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About CBCMT…

Centre for Biomaterials, Cellular and Molecular Theranostics (CBCMT) was established in
the year 2016 as an integral part of VIT, under the able leadership of Prof. Geetha
Manivasagam This interdisciplinary research centre
Manivasagam.
works on cutting edge technologies at the interface
of physical, biological, chemical and engineering
sciences. The research team comprises of material
scientists, biologists, physicists, mechanical
engineers, bioengineers, chemists and clinicians,
who collaborate to address the unmet needs in the
areas of biomaterials, cellular and molecular
theranostics. Some of the primary focus areas
include soft and hard tissue engineering, in vitro
model of bone tumors, dental materials, biocorrosion, biomechanics, drug discovery,
sensors for microbe detection and implant for health monitoring.
CBCMT is equipped with cutting-edge instruments to conduct experiments ranging from
material synthesis, material processing, characterizations, evaluating performance of
medical implants through tribocorrosion, mechanical characterization and wettability, as
well as advanced cell culture experiments. CBCMT’s HOME (Human Organ Manufacturing
and Engineering) Lab is an advanced 3D bioprinting facility equipped with bioprinters, cell
culture facility and a Confocal Laser Scanning Microscope. The ongoing projects of the
centre are funded by both national and international funding agencies. The centre also has
a strong research collaboration with clinicians and scientists from leading research
laboratories within India as well as across the globe.

VISION MISSION VALUES

CBCMT thrives to be To provide state-of- Quality - Excellent
the hub of translational the-art health-care research with
research in order to options for patients by translational impact
address the unmet developing efficient, Growth - Innovation,
needs in treating cost-effective and continued development
several critical disorders safe treatment and improved
through cutting edge strategies through performance
technologies multi-disciplinary Integrity - Maintaining
research highest standard of
ethics in research
Accountability -
Social and scientific
responsibility

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