2026
1. Exciting Research Update from Symbiosis Centre for Stem Cell
Research (SCSCR), Symbiosis International (Deemed University).
We're proud to share that our patent application titled "A Protein
Tyrosine Phosphatase (PTP) Inhibitor Containing Composition for
Promoting Hair Growth" has been officially published by the Indian
Patent Office (Application No. 202521103987 A, published 21/11/2025).
What we've developed: A cosmetic/pharmaceutical composition built
around a CD45 protein tyrosine phosphatase (PTP) inhibitor that
appears to do more than just support hair growth — it may help reverse
cellular ageing at the follicular level. In early studies, a single
topical application to bald areas of aged mouse skin led to visible,
luxuriant hair regrowth that persisted for at least 30 days.
The science behind it: Histopathological analysis showed hair
follicles shifting from the dormant telogen phase into the active
anagen (growth) phase — with enlarged hair bulbs and reactivated
dermal papillae. This points to a genuine reversal of follicular
ageing, not just superficial stimulation.
Why this matters: This composition — deliverable as a hair tonic, conditioner, serum, lotion, shampoo, cream, or oil — opens up a promising avenue for:
- Next-generation anti-ageing hair care and regenerative dermatology
- Alopecia and pattern baldness treatments grounded in cellular biology, not just cosmetic coverage
- A novel mechanism of action compared to the existing hair-growth activators available on the market
- Potential licensing, co-development, or clinical translation opportunities with pharma and cosmeceutical partners
We believe this is a strong lead worth exploring further. If you work in dermatology, cosmeceuticals or pharmaceuticals and see potential synergies, we'd love to connect and discuss how this could move forward.
Congratulations to the inventors: Dr. Vaijayanti Kale, Dr. Anuradha Vaidya, and Dr. Madhurima Das for this promising contribution to hair regeneration science.
2. It was a privilege to welcome Padma Shri Awardee Prof. G.D. Yadav
to SCSCR today. Prof. Yadav is a Bhatnagar Fellow (CSIR) &
Emeritus Professor of Eminence Institute of Chemical Technology (ICT),
Mumbai; International Member, US National Academy of Engineering
(NAE), Fellow, Indian Academy of Sciences (IASc), Fellow of Royal
Society of Chemistry (RSC) (UK) to name a few awards and accolades he
has received in his career. His recognition of our work inspires us to
continue striving for excellence in research and education.
3. We were delighted to welcome Dr. Rohan Kulkarni to the Symbiosis
Centre for Stem Cell Research on 1st July 2026. His pioneering work at
SKAN Research Trust, Bengaluru focuses on hematopoietic stem cells,
the bone marrow microenvironment, and mechanisms driving leukemia.
Research at Symbiosis Centre for Stem Cell Research has strong overlap
with Dr Kulkarni's research, this visit underscored exciting areas of
collaborative research. Together, we aim to bridge fundamental biology
with clinical applications, fostering innovation in regenerative
medicine.
4. We are proud to announce that Research Professor of Symbiosis
Centre for Stem Cell Research Dr. Vaijayanti Kale has been recognised
at top 5% of scientists globally by Global Scientist Index.
Dr. Ruchi Mishra Tiwari has been recognized as the World’s Top 5%
Scientists as per SciRank Global Ranking.
5. A group of school students, mostly from standard X and XI visited
the SCSCR lab and SSBS Lab 7 on 21st May, 2026 as a part of their
academic enrichment program. The visit began with a comprehensive
laboratory tour where Prof. Anuradha Vaidya and the research scholars
explained the purpose and function of various equipment and
experimental setups. Visual aids and live demonstrations enhanced
student understanding throughout the session. Students actively
engaged by asking thoughtful questions about research processes and
career paths. The experience enabled students to observe real research
environments before committing to academic pathways, helping them make
evidence-based career choices. They could identify personal interests
by observing different laboratory activities, understand
interdisciplinary opportunities.
