INDIAN SCIENTISTs’ RESPONSE TO CoVID-19 (ISRC)

March 29, 2020

Several Indian scientists have come together to form a Google group to address some of the concerns that the COVID-19 outbreak has thrown up.

About:

  • Indian Scientists’ Response to CoViD-19 (ISRC) is a voluntary group of scientists who regularly discuss the rapidly evolving situation with its dire need for science communication.

  • With nearly 200 members, the group has scientists from institutions such as the NCBS, the IISc, the TIFR, the IITs, the IISERs and many others.

  • The group aims to study existing and available data to bring out analyses that will support the Central, State and local governments in carrying out their tasks. 

Source : The Hindu

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