CSIR launches health checkup initiative
new delhi: csir's institute of genomics and integrative biology, with csir-serc and csir madras complex, introduces 'phenome india' - csir health cohort knowledgebase (pi-check), a pioneering health initiative. held from 8th to 11th march 2024, at csir campus, taramani, chennai, the project goes beyond typical health check-ups, aiming to understand india's complex health landscape and tailor healthcare solutions. led by drs. s maheswaran and p vasudevan, with guidance from dr. n. anandavalli, the four-day camp saw 180 participants contributing diverse data for the long-term cohort study. 'phenome india' promises personalized medicine advancements, leveraging collaborative expertise from various csir labs nationwide, and signifies a transformative leap in healthcare innovation.