Asia’s first pre-clinical network facility was inaugurated in which of the following Indian cities in July 2024?

Correct option is A

Global Significance:

• • This is the ninth such facility in the world and the first in Asia.
  • Similar facilities exist in the USA, Europe, and Australia.

• Advanced Research Capabilities:

  • Equipped to handle Biosafety Level-3 (BSL-3) pathogens.
  • One of India’s largest small animal research facilities, capable of housing approximately 75,000 mice and other animals like rats, rabbits, hamsters, and guinea pigs.

• Ge-HuMic Facility:

  • Alongside the pre-clinical network, the Genetically Defined Human Associated Microbial Culture Collection (Ge-HuMic) Facility was also inaugurated.
  • It serves as a microbial repository for research institutions, universities, and industries, enhancing collaborations in medical research.