Likewise, there will be new opportunities in alternate areas in the future that will provide a large number of jobs. It has facilitated the rapid development of low-cost ventilators, assays for rapid detection of viral infection and repurposing of drugs. The biotechnology industry and academia ought to be commended for its unflinching determination and bringing its best talent to the table. With more faculty members taking online classes and even graduate students defending their thesis online, do we envision virtual meetings taking over in-person networking and communication? This is especially challenging for many Indian researchers currently working abroad, due to the stringent timelines associated with immigration policies.

Source: The Telegraph June 22, 2020 20:03 UTC