Top three students to represent India at global BioCamp in Switzerland
Novartis India has invited entries from students to participate in the Novartis Biotechnology Leadership Camp (BioCamp), to be held in Hyderabad from July 30 to August 1, 2012. BioCamp is a pioneering seminar organised by Novartis that brings young, talented students from diverse faculties and different universities closer to the pharmaceutical industry.
Postgraduate students and young researchers in natural sciences, medicine, biotechnology, bio-informatics, pharmacy, business administration or law (specialisation in Intellectual Property Rights) interested in pursuing a career in the pharma/biotechnology industry can apply.
The top 50 students will be offered hands-on experience with the multi-faceted world of pharma and direct contact with experts in the field. They will also get the opportunity to learn from and network with leaders in the pharma/biotech and business sector as well as hone their team building skills. The top three students from the India BioCamp will represent India at the International BioCamp being held at Novartis global headquarters in Basel, Switzerland from August 26 to 29, 2012.
“BioCamp offers an opportunity to young talented individuals to exchange views and thoughts with leaders in the pharma industry. It serves as a platform to bring young minds to think of making a positive contribution to changing the face of healthcare in India. BioCamp is an example of the Novartis commitment to supporting the student community and building relationships with academia to address the healthcare needs of our country,” said Ranjit Shahani, Vice Chairman and Managing Director, Novartis India.
The last date for receiving applications is June 14, 2012. Interested students can get more details at www.novartis.in or can email biocamp.india@novartis.com for more information.
EP News Bureau — Mumbai