ICMR & MDRF collaborate to establish India’s first diabetes Biobank in Chennai

In a groundbreaking development for diabetes research, India’s first DiabetesBiobankhas been set up in Chennai through a collaboration between the Indian CouncilofMedical Research (ICMR) and the Madras Diabetes Research Foundation (MDRF). 

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This cutting-edge facility aims to accelerate the understanding of diabetes, its causes, variations, and related disorders by collecting, processing, storing, and distributing biological samples for advanced research.

The diabetes biobank is a significant step towards addressing the diabetes epidemic in India, which currently affects over10croreindividuals.

By enabling cutting-edge research, the biobank provides a foundation for developing early diagnostic tools and personalized treatment strategies.