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Phenome India National Biobank Opens at CSIR-IGIB Delhi

7 July 20251 min read
SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGYPhenome IndiaNational BiobankOpens at CSIR-IGIBDelhi7 July 2025safalsetu.com

Why in the news

A national biobank opened in Delhi to support personalised and precision medicine.

Key facts

  • Opened at CSIR-IGIB by the MoS (Independent Charge) for Science and Technology, who is also CSIR Vice President.
  • Aim: a longitudinal health database suited to India’s diversity.

About a biobank

It stores biological samples such as blood, tissue or DNA with linked health information, kept for research use.

Exam angle

  • Sample size: 10,000; pattern: UK Biobank.

Test yourself

1. The Phenome India National Biobank is modelled on which existing biobank?

It follows the UK Biobank pattern, tailored to India.

2. Data from how many individuals will the Phenome India National Biobank collect?

Genomic, clinical and lifestyle data will come from 10,000 people.

3. Where was the Phenome India National Biobank inaugurated?

Dr Jitendra Singh inaugurated it at CSIR-IGIB, New Delhi.

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