FACILITIES
GENETIC WING-
Genetic wing started functioning as a OPD facility in the department of Pediatrics since 2011. It basically started as Genetic Diseases Research department with focus on research and treatment of selected conditions.
A focused approach on Hemoglobinopathies(congenital hemolytic anemia) has been undertaken. The patients suffering from different genetic diseases are admitted under the care of Dr. Amar Verma in Pediatrics dept. currently.
The department has also had a research collaboration with national Institute of Malaria Research, a wing of ICMR, Govt. of India and currently clinical trial and two proposals for collaboration with Indian Council of Medical research (ICMR) and National Institute of Malarial research (NIMR) are under way. Process of installation of Cytogenetic work station for Chromosomal Isolation and mutation study will become functional soon. Projects sanctioned by RNTCP-WHO and allotment made by GOJ letter no. 600 st 18.1.2010
Random survey of KAP for Tuberculosis among parent of Category 1 Children as DOTS beneficiaries. Assessment of treatment of Category 1 children as DOTS beneficiaries. Phase 2 drug trial with RBx11160 in children below 13 years against P. falciparum malaria (sanctioned by GOI and NIMR and letter no:226(7B) date 299 of GOJ) Bacteriological profile of Neonataql unit of Medical college situated in tribal region. An approach to reduce the genetic load of hemoglobinopathies (Sickle cell anemia and thalassemia) in the state of Jharkhand.
