The Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) here has signed a MoU with the Dr Dash Foundation (DDF), Minneapolis, USA to carry out research and development in the field of probiotics and pharmaceutical products.
DDF Chairman Dr SK Dash is considered to be a pioneer in the field of probiotics globally. Dr Dash has started working on probiotics since 1979 and is the recipient of many international awards. The DDF is interested to foster academic, research and development programme in the disciplines of bio sciences and bio-engineering.
Therefore, it is desirous to sponsor setting up of SK Dash Center of Excellence of Bio-Sciences and Engineering and Technology in the specific areas of bio-molecular and food technology leading to capacity building at the IIT here. Besides, the DDF has agreed to establish a SK Dash Chair Professor position in the specific areas of bio-molecular and food technology. Dr SK Dash chair will be the coordinator of the center.