KARIMNAGAR, NOVEMBER 14, 2026: Former CCMB Director Ch Mohan Rao has stressed the need for research in the medical field as it could benefit society in the long run.
Mr Mohan, a native of Huzurabad in Karimnagar district, visited the residence of senior Physician Dr D Raghu Raman in Karimnagar town on Saturday evening and interacted with the doctors of the IMA Karimnagar chapter. Former Director CCMB and having vast experience in biotech field is currently holding Professor Emeritus at BITS Hyderabad campus, Mr Mohan Rao assured to facilitate the doctors of Karimnagar town to visit CCMB campus in Hyderabad.
On his arrival, Mr Mohan Rao paid floral tributes to the statue of Dr D Nagabhushanam, who had crusaded against Tuberculosis in the region. While sharing his experience in the field of biotechnology and CCMB, Mr Rao said that the institute is also engaged in research on diseases like tuberculosis and encephalitis and has launched India’s first rare disease registry to better understand the genetic basis of uncommon disorders. Through its Atal Incubation Centre (AIC-CCMB), the institute has nurtured more than 160 startups working on biotech innovations in healthcare, agriculture, and environmental sustainability. In the realm of conservation, CCMB continues to lead studies on the genetic diversity of endangered species, such as tigers and olive ridley turtles, and supports wildlife forensics to curb illegal poaching and trade.
He also elaborated on the institute’s accomplishments in molecular biology, genetic diagnostics, and biotechnological innovation. He highlighted that CCMB was the first Indian institution to develop DNA fingerprinting technology, which has had a lasting impact on forensic investigations and legal proceedings in the country. During the COVID-19 pandemic, the institute responded swiftly by developing indigenous diagnostic kits, surveillance systems, and even advancing mRNA vaccine technologies. One of CCMB’s most impactful initiatives has been its work on sickle cell anaemia, under which it developed a highly sensitive, low-cost diagnostic kit as part of the National Sickle Cell Elimination Mission, he stated.
Senior Physician Dr D Raghu Raman, Dr Pavan Kumar (Neuro) Dr Padma Priya (obstetrician), Dr Sandeep Peddi (Nephrologist), Dr Rajitha (Pathalogist) Dr Dinakar (Cardiologist), Ch Vijay Kumar (IMA Secretary and Paediactic), Dr Suman (Pulmonologist), Dr Prasoona (Pathologist), Dr Srikanth Ram Mohan (Physician), Dr