India’s first State-of-the-Art Animal Stem Cell Biobank and Laboratory:
Union Minister inaugurated India’s first State-of-the-Art Animal Stem Cell Biobank and Laboratory at the National Institute of Animal Biotechnology (NIAB), Hyderabad.
- It Is A cutting-edge facility dedicated to preserving, researching, and utilising animal stem cells for regenerative medicine, disease modelling, and reproductive biotechnology in livestock.
- Located in Hyderabad, Telangana
- Situated at the National Institute of Animal Biotechnology (NIAB)
- Organisation Involved:
- National Institute of Animal Biotechnology (NIAB) – under the Department of Biotechnology (DBT)
- Supported by National Biopharma Mission (NBM) of DBT–BIRAC
- Aim:
- Enhance veterinary health innovation through regenerative medicine and cellular therapies.
- Support One Health approach by linking human, animal, and environmental health.
- Strengthen India’s capacity in biotechnology-based agricultural productivity.
