Ethyl
05-17-2006, 03:30 AM
Bio-technology for alleviation of human suffering: Kalam
Ahmedabad, April. 28 (PTI): Research in the field of bio-technology will contribute towards advancement of human knowledge and alleviation of human suffering, President A P J Abdul Kalam said here today.
Delivering a lecture after inaugurating Indian Institute of Advance Research (IIAR) at Koba in Gandhinagar district, Kalam said the institute will contribute towards growth of the state as well as the nation.
Kalam said in two to three years, the minimum critical mass of the institute should be 100 scientists conducting research on different subjects. "I hope the institute would achieve this target," he said.
He said convergence of bio, info and nano technology will provide solutions to critical health problems. "Nano technology is knocking at our doors and we should use it for the advantage of our people," Kalam added.
The President called upon scientists to work on anti HIV vaccine. He also asked them to work for production of combination vaccine that can cure two or three diseases.
He said the institution should also focus on the bio-informatics by convergence of information technology plus communication technology.
http://www.hindu.com/thehindu/holnus/002200604281723.htm
Ahmedabad, April. 28 (PTI): Research in the field of bio-technology will contribute towards advancement of human knowledge and alleviation of human suffering, President A P J Abdul Kalam said here today.
Delivering a lecture after inaugurating Indian Institute of Advance Research (IIAR) at Koba in Gandhinagar district, Kalam said the institute will contribute towards growth of the state as well as the nation.
Kalam said in two to three years, the minimum critical mass of the institute should be 100 scientists conducting research on different subjects. "I hope the institute would achieve this target," he said.
He said convergence of bio, info and nano technology will provide solutions to critical health problems. "Nano technology is knocking at our doors and we should use it for the advantage of our people," Kalam added.
The President called upon scientists to work on anti HIV vaccine. He also asked them to work for production of combination vaccine that can cure two or three diseases.
He said the institution should also focus on the bio-informatics by convergence of information technology plus communication technology.
http://www.hindu.com/thehindu/holnus/002200604281723.htm