JSS Academy of Higher Education & Research (JSS AHER), Mysuru, was honored to host Dr. Jayshree Advani, a distinguished Research Fellow at the National Eye Institute (NEI), National Institutes of Health (NIH), Bethesda, USA, from 2nd December to 4th December 2024. Organized by the Department of Biotechnology and Bioinformatics, this visit aimed to enhance academic collaboration, refine curricula, and provide valuable career mentoring to students and faculty. Over three eventful days, Dr. Advani actively engaged with the academic community through presentations, interactive sessions, and laboratory visits, leaving a lasting impact.