2023.
  12. ↑ "Home | ADBS". www.ncbs.res.in. Retrieved 24 June 2023.
  13. ↑ "Overview | Masters in Wildlife Biology & Conservation". www.ncbs.res.in. Retrieved 24 June 2023.
  14. ↑ inStem – About Us
  15. ↑ Bangalore Bio-Cluster | Centre for Cellular and Molecular Platforms (C-CAMP)
  16. ↑ Datta, Sayantan (31 July 2021). "NCBS Retraction: Ex-Student Alleges Others Involved in Research Fraud". The Wire Science. Retrieved 1 August 2021.
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