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Publication 2026 Our latest publication in the Indian Journal of Pediatrics focuses on expanding the phenotypic spectrum of syndromic arthrogryposis multiplex congenita (AMC) linked to biallelic COL25A1 variants, spanning fetal and pediatric stages  link.springer.com/article/10.100…

On National Science Day 2026, the Human Genetics booth at NIMHANS Convention Centre, Bengaluru, became a vibrant hub of discovery. Students, researchers, and curious young minds gathered around interactive displays on the Genetics of Rare Diseases

Publication 2026 Co-occurring DMD, GJA1, and novel FYCO1 variants in a proband from a consanguineous oculodentodigital dysplasia family: a rare multi-locus case report. Front. Genet. 17:1753212. doi: 10.3389/fgene.2026.1753212

CME programme “Conception to Cradle: Advances in Reproductive and Neonatal Genetic Medicine” was conducted by NIRRCH Mumbai on 14th December 2025. The CME featured eminent speakers including Dr. Sankar, Dr. Pande, Dr. Purandarey, Dr. Bansal, Dr. Phadke, and Dr. Ashwin Dalal.

PRaGeD team has participated in  the IAMG 2025 conducted at Symbiosis University, Pune during Dec 4 to 7, 2025. Congratulations to Dr. Ashwin Dalal for receiving the Dr. IC Verma Outstanding Researcher Award. Dr. Usha Dutta and Amarnadh secured 1 and 2 prizes in Poster section

On 2nd November 2025, during the Society of Fetal Medicine – Mumbai Chapter Dombivli Outreach Programme, Dr. Shailesh Pande delivered an insightful talk on “Genetics in Obstetric Practice" The programme was attended by 80 Obstetrics, Gynecology, and Fetal Medicine experts.

Around 150 participants, including social workers, ASHA workers, school teachers, staff from Grampari NGO, and local youth, attended the awareness session conducted by Genetic Research Centre, ICMR-NIRRCH at Maharaja Shivaji College, Kudal, Satara on 18th September 2025

CDFD and Society for Indian Academy of Medical Genetics is jointly organising outreach program “Genomics of the People, by the People, for the People” on 18th July 2025 Join Zoom Meeting lnkd.in/dTVqix3D Meeting ID: 968 2152 5763 Passcode: 737038 #DBT, #BRIC-CDFD

Seminar on Genetic Diagnostic approach to rare and undiagnosed diseases was delivered by Dr. Ashwin Dalal and Dr. Usha Dutta from CDFD on 27 April 2025. The event was conducted by Dr. Vishnu Vardhan Reddy, Vizag Genetics Clinic and attended by clinicians. @DBT_CDFD @DBTIndia

On the occasion of World Autism Awareness Day on 02 April 2025, Manasa, Institute of Child Health and Disability Studies. Hyderabad organised a seminar on Parenting and Autism-Navigating the Challenges. Dr. Neeraja and Dr. Anjana, Mission PRaGeD, CDFD attended the event #DBT

M.Sc. Nursing students visited the Genetic Research Centre at ICMR-NIRRCH on 25 March 2025. During the visit, Dr. Pande provided a comprehensive explanation of genetic principles, shedding light on various genetic disorders.

#NGCS 2025 Prize winners_Quiz congrats @DBTIndia @DBT_CDFD

National Genetic Counseling Symposium (NGCS) organised at CDFD by Dr. Ashwin Dalal, Mission PRaGeD team on March 7-8, 2025. Participants interacted with clinicians, genetic counsellors and researchers during impactful sessions, quiz, debate and posters @DBTIndia, @DBT_CDFD

University of Jammu joined hands on Race for 7 #Mission PRaGeD #RareDisease

Central University of Punjab participation in Race for 7 #Mission PRaGeD #Race for 7 #RareDisease

Awareness and screening camp was organized by Central University of Punjab on January 15 and 16, 2025, in the villages of Gudha and Zumba, respectively, which are adopted by the University @Raredisease @DBT_CDFD @DBTIndia

PRaGeD team at 3 day conference of ISHG at NIMHANS during Jan 20-22 2025 @DBTIndia @DBT_CDFD @rarediseases

Team PRaGeD at ISHG 2025, Bangalore. January 20, Day 1 kickstarted with enlightening talk by Dr. Shaji, CMC Vellore on lentiviral vectors in correcting hemoglobinopathies. Dr. Moinak Banerjee, RGCB titled with the Dr. LD Sanghvi oration award. poster presentations.

Department of Medical Genetics, Nizam’s Institute of Medical Sciences, Hyderabad organized a workshop on Clinical Genetics titled ‘Utility and Interpretation of Genetic Tests in Clinical Practice' under the aegis of IAP, DBT Mission PRaGeD, and IAMG on 08 Jan 2025.

The latest study from Dr. Akash Ranjan’s Group uncovered mutations in the NAA10 protein. This sheds light on structural instability and pathogenicity in NAA10 mutants linked to a pediatric rare genetic disorder, Ogden syndrome. #Ogdensyndrome #NAA10 #RareDisease @Praged_CDFD