Research

Medical Sciences

Title :

Genome sequencing of SARS-CoV-2 from clinical samples

Area of research :

COVID-19 Research, Life Sciences & Biotechnology, Medical Sciences

Focus area :

Genome sequencing

Principal Investigator :

Dr Yogesh Shouche, Scientist, Dr Ajay Pillai, In-charge, Project Management Cell, National Centre For Cell Science (NCCS), Pune

Timeline Start Year :

2020

Contact info :

Details

Executive Summary :

This project aims to do genome sequencing of SARS-CoV-2 from clinical samples

Outcome/Output:

This activity will help understand the genetic variations in the SARS-CoV-2 virus, and help track the mutations and variants in the country.

Organizations involved

Implementing Agency :

National Centre For Cell Science (NCCS), Pune

Funding Agency :

Department of Biotechnology (DBT) Govt. of India

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