Mumbai, India (CU)_ Taylor & Francis Group is delighted to announce a collaboration with India’s Biotech Research Society (BRSI). As part of the agreement, the BRSI will recommend to Taylor & Francis prospective writers from its membership. The objective is that BRSI members disseminate their biotechnology research to a broader audience through publication in Taylor & Francis Group worldwide journals.
Taylor & Francis is a global leader in the field of scientific publishing. The BRSI is a not-for-profit scientific and professional organization committed to advancing quality and competence in the field of biotechnology. It fosters research and development in biotechnology and supports partnerships between academic institutions and biotechnology firms. Additionally, it disseminates information through lectures, seminars, and symposia on scientific and societal initiatives.
Prof Ashok Pandey, BRSI Distinguished Fellow and Distinguished Scientist at the Centre for Innovation and Translational Research, CSIR-Indian Institute of Toxicology Research, expressed confidence in the cooperation. He said, “It’s great that the BRSI and Taylor & Francis Group have come together and signed an agreement on the publication of books together. This fulfills one of their major aims, i.e., dissemination of scientific and technological knowledge and developments for the benefits of the scientific community as well as others such as industries and policymakers through publications. I am confident that this will mutually help all the stakeholders, namely, the members of the BRSI, Taylor & Francis, and the readers.”
Nitasha Devasar, Managing Director of Taylor & Francis, India and South Asia, expressed delight over the partnership. He said, “Taylor & Francis is delighted to collaborate with the Biotech Research Society, India and add value for members. This partnership will aid impact and amplification of high-quality Indian research in the rapidly growing field of biotechnology.”
Dr Gagandeep Singh, Taylor & Francis Group’s Senior Publisher at CRC Press, expressed excitement over the new collaboration. He said, “We are very excited to work with Biotech Research Society of India (BRSI) and looking forward to developing a co-branded organic commissioning program alongside investing in strategic initiatives aimed at mutual benefit of both organizations.”
According to a survey by the India Brand Equity Foundation (https://www.ibef.org/industry/biotechnology-india.aspx), India is one of the top 12 global locations for biotechnology, with over 2,700 biotechnology firms and over 2,500 biotechnology corporations. According to the same estimate, the Indian biotechnology industry is expected to reach a value of US$ 150 billion by 2025.
The increasing list of authoritative biotechnology titles of Taylor & Francis Group range from fundamental ideas to sophisticated applications. The list covers microbiology, virology, biochemistry, and computational biology as well as subjects important to a broader readership such as ecology and environmental biology. Textbooks, handbooks, and laboratory guides are all available in beautiful print and digital versions.
