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Rare Genetic Diseases Research Summit (REDRESS – 2022) – Agenda and Program Schedule
Tata Institute for Genetics and Society (TIGS) and Organization for Rare Diseases India (ORDI) is organising the 1st National Rare Diseases Research Summit (REDRESS – 2022) on 24th and 25th of November in Bengaluru. For agenda and complete schedule of the event Click here To register and participate (virtually) in the research summit Click here
Call for (virtual) participation – National Rare Genetic Diseases Research Summit (REDRESS – 2022)
Tata Institute for Genetics and Society (TIGS) and Organization for Rare Diseases India (ORDI) is organising the 1st National Rare Diseases Research Summit (REDRESS – 2022) on 24th and 25th of November in Bengaluru. We invite applicants for virtual participation in the research summit Why participate? REDRESS- 2022 is an indigenous and recurrent platform to […]
PhD Admissions – Shortlisted candidates for interview
TIGS PhD admissions (Jan 2023) via AcSIR List of shortlisted candidates for interview Click here Instructions/information for Shortlisted Candidates: Candidates shortlisted are invited for online interviews on the 21st or 22nd of November 2022. Candidates will be contacted by TIGS on the email address provided at the time of essay submission. For any query, please […]
Call for Abstracts – 1st National Rare Diseases Research Summit (REDRESS – 2022)
Tata Institute for Genetics and Society (TIGS) and Organization for Rare Diseases India (ORDI) is organising the 1st National Rare Diseases Research Summit (REDRESS – 2022) Are you working on a rare genetic disease in India? We would like to invite you to submit your abstract to the 1st National Rare Diseases Research Summit (REDRESS-2022). […]
PhD Admissions – List of shortlisted candidates
List of shortlisted candidates for TIGS PhD admissions (Jan 2023) via AcSIR is out now! Click here Instructions: Candidates shortlisted for interviews are invited to submit a 500 word essay on a research topic or an innovation of their choice by the 6th of November 2022. Please scan this QR code to submit […]
Brainstorming session on ‘Application of mRNA platform for Rare Gentic Disorders’
A brainstorming meeting on the 'Application of mRNA platform for raregenetic disorders' was organised in Delhi by Ashoka University, Tata Institute for Genetics and Society and World Without GNE Myopathy. It was attended by scientists, pharma companies and members of patient advocacy group involved in various aspects of mRNA therapy, and representatives from Department of Biotechnology Discussions [...]
PhD Admissions 2023
TIGS is proud to host a PhD program in collaboration with the Academy of Scientific and Innovative Research (AcSIR). We aspire to create the next generation of innovators through research and a pedagogical curricula designed to harness modern advancements in science and devise novel solutions for the most pressing needs of our society. Admissions are […]
Wastewater surveillance advocated for COVID tracking
More municipal corporations across the country are now willing to participate in the wastewater surveillance of identifying COVID prevalence in the population and variants in circulation as it has proven to be “efficient and inexpensive with the ability to predict the spike a week or 10 days in advance”, informed noted scientist and former director […]
Dumped plastic containers lead to mosquito abundance on the Lakshadweep islands
Human-made artificial habitats such as dumped plastic containers on the Lakshadweep islands are leading to a profusion of Aedes mosquitoes that cause dengue, chikungunya and other diseases, according to a recent study. The study finds Aedes albopictus is above the dengue epidemic threshold with a greater risk of dengue transmission in the islands but not […]
Watching wastewaters to predict pandemic outbreak – Dr. Farah Ishtiaq (Episode: 3)
Dr. Farah Ishtiaq, Principal Scientist, TIGS explains how sewage surveillance helps to understand the health of a community and what can be done to improve the public health system. Using genomic sequencing wastewater samples are tested for pathogens which will inform about the viral load, and even the variations of the virus. Wastewater based epidemiology [...]