Ongoing Programs
Tissue Engineering & 3D Bio-printing
Regenerative Medicine and Tissue Engineering has shown huge potential in translational medicine and many conventional clinical problems have been successfully answered. 3D Bio printing of tissues and organs is the most advanced technology in tissue engineering and it is expected to create revolutions in modern medicine....
Read MoreBiomaterials
Natural and synthetic biomaterials are widely used in tissue engineering, medical devices, prosthesis, implants, wound healing and many other applications in medicine and surgery. Polymer based biomaterials and composites are promising candidates which can play a vital role in healthcare and medicine, revolutionizing various aspects of patient care and treatment....
Read MoreType II Diabetes Mellitus & Insulin Resistance
Worldwide, 463 million people are living with Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus (T2DM) as per the International Diabetes Federation (IDF) 2019 and by 2045, it is expected to rise to 700 million. This chronic, metabolic disease is characterized by elevated levels of blood glucose due to the development of insulin resistance and over time, leads to serious damage to the heart, blood vessels, eyes, kidneys and nerves....
Read MoreOral Cancer
Globally oral cancer (OC) is a health concern and in India ~77,000 new cases and ~52,000 deaths are reported annually. In Kerala the prevalence of OC is, ~1.08%. Public health studies have revealed vulnerability to OC in those who are excessively exposed to causative agents such as -alcohol, tobacco products, betel nut, unhygienic oral condition, poor diet and sustained viral infections that include the human papillomavirus....
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