India Gets 1st CoE for DNA Forensics, Set Up by National Forensic Sciences University in Tech Collab With Thermo Fisher Scientific

A state-of-the-art facility, it will provide research and training opportunities to DNA forensic scientists and law enforcement experts

Thermo Fisher Scientific, the world leader in serving science, in technical collaboration with National Forensic Sciences University (NFSU) has set up the Centre of Excellence (CoE) for DNA Forensics at the NFSU campus in Gujarat, India.

A first-of-its-kind in India, the centre, was inaugurated formally by Shri Amit Shah, Hon’ble Minister of Home Affairs and Minister of Co-operation, Govt. of India in the august presence of Shri Harsh Sanghavi, Hon’ble Minister of State (Home) and Minister of Revenue, Govt. of Gujarat, Shri Jitubhai Vaghani, Hon’ble Education, Science and Technology Minister, Govt. of Gujarat, Shri Rajendra Trivedi, Minister of Law and Justice, Govt. of Gujarat and Shri Ajay Kumar Bhalla, Union Home Secretary, Govt. of India. Also present for the inauguration were Dr. J.M. Vyas, Vice Chancellor, NFSU, Amit Chopra, Managing Director, India and South Asia, Thermo Fisher Scientific, Jagjit Singh Anthak, Director, Genetic Sciences Group and Specialty Diagnostics Group, Thermo Fisher Scientific.

Thermo Fisher Scientific has equipped the facility with its entire DNA workflow which includes sophisticated systems for DNA extraction, real-time PCR instruments, DNA sequencers/ genetic analyzers, next-generation sequencers and rapid DNA technologies along with consumables, software and validation services.

Shri Amit Shah, Hon’ble Minister of Home Affairs and Minister of Co-operation, Govt. of India inaugurated India’s first Centre of Excellence for DNA Forensics set up by National Forensic Sciences University in technical collaboration with Thermo Fisher Scientific.

The centre has been created to facilitate training and education for the students of NFSU and across forensic labs, and for law enforcement experts (police, judiciary).

“We are proud to be a technical partner to set up this centre of excellence for DNA Forensics, the first in the country, in collaboration with NFSU. Our end-to-end workflows underscored by robust technologies and application expertise, streamline human identification analysis. These highly accurate systems aid experts with investigative leads for making evidence-based decisions. Through our association with institutes such as NFSU, we remain committed to our Mission to enable our customers to make the world healthier, cleaner and safer”, said Amit Chopra, Managing Director, India, and South Asia, Thermo Fisher Scientific.

The NFSU-Thermo Fisher Centre of Excellence for DNA Forensics will eventually be hallmarked as a model set up for DNA casework and databasing workflows for nationwide adoption.

About Thermo Fisher Scientific

Thermo Fisher Scientific Inc. is the world leader in serving science, with annual revenue of approximately $40 billion. Our Mission is to enable our customers to make the world healthier, cleaner and safer. Whether our customers are accelerating life sciences research, solving complex analytical challenges, increasing productivity in their laboratories, improving patient health through diagnostics or the development and manufacture of life-changing therapies, we are here to support them. Our global team delivers an unrivaled combination of innovative technologies, purchasing convenience and pharmaceutical services through our industry-leading brands, including Thermo Scientific, Applied Biosystems, Invitrogen, Fisher Scientific, Unity Lab Services, Patheon and PPD. For more information, please visit www.thermofisher.com

About NFSU

The National Forensic Sciences University is the world’s first and only University dedicated to forensic, behavioral, cybersecurity, digital forensics, and allied sciences. It was established by the Government of India with the objective of fulfilling the acute shortage against the increasing demand for forensic experts in the country and around the world. For more information, please visit www.nfsu.ac.in.

Thermo Fisher Scientific Launches Exclusive Website for its Chemical Business Offerings in India

Equipped with customized search, customers can explore on-demand seminars and technical literature.

Thermo Fisher Scientific, the world leader in serving science, announced the launch of a new website for its chemicals business offerings. This website will serve as a dedicated platform towards an extensive range of Laboratory and Production chemicals. The new website will bring all major chemical brands from Thermo Fisher Scientific including Alfa Aesar, Acros Organics, Fisher Chemicals, Qualigens, Fisher Bioregaents and Maybridge under one umbrella.

Qualigens, the locally manufactured brand in India, will have its first online presence through this website. This will enable customers to explore the chemicals portfolio and have a consistent digital experience.

Thermo Fisher invites customers from various segments including educational institutions, research and development, pharmaceuticals, diagnostics, food & beverage and environmental sector, to get acquainted with the capabilities that the new website will offer. The website is equipped with customized chemical search capabilities like structure search and element search and options to view availability and pricing for specific brands. The website has also been designed to cater to distinct purchase lifecycles of buyers and customers, who can also explore on-demand seminars and technical literature.

"At Thermo Fisher, we offer a robust portfolio of chemicals that are used from bench to production spanning across industries. I am delighted that this website is getting launched at a time when our customers need us more than ever digitally. Customers can now access our chemical brands and experience our entire portfolio offering, all in one place.With this new platform we are now one step ahead in serving our customers better.” said Amit Chopra, managing director, India and Middle East, Thermo Fisher Scientific

“The global coronavirus outbreak is a powerful reminder of the importance of our mission- to enable our customers to make the world healthier, cleaner and safer. We are profoundly aware of our obligation towards our customers as essential partners and these initiatives reinforce our commitment to serve our customers”, said Amit.

The website is exclusive to India. Login to the new website to explore the company's solutions at https://www.thermofisher.in/chemicals/en/home.html

Thermo Fisher Scientific Inc. is the world leader in serving science, with annual revenue exceeding $25 billion. Our Mission is to enable our customers to make the world healthier, cleaner and safer. Whether our customers are accelerating life sciences research, solving complex analytical challenges, improving patient diagnostics and therapies or increasing productivity in their laboratories, we are here to support them. Our global team of more than 75,000 colleagues delivers an unrivaled combination of innovative technologies, purchasing convenience and pharmaceutical services through our industry-leading brands, including Thermo Scientific, Applied Biosystems, Invitrogen, Fisher Scientific, Unity Lab Services and Patheon.