An umbrella MoU signed to apply Aganitha’s Generative AI solutions for small molecule and antibody design for translation of CCMB’s R&D findings into therapeutic candidates Multiple targets for Malaria and TB to be addressed in the initial phase of collaboration Design of research antibodies for furthering neurology investigations also in progress May 29, 2024, Hyderabad,… Continue reading Combining Deep Science with Deep Tech: CSIR-CCMB and Aganitha sign a framework agreement to apply Generative AI for therapeutic design and research in multiple disease areas
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Cholesterol and fate of drug targets of depression
Cells in our body communicate with their surroundings through tiny nanomachines called G protein-coupled receptors (GPCRs) that are embedded in the outermost membrane which wraps the cell. Owing to their crucial role in maintaining key cellular processes, these receptors have emerged as major drug targets in almost all clinical areas. The serotonin1A receptor is one… Continue reading Cholesterol and fate of drug targets of depression
CCMB to validate COVID-19 testing kits along with ICMR labs
On April 12, 2020 CSIR-Centre for Cellular and Molecular Biology, Hyderabad was identified by Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR) to be one of the five validation centres for COVID-19 testing in India. CSIR-CCMB is the only non-ICMR lab to be a part of these Centres of Excellence that will validate the non-US FDA and… Continue reading CCMB to validate COVID-19 testing kits along with ICMR labs
CSIR-Centre for Cellular and Molecular Biology (CCMB), Hyderabad & Eyestem Research Private Limited, Bangalore announce a unique public-private collaboration in the fight against Covid-19
Under this agreement, CCMB will use Eyestem’s human lung epithelial cell culture system provided as part of its Anti-Covid screening (ACS) platform to understand the molecular and pathological characteristics of the COVID-19 virus with a view to establishing a rational basis for testing potential drugs in vitro. Commenting on the development, Dr. Rakesh Mishra, Director of… Continue reading CSIR-Centre for Cellular and Molecular Biology (CCMB), Hyderabad & Eyestem Research Private Limited, Bangalore announce a unique public-private collaboration in the fight against Covid-19
CCMB offers training of ICMR-approved testing centres to adopt a faster COVID-19 testing method
Hyderabad, 3rd May, 2021: The dry swab based direct RT-PCR method of COVID-19 testing, developed by CSIR-Centre for Cellular and Molecular Biology (CCMB), Hyderabad and approved by ICMR can now be adopted in testing labs of the country. This method is easier to carry out than the current procedures, and can ramp up testing by… Continue reading CCMB offers training of ICMR-approved testing centres to adopt a faster COVID-19 testing method
CSIR-CCMB’s Dry Swab direct RT-PCR method for Coronavirus detection receives ICMR approval; can scale up testing by two to three-fold immediately with no additional resources
New Delhi, 26th November 2020 and fast method of Dry Swab developed by CSIRs constituent lab Centre for Cellular and Molecular Biology (CCMB) Hyderabad for scaling up of SARS detection has now been approved by ICMR based on their independent validation. This method developed by CSIRvariation of the existing gold standard RT method and can… Continue reading CSIR-CCMB’s Dry Swab direct RT-PCR method for Coronavirus detection receives ICMR approval; can scale up testing by two to three-fold immediately with no additional resources
CCMB celebrates Founder’s Day
CSIR-CCMB celebrated its fifth Founder’s day event commemorating the 93rd birth anniversary of its Founder director, Dr. Pushpa Mittra Bhargava on Monday. Dr. Bhargava was a major architect of modern biology and biotechnology in India and a firm believer of the amalgamation of art and science in life. He was a proponent of good scientific… Continue reading CCMB celebrates Founder’s Day
AIC-CCMB gets NIDHI-Seed Support System from DST for its startups
The Atal Incubation Centre –Centre forCellular & Molecular Biology (AIC-CCMB), Hyderabad has been awarded the NIDHI-Seed Support System (NIDHI-SSS) grant of INR 5.25 crores by the National Science & Technology Entrepreneurship Development Board (NSTEDB), Department of Science and Technology (DST), GoI. The scheme aims to ensure timely availability of seed fund to deserving start-ups.Start-ups canget… Continue reading AIC-CCMB gets NIDHI-Seed Support System from DST for its startups
CCMB pens Agreement with Arya Vaidya Sala to assess Ayurveda’s efficacy against Coronavirus
CSIR-Centre for Cellular and Molecular Biology (CCMB), Hyderabad has entered into an agreement with Arya Vaidya Sala (AVS), Kottakkal to check for the efficacy of Ayurvedic formulations in the fight against coronavirus SARS-CoV-2. AVS is a 118-years old charitable institution headquartered at KottakkalinKerala, which has been engaged in the practice and propagation of Ayurveda. They… Continue reading CCMB pens Agreement with Arya Vaidya Sala to assess Ayurveda’s efficacy against Coronavirus
CSIR-CCMB and Apollo Hospitals announce successful collaboration for development of rapid, safe and cost-effective COVID-19 testing kits
December 10, 2020, National: CSIR-Centre for Cellular & Molecular Biology (CCMB) and the Apollo Hospitals Enterprise Ltd. today announced a collaboration for joint manufacturing and commercialization of an innovative dry swab test, Direct Amplification rapid RT-PCR (DArRT-PCR) – for SARS-CoV-2 detection. The test has been developed by CSIR-CCMB and the collaboration with Apollo Hospitals will… Continue reading CSIR-CCMB and Apollo Hospitals announce successful collaboration for development of rapid, safe and cost-effective COVID-19 testing kits