HYDERABAD: Union Minister of State for Science & Technology Dr Jitendra Singh on Friday mentioned that early detection and affordability had been the 2 main challenges in addressing genetic and uncommon illnesses.
He was addressing the gathering after laying the muse stone for the National Skill Development Centre — SAMARTH (Skilling & Accessing Molecular Advancements in Research & Technology for Health) on the BRIC-Centre for DNA Fingerprinting and Diagnostics (BRIC-CDFD). He additionally inaugurated the iDeaNA-BRIC-CDFD Technology Incubator on the centre.
The SAMARTH centre, being established by the Department of Biotechnology (DBT), will address key skill gaps in forensic DNA profiling and molecular diagnostics. It will supply structured coaching, certification and outreach to develop an industry-ready workforce and promote indigenous diagnostic applied sciences. The iDeaNA – BRIC-CDFD Technology Incubator will speed up early-stage improvements and deep-tech startups in life sciences and associated disciplines.
The MoS mentioned that in contrast to earlier a long time, when India was primarily battling infectious illnesses, the nation has now entered a futuristic section the place molecular diagnostics, genome sequencing and personalised drugs have gotten central to healthcare supply.
Jitendra Singh famous that establishments like CDFD play an important position in bridging laboratory analysis with real-life scientific outcomes. He additionally careworn that the nation was witnessing speedy progress in genomics-led initiatives, together with large-scale genome sequencing, paediatric genetic illness programmes, and pioneering work in areas akin to haemophilia.
He mentioned these efforts had been getting ready the healthcare system for an period of personalised therapy, the place sufferers with comparable situations could require completely different therapeutic approaches. DBT & DG-BRIC Secretary Dr Rajesh S Gokhale and BRIC-CDFD Director Prof Ullas Kolthur had been additionally current on the event.