IIT Bombay, ICMR collaborate to develop Placenta Mimicking devices - Video
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Overview
Researchers from prestigious research institutions in the city have jointly created placenta-on-a-chip devices, which mimic the functions of the human placenta. These innovative devices have the potential to advance our understanding of pregnancy-related complications, such as preeclampsia and gestational diabetes.
The collaborative effort involves scientists from IIT Bombay and the Indian Council of Medical Research's National Institute for Research in Reproductive and Child Health (NIRRCH) in Parel.
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Roshni Dhar, a Mass com graduate with a soft corner for health happenings, joined Medical Dialogues as a news anchor in 2021. Inspired by her mother who is a gynaecologist, she likes to keep herself and the world updated on the occurring in the medical field. She covers various aspects of health news for MDTV at Medical Dialogues. She can be contacted at editorial@medicaldialogues.in. Contact no. 011-43720751