Asia's First Pre-clinical Network Facility Inaugurated at THSTI, Faridabad
| Aspect | Details |
|---|---|
| Event | Inauguration of Asia's first Pre-clinical Network Facility |
| Location | Translational Health Science & Technology Institute (THSTI), Faridabad |
| Inaugurated By | Union Minister Dr. Jitendra Singh |
| Significance | Asia's first and the 9th globally to handle BSL3 pathogens |
| Key Facilities | - One of India's largest small animal housing capacities |
| - Supports research on immune-compromised mice and various species | |
| New Facility Inaugurated | Genetically Defined Human Associated Microbial Culture Collection (Ge-HuMic) |
| Purpose of Ge-HuMic Facility | Foster national and international collaborations in microbial research |
| Minister's Remarks | Highlighted THSTI's achievements and role during COVID-19 |
| Emphasized Department of Biotechnology's contributions | |
| Assured support for future infrastructure needs | |
| Research and Collaboration Focus | Facilitate cutting-edge research and translational studies on drug and vaccine candidates |
| Collaborate across academic and industrial sectors |