BioImaging Society, India | India Bioimaging

The BioImaging Society (BIS), India was established in January 2026 and is registered under the Societies Registration Act, 1860, as amended by the Government of Maharashtra, and the Maharashtra Public Trusts Act, 1950. The registration number is MAH/47/2026. The Society is headquartered at IISER Pune, Maharashtra, India.

Objectives:

The BIS, India, aims to advance the standards, reach, and impact of bioimaging research in the country by promoting the exchange of knowledge in microscopy and imaging sciences, fostering innovation, and encouraging collaboration across disciplines. The Society also seeks to facilitate the sharing of infrastructure, technical expertise, and best practices within the scientific community, while contributing to the development of a highly skilled and competent microscopy workforce across India.

India BioImaging is a prominent initiative by the BIS, India, towards these goals.

Founding Members

President, BIS
Prof. Richa Rikhy
IISER Pune

Vice-President, BIS
Prof. Aurnab Ghose
IISER Pune

Secretary, BIS
Dr. Santosh Podder
IISER Pune

Treasurer, BIS
Dr. Jamuna Bai A
JSS AHER, Mysuru

Executive Member
Prof. Gunjan Mehta
IIT Hyderabad

Executive Member
Dr. Anup Padmanabhan
Ashoka University, Sonipat

Executive Member
Dr. Lakshmi Balasubramanian
C-CAMP, Bengaluru

Executive Member
Dr. H Krishnamurthy

NCBS-TIFR, Bengaluru

Executive Member
C.A. Vasundhara Laad
IISER Pune

Executive Member
Dr. Mahesh Nitla
CCMB,Hyderabad

Executive Member
Suman Bhandari
CCMB Hyderabad

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All memberships are valid for two financial years (except Life Membership), ensuring continuity and convenience without annual renewals.

Membership Benefits

All BIS, India members enjoy:

Inclusion in the IBI mailing list with regular updates on activities and opportunities
Access to a biannual newsletter featuring community highlights and developments
Opportunities to participate in IBI Working Groups, contributing to shaping the future of India’s bioimaging ecosystem

Student Membership Benefits:

Student members receive exclusive opportunities to support their academic and professional growth:

Eligibility to apply for IBI microscopy courses with discounted application fees
Access to travel grants (limited; covering to and fro 3-tier AC train fare, subject to selection)
Opportunity to submit abstracts for the India BioImaging 2nd Annual Meeting 2027 and get selected for presentation
Discounted registration for the annual meeting (upon selection)
Additional travel grants for the annual meeting (limited and announced separately; subject to selection)

Note: Student members do not have voting rights.

Professional Membership Benefits

Members (other than students) are eligible to:

Apply all IBI courses, including Train-the -Trainers.
Submit abstracts for the India BioImaging 2nd Annual Meeting 2027
Avail discounted registration for the annual meeting (upon selection)
Apply for travel grants (limited and announced prior to events)
Participate in society elections with full voting rights

International Membership Benefits

International members enjoy all standard benefits, except voting rights and travel grant eligibility.

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