Kasturba Medical College, Manipal in association with Anderson Diagnostics and Labs, Chennai launch MAHE-Anderson Centre of Excellence in Reproductive Genomics

Manipal, December 12, 2025: Kasturba Medical College (KMC), Manipal, a constituent unit of Manipal Academy of Higher Education (MAHE), an Institution of Eminence Deemed to be University, in association with Anderson Diagnostics and Labs, Chennai, announced the launch of the MAHE–Anderson Centre of Excellence in Reproductive Genomics and the signing of an MoU to advance healthcare solutions, academic training, and innovative research in Reproductive genomics.
 
The Centre, a first-of-its-kind, state-of-the-art facility, will integrate and apply advanced Next-Generation Sequencing (NGS) technologies to strengthen diagnostic capabilities and translational research in Reproductive genetics. It aims to provide comprehensive diagnostic services to hospitals under the MAHE umbrella as well as institutions across the coastal Karnataka region. In addition, the Centre will support research, innovation, and capacity-building initiatives in this emerging field.
 
Inaugurating the facility, Dr. Sharath K. Rao, Pro Vice Chancellor (Health Sciences), MAHE, said, “We are pleased to partner with Anderson Diagnostics and Labs, Chennai, one of the pioneers in delivering advanced diagnostic services across India and neighboring countries. This collaboration provides an excellent opportunity to expand access to cost-effective genomic solutions and strengthen healthcare delivery in coastal Karnataka.”
 
Exchanging the MoU, Dr. Suriyakumar G, Director & Radiologist, Anderson Diagnostics & Labs, stated: “Anderson Diagnostics is bringing over ten years of pioneering experience specifically in ‘Reproductive Genomics’ and high throughput testing to this collaboration. Our role is to establish the operational backbone — guaranteeing that the cutting-edge research originating from the MAHE-Anderson COE translates reliably and rapidly into actionable diagnostic reports for patients. We are committed to setting new benchmarks in standardized processes — ensuring that this joint venture can change the dynamics of the genomics diagnostics ecosystem, especially concerning complex prenatal scenarios.”
 
Dr. Shubhashree Uppangala, Coordinator of the Centre, emphasized its broader mission:
“The Centre aims to bridge the current knowledge gap related to genomic diagnostic solutions in reproductive health and to support the development of precision medicine and research in women’s health and reproduction.”