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SFE, Kolkata, India is a registered under the West Bengal Society Registration act 1961 & affiliated

08/03/2026

Happy International Women’s Day! 🌸
The Society for Ethnopharmacology, India celebrates the incredible women who are advancing science, preserving traditional knowledge, and shaping the future of ethnopharmacology.
From research laboratories to indigenous knowledge systems, women continue to inspire innovation, leadership, and discovery in ethnopharmacological sciences.
Today we celebrate their strength, wisdom, and scientific excellence.

02/03/2026

The 22nd Traditional Healers Conclave at the SFEC 2026 represented a dynamic interface between indigenous ethnomedicinal knowledge and contemporary biomedical research. Bringing together more than 30 traditional healers from diverse states across India, the event underscored the critical importance of documenting, validating, and translating traditional therapeutic wisdom into scientifically robust and socially relevant healthcare solutions.

SFE-India continues to preserve and promote traditional medical systems through interdisciplinary collaboration, ethical bioprospecting, biodiversity conservation, and sustainable healthcare innovation. By fostering partnerships among grassroots healers, researchers, academicians, and policymakers, the initiative reinforces a community-centered and scientifically validated approach to drug discovery from natural sources.

28/02/2026

A defining moment at SFEC 2026 as Systems Ethnopharmacology and Sustainable Bioresources (SESB) was officially launched as the journal of the Society for Ethnopharmacology India, published by Elsevier (USA).
We were honoured to have Anne Marie Schöni Pordon, Senior Publisher, Elsevier (USA), deliver a compelling address outlining the vision, aims, and scope of
The ceremony also recognized and felicitated our esteemed Editorial Board Members, Associate Editors, and Editorial Assistants, whose academic leadership will shape the quality and global impact of .
The launch of marks the beginning of a transformative journey — fostering ethical, interdisciplinary, and globally relevant research in ethnopharmacology and sustainable bioresources.We look forward to building this scholarly movement together. 🌿📚

28/02/2026

The Academia-Industry Interaction session at the under the theme “Bridging Academia and Industry for Translational Innovation in Healthcare” created a vibrant platform for dialogue between researchers, innovators, entrepreneurs, and policy influencers working in natural products, ethnopharmacology, and nutraceutical sciences.
Leaders from premier organizations shared valuable insights on:
🔬 Translating traditional knowledge into validated products
🌿 Quality assurance, regulatory harmonization & pharmacopeial standards
🤖 Integration of AI and metabolomics in product discovery
📈 Market evolution in the nutraceutical and herbal sector
🌍 Global challenges in bioresource sustainability and traceability

The dialogue reaffirmed that innovation in ethnopharmacology cannot thrive in silos. Sustainable healthcare solutions demand collaboration where academic rigor meets industrial scalability.

28/02/2026

Congratulations to Karan Kishore Dhanwantry and Aishwarya Ashish Joglekar, winners of Jigyasha 3.0 Popular Science Writing Competition! The winners were felicitated at SFEC 2026 at NIPER Mohali.
Heartiest congratulations to all participants of Jigyasha 3.0! 👏

27/02/2026

A memorable moment at SFEC 2026 was the conferment of the SFE-Outstanding National Ethnopharmacologist Award – “Harihar Mukherjee Memorial Award” upon Acharya Balkrishna.
This prestigious recognition from SFE India honors exceptional contributions to the advancement of ethnopharmacology and the promotion of traditional knowledge systems at national and global levels.
As Co-Founder and Managing Director of Patanjali Ayurved Limited, Acharya Balkrishna Ji has played a transformative role in revitalizing Ayurveda, strengthening herbal research, and bringing traditional formulations into mainstream healthcare and global markets.
His oration during the award ceremony reflected a deep commitment to integrating ancient wisdom with modern scientific validation — a vision that strongly resonates with the mission of SFE.

