Shubha Tole elected as first Indian leader of global brain research organization

Shubha Tole, a prominent brain researcher from India, has been elected to lead the International Brain Research Organization (IBRO). This marks a significant change as she is the first person from India to hold this position, which has traditionally been held by researchers from Europe and North America. Tole, 57, has made notable contributions to understanding how the brain develops in embryos, particularly the formation of the hippocampus. She has received several prestigious awards for her research and is currently the dean of graduate studies at the Tata Institute of Fundamental Research in Mumbai. In addition to her scientific work, Tole is passionate about dance, trained in Bharatnatyam and Kathak. She believes that her artistic pursuits complement her scientific endeavors, emphasizing the importance of clear communication in both fields.