30th Anniversary of Genetics Pioneer Institution
An institution that started from a small room with a dining table has metamorphized into a state-of-art diagnostics and translation research powerhouse in the arena of genetics and genomics in India.
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FRIGE - Internship, Training and Dissertation Program (Winter Edition)
Genetics is currently going through a rapid expansion in its suite of techniques and technologies. Understanding these technologies and utilising them in clinical research and diagnostic settings is key for their robust implementation in clinics.
Celebrating Autism awareness month and World Parkinson Day
With neurological disorders on the rise, understanding their cause, diagnostic methods, management, treatment and prevention is ever more crucial than before.
48th Annual Meeting and International Conference of the Indian Society of Human Genetics
India's biggest human genetics and genomics meet of 2024 is organised by the Foundation for Research in Genetics and Endocrinology along with Gujarat Biotechnology Research Centre.
Legacy and celebrations of 200 years of Mendel and Mendelian Genetics
An Augustinian friar, teacher, mathematician and a citizen scientist at heart- Gregor Mendel's work described the principles of inheritance that still stand today.
FRIGE-ISPAT Analysis and interpretation of NGS data in clinic workshop
FRIGE 4 Months Dissertation Course
Genetics is currently going through a rapid expansion in its suite of techniques and technologies. Understanding these technologies and using them in research and diagnostic settings is key for their robust implementation in clinics.
Milestone of 1 billion COVID19 vaccinations in India
India has created a milestone in vaccination by administrating over a billion Covid jabs since it started its vaccination drive in January of this year.
Mutation, variant and vaccination strategies for COVID19
Mutational processes that lead to new COVID19 virus variants can affect vaccination strategies and public health measures. In this interview, Dr. Harsh Sheth explains what mutation is and how COVID19 variants develop.
20th Anniversary of Human Genome Project and Rare Disease Day
The Human Genome Project gave new paradigm in which medicine became personalised, predictive and preventitive.
New coronavirus strain and its impact on vaccine strategy
With the new COVID19 virus strain (B1.1.7.) throwing the entire world into a frenzied state, it is important to understand its impact on healthcare and vaccine strategies.
Chemistry Nobel Prize 2020- CRISPR DNA Editing Technology
CRISPR-Cas9 is one of only a handful of technological marvels that have made a paradigm shifting and lasting impact on healthcare.
Vaccine development against coronavirus - COVID19
More than 200 vaccines are currently being developed against COVID19 virus, across the globe. What is the structure of coronavirus and what strategies are used for developing vaccines is discussed in a live interview with Doordarshan Girnar.
COVID-19: Impact on India (Student Blog)
A detailed analysis on the impact of covid19 outbreak on India penned by the students of FRIGE.
Genetics of coronavirus - COVID19
Several research groups, hospitals, nations and the World Health Organisation (WHO) have been playing active role to sequence the RNA of the COVID19 virus. Its purpose and utility is discussed in a live interview with the Gujarat Samachar TV.
The Great and the Good
Over our 25 years history, we have been fortunate to meet and receive praise from noted dignitaries, scientists and the general public. Their words enthuse us to strive towards excellence in delivering diagnostics and research.
FRIGE - Internship, Training and Dissertation Program (Summer Edition)
Genetics is currently going through a rapid expansion in its suite of techniques and technologies. Understanding these technologies and utilising them in clinical research and diagnostic settings is key for their robust implementation in clinics.