Innovation with a Purpose Podcast Series| Prof. S. Venketesh on Biosciences, Research & Human Impact

Welcome to the Innovation with a Purpose Podcast Series by the Institute Innovation Council (IIC), Sri Sathya Sai Institute of Higher Learning (SSSIHL). In this episode, we feature Prof. S. Venketesh, Head of the Department of Biosciences, SSSIHL. With a distinguished academic journey spanning the Institute of Science, Mumbai, Indian Institute of Science, Bengaluru, and postdoctoral research in the UK, Prof. Venketesh brings a wealth of expertise in disease biology and interdisciplinary research. His team at SSSIHL is pioneering multi-disciplinary approaches—ranging from clinical data and multimodal MRI imaging to biochemical, molecular, and computational models—to study diseases like avascular necrosis, rheumatoid arthritis, glaucoma, multiple sclerosis, Huntington’s disease, and ALS. Through collaborations with clinicians and global institutions, the department is bridging research with real-world impact. Key highlights from this conversation include: The Evolution of Biosciences at SSSIHL: Teaching, research, and societal contributions. Science with a Signature: Value-based learning in the NEP era. Frontiers in Genomics & Bioinformatics: Discovering drug molecules for specific diseases. Research that Responds: Addressing national priorities in rural health, agriculture, and sustainability. Mentoring Scientists with Values: Guiding students as ethical and community-conscious citizens. The Way Forward: A message of inspiration for the next generation of bioscientists. This episode reflects how biosciences, when rooted in values, can transform research into healing, knowledge into wisdom, and innovation into societal good. Website: www.sssihl.edu.in    / @sssihlcommunications     / srisathyasaiinstituteofhigherlearning     / sri-sathya-sai-institute-of-higher-learning     / sssihl