Tag: DBT
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.........................
Biotech a buzzword during COVID-19, time to capitalize on it: Dr...
During his review meeting of Department of Biotechnology, the new MoS for S&T, Dr Jitendra Singh underlined that the time has come for it to emerge as service provider for common citizens..............................
Govt readies two more central drug labs for Covid-19 vaccine testing
The facility at NCCS, Pune, has now been notified as Central Drugs Laboratory for testing and lot release of COVID-19 vaccines vide. The facility at NIAB ,Hyderabad is likely to receive necessary notification shortly................................
DBT funds phase-1 trials of Gennova’s novel mRNA-based COVID-19 vaccine
Vaccine Discovery Programme supported by the Department of Biotechnology under the Mission COVID Suraksha, implemented by BIRAC, moves into clinical trials...............
Latest research by NII scientists raises new hope for mitochondrial disorders
In the new study, the researchers at National Institute of Immunology focused on autosomal dominant progressive external ophthalmoplegia (adPEO) as it is one of the most common Mitochondrial disorders......................
New tool to fight antimicrobial resistance
Indian scientists have developed a new technique to detect the presence of an antibiotic called Oxytetracycline (OTC) in milk samples.........................
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.....................
IISc’s Disphikha Chakravortty receives DBT’s Tata Innovation Fellowship 2020-21
Dr Dipshikha Chakravortty of the Indian Institute of Science (IISc), Bangalore receives this year’s Tata Innovation Fellowship 2020-21 given by the Department of Biotechnology (DBT), Ministry of Science & Technology........................
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.....................