Biocon Academy conducts Graduation Ceremony for 185 students across four programs

Eight batches across four programs of Biocon Academy namely Biocon KGI Certificate Program in Biosciences, Biocon JSS AHER Certificate Program in Global Regulatory Affairs, Biocon Ramaiah Certificate Program in Quality Control Analytical, and BITS Biocon Certificate Program in Applied Industrial Microbiology, participated in the graduation ceremony.

The students were felicitated by Dr Kiran Mazumdar-Shaw, Chief Mentor, Biocon Academy & Executive Chairperson, Biocon and Biocon Biologics. The ceremony was attended by faculty members, industry experts, and mentors. Eight outstanding students who topped their respective batches were awarded ‘Gold Medals for Academic Excellence’.

Addressing the graduates, Dr Kiran Mazumdar-Shaw, said "It gives us a sense of immense achievement to look back at how the Biocon Academy has contributed to building an ecosystem for biotech-related skills in India over the past decade. The Academy is proud of its work in creating an enabling environment that shapes biotech graduates into highly capable, forward-looking self-starters, equipped with the skills, experience and knowledge to put India ahead in the field of life sciences. I would like to congratulate all the graduating students on a job well done and wish them all success in the future."

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Congratulating the students, Bindu Ajit, Program Dean, Biocon Academy, said “The well-planned programs at Biocon Academy have equipped the students to acquire advanced knowledge and skills in their respective fields making them industry ready. I wish them all the best and am certain that they will make strides in the field of Biotechnology, making the academy and country proud.”