India’s First Diabetes Biobank Opens: Early Detection Now Possible

Diabetes Biobank: The Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR) has established the country’s first diabetes biobank in Chennai in collaboration with the Madras Diabetes Research Foundation (MDRF), which is a collection of population-based biological samples. The biobank established at MDRF aims to collect, process, store, and distribute biological samples to support scientific studies with the permission of ICMR. The process of establishing the biobank began almost two years ago. A paper published in the Indian Journal of Medical Research has detailed the description and objectives of the biobank.

Very Important for Biomedical Research

In biomedical research, biobanks are crucial. They involve collecting, processing, storing, and distributing biospecimens to support scientific research. The diabetes biobank can help identify new biomarkers for early diagnosis and personalized treatment strategies.

Will Get Research Facility

This will store blood samples of various types of diabetes, such as Type 1, Type 2, and gestational diabetes, in young people for future studies and research. The biobank will facilitate advanced research on the causes of diabetes, the diversity of Indian-type diabetes, and related disorders.
— Dr. V Mohan, Chairman, MDRF