Bhubaneswar

Institute Of Life Sciences In Bhubaneswar To Be Biorepository For COVID-19 Samples

Bhubaneswar: The Institute of Life Science (ILS), Bhubaneswar, has been chosen as one of the 16 biorepository centres in the country for COVID-19 clinical samples.

The government of India is looking to increase research and development efforts in order to create new diagnostics, therapeutics and vaccines in the future. The repository will collect, store and maintain clinical samples (oropharyngeal/nasopharyngeal swabs, bronchoalveolar lavage, sputum, blood, urine and stool) of coronavirus patients.

The institute will be authorized to share these samples with academia, industry and commercial entities involved in development of diagnostics, therapeutics, vaccines after scrutinization. The purpose of sharing clinical specimens and the intended use will be examined by the National Oversight Committee as well as the Institutional Human Ethics Committee.

 

OB Bureau

Recent Posts

Rashmika Mandanna Spotted In A Wheelchair, Struggles To Stand On Her Feet [Watch]

New Delhi: After the record-breaking success of ‘Pushpa 2: The Rule’, Rashmika Mandanna has her…

6 hours ago

12 VWSC Members From Odisha Invited To Attend Republic Day Celebrations In Delhi

Bhubaneswar: Twelve members of Village Water and Sanitation Committees (VWSC) from nine districts of Odisha…

6 hours ago

This Is How Janhvi Kapoor Plans To Settle Down After Marriage [Watch]

Hyderabad: Bollywood actress Janhvi Kapoor, who is rumoured to be dating Shikhar Pahariya, had once…

6 hours ago

Industrial Projects Worth Rs 3,883 Cr Approved Ahead of Utkarsh Odisha Conclave

Bhubaneswar: In a remarkable stride toward strengthening industrial ecosystem, the Odisha government on Wednesday approved…

6 hours ago

ISL: Odisha FC Rally From 2-Goal Deficit To Snatch Thrilling Victory Vs Bengaluru FC, Diego Mauricio Nets Brace

Bengaluru: Playing away from home, Odisha FC turned the game on its head to snatch a…

6 hours ago

Balakrishna-Urvashi Starrer ‘Daaku Maharaaj’ To Be Released In Hindi

Hyderabad: Two weeks after its Telugu release, the Hindi version of Balakrishna-Urvashi Rautela starrer ‘Daaku…

7 hours ago