India-specific cancer genome database in the works IIT-Madras is in the process of creating an India-specific cancer genome database aimed at early detection and development of better treatment strategy for the disease. The National Cancer Tissue BioBank (NCTB), a first-of-its-kind community-based initiative in the country,

Dissecting CANCER How a clutch of scientists at different labs in the country are researching in different areas, from detection to methods of invasion of the deadly cells the molecular modelling lab of D Sundar in IITDelhi does not have fancy gadgets and apparatuses. His

IIT-Madras setting up bank to store tumour tissue samples Questions that shroud cancer are many, the answers few. A key to unlock some of the mysteries is in the making with IIT Madras setting up a bank to store cancer tissues for research purposes. 

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IIT-M sets up cancer tissue biobank The facility will help in carrying out diagnostic tests, creating genetic markers as well as in early detection and prevention. In a move that will eventually lead to creation of targeted drugs for the treatment of cancer, IIT-Madras on Tuesday

Prof. Bhaskar Ramamurthi, Director, IIT Madras has announced in the press meet that there will be an establishment of the first National Cancer Tissue Biobank in the Department of Biotechnology of IIT Madras. The tissue biobank is a collaborative effort between the Department of Science

IIT Madras is setting up a National Cancer Tissue Biobank that will lead to creation of targeted drugs for the treatment of cancer. The biobank would help in carrying out diagnostic tests, creating genetic markers and early detection and prevention of cancer. The centre, a

The Indian Institute of Technology, (IIT) Madras,  is all set to launch the national cancer tissue biobank, a first-of-its-kind community-based tissue bank. This tissue biobank is a joint venture between the department of science and Technology, government of India and IIT-Madras. The initial focus of the

A national cancer tissue bio bank will be established at the Indian Institute of Technology, Madras. This community-based venture will help reflect on cancer incidence, diagnostics and treatment outcomes. The venture is a collaborative effort between the Department of Science and Technology (DST) and IIT