ICMR funds four-year study on autoimmune disease genetics

The Indian Council of Medical Research has funded a four-year study to investigate the genetic drivers of autoimmune diseases across multiplex families.

Led by researchers from Ashoka University and AIIMS Delhi, the project aims to build a nationwide cohort of 200 families affected by conditions like lupus.

Clinical centres across multiple Indian institutions will contribute biological samples and patient data to identify therapeutic targets.