GARBHINI-DRISHTI

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India’s commitment to cutting-edge biomedical research and innovation took a significant leap forward with the dedication of the nation’s first Ferret Research Facility, the launch of the GARBH-INi-DRISHTI data repository, and the execution of a key technology transfer agreement.

About GARBHINI-DRISHTI

• It is a data dashboard that provides a comprehensive overview of one of South Asia’s largest pregnancy cohort datasets.
• This groundbreaking platform, developed under the GARBH-INi program, provides access to an unprecedented wealth of clinical data, images, and biospecimens collected from over 12,000 pregnant women, newborns, and postpartum mothers.
• It will empower researchers worldwide to conduct transformative research aimed at improving maternal and neonatal health outcomes.
• It serves as a gateway for researchers to explore the depth and diversity of the data, enabling a deeper understanding of the cohort.
• The platform also provides clear guidance on accessing the dataset for approved research purposes, fostering collaboration and impactful discoveries.

What is GARBH-INi Program?

• It promotes Maternal and Child Health and develops prediction tools for preterm birth.
• It is an initiative under the Department of Biotechnology of the Union Ministry of Science and Technology as a collaborative interdisciplinary programme.
• This program is led by the Translational Health Science and Technology Institute (THSTI), NCR Biotech cluster, Faridabad.
• It is part of the Atal Jai Anusandhan Biotech Mission – Undertaking Nationally Relevant Technology Innovation (UNaTI).

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GARBHINI-DRISHTI FAQs

Q1: What is the Garbhini initiative?

Ans: It is a flagship programme of the Department of Biotechnology (DBT), Govt of India. 

Q2: What is the full form of Garbh ini?

Ans: Interdisciplinary Group for Advanced Research on Birth Outcomes – DBT India Initiative’ (GARBH-Ini)

Q3: Who developed Garbhini GA2?

Ans: IIT Madras and THSTI

Source: PIB