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inStem - Institute for Stem Cell Biology and Regenerative Medicine

inStem is a new research institute funded by the Department of Biotechnology, Government of India, with a novel collaborative philosophy and cooperative outlook. inStem has a research focus on the broad area of stem cell and regenerative biology at the interface of science, engineering and medicine. inStem provides exceptional scientists with the opportunity to undertake ground-breaking research into the fundamental properties of stem cells (mammalian or model organisms) and their utility in creating disease models as well as their applications to drug discovery and the development of cell therapies.

A new model for inter-agency collaboration, inStem is being nurtured within the Bangalore Biocluster by the National Centre for Biological Sciences (NCBS), one of India’s leading research institutions funded by the Department of Atomic Energy, Government of India. Being embedded within this creative niche offers inStem several advantages: vibrant scientific interactions with well established basic science groups at NCBS, smooth running administrative structures that enable us to perform routine as well as new functions with ease, and state-of-the art facilities that permit us to quickly establish innovative research programs.
Officially established in October 2009 and two years into operation, inStem now has functioning labs in new purpose-built space at NCBS. inStem intends to have a flexible organizational structure that fosters change, innovation, and achievement. With a high fraction of short/middle term resident scientists, flexible space, and financial support for pilot/incubator projects, inStem will be able to modify its scientific mission in response to the changing scientific landscape as well as foster a high level of individual creativity and achievement.

inStem wil:

• Build a quality core of scientists, clinician-researchers and engineers to use stemcells to address questions in human biology
• Develop collaborative team-driven projects to tackle problems in regenerative medicine and disease biology
• Ensure the ready availability of molecular, cellular, technological and other facilitating resources for its projects and for its surrounds
• Be a think tank and centre for scientific collaborations by creating venues for time limited collaborations with academic/industrial researchers, sabbatical stays for scientists/scholars/public policy makers, and international workshops
• Become an educational hub for high level training in interdisciplinary, interactive science and supporting new Ph.D.s, medical graduates with a sophisticated technological base and an environment that emphasizes teamwork

Leadership:

Director: Professor K. VijayRaghavan
Deans: Professor Jyotsna Dhawan, Professor S. Ramaswamy

For more information please visit: http://instem.res.in/

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