The Art of Working with Fungi

Participants discovered the transformative world of fungi through hands-on mushroom cultivation, exploring their role in carbon cycling, ecosystem building, and more. The workshop blended storytelling with experiential learning to unlock the secrets of these fascinating organisms.

About

Neeladri Chowdhury is a scientist by profession and works broadly in the field of biotechnology. He focuses primarily on the development of technologies or products by using his knowledge of biology and engineering to address societal issues. He works as the head of RnD for Nuvedo Labs Pvt. Ltd, a mushroom focused company that aims to bring the benefits of medicinal mushrooms to the Indian population. He also works as a Translation Scientist at C-CAMP, India's foremost life sciences incubator where he works on projects to bring the best academic science to the market through the development of innovative products.