Banaras Hindu University, a premier institution of learning and research, is situated in the holy city of Varanasi/Kashi in the vicinity of the Ganges river. Banaras Hindu University is the brainchild of Pandit Madan Mohan Malviya. It was established in 1916 with liberal donations and contributions from across India by its rich as well as straitened citizens. Banaras Hindu University was created to provide a confluence for India's rich heritage in culture and art on the one hand, and modern science and technology on the other. This is clearly visible in the wide range of disciplines and subjects taught and researched. Since its beginning, this university has provided undergraduate, post-graduate, and doctoral level learning.

The main campus of Banaras Hindu University, spread over 1300 acres, is known for its remarkable layout, architecture, and lush green surroundings. A more recently added campus is located about 85 km away at Barkachha in the Mirzapur district and covers an area of 2700 acres.

Banaras Hindu University, since its inception, has been known for excellence in academic and research activities. Its alumni have earned high esteem in diverse fields of sciences, technology, medicine, agriculture, commerce, management, humanities, arts, fine arts, music, and traditional Vedic knowledge.

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Founded in 1921, Department of Zoology, Banaras Hindu University, is a leading department of animal sciences in the country. In the 1960s, it had taken the edge in introducing newer disciplines like Genetics, Ecology, Endocrinology, Biochemistry, and Evolution into the Zoology curriculum of undergraduate and postgraduate levels and had thus, helped to develop the understanding of Zoology as a vibrant growing science. Faculty members in the department are engaged in high-quality research in diverse areas such as physiology and molecular biology of aging, hormonal control of reproduction and body-rhythms, insect and fish physiology, genetic and chromosomal evolution, human genetics, gene expression, and developmental biology. The department has well-equipped teaching and research laboratories that are supported through grants to individual Faculty, and special funding from UGC (COSIST, Centre of Advanced Studies) and DST (FIST).

The academic contributions of the Faculty have been recognized through various honors and awards, such as Padma Shri, SS Bhatnagar Prize, Jawaharlal Nehru Award, FICCI Award, Hari Om Trust Award, Vigyan Ratna, and Fellowships of prestigious National and International science and medical Academies. The Faculty members have served on editorial boards of various journals in their domains of expertise and have been members of National and International decision-making bodies that formulate general policy/plans on research and education.

The Department of Zoology, now serving as the Headquarters of ISCB, organized the 1st All India Cell Biology Conference in 1977, immediately after the Indian Society of Cell Biology was established. Since then, this department has hosted the AICBCs again in 1993 and 2007.

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The Indian Society of Cell Biology (ISCB) was established in 1976 as a national forum to promote cell biology research in India. The society aims to promote the confluence of areas like cell structure & function, immunology, microbiology, genetics, chromosome biology, taxonomy, developmental biology, biochemistry, and physiology. The ISCB has been a member of the International Federation of Cell Biology since 1978; it is also a member of the Asia Pacific Organization for Cell Biology.

Since its inception, the ISCB has regularly organized its annual three-day All India Cell Biology Conferences (AICBC). These three days of cell biology conferences provide remarkable opportunities where peers meet to exchange ideas, develop collaborations and enjoy the academic feast.

Activities of the Society

Biannual Cell Biology Newsletters

The society publishes biannual Newsletters. The Special Issue of the Newsletter (September 2020 Volume 30, Number 1) had Protocols on Cell Biology Experiments. The issue is used as a protocol book in various University departments and colleges for undergraduate and post-graduate classroom teaching.

Prof S P Ray-Chaudhuri Endowment Lectures

One of the eminent scientists working in the area of Cell Biology is honored every alternate year by the Indian Society of Cell Biology during its annual meeting. Dr. Chandrima Shaha, National Institute of Immunology, New Delhi, delivered the prestigious Prof S. P. Ray-Chaudhury Endowment Lecture at the 44th All India Cell Biology Conference held at University of Kashmir, Srinagar, in the year 2022.

Prof. J Das Memorial Lecture

This lecture is instituted every alternate year by Indian Society of Cell Biology during its annual meeting to honor eminent scientist working in the area of Cell & Molecular Biology. Dr. Umesh Varshney, Indian Institute of Science, Bangalore, delivered the prestigious Prof J Das Memorial Lecture at the 44th All India Cell Biology Conference at University of Kashmir, Srinagar, in the year 2022.

Prizes to young student researchers for best paper presentation

15 students were given a cash award of Rs 2000/- each for outstanding presentation of their scientific work at the 44th All India Cell Biology Conference at University of Kashmir, Srinagar, in the year 2022.

President:

Dr. Jyotsna Dhawan, Hyderabad

Contact Persons:

Executive Secretary at Headquarters: Dr. Madhu G Tapadia, Department of Zoology, Banaras Hindu University, Varanasi 221 005

Secretary: Dr. Bhupendra N Singh, CDRI, Lucknow 226 031