Cutting Genes in College Classrooms | Dr. Anil Challa | TEDxNavrachana School Sama

Continuous discoveries and inventions in microbiology and genetics over the last 5-6 decades have enabled biotechnologists to build new tools for their toolkit. One of those tools is a nanobot made of RNA and Protein, discovered in the early 2000s, which helps gene editing with precise control. This breakthrough is entering high school and college classrooms, bridging the gap between cutting-edge science and education. Integrating newly developed technologies into college curricula brings a lot of excitement to students and ensures the next generation of scientists is well-equipped to harness this powerful tool responsibly, driving advancements in medicine, agriculture, and beyond.
Dr. Anil Challa is a senior scientist in the Department of Life Sciences at Shiv Nadar Institution of Eminence, Delhi. After attaining his phD degree in molecular genetics, Dr. Anil co founded a biotechnology company and established the zebrafish facility to support research in drug discovery and testing. Further, he adeptly initiated in vivo gene manipulation using TALEN and CRISPR technologies. He continues to serve as an Adjunct Professor of Biology in the University of Alabama, Birmingham. This talk was given at a TEDx event using the TED conference format but independently organized by a local community. Learn more at www.ted.com/tedx