Prof. Anuradha Vaidya interacts with the Symbiosis Summer School
students
Symbiosis Summer School students at SCSCR laboratory
6. Dr. Ruchi Mishra Tiwari, Assistant Professor at SCSCR, has been
recognized as a Global Fellow with WomenLift Health Organization,
supported by the Gates Foundation, on 9 April 2026. This recognition
is part of her participation in the “2025 India Cohort of the
WomenLift Health Leadership Journey,” a 12-month, fully funded
programme that fosters collaboration among talented mid-career women
leaders working across diverse areas of health.
2025
1. Ms. Nidhi Sapre, a PhD student under the supervision of Dr. Ruchi
Mishra Tiwari at Symbiosis Centre for Stem Cell Research (SCSCR), has
been awarded the Sohan P. Modak Travel Grant by the Ignite Life
Science Foundation. The travel grant was awarded for a poster
presentation at the International Conference on Polymers for Advanced
Technology, organized by Asian Polymer Association, between 13th–15th
October 2025.
2. Congratulations to Dr. Isha Behere for successfully completing her
PhD defense on 13th October 2025. She worked under the guidance of
Prof. Anuradha Vaidya at Symbiosis Centre for Stem Cell Research
(SCSCR), Symbiosis International (Deemed University), Pune and Dr
Ganesh Ingavle Guy’s & St Thomas’ NHS Foundation Trust and King’s
College London, UK.
3. Workshop I on "Stem Cell Biology: From Basics to Applications" was
successfully conducted on 18th September2025 at SCSCR. For the
workshop, we had 3 eminent stem cell biologists -Prof Anuradha Vaidya
gave an overview of stem cells, Dr Sachin Kadam explained the use of
biomaterials for using stem cells in tissue engineering application
and Dr Prasad Abnave spoke and adult and pluripotent stem cells with
introduction to planarian regeneration and role of stem cells therein.
At the workshop we covered topics such as - stem cell identification,
isolation, use of biomaterials and stem cells for tissue engineering &
disease modelling, use of stem cell derived extracellular vesicles for
therapeutic use, therapy and drug discovery. A total of 26
participants engaged actively throughout the workshop. The event
marked a significant step in advancing stem cell education and
research awareness.
4. Ms Dharitree Samal, PhD student at the Symbiosis Centre for Stem
Cell Research (SCSCR) won an award for poster presentation at the
SYMRESEARCH2.0 Bioengineering for Global Health under the personalized
medicine track.
5. Congratulations to Dr. Prajakta Teli for successfully completing
her PhD defence on 18th June 2024. She worked under the guidance of
Prof. Anuradha Vaidya at Symbiosis Centre for Stem Cell Research
(SCSCR).”.
6. Dr. Ruchi Mishra Tiwari was an invited delegate to the 9th Green
and Sustainable Chemistry Conference held in Pune. The conference was
organized by the Elsevier Foundation and it facilitated interaction
between the interdisciplinary aspects of sustainability,
biotechnology, and chemistry for developing better perspectives on the
UN Sustainability Development Goals (SDG’s). Dr. Ruchi Mishra Tiwari
along with Dr. Pooja Singh, Assistant Professor at SCWRM as the lead
applicant, received the Elsevier Foundation Funds of $25000 as winners
of “Elsevier: Chemistry for Climate Change Challenge”.
7. Dr. Ruchi Mishra Tiwari got selected among 30 out of 167 women in
the "2025 India Cohort of the WomenLift Health Leadership Journey”,
this programme is offered by a global initiative supported by Bill and
Melinda Gates Foundation.
2024
1. Ms. Dharitree Samal won 1st prize for her poster presentation at
"Intra and Inter Cellular Regulatory Systems" conference hosted by
University of Hyderabad between 18th -21st November 2024.
2. Dr Ruchi Mishra Tiwari won first prize for the poetry competition
held at “Symbiosis Centre for Emotional Wellbeing (SCEW)” on the
occasion of “World Mental Health Day” 10th October 2024. The theme was
“Mental Health at Work".
3.Applications are invited for Research Associate post (one) at the
Symbiosis Centre for Stem Cell Research (SCSCR) Lavale, Pune campus.
For more information check out the link given below.
