Tag: BIRAC
India’s first mRNA-based Covid-19 vaccine gets DCGI nod for Phase II...
The trial for India’s first mRNA-based vaccine from Gennova Biopharmaceuticals was found to be safe in Phase I study. Post Drugs Controller General of India approval, Phase II and Phase III trials are to commence in early September, 2021......................
DBT secretary launches 5th edition of C-CAMP’s National Bio Entrepreneurship Competition
The competition now in its fifth year is a nationwide search for exceptional ideas in the life sciences domain with potential for both social impact and commercial success....................
Indian startup develops affordable & dual powered defibrillator, SanMitra 1000 HCT
The device can be used even in areas without electricity and does not require any battery change. It can even prove fruitful in treating COVID-19 patients suffering from issues related to rate or rhythm of the heartbeat.........................
BIRAC turns 9, to hold its Foundation Day on 20th March
The Biotechnology Industry Research Assistance Council (BIRAC) will mark the completion of its nine years by organizing a virtual event where stakeholders from bioscience industry will deliberate on nurturing innovations to meet unmet societal needs.....................
Women’s Day: DBT supported 223 women scientists to achieve SDG5 in...
In an attempt to enhance the participation of Women Scientists in Biotechnology Research, DBT launched a Biotechnology Career Advancement and Re-orientation Program (BioCARe) for women scientists in January, 2011.....................
India’s MedTech industry: Unleashing the next wave of growth
With COVID-19 spotlight on it, the medical devices industry is positioned to capitalize on near-term opportunities and thereby expand its horizons
The actual potential of Indian...
Global Bio India 2021: Biotech sector targets USD 150 billion bio-economy...
It is heartening it was to see that despite all the challenges, we have seen the growth in the biotech sector with 850+ startups in the last year alone: Dr. Renu Swarup, Secretary, Department of Biotechnology.................
Special Startup Series: Environment friendly sanitary napkin disposal technology
Besides addressing the unhygienic disposal of sanitary napkins through its novel approach, Pune based Padcare Labs is also focusing on quality and affordability......................
MedTech stalwarts discuss the roadmap for industry in presence of top...
The stakeholders called for recognizing the gap and that the ecosystem needs to respond very fast where an idea needs to be scaled up to POC to the early manufacturing stage............................
First of its kind CEPI centralized network lab established in India...
The CEPI laboratory will be a great addition to the ability of THSTI to enhance the quality of services towards making vaccine and acceptability at the global level, says Dr Harsh Vardhan......................