TRANSLATIONAL RESEARCH IN INDIA

Bridging the "Valley of Death" in Bioscience: Turning Discoveries into Real-World Health Solutions

India has no dearth of bioscience talent, but translating research into real-world health solutions remains a major challenge. Dr. Anurag Agrawal of Ashoka University highlights the need to reform incentives, support early innovation, and align academia with industry. From genomics to AI-driven health tools, the goal is to democratise access and make health innovation impactful and scalable. The key, he says, lies in backing people, not just projects—and building systems that reward real-world outcomes.

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