CENTRE FOR DNA FINGERPRINTING&DIAGNOSTIC DIRECTO

Company Introduction: CENTRE FOR DNA FINGERPRINTING AND DIAGNOSTICS (CDFD)

CDFD is an autonomous institution under the Department of Biotechnology, Ministry of Science & Technology, Government of India. It is primarily a research and service institute, not a factory or a trading company.

CDFD is a premier institution in India engaged in research, diagnosis, and training in the areas of DNA fingerprinting and diagnostics. Located in Hyderabad, India, it serves as a national facility providing state-of-the-art services in forensic DNA analysis, genetic disease diagnosis, and advanced biological research. Its mission includes conducting cutting-edge research in modern biology, providing high-quality diagnostic services, and developing human resources through training programs.

Nature of Business: Research and Service Institute.

The Centre for DNA Fingerprinting and Diagnostics (CDFD) in India primarily offers specialized services and conducts research, rather than manufacturing or selling commercial products in the traditional sense. Its key offerings and areas of work include:

1. DNA Fingerprinting Services

* Forensic DNA Fingerprinting for human identification, paternity testing, and crime investigation

* Wildlife Forensics for species identification and poaching cases

* Plant Variety Identification

2. Diagnostic Services

* Molecular Diagnosis of various genetic disorders (both prenatal and postnatal)

* Diagnosis of infectious diseases using molecular techniques

3. Research and Development

* Conducting advanced research in areas such as medical genetics, molecular pathogenesis, cancer biology, and computational biology

4. Training and Academic Programs

* Providing specialized training courses and workshops in DNA technology

* Offering Ph.D. programs in life sciences

5. Bioinformatics Support

* Providing computational biology and data analysis services