27/02/2026

The Inauguration of SFEC 2026 at NIPER Mohali , marked a grand and inspiring beginning to this international congregation of scientists, industry leaders, and traditional knowledge experts.
The Society for Ethnopharmacology, which was founded in 2012, is aimed at the promotion and dissemination of traditional knowledge with the mission - "Globalizing local knowledge and Localising global technologies"
A powerful start to three days of scientific exchange, innovation, and meaningful partnerships!

23/02/2026

We are pleased to announce an academic workshop at Jamia Hamdard, organized by the Centre of Excellence in Unani Medicine (Pharmacognosy & Pharmacology), in collaboration with the Society for Ethnopharmacology (SFE-India) and its official Elsevier (USA) journal, Systems Ethnopharmacology and Sustainable Bioresources (SESB).
🎓 The workshop will focus on one of the most pertinent topics in academia — how to effectively prepare and submit a scientific manuscript for publication.
We are privileged to host Anne Marie Schöni-Pordon, Senior Publisher (Pharmacology & Pharmaceutics), STMJ Publishing, Elsevier, who will share expert insights into:
Best practices in manuscript preparation
Editorial expectations
The peer-review process
Common mistakes to avoid
Strategies to improve publication success
This session is designed to enlighten students, researchers, and early-career academicians about the nuances of scientific publishing, while also introducing them to SESB — a journal dedicated to advancing systems ethnopharmacology, sustainable bioresources, and high-quality interdisciplinary research.
📅 Date: 23 February 2026
📍 Venue: Auditorium, Centre of Excellence, Jamia Hamdard
We warmly invite students, scholars, and faculty members to participate and benefit from this valuable academic interaction.

12/02/2026

Proud to Share a Major Milestone in Ethnopharmacology Research-
The Society for Ethnopharmacology (SFE-India) is pleased to highlight Systems Ethnopharmacology and Sustainable Bioresources (SESB) - an international, peer-reviewed journal published with Elsevier.
SESB advances interdisciplinary research at the intersection of ethnopharmacology, sustainability science, ecological stewardship, and modern pharmacology through a systems-thinking approach. The journal promotes ethical, community-centered, and globally relevant scholarship aligned with the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals.
We invite researchers, scientists, practitioners, and policymakers to contribute to and engage with this platform dedicated to strengthening scientific rigor while preserving traditional knowledge systems.
📖 Advancing traditional wisdom through modern science.
🌍 Bridging ethnomedicine, sustainability, and global health.
Research Elsevier SFEIndia GlobalHealth

05/02/2026

📢 Invitation to SESB Webinar Series - Webinar 3.0
You are aware that Systems Ethnopharmacology and Sustainable Bioresources (SESB) is the official journal of SFE-India, published by Elsevier (USA).
In this context, we are pleased to invite you to participate in the SESB Webinar Series, aimed at strengthening academic engagement and enhancing the scholarly impact of the journal.
The 3rd SESB Webinar will be held on 13 February 2026, from 7:00 PM to 8:00 PM (IST). We request all SFE-India members and the wider academic fraternity to join this session and actively encourage participation among colleagues interested in publishing in this Elsevier journal.
SESB Webinar Series 3.0
Friday, 13 February · 7:00 - 8:00pm
Time zone: Asia/Kolkata
Google Meet joining info
Video call link: https://meet.google.com/rud-njcy-zsn
Or dial: ‪(US) +1 414-909-4735‬ PIN: ‪582 621 761‬ #
More phone numbers: https://tel.meet/rud-njcy-zsn?pin=2244031875826

01/02/2026

This is a significant signal in Budget 2026.

The emphasis on biologics and biosimilars, the proposed Biopharma Shakti initiative (₹10,000 crore), expansion of NIPERs, creation of 1,000 accredited clinical trial sites, and strengthening of CDSCO together point to a serious intent to position India as a global biopharma manufacturing and innovation hub.

If executed well, this could accelerate affordable access to advanced therapies, strengthen regulatory science, and create long-term opportunities across research, manufacturing, clinical development, and education.

The real test will be implementation, but the direction is both timely and promising.

K Mukherjee

SFE-India HealthcareInnovation IndiaBiotech

26/01/2026

SFE India wishes everyone a very Happy Republic Day!

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