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MU Professor Keithellakpam Sanatombi Featured in ‘Resilience and Representation in Research’ Series

Imphal, September 28, 2026: The academic and research journey of Prof. Keithellakpam Sanatombi of Manipur University has been featured in IndiaBioscience’s Resilience and Representation in Research series, which brings to the fore the lived experiences of women researchers across India.
The series goes beyond celebrating scientific achievements to document the leadership, mentorship, collaborations and discoveries of women researchers alongside the caregiving responsibilities and social expectations that have shaped their careers. It grew out of a dialogue among women researchers held at IIT Bombay in 2025 and has been developed as part of the POWERBio–IndiaBioscience partnership initiative on gender equity and leadership in life sciences.
Prof. Sanatombi’s feature traces her journey from choosing teaching as a career to establishing herself in biotechnology research at Manipur University. After completing her BSc from MCM DAV College, Chandigarh, and MSc from Punjab University, she secured a CSIR-JRF and returned to Manipur to pursue her PhD.
After joining Manipur University, she worked through the challenges of developing a new department with limited infrastructure while building her own research programme. She subsequently secured the SERB Fast Track Young Scientist grant and DBT BioCARE-Women Scientist grant, which helped her establish her laboratory. A DBT agricultural biotechnology project received in 2013 further supported her research on plant cell cultures.
Her contribution also extends to digital education. In 2019, Prof. Sanatombi introduced two MOOCs — Plant Biochemistry and Biotechnology and Cell Biology — on the SWAYAM platform. The courses attract around 2,000 to 3,000 learners from across India in alternate semesters.
Prof. Sanatombi was selected for the 2024 cohort of the Women Leadership in STEM Program, conducted by the Biotechnology Industry Research Assistance Council (BIRAC) in collaboration with Grand Challenges India (GCI) and WomenLift Health. The programme strengthened her exposure to leadership, resilience and professional networking in science. As part of the programme, she undertook an outreach initiative to popularise the role of biotechnology in sustainable development among girl students in schools and colleges in Manipur..
Mentoring young researchers remains an important part of her academic work. Most of the PhD scholars in her laboratory are women, and five have already completed their doctoral programmes.
Reflecting on her journey, Prof. Sanatombi describes teaching as deeply fulfilling and emphasises the importance of mentorship, supportive professional networks and leadership opportunities in enabling women scientists to grow and lead in STEM.
IndiaBioscience says the series seeks to create a space where the achievements of women researchers are celebrated while the struggles behind their journeys are acknowledged with equal importance.