RGCB researchers get Rs7 crore grant to develop biopsy-free cervical cancer detection technology

Thiruvananthapuram, Oct 16 (UNI) Researchers at the BRIC-Rajiv Gandhi Centre for Biotechnology (RGCB) here have received a Rs7 crore grant to develop an automated diagnostic device that could detect cervical cancer biomarkers through a blood sample, potentially reducing the need for invasive procedures and specialised laboratory expertise. The project aims to develop a rapid, minimally invasive testing platform that could improve access to early detection, particularly in areas with limited diagnostic infrastructure. The grant has been awarded under the MAHA MedTech Mission, launched by the Anusandhan National Research Foundation (ANRF), the Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR) and the Gates…