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Bihar University of Health Sciences, Patna
Validity:16.05.2024 to 15.05.2029
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- Public Health & Epidemiology: Disease surveillance, maternal and child health, and nutritional disorders prevalent in Bihar, including malnutrition and Kala-azar.
- Modern Medicine & Clinical Trials: Institutional trials, oncology research, and regional disease management in collaboration with major centres such as IGIMS and PMCH.
- AYUSH Systems: Integrative medicine, validation of Ayurveda, Homeopathy and Unani therapies, and medicinal plant research.
- Health Economics & Administration: Hospital management, healthcare delivery, and health policy research in resource-constrained settings.
- Paramedical & Allied Health: Research in physiotherapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, and clinical laboratory technologies.
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Kangwon National University (KNU), Republic of Korea
Validity:Signed on 02.01.2026
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- Veterinary Clinical Sciences & Geriatrics: Canine and feline diseases, diabetes mellitus biomarkers, and comparative pharmacology.
- Animal Genomics & Bioinformatics: Animal molecular biology, precision breeding, and genetic database development.
- Medical Biotechnology & Stem Cells: Advanced therapeutics, regenerative medicine, and oncology.
- Veterinary Preventive Medicine: Disease surveillance and immunological studies on emerging diseases, including highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAIV).
- Animal Nutrition & Phase Feeding: Applied studies in anatomy, molecular biology, and sustainable animal feed practices.
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ICAR-NIVEDI, Karnataka
Validity:06.07.2023 until project completion
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- Disease Forecasting & Forewarning: AI/ML models for the National Animal Disease Referral Expert System (NADRES) to predict outbreaks of 13 major economically important livestock diseases.
- One Health & Zoonoses: Research on leptospirosis, brucellosis, and transmission dynamics among animals, humans, and the environment.
- Diagnostics & Microbiology: Collaboration with WOAH reference laboratories on molecular diagnostics and pathogenic microorganism biodiversity.
- Disease Economics: Assessment of livestock disease-related economic losses and evaluation of disease-control and vaccination programmes.
- Digital Surveillance & Data Analytics: Digital epidemiological networks, geographical risk mapping, and real-time outbreak response.
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Mahavir Cancer Sansthan & Research Centre, Patna
Validity:05.04.2024 to 04.04.2029
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- Genomics & Personalised Medicine: Human sample analysis using PCR, flow cytometry, and lymphocyte cultures for karyotyping, alongside cancer genetics and genetic counselling research.
- Medicinal Plants & Therapeutics: Plant-based remedies for chemotherapy-induced toxicity, heavy-metal toxicity, and pesticide toxicity.
- Clinical Laboratory & Pathology: Histopathology, immunohistochemistry, and tumour marker analysis.
- Paediatric Oncology: Collaborative paediatric cancer trials and supportive care research.
- Biotechnology & Life Sciences: Research collaboration in cancer, diabetes, toxicology, and related life sciences.
- Environmental & Public Health: Environmental sample testing for heavy-metal contamination and toxicity.
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M/s Tirupati International, Patna
Validity:11.04.2025 to 10.04.2027
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- Capacity Building in Poultry Production: Farmer training to improve poultry production. BASU will provide logistical and technical support, while M/s Tirupati International will bear transportation, boarding, and lodging expenses for the training programmes.
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Central Institute of Medicinal and Aromatic Plants (CSIR-CIMAP), Lucknow
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- Phytochemistry & Product Formulation: Extraction and processing of essential oils, natural dyes, and bioactive compounds for pharmaceuticals, cosmetics, and nutraceuticals.
- Agricultural & Livestock Sciences: Collaboration with institutions such as ICAR-NDRI on value addition in agriculture and livestock feed.
- Agrotechnology & Biopesticides: Sustainable farming practices and development of natural biopesticides.
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BRIC-National Institute of Animal Biotechnology (NIAB), Hyderabad
Validity:Signed on 09.04.2026
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- Infectious Diseases & Animal Health Diagnostics: DNA/RNA vaccines, recombinant proteins, and rapid nanodiagnostics for bacterial, viral (including bluetongue), and protozoan livestock diseases.
- Pathogen Studies: Research on human-animal interface diseases using biosafety level 3 (BSL-3) facilities.
- Reproductive Biotechnology & Genetics: Artificial insemination, embryo transfer, elite genotype multiplication, and related reproductive technologies.
- Stem Cell Biobank: Cellular therapies, tissue engineering, and infertility research using stem cell and 3D bioprinting facilities.
- Genomics & Transgenesis: Genetic improvement of Indian livestock and poultry and research on transgenic animals producing therapeutic proteins.
- Animal Nutrition & Bioinformatics: Conversion of crop residues into nutritional products, computational biology, and predictive modelling.
- Industry Incubation & Entrepreneurship: Partnerships with start-ups and biotechnology companies to validate, scale up, and commercialise animal-health products.
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National Institute of Pharmaceutical Education and Research (NIPER), Hajipur
Validity:Signed on 01.07.2026
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- Translational Pharmacology & Infectious Diseases: Joint research on visceral leishmaniasis (Kala-azar), multidrug-resistant tuberculosis (MDR-TB), and HIV.
- Biologics & Pharmacopoeial Standards: Reference standards for complex biologics, cell and gene therapies, and biosimilars, potentially involving the Indian Pharmacopoeia Commission.
- Drug Discovery & Open Science: Open-source drug discovery and preclinical proof-of-concept studies with potential industry partners.
- Formulation & Drug Delivery: Nanotechnology-enabled formulations, long-acting injectables, and advanced respiratory and nasal drug delivery systems.
- Toxicology & Pharmacovigilance: Drug safety screening, adverse drug reaction studies, heavy-metal toxicity, and regulatory toxicology.
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ICAR-National Bureau of Fish Genetic Resources (ICAR-NBFGR), Lucknow
Validity:Signed on 10 September 2026
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- Research, Capacity Building & Training: Joint research, exchange of scientific expertise, training for students and researchers, and sharing of research facilities.
- Emerging Areas of Fisheries Science: Fish genetic resource characterisation and conservation, molecular genetics and genomics, biodiversity assessment, climate-resilient fisheries, aquaculture, fish health, pathogen surveillance, and aquatic environmental monitoring.
- Advanced Research: Population genomics, DNA barcoding, transcriptomics, functional genomics, germplasm conservation, cryopreservation, and molecular diagnostics.
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Heifer International
Validity:Signed on 15 September 2026
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- Research, Training & Field-Level Technical Support: Improving farmer and livestock-owner livelihoods through sustainable livestock development, joint research, training, capacity building, extension activities, and knowledge sharing.
- Buffalo, Goat & Poultry Development: Combining BASU's scientific expertise with Heifer International's field-level experience to develop sustainable livelihood opportunities across Bihar.
- Livestock Development & Community Outreach: Goat development, backyard poultry, breed improvement, buffalo germplasm, pig farming, fodder development, farmer training, student internships, field exposure, and community outreach.
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