Daily Current Affairs / ICGEB Hosts Global Roundtable on Genomic Collaboration for Pandemic Preparedness
Category : Science and Tech Published on: October 30 2025
The International Centre for Genetic Engineering and Biotechnology (ICGEB), New Delhi, hosted an international roundtable on “Exploring and Translating Genomic Evidence on SARS-CoV-2 for Public Health Response.” The event brought together leading Indian and Italian scientists to strengthen global cooperation in pandemic preparedness. Experts emphasized data-driven collaboration to tackle future outbreaks. ICGEB Director-General Prof. Lawrence Banks highlighted India–Italy partnership in genomic surveillance. Representatives from AIIMS, THSTI, and Italy’s ISS reaffirmed commitment to advancing joint research and scientific innovation.
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