DBT inaugurated Center for Biopharma Analysis in Pune

Department of Biotechnology, Secretary has inaugurated the Pune-based Center for Biopharma Analysis, CBA. This centre is supported by the National Biopharma Mission of the Department of Biotechnology, DBT, and Biotechnology Industry Research Assistance Council, BIRAC.

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It will provide high-quality analytical services to biopharmaceutical developers and manufacturers and create long lasting value for bio-entrepreneurs and industry.

CBA is expected to play a pivotal role in supporting biopharma innovations from academic and government research labs, start-ups and many Indian companies.

About DBT: The Department of Biotechnology (DBT), under the Ministry of Science & Technology, promotes and accelerates the development of biotechnology in India, including growth and application of biotechnology in the areas of agriculture, healthcare, animal sciences, environment and industry.

About BIRAC: Biotechnology Industry Research Assistance Council (BIRAC) is a not-for-profit Section 8, Schedule B, Public Sector Enterprise, set up by Department of Biotechnology (DBT), Government of India as an Interface Agency to strengthen and empower the emerging Biotech enterprise to undertake strategic research and innovation, addressing nationally relevant product development needs.

About National Biopharma Mission: The Industry-Academia Collaborative Mission of Department of Biotechnology (DBT), Govt of India for accelerating discovery research to early development for Biopharmaceuticals approved by the Cabinet for a total cost US$ 250 million and 50% co-funded by the World Bank is being implemented at Biotechnology Research Assistance Council (BIRAC).