Q. Recently, which IIT successfully transferred a pioneering swine fever vaccine technology to BioMed Pvt, a vaccine manufacturing company?
Answer:
IIT Guwahati
Notes: Indian Institute of Technology Guwahati (IIT Guwahati) transferred swine fever vaccine technology to BioMed Pvt. Ltd. The vaccine targets classical swine fever virus prevalent in states like Bihar, Kerala, and northeastern regions. Developed using a recombinant vector, the vaccine is non-infectious to humans. IIT Guwahati's reverse genetic platform facilitated its creation. The collaboration aims to address the significant gap in India's swine fever vaccine technology, safeguarding pig populations in affected regions.