Programmes & Schemes
The objective of this program are : 1. Understanding the role of genetic and genomic components in human health and disease, and the cross-talk of these components with environmental factors, lifestyle and cultural practices, by facilitating cutting-edge research involving individuals, families and populations. 2. Translating the understanding thus acquired for the improvement of human health by promoting development and dissemination of genomic methodologies and tools for prediction, diagnosis and prevention of disease, and for developing affordable therapeutic interventions. 3. Building capacity in human genetics and genomics by promoting training on technology platforms and methodologies for genome analysis in relation to human health and disease