Department Of Biotechnology Shree M. & N. Virani Science College

Our department is located inside the Shree M. & N. Virani Science College on Kalawad Road in Rajkot. Biotechnology sounds like a big, complicated word, but for us, it’s just our daily work in the labs. We spend a lot of time looking at slides, cleaning beakers, and making sure the equipment is working like it should. The building has that typical college feel—a bit of a smell of chemicals in the hallways and lots of students rushing to get to their next lecture. It’s quite hot here in Gujarat, so the labs with the coolers are usually the favorite spots for everyone. We have a lot of books and old research papers stacked up in the faculty rooms. The staff here aren't the type to sit around in fancy suits; we’re usually in lab coats with our sleeves rolled up. We deal with a lot of paperwork and lab reports, which can be a bit tedious, but it’s part of the job. The students come from all over Rajkot and nearby towns, and they bring a lot of energy to the place. We don’t have a lot of extra frills or fancy lounges. It’s just a place for science and study. Most days are spent either in the classroom or bent over a microscope. It’s a steady routine that’s been going on here for years on Kalawad Road.