About Centre for Cellular and Molecular Biology (CCMB):
- It is India’s premier research organization in frontier areas of modern biology.
- The objectives of the Centre are to conduct high-quality basic research and training in frontier areas of modern biology, and promote centralized national facilities for new and modern techniques in the interdisciplinary areas of biology.
- Located in Hyderabad, Telangana, CCMB is a constituent laboratory of the Council of Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR), a renowned national organization under the Ministry of Science and Technology, Government of India.
- Established in 1977, CCMB has emerged as a global leader in cellular and molecular research and is known for its contributions to understanding the molecular mechanisms that govern biological systems.
- CCMB’s work spans various disciplines of biology, including genetics, biotechnology, bioinformatics, immunology, and molecular medicine.
- The institution is well-regarded for its cutting-edge research in molecular biology, genomics, proteomics, and cellular mechanisms.
- The centre’s research is both fundamental and translational, focusing on problems that have wide-ranging implications for medicine, disease management, agricultural improvement, and environmental sustainability.
- CCMB has state-of-the-art facilities for research, including a high-throughput genomics facility and a bioinformatics centre.
- The institute also offers training programs and workshops for students and researchers and collaborates with national and international institutions.
- CCMB is a designated "Center of Excellence" by the Global Molecular and Cell Biology Network, UNESCO.
