Biological products are at the forefront of modern medicine—treating chronic diseases, improving quality of life, and saving millions of lives worldwide. Yet, the science behind how these complex molecules are discovered, developed, and delivered to patients remains unfamiliar to many.

At Biocon Group, we believe that science should be accessible to everyone—whether you’re a curious science enthusiast, a life sciences student, a non-technical professional in the pharma industry, a patient, or a caregiver. That’s why we’ve launched Bio-Conversations: Demystifying Science—a new series dedicated to breaking down the intricate world of biologics into simple, relatable insights.

Episode 6 – Data Science

In Episode 7 of Bioconversations: Demystifying Science, host Dr. Kavita Rao sits down with Mayank Garg, General Manager, Manufacturing Science & Technology (MSAT), Biocon Biologics. In this episode, we explore how Data Science is transforming the biopharma industry, driving speed, precision, and reliability across every stage of drug development. From predicting successful molecules in discovery to real-time monitoring in manufacturing, data science is at the heart of smarter, faster, and safer innovation.

Episode 6 – Functional Characterisation Science

In Episode 6 of Bioconversations: Demystifying Science, host Dr. Kavita Rao sits down with Malini Subbarao, Functional Characterization Lead, R&D, Biocon Biologics. In this episode, we journey into the heart of biologics drug development, where bioassays play a pivotal role in proving whether a medicine truly works. From insulin regulating blood sugar to targeted therapies eliminating cancer cells, bioassays are the gold standard for confirming biological activity.

Episode 5 – Analytical Science

In Episode 5 of Bioconversations: Demystifying Science, host Dr. Kavita Rao sits down with Dr. Navaratna Vajpai, Project Group Lead – Analytical Sciences, Biocon Biologics, to help understand the world of physicochemical characterization.

The word may sound complex, but Dr. Vajpai simplifies it, to show how this powerful set of analytical tools ensures every biological therapy meets the highest bar for quality, safety, and efficacy.

Episode 4 – Demystifying Science

Watch Dr. Kavita Rao, Ph.D, MBA in conversation with Dr. Karthik Ramani, Global Head of Manufacturing Sciences and Technology (MSAT) at Biocon Biologics. Both our guest and host are formulation scientists and teaming up to simplify the most critical phases in biologics development: Formulation Sciences

Episode 3 – Demystifying Science

Watch Dr. Kavita Rao, Ph.D, MBA in conversation with Anirudh Vasudevan, Downstream Function Lead, R&D at Biocon Biologics, as they demystify the critical steps of Downstream Processing — the science of purifying biologics.

Episode 2 – Demystifying Science

Watch Dr. Kavita Rao, Ph.D, MBA, gets into a conversation with Prajna M Udupa, Cell Culture Scientist at Biocon Biologics R&D, who explains the science and significance of CellCulture, which is a critical step in biologics manufacturing.

Episode 1 – Demystifying Science

Watch Dr. Kavita Rao, Ph.D, MBA, in conversation with Chandrashekhar KN as they demystify upstream processing, a crucial phase in the journey of a biologic.