Mysuru: Dr. Renu Agrawal, former Chief Scientist at CSIR-CFTRI, Mysuru, has been invited as a lead speaker for an International Conference on Microbiological Sciences (ICMS-2027) organised by Microbiologists Society of India and Rammanohar Lohia Avadh University, Ayodhya, to be held at Ayodhya from Jan. 7 to 9, 2027.

She will be talking on the theme Innovations in Microbiology and Biotechnology for a sustainable Future with special emphasis on ‘Bacterio-Boost: The next Frontier in Microbial Health.’

She is a trailblazing microbiologist whose pioneering work in probiotics, microbial biotechnology and rural development has transformed both science and society. She has been bestowed with the Karamveer Chakra, Abdul Kalam Lifetime Achievement, Nari Shakti, Kissan Ratna, Reflections, NABS best woman scientist, International Guild of woman achievers, Manipal Sakhi, Bharat Shiksha Gaurav awards. She is a Fellow of many scientific bodies.

Dr. Agrawal stands as an inspiring role model, exemplifying how science can be harnessed for human welfare and national progress. She has contributed significantly to national science policy through the Department of Science & Technology (DST), Ministry of Science & Technology, shaping programmes that bridge cutting-edge research with grass root development.

Presently, she conducts entrepreneurship development programmes for Food Technology and Food Safety at various platforms and is a mentor and guide for start-ups at GSSS Institute of Technology, Mysuru.