News Excerpt:
Recently, IIT Delhi hosted a technology transfer ceremony under Project NNetRA.
What is Project NNetRA?
- The Nanoelectronics Network for Research and Applications (NNetRA), funded by the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY), aims to develop and transfer innovative healthcare technologies to industry.
- Project NNetRA focuses on fostering innovation and collaboration in nanoelectronics to create sustainable healthcare solutions.
- The recent transfers aim to drive the successful adoption, implementation, and commercialization of these advanced technologies.
- The Collaborating institutes under Project NNetRA are IISc Bangalore; IIT Delhi, Bombay, Madras and Kharagpur.
Transferred Technologies during the event:
- DNA Aptamer for Prostate Cancer Detection: Developed by IIT Delhi, DNA aptamer is capable of binding to specific oncogenes, potentially useful as theranostics for prostate Cancer.
- It has been developed with industry partner HUMMSA Biotech Pvt. Ltd. based in Kolkata.
- Photonic Chip-Based Spectrometric Biosensor for Pathogen Detection: A biosensor enabling quick and accurate pathogen detection, aiding in the prevention of infectious diseases.
- Developed by a team at IIT Delhi along with industrial partner UNINO Healthcare Private Limited, Mumbai.
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Nanoelectronics Nanoelectronics involves the use of nanotechnology in electronic components, focusing on manipulating materials at the nanometer scale (10^-9 m). In healthcare, nanoelectronics offers groundbreaking applications:
These applications revolutionize healthcare by providing precise, efficient, and personalized medical solutions. |
