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✨ We are thrilled to announce the successful completion of the 3rd edition of the Rare Genetic Diseases Research Summit (REDRESS 2024), organized by TIGS and Organization for Rare Diseases India along with the Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR) as the knowledge partner. This one-of-a-kind 2-day transformative event brought together leading scientists, clinicians, government [...]

Recently, the Insectary facility at TIGS successfully hosted a 3-day workshop, 'Beyond the Bite: Exploring Essentials of Mosquito Biology and Rearing'. This engaging workshop combined expert talks with hands-on practical sessions, offering participants an in-depth understanding of mosquito biology, vector research, and the latest developments in the field. The workshop was attended by a diverse [...]

📝 TIGS and ICAR - IIRR ink MoU! Climate change presents a significant threat to crop yields, and malnutrition remains a serious issue in India. To address some of these challenges, TIGS and ICAR-IIRR have partnered to create rice varieties which are climate-resilient that can thrive in changing environmental conditions, while also improving its nutritional [...]

We are thrilled to bring you a new episode of the podcast series '𝗗𝗲𝗺𝘆𝘀𝘁𝗶𝗳𝘆𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗥𝗮𝗿𝗲 𝗚𝗲𝗻𝗲𝘁𝗶𝗰 𝗗𝗶𝘀𝗲𝗮𝘀𝗲𝘀'. This series which aims to raise awareness and curate expert conversations on the most pressing challenges surrounding rare genetic conditions. Imagine gradually losing control of your movements, speech, and even memory— Huntington’s disease (HD) does exactly that. It's [...]

The Bangalore Life Science Cluster (BLiSc) condoled the death of Ratan N Tata. BLiSc extended its deepest condolences for the loss of Mr. Tata, a visionary leader whose steadfast support has been instrumental in shaping the growth and success of its institutes. “As Chair of the TIFR Management Council, Mr. Ratan Tata played a crucial [...]

REDRESS 2024 Program Schedule Rare Genetic Diseases Research Summit (REDRESS) is an indigenous and recurrent platform to bring together all rare genetic disease researchers and stakeholders working for the Indian Rare Disease population. Last year we had our second meeting where several stakeholders had put forth their perspectives on the rare genetic diseases road map [...]

In a recently held meeting, the State Technical Advisory Committee (STAC) on Communicable Diseases, Karnataka has advised wastewater/sewage surveillance for early detection of the MpoxVirus “The Health Department should initiate sewage surveillance for Mpox from the arrival terminals of Bengaluru and Mangaluru airports. The help of Tata Institute for Genetics and Society (TIGS), Bengaluru and [...]

Join us at the Tata Institute for Genetics and Society (TIGS) from November 5th to 7th, 2024, for an in-depth mosquito workshop. Dive into mosquito biology, rearing techniques, and dissection methods through lectures, hands-on activities, and interactive discussions. Discover the pivotal role that mosquitoes play in ecosystems and their significant impact on public health, including [...]

In the face of climate change, research on plant disease diagnostics, AMR surveillance, insect pesticides and vector borne diseases need to be prioritized. Towards this end, TIGS and CSIR - North East Institute Of Science And Technology (NEIST) signed an MoU to address some of these challenges and develop viable solutions. Apart from this, there are [...]

TIGS in the NEWS One Health Bengaluru: A united approach to tackle health and environmental concerns REcently an article published by IndiaBioscience on how OneHealth approach aids in building a safer and a healthier future for all around us. This features insights from Dr. Farah Ishtiaq, Principal Scientist at TIGS and also a theme coordinator at [...]