LEAF 2026 Day 2 | AI in Biology, Clinical Research & Future-Ready Life Science Careers

Welcome to Day 2 of LEAF 2026 – Life Science Education & Career Advancement Fair, a power-packed day focused on AI-driven biology, career planning, global education opportunities, hiring trends, and future-ready skills for biotechnology and life science students. 📅 Date: 7th June 2026 (Sunday) 🔥 Day 2 Sessions & Speakers 🎤 Welcome Note + Day 2 Overview Mrs. Urmimala Ray – Academic Manager, BioIT Team 🎤 Future-Ready Degrees: Integrating AI & Data in Life Sciences | Chanakya University Dr. Priyadarshan Kinatukara – Assistant Professor, School of Biosciences, Chanakya University 🎤 Abroad vs India: Where Should You Study? Ms. Kavitha M. – Clinical Research Expert 🎤 AI in Biology Dr. Anjali Kulkarni – VP, RWE Strategy & Analytics 🎤 Clinical Research vs Pharmacovigilance: Which One Should You Choose? Geethanjali K. – Academic Support Specialist, Pharmacovigilance & Clinical Research 🎤 The Skill Gap: What Employers Actually Want Shirisha K. – Director, Talent Acquisition 🎤 Your 5-Year Roadmap: From Student to Professional Dr. Nupur Nagwekar – Scientific Advisor & Subject Expert, Plant Physiology 🎤 College Connect Session Participating Institutes & Representatives 🎤 Closing Ceremony Mrs. Urmimala Ray 🚀 Key Topics Covered: ✅ AI in Biology & Data-Driven Biotechnology ✅ Future-Ready Degrees & Skill-Based Learning ✅ Bioinformatics, Computational Biology & Data Science ✅ Studying Abroad vs India – Career & ROI ✅ Clinical Research vs Pharmacovigilance Careers ✅ Hiring Trends & Industry Skill Gaps ✅ Coding, Data Analysis & Industry Expectations ✅ Career Planning & 5-Year Growth Strategy ✅ Biotechnology, Pharma & Healthcare Opportunities ✅ Interdisciplinary Biology & Emerging Technologies ✅ College Courses, Eligibility & Career Pathways 🌱 LEAF 2026 continues its mission of helping students choose the right degree, build industry-ready skills, and create successful careers in biotechnology, pharma, healthcare, AI-driven biology, and interdisciplinary sciences. 📌 Stay connected with Biotecnika for internships, certifications, career guidance, workshops, and biotech industry updates.