4. Dr. Ruchi Mishra Tiwari, Assistant Professor at SCSCR, was invited
as a Keynote Speaker at a five-day workshop/FDP at National Institute
of Technology (NIT) Rourkela on 23rd August, 2024.
5. Ms. Taif Sultan Humaid AlEissaee from the College of Medicine and
Health Sciences, University, United Arab Emirates University (UAEU),
Al Ain, UAE visited SCSCR-SSBS on 23rd and 24th July 2024 as a part of
Elective Program for International Students, SIU. Prof Anuradha Vaidya
took a session about her research work, sessions were also conducted
by Dr Ruchi Mishra Tiwari and Dr Prasad Pethe.
6. Dr. Yvonne Reinwald visited SCSCR for a week in July 2024 to
initiate a collaborative research project with Dr. Ruchi Mishra Tiwari
under the 'International Partnership Fund' provided by Nottingham
Trent University (NTU), UK. Dr. Yvonne Reinwald is a Senior Lecturer
in the Department of Engineering at NTU wherein she leads the 'Smart
Material Research Group'.
7. Congratulations to Mr Nikhil Shinde for his outstanding
performances that helped his team win the Symbiosis Staff Sports Fest
2024 cricket tournament in January 2024. Nikhil was awarded the Man of
the Match and Man of the Series award.
8. Dr Ruchi Mishra Tiwari receiving “Smt. Kusum Sharma Award– 2023”
from the dignitaries of Indian Academy of Biomedical Sciences (IABS)
on 23rd february 2024 in the ceremony held at All Indian Institute of
Medical Science, Patna.
9. Congratulations to Dr Ruchi Mishra Tiwari for being conferred the
“Smt. Kusum Sharma Award– 2023” by the Indian Academy of Biomedical
Sciences (IABS). The award was given in view of her outstanding
contribution in the field of Biomedical Sciences, especially in Basic
Translational Research.
2023
1.The Department of Biotechnology (DBT) has sanctioned a project
entitled “Identification of pathways involved in the regulation of
CD45 expression in mesenchymal stem/stromal cells: Determination of
its role in aging” for funding of Rs. 49.25 lakhs under the BioCare
scheme for a period of 3 years. (PI: Dr. Madhurima Das; Mentor: Dr.
Vaijayanti Kale; Nodal Officer: Dr. Anuradha Vaidya).
2.Congratulations to Dr. Shalmali Pendse for successfully completing
her PhD defence on 23rd November 2023. She worked under the guidance
of Prof. Dr. Anuradha Vaidya at Symbiosis Centre for Stem Cell
Research (SCSCR).
3.Congratulations to Dr. Pallavi Budgude for successfully completing
her PhD defence on 7th November 2023. She worked under the guidance of
Prof. Dr. Anuradha Vaidya at Symbiosis Centre for Stem Cell Research
(SCSCR).
4.Ms Vishakha Kasherwal (SIU JRF) won the women’s badminton final held
on 28th October 2023 at the INFINITO intra SSBS sport event. Ms
Vishakha Kasherwal (centre) is shown with the 2nd and 3rd place winner
of the badminton held at INFINITO.
5. Ms Dharitree Samal presented a poster entitled "Histone H2A
Deubiquitinase BAP1 is essential for endothelial differentiation from
human pluripotent stem cells" at the 7th ICTR (Indian Society for
translational research) organized by AIIMS New Delhi and KIIT
Bhubaneswar from 16th to 18th October 2023 and her poster won the
second prize.
6.Congratulations to Ms Ketki Holkar for successfully completing her
PhD defence in August 2023. She worked under the guidance of Dr Ganesh
Ingavle at Symbiosis Centre for Stem Cell Research (SCSCR).
7. Dr Ganesh Ingavle and Mr Nikhil Shinde, alongwith other members of
SSBS won the prestigious Cricket tournament organized under Symbiosis
Sports Fest 2022-2023. Mr Nikhil Shinde was awarded the man of the
match for his brilliant performance in the final.
