A Century of Biochemistry at IISc

The Department of Biochemistry at the Indian Institute of Science (IISc), Bengaluru (Figure 1), will commemorate its 100th birthday with a series of themed activities throughout 2020–21. The 100th anniversary celebrations of the department was formally inaugurated by C. N. R. Rao with a one-day Symposium and an exhibition showcasing its distinguished history, major scientific contributions and other milestones on 21 February 2020. The Centenary International Conference and Global Alumni meet is scheduled for 10–12 December 2020, with talks and presentations by alumni, researchers, industry experts and entrepreneurs.