The Federation of Asian Biotech Associations (FABA) and the Nationwide Institute of Animal Biotechnology (NIAB), Hyderabad, have signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) to strengthen collaboration in biotechnology ability growth by way of the FABA Ending College Programme and promote higher engagement throughout the biotechnology ecosystem.
The MoU was signed by NIAB director Ravikumar Gandham and FABA govt president Pallu Reddanna, within the presence of FABA secretary normal Ratnakar Palakodeti, members of the FABA Govt Council and NIAB scientists, stated an official launch issued on Wednesday.
Underneath the partnership, FABA and NIAB will work collectively to offer college students with entry to high quality coaching services and sensible publicity, serving to bridge the hole between tutorial studying and {industry} necessities.
The FABA Ending College Programme focuses on imparting hands-on coaching in microbiology, molecular biology and cell biology to arrange college students for careers within the biotechnology sector. The month-long programme is designed for graduate and postgraduate college students pursuing programs in biology, biotechnology, life sciences and pharmacy.
The coaching programme goals to strengthen members’ technical competencies, laboratory expertise {and professional} capabilities required by the biotechnology and pharmaceutical industries. By means of sensible studying and industry-oriented coaching, college students will acquire publicity to up to date strategies and office practices.
FABA additionally thanked Indian Immunologicals Restricted (IIL) for its monetary help to the programme. The affiliation stated the corporate’s contribution has performed a key position in strengthening industry-driven coaching initiatives for biotechnology and life sciences college students, enabling them to amass sensible expertise and expertise aligned with {industry} wants.
Printed – September 03, 2026 12:30 am IST