2022
1. The Department of Biotechnology (DBT) has also recommended project
proposal entitled “Investigating the role of Polycomb group (PcG)
proteins in regulating Epithelial Mesenchymal transition (EMT) &
fibrotic genes in endometrium of women with stage III-IV endometriosis
BT/PR43135/MED/97/609/2021” for funding of Rs. 51.75 lakhs for 3
years. s (PI: Dr. Prasad Pethe and Co-PI: Dr. Vaijayanti Kale, Dr
Anuradha Vaidya, Dr Prasad Bhanap, Dr Sneha Deokar).
2. Ms Shalmali Pendse presented a poster entitled “Extracellular
vesicles isolated from CoCl2 treated mesenchymal stromal cells
regulate the fate of hematopoietic stem cells in vitro” at the 20th
Annual meeting of International Society for Stem Cell Research (ISSCR)
held from 15th -18th June 2022 in San Francisco, USA.
3. Ms Pallavi Budgude presented a poster titled "p38 MAPK signaling
suppression in Mesenchymal Stromal Cell induce secretion of
Microvesicles and Exosomes that differentially regulate Hematopoietic
Stem Cell function" on 17th June 2022 virtually at the 20th Annual
meeting of International Society for Stem Cell Research (ISSCR) held
from 15th -18th June 2022 in San Francisco, USA.
4. Congratulations to Dr Vaijayanti Kale for being appointed as a
member of the Council of Scientific & Industrial Research (CSIR)
research committee in the area of “Animal Science and Biotechnology”.
The committee is set up to evaluate, assess and recommend the new and
on-going projects for their continuation.
5. Congratulations to Ms Pallvi Budgude for being one of the best 100
Popular Science Stories under Ph.D. Category with a prize of ₹10,000/-
along with Certificate of Appreciation. Story title “Dawn of the Stem
Cells: From Rejuvenation to Regeneration".
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2021
2. Congratulations to Mr Nikhil Shinde for being awarded the Man of
the Match in the final match of the “Symbiosis Premier League” held on
28th November 2021 at the Symbiosis Hill Top Cricket ground.
3. Congratulations to Dr Ganesh Ingavle on being Elected as Fellow of
the prestigious Maharashtra Academy of Sciences (MASc), Life Sciences
discipline
4. Congratulations to Dr Ganesh Ingavle for being appointed as Review
Editor of Frontiers in Biomaterials Science
5. Congratulations to Dr Anuradha Vaidya for being appointed as
Research Topic “Rejuvenation of Aging Adult Stem Cells to Improve
their Regenerative Potential” Editor For Frontiers in Cell &
Developmental Biology
6. Congratulations to Dr Prasad Pethe for being appointed as Research
Topic Editor “Polycomb group (PcG) proteins in Development and
Disease” For Frontiers in Cell & Developmental Biology
7. Congratulations for getting recommendation for funding by DBT & SIU
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The Department of Biotechnology (DBT) sanctioned project proposal
entitled “Investigating the osteogenic potential of extracellular
vesicles loaded injectable hydrogels” for funding of Rs. 36.50 lakhs
for three years. This project will develop injectable hydrogels to
investigate the osteogenic potential of stem cell-derived
extracellular vesicles (EVs) for bone tissue repair
(PI: Dr. Ganesh Ingavle, Co-PI’s: Dr. Vaijayanti Kale and Dr.
Prasad Pethe).
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The Department of Biotechnology (DBT) sanctioned proposal entitled
“Investigating the role of histone deubiquitinases in human
pluripotent stem cell differentiation” for funding of Rs. 33.32
lakhs for a period of 2 years. Results of this study will help us
understand the role of histone deubiquitinases during lineage
specification in human ES cells
(PI: Dr. Prasad Pethe and Co-PI: Dr. Vaijayanti Kale)
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Neuronal regeneration using extra cellular vesicles isolated from
murine bone marrow derived mesenchymal stromal cells: An in vitro
study using cell model. Funded by Symbiosis International University
(2020-2022, 10 lakhs)PI – Dr. Anuradha Vaidya.
2020
Congratulations to Dr. Vaijayanti Kale for being invited as a Member
of the Expert Group constituted by CSIR, GOI by CSIR, Govt of India
