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Genome-scale metabolic modelling identifies reactions mediated by SNP-SNP interactions associated with yeast sporulation
Using genome-scale metabolic models (GEMs) & transcriptomics, we reveal how SNP-SNP interactions in yeast transcription factors shape metabolic pathways & drive differences in sporulation efficiency.
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Healthcare MoU with Armed Forces Medical Services
With this MoU IBSE and WSAI, IITM will work with DGAFMS office to develop and deploy AI technologies that improve healthcare for defence personnel and their families.
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Mapping genetic diversity with the GenomeIndia project
With the whole genomes of 10,000 healthy and unrelated Indians from 83 populations, the GenomeIndia project captures the genetic diversity of one of the highly underrepresented populations in the global genomics landscape.
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Multilingual AI for Diagnostics
In an interview with Arunima Rajan, Prof. Himanshu Sinha, faculty, Department of Biotechnology, IIT Madras and Wadhwani School of Data Science and AI, IIT Madras, explains how AI and multilingual LLMs are transforming diagnostics to bring accessible, high-quality healthcare to every corner of India.
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GenomeIndia Conclave
GenomeIndia Conclave marks the release of GenomeIndia data by the Prime Minister of India.
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Healthcare Research at IBSE/WSAI
How can AI revolutionize medicine, especially for the diverse Indian populace? The Centre for Integrative Biology & Systems Medicine is exploring the intersection of AI & biology to advance medical research.
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Srijith Sasikumar receives WSAI Annual Research showcase 2025 award
Congratulations to Srijith Sasikumar, a senior PhD student in the lab, for winning the first poster proze at the WSAI Annual Research showcase 2025. He received a cash award of Rs. 75,000.
Read MoreAishwarya Murali receives Women Leading IITM 2025
Congratulations to Aishwarya Murali, a senior PhD student in the lab, for receiving Women Leading IITM 2025 award to support her thesis research.
Read MoreBIRAC Grand Challenges India grant
Our lab receives Rs. 77 lakh grant to to develop LLM-based healthcare assistant for pregnant women.
BIRAC Grand Challenges India grant
Our lab receives Rs. 850 lakh grant for pan-India validation of gestational age models.
Department of Biotechnology grant
Our lab receives Rs. 81 lakh grant to study ribosomal protein variants.