In May 2020, how many proposals on Drug Repurposing, recommended by the Department of Biotechnology and Biotechnology Industry Research Assistance Council (DBT - BIRAC) research consortium, have been shortlisted?

In May 2020, how many proposals on Drug Repurposing, recommended by the Department of Biotechnology and Biotechnology Industry Research Assistance Council (DBT - BIRAC) research consortium, have been shortlisted? Correct Answer 2

  • Department of Biotechnology and Biotechnology Industry Research Assistance Council (DBT - BIRAC) research consortium has recommended 70 proposals.
  • These are for funding in Vaccines, Diagnostics, Therapeutics and other Technologies.
  • The shortlisted proposals include ten Vaccines candidates, 34 Diagnostics products, ten Therapeutics options, two proposals on Drug Repurposing, etc.

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