TNPSC Thervupettagam

National Biobank

July 10 , 2025 14 hrs 0 min 36 0
  • The Centre has inaugurated the Phenome India National Biobank at CSIR-Institute of Genomics and Integrative Biology (CSIR-IGIB), Delhi.
  • The Biobank will gather genomic, lifestyle, and clinical data from 10,000 diverse Indian participants.
  • It is modeled on the UK Biobank.
  • It aims to improve the early disease diagnosis and personalized treatments for conditions like diabetes, cancer, and rare genetic disorders.
  • It focuses on India-specific health issues such as central obesity and complex heterogeneous conditions.

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