Beyond the Lab
This Friday: Curiosity, Courage, and Career Building in Modern Science
The most interesting scientific careers today rarely follow straight lines. They weave between disciplines, combine research with entrepreneurship, and blend academic rigor with real-world impact. This Friday, we’re exploring exactly this kind of career journey
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Meet This Week’s Speaker
Lohitaksha Koppada represents a new generation of scientists who refuse to be confined by traditional boundaries. His story is particularly compelling:
Academic Excellence
Strategic Thinking
Research Engagement
Science Communication
Entrepreneurial Initiative
Knowledge Sharing
The Questions We’ll Explore
“Beyond the Lab: Curiosity, Courage, and the Power of Ideas”addresses fundamental questions that many in our community grapple with:
🤔 How do you maintain research excellence while building complementary skills? Modern scientists increasingly need to be communicators, collaborators, and sometimes entrepreneurs. But how do you develop these capabilities without compromising your core scientific work?
🤔 What role does strategic risk-taking play in scientific careers? Lohitaksha’s transition between fields represents calculated risk-taking. When do you pivot, and how do you make such decisions with confidence?
🤔 How do you turn curiosity into actionable opportunities? The best scientists are naturally curious, but translating that curiosity into career opportunities requires specific skills and frameworks.
🤔 What does authentic science communication look like? With podcasts, books, and ventures, how do you share scientific knowledge without losing nuance or credibility?
Why This Conversation Matters Now
We’re observing significant shifts in how scientific careers develop. The traditional model of linear progression—undergraduate studies, specialization, academic position, now represents just one pathway among many.
Today’s scientists are:
Building personal brands through thoughtful communication
Creating interdisciplinary connections that fuel innovation
Developing entrepreneurial mindsets alongside research skills
Taking strategic risks to expand their impact
FABA Friday provides a platform to examine these trends through real examples rather than abstract theory. Lohitaksha’s journey offers concrete insights into how these elements can be integrated practically.
Session Details
Date: Friday, 26 September 2025
Time: 5:00 PM IST
Format: Online (free access)
Duration: 60 minutes including Q&A
What to Expect:
Structured presentation on career development frameworks
Interactive Q&A with direct audience engagement
Practical insights you can apply immediately
Networking opportunities with peers across Asian biotech community
This session continues FABA’s commitment to practical professional development. Previous sessions have covered drug discovery innovation, biotech entrepreneurship, and advances in diagnostics. Each builds on our core mission: connecting Asia’s biotech community through meaningful knowledge exchange.
What sets FABA Friday apart:
Regular cadence allows for ongoing professional development
Diverse speaker network across different countries
Interactive format encourages real dialogue
Free access ensures broad participation
Practical focus on actionable insights
For Students and Early-Career Researchers
If you’re currently navigating academic choices or early career decisions, this session offers particular value. Lohitaksha’s combination of competitive performance with creative ventures provides a roadmap for those considering non-traditional paths.
Join the Conversation
The most valuable aspect of FABA Friday isn’t just the formal presentation, it’s the community dialogue that develops. We encourage you to come with questions, share your own experiences, and connect with peers facing similar challenges.
Register now: www.biofaba.org.in
Registration takes less than two minutes and provides immediate access to the session link.
Looking Ahead
This session represents one conversation in FABA’s broader mission to strengthen biotech ecosystem through professional development. We’re building a community where knowledge flows freely, connections develop naturally, and careers flourish through mutual support.
Whether you’re a student planning your research trajectory, an early-career professional considering your next move, or someone simply curious about how modern scientific careers develop, Friday’s conversation will offer valuable perspectives.
We look forward to seeing you there.
About FABA: The Federation of Asian Biotech Associations serves professionals and students across 20 countries, fostering collaboration, innovation, and career development in biotechnology and life sciences.
FABA Friday is our weekly professional development program, featuring speakers, panel discussions, and networking opportunities designed to support the biotech community.
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Register for Friday’s session: www.biofaba.org.in
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