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Masters' Union Unveils Kalam School of Bioscience, Merging Tech, Healthcare & Entrepreneurship
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News18•29-09-2026, 22:45
Masters' Union Unveils Kalam School of Bioscience, Merging Tech, Healthcare & Entrepreneurship
- •Masters' Union University has launched the Kalam School of Bioscience, integrating technology, engineering, healthcare, and entrepreneurship.
- •The school aims to capitalize on rapid advancements in genomics and gene editing.
- •Its launch coincided with the Next Gene Bioscience Summit, gathering experts to discuss India's bioscience research and company-building capabilities.
- •The curriculum will focus on genetics, cell biology, and the application of engineering and AI in life sciences.
- •Students will gain exposure to research laboratories, healthcare institutions, and bioscience companies, fostering an environment where research translates into diagnostics, therapies, and new ventures.
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The Kalam School of Bioscience is a new school launched by Masters' Union University that combines technology, engineering, healthcare, and entrepreneurship in response to rapid advancements in genomics and gene editing. It focuses on genetics, cell biology, and applying engineering and artificial intelligence to life sciences.
The school was launched in New Delhi during the Next Gene Bioscience Summit, an event that gathered scientists, healthcare leaders, biotech founders, investors, and academicians.
According to Founder Pratham Mittal, the school aims to foster an environment where scientific research can successfully transform into diagnostics, therapies, technologies, and indigenous companies built in India.
