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JAMMU: University of Jammu, Jammu signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Centre for DNA Fingerprinting and Diagnostics (CDFD), Hyderabad, Telangana under the auspices of the Institute of Human Genetics, University of Jammu.
The purpose of the MoU was to implement various collaborative activities, in areas of mutual interest, which would address multidisciplinary scientific research, technological research, and educational issues of due relevance at the national level.
The programme was held online from the Office chamber of the Vice-Chancellor, University of Jammu.
On the occasion, Prof. Manoj K. Dhar, Vice-Chancellor University of Jammu opined that this MoU shall usher a new era of collaborations in research and academics of both the institutes. Prof. Dhar said that the University of Jammu ever since its inception has been consistently moving ahead in academic and co-curricular activities. It has grown and developed as one of India’s prestigious Universities with its commitment and focus on its core functions of teaching, research, publication, examination, and extension. Dr. K Thangaraj, Director Centre for DNA Fingerprinting and Diagnostics (CDFD), Hyderabad expressed his gratitude and ensured his support in the field of research and diagnosis.
University offers around seventy postgraduate and undergraduate courses in different faculties and the research programmes range across many disciplines, imparting PhD in 37 and M.Phil. in 26 disciplines, said Prof Dhar.
He further added that the goal of this MoU is to foster collaboration, provide opportunities for global experience, and facilitate the advancement of knowledge on the basis of reciprocity between CDFD and different Departments of life sciences faculty.
The Centre for DNA Fingerprinting and Diagnostics (CDFD) Hyderabad is a premier autonomous research Institute funded by the Department of Biotechnology, Ministry of Science and Technology, Government of India with a mandate to provide services and to undertake research in the areas of DNA Fingerprinting, diagnostics and other areas of modern biology.
CDFD’s Diagnostic division offers a comprehensive diagnosis of genetic diseases (cytogenetic, biochemical, and molecular) as also prenatal diagnosis for detection of chromosomal abnormalities, single-gene disorders, and inborn errors of metabolism, besides providing genetic diagnostic services, carrying out research work on molecular pathophysiology and mapping of genetic disorders
Among others Prof. Arvind Jasrotia (Registrar), Prof. B.K. Bajaj, Director School of Biotechnology, Prof. Namrata Sharma, Department of Botany, Prof. Piyush Malviya, Head Department of Environmental Sciences, Prof. Sanjana Koul from School of Biotechnology, Dr. Rakesh Kumar, Department of Zoology, Dr. Nisha Kapoor, Deputy Coordinator, Institute of Human Genetics were also present on the occasion. Dr. Parvinder Kumar Deputy coordinator, Institute of Human Genetics conducted the proceedings of the programme and presented a formal vote of thanks.