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18 Dec 2021-|Mumbai

Amity University Mumbai Signs MoU With Center For DNA Finger Printing & Diagnostics (CDFD)

 Amity University Mumbai signs a Memorandum of understanding with “Center for DNA fingerprinting and Diagnostics” (CDFD), Hyderabad, a Department of Biotechnology - Government of India.

The MoU was signed by the Director of CDFD and Dr. A.W.Santhosh Kumar, Pro-Vice-Chancellor representing the Chancellor, Amity University, Mumbai - Dr. Aseem Chauhan. CDFD is among one of the premier institutions in India which have now joined hands with Amity Mumbai. This collaboration will mainly focus on research initiates with all the Centers of Excellence in Amity University, especially the “Center for Astrobiology”.

The major niche areas will be researching microbes that live in extreme environments, research on Genomics and drug target discovery, and also on the fields of nano-delivery systems. Mainly this collaboration will facilitate the use of high-end instruments in biological research, initiatives on student internships, and faculty training.