Dr. Omics Labs and SRMIST Sign Umbrella MoU for Genetic Engineering and Bioengineering Collaboration
Dr. Omics Labs and SRM Institute of Science and Technology (SRMIST), Chennai, sign an Umbrella MoU for joint research, education and innovation in genetic engineering
About this Achievement
Dr. Omics Research and Education Private Limited (Dr. Omics Labs) has signed an Umbrella Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) for Strategic Scientific and Educational Collaboration with SRM Institute of Science and Technology (SRMIST), Kattankulathur, Chennai. The MoU links Dr. Omics Labs' industry expertise in genomics and bioinformatics with the research infrastructure of SRMIST's School of Bioengineering and Department of Genetic Engineering. The aim is to advance joint research, education and innovation in genetics, bioengineering and personalised medicine.
What is the Dr. Omics Labs–SRMIST Umbrella MoU?
The Umbrella MoU is a formal framework agreement between Dr. Omics Labs and SRMIST for long-term scientific and educational collaboration. It brings industry and academia together so that research in genetics and bioengineering can move faster from the laboratory to real-world healthcare applications.
What is an Umbrella MoU?
An Umbrella MoU is a broad, overarching agreement that sets out the shared goals of two institutions and the main areas they will work on together. Rather than covering a single project, it creates one framework under which several initiatives can be launched over time. These can include joint research projects, training programmes, student internships and shared use of expertise. Each initiative can then start quickly, without a new agreement being negotiated from scratch.
What are the focus areas of the MoU?
The collaboration focuses on three areas:
- Joint research and development: advancing breakthroughs in DNA-based healthcare and biotechnology by combining SRMIST's research facilities with Dr. Omics Labs' genomic analysis expertise
- Educational collaboration: strengthening Dr. Omics Labs' online bioinformatics education with the academic depth and rigour of SRMIST's faculty
- Innovation pipeline: developing scalable solutions for personalised medicine, where treatment is tailored to an individual's genetic profile
Why does this collaboration matter?
Genetic engineering and bioengineering are changing healthcare, from gene-based diagnostics to targeted therapies. Progress in these fields depends on two things: strong academic research and the industry ability to analyse large amounts of genomic data and turn findings into usable products.
Universities often have the research depth, and industry partners have the applied tools and market focus. The Umbrella MoU brings the two together. SRMIST contributes research infrastructure and academic excellence in bioengineering. Dr. Omics Labs contributes its working genomics lab, its next-generation sequencing (NGS) data analysis and computer-aided drug design (CADD) capabilities, and its experience in training bioinformatics professionals.
How will students and researchers benefit?
The partnership creates opportunities for:
- SRMIST students to gain industry exposure to genomic data analysis and bioinformatics tools through training and internships with projects
- Researchers and faculty to collaborate on joint R&D in DNA-based healthcare, biotechnology and personalised medicine
- Dr. Omics Labs learners to benefit from course content strengthened by academic input from one of India's leading universities
- The wider healthcare ecosystem through research that is designed from the start to become scalable, real-world solutions
Acknowledging the Leadership at SRMIST
This partnership was made possible by the leadership and support of key stakeholders at SRMIST, Kattankulathur:
| Name | Designation | Role in the partnership |
|---|---|---|
| Dr. Senthilkumar Palanisamy | Associate Professor, Department of Genetic Engineering | Catalyst for the collaboration |
| Dr. Kirankumar S. | Head of Department, Genetic Engineering | Departmental leadership |
| Prof. Parani Madasamy | Dean, School of Bioengineering | Fostering a strong partnership environment |
| Dr. Ponnusamy S. | Registrar, SRMIST | Guidance in formalising the alliance |
We sincerely thank each of them for their vision and support.
The SRMIST partnership has since grown further. Our Founder & CEO met the Vice Chancellor of SRMIST at "The Influence of AI" event to explore AI and bioinformatics collaborations under this alliance.
About Dr. Omics Labs
Dr. Omics Labs (Dr. Omics Research and Education Private Limited) is a genomics and bioinformatics research and education organisation based in Delhi. It was founded by Dr. Deepshikha Satish, PhD, a translational bioinformatician who trained at ICGEB and has more than 10 international publications.
Dr. Omics Labs has trained more than 50,000 learners and has received research grants and funding from DST (including DST-NIDHI), AWS, Illumina and Pfizer–IIT Delhi. It also works with LSSSDC, Government of India, and CHRIST (Deemed to be University).
Frequently Asked Questions
What MoU has Dr. Omics Labs signed with SRMIST?
Dr. Omics Research and Education Private Limited has signed an Umbrella MoU for Strategic Scientific and Educational Collaboration with SRM Institute of Science and Technology (SRMIST), Kattankulathur, Chennai.
What does the Dr. Omics Labs–SRMIST MoU focus on?
It focuses on joint R&D in DNA-based healthcare and biotechnology, collaboration in bioinformatics education, and developing scalable solutions for personalised medicine.
Which SRMIST departments are involved?
The collaboration involves SRMIST's School of Bioengineering and its Department of Genetic Engineering.
What is an Umbrella MoU?
It is a broad framework agreement that lets two institutions launch several projects, such as research, training and internships, under one agreement, without negotiating a new contract each time.
How does the MoU benefit students?
SRMIST students gain industry exposure in genomics and bioinformatics through training, internships and joint projects. Dr. Omics Labs learners benefit from courses strengthened by academic input.
Who facilitated the partnership at SRMIST?
Dr. Senthilkumar Palanisamy, Dr. Kirankumar S., Prof. Parani Madasamy and Dr. Ponnusamy S. of SRMIST, Kattankulathur.
Can other universities sign a similar MoU with Dr. Omics Labs?
Yes. Universities and institutes can apply through our Partner with Us page or email info@dromicslabs.com.
Interested in research collaboration or bioinformatics training with Dr. Omics Labs? Contact us at info@dromicslabs.com or +91 93108 70544, or explore our courses.
