Founder and Editor

Skills
Scientific writing, editing, quality reviews, leadership, project management, website development, social media management,
strategy, team building, collaborations.

Project Duration
3 years

13 issues, 120+ authors, 200+ articles, 4000+ readers
The BioTalk Magazine, launched in June 2020, has been a driving force in promoting Biotechnology by delivering accessible and reliable articles. It seeks to foster a community of scholars, students, and professionals, uniting biotechnology enthusiasts on a common platform. With monthly issues tailored to readers in the fields of biotechnology, biological sciences, and life sciences, the magazine covers recent innovations, research opinions, success stories of biotechnologists, and even sci-fi movie reviews. The magazine has garnered global recognition, thanks to its mission of democratizing biotechnology knowledge.

My Role at The BioTalk Magazine:

1. Founder and Editor:
   • Initiated and established the magazine, shaping its vision and mission.
   • Overseeing content quality, editorial direction, and overall magazine management.
2. Website Creation and Communication:
   • Built and managed the magazine’s website.
   • Provided timely feedback to authors, ensuring articles met the magazine’s standards.
   • Conducted rigorous review processes for each feature.
3. Interviews with Eminent Researchers:
   • Conducted insightful interviews with prominent figures in biotechnology.
   • Explored their journeys and subdomain insights for aspiring students.
4. Student Ambassador Program:
   • Founded and managed a team of 25+ student ambassadors from universities across the world.
   • Collaborated with ambassadors to raise awareness about biotechnology and facilitate article features.
   • Created a bridge between industry experts, scientists, and students for collaboration and internships.
   • Forged partnerships with institutions in India, the US, UK, and Europe.
5. National-Level Events:
   • Organized impactful events like debates, article writing competitions, poster competitions, and career discussions.
   • Our career discussion module involved 11 experts (each given a time slot of 20 mins) from various biotech sub-domains who navigated the students by discussing various educational and career opportunities in their fields and answering student queries live.
   • Conducted live scientific writing workshops in collaboration with Cactus Communication.
   • Attracted 500+ participants to live-streamed events, providing valuable insights.
6. Editorial Contributions:
   • Authored editorial articles for every issue, offering insights on recent developments, research, controversies and opportunities.
7. Social Media Management:
   • Maintained social media pages, crafting and editing regular posts and submissions by student ambassadors.
8. Team Leadership and Collaboration:
   • Led core team and ambassador meetings, strategizing for the future and distributing responsibilities.
9. Collaborations with Conferences and Events:
   • Collaborated with conferences and biotech event organizers to promote the magazine’s mission.

My multifaceted role within The BioTalk Magazine encompassed editorial direction, content curation, community building, event organization, and global collaboration. Through these efforts, I’ve contributed to creating an inclusive platform that bridges the gap between scientific expertise and curious minds, fostering a profound impact on the field of biotechnology.