New Delhi: The Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Delhi has advanced its Nanoelectronics Network for Research and Applications (NNetRA) project by transferring two significant healthcare technologies to industry partners. This initiative, funded by the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY), aims to bridge the gap between research and practical application.
The transferred technologies include:
- A “DNA Aptamer for Prostate Cancer Detection,” developed by Professor Prashant Mishra’s team at IIT Delhi. This aptamer, now handed over to Dr. Swapnil Sinha of HUMMSA Biotech Pvt. Ltd., Kolkata, is designed to target specific oncogenes and offers the potential for improved prostate cancer diagnostics and treatment.
- The second technology, a “Photonic Chip-Based Spectrometric Biosensor” for pathogen detection, was created by Professor Joby Joseph’s team. This biosensor, transferred to Mr. Nitin Zaveri of UNINO Healthcare Private Limited, Mumbai, enables rapid and accurate identification of pathogens, which is crucial for preventing and managing infectious diseases.
The transfer ceremony was attended by key figures including Shri S. Krishnan, Secretary of MeitY, and Professor Rangan Banerjee, Director of IIT Delhi. The Foundation for Innovation and Technology Transfer (FITT) at IIT Delhi played a central role in facilitating these technology transfers. Secretary Krishnan emphasized the importance of such projects in promoting innovation and collaboration, stressing the need for effective strategies to ensure these technologies are successfully adopted and commercialized.
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