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Centre for Biomaterials, Cellular and Molecular Theranostics (CBCMT)

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Introduction Our Center

Transforming Lives Through Cutting-Edge Bio Materials and Molecular Theranostics

Centre for Bio Materials, Cellular and Molecular Theranostics (CBCMT) was established in the year 2013 under the able leadership of Prof. Geetha Manivasagam is an integral part of VIT.

Our Vision

CBCMT thrives to be the hub of translational research in order to address the unmet needs in treating several critical disorders through cutting edge technologies.

Our Mission

To provide state-of-the-art health-care options for patients by developing efficient, cost-effective and safe treatment strategies through multidisciplinary research.

Core Values

At CBCMT, we prioritize excellence in research with translational impact, foster innovation and growth, maintain unwavering integrity, and uphold social and scientific accountability.

Our Research Faculties

Advancing knowledge and innovation for a better world!

CBCMT is a highly interdisciplinary research center. The primary research interests include drug delivery, in vitro 3D tissue models for drug screening applications, bone tissue engineering, cardiac patch applications, nanomaterials for theranostics, 3D bioprinting for developing organ mimics, cancer cell imaging, novel drug discovery, and its targeted delivery.

Faculty of Medical
Implantation

Focuses on developing and improving medical implants, including biocompatible materials, surface modifications, biomechanical, and clinical evaluations.

Faculty of Tissue
Engineering

Involves creating biological substitutes to restore or improve tissue function, including scaffold design, cell-scaffold interactions, biomaterials, and clinical applications.

Faculty of Cellular & Molecular Therapy

Uses cells and molecular mechanisms to treat diseases, including gene therapy, immunotherapy, stem cell therapies, and targeted drug delivery systems.

Our Lab Testing Facilities

Transforming Research Through Advanced Lab Technologies: Discover, Innovate, Cure.

The CBCMT boasts a range of cutting-edge lab facilities, including advanced confocal microscopy for detailed imaging needs, a state-of-the-art 3D bioprinting facility featuring the Cellink BioX bioprinter for intricate tissue constructs, and an EVOS fluorescent microscope for high-quality fluorescence microscopy. Researchers can access these facilities to conduct groundbreaking experiments and advance their research in biomaterials, cellular, and molecular theranostics.

Confocal Microscopy

The CBCMT offers state-of-the-art confocal microscopy facilities for advanced imaging needs.

3D Bioprinter

The CBCMT is equipped with advanced 3D bioprinting facilities, including the Cellink BioX.

Why Us

Why CBCMT?

The center’s commitment to excellence and collaboration has positioned it as a leader in translational research, making it a valuable asset to the scientific community.

Interdisciplinary Research

CBCMT brings together experts from various fields such as material science, biology, chemistry, and engineering to tackle complex challenges.

Cutting-Edge Science

The center focuses on cutting-edge
research at the interface of physical,
biological, chemical, and engineering
sciences.

State-of-the-Art Facilities

CBCMT is equipped with high-end facilities for materials synthesis, processing, and characterization, as well as advanced tissue culture facilities.

Translational Research

CBCMT strives to be a hub of translational research, translating scientific discoveries into practical applications for healthcare.

Training and Education

CBCMT provides training and education to researchers and students in cutting-edge research techniques and technologies.

Future Focus

Our future focus includes 3D bioprinting, organoid fabrication, and other advanced technologies for regenerative medicine.

Our Director

Dr. Geetha Manivasagam

Senior Professor and Director

Our Research Projects

CBCMT faculty members have obtained numerous intramural projects from VIT as well as various extramural projects from various funding agencies like DST-SERB, DBT, BRNS, TATA-VIT and other international collaborative projects.

Nothing Beats Good Education For The Betterment Of A Student’s Future

With this addition, centre is better positioned to fabricate 3D organoids, tissue mimics, which will also be one of the key focus areas in coming years.The ongoing projects of the center are funded by both national and international funding agencies. The center also has a strong research collaboration with scientists from leading research laboratories across the globe.