Tag: DBT

Indian scientists are attempting to grow novel coronavirus in human cell lines, which will enable in vitro testing of potential drugs and vaccines against the COVID-19............................

Proposals have been sought on the development of diagnostics, vaccines, therapeutics, and other interventions. Among 500 applications received so far, 16 proposals have been recommended for funding support

Anti-COVID Consortium backed by the Department of Biotechnology involving the public-private partnership is working to produce therapeutic antibodies against SARS-CoV-2......................

The bioassay laboratory of the Translational Health Science and Technology Institute (THSTI) will now function as an extension of the diagnostic facility of ESIC Medical College and Hospital, Faridabad for COVID-19 testing....................

Amid the unprecedented situation arising out of coronavirus pandemic globally, the Biotechnology Industry Research Assistance Council (BIRAC) has decided to hold its 8th Foundation Day at the organizational level only....................

Agilent Technologies and Indian Institute of Technology Delhi to set up incubator site for bioanalytical science.................

Born on November 9, 1947 in Kashmir, Dr Maharaj K Bhan came a long way to be recognized as one of the top faces of Indian biotechnology sector, both as a scientist and an administrator......................

The conference will be focused on ‘Beyond New Regulations- Increasing Participation and Enhancing Patient Safety’. While Dr V G Somani, Drug Controller General India, CDSCO, to be the Chief Guest, Dr Gagandeep Kang, Executive Director, THSTI will deliver late Prof Ranjit Roy Chaudhury Oration........................

The National Biopharma Mission under the Department of Biotechnology has called for applications for a five-day hands-on training programme on the topic of downstream bioprocess development.............

The scientists at the National Institute of Plant Genome Research have identified a gene that is involved in regulating the size of rice grain. The new approach could help towards developing rice varieties that produce bigger and consequently heavier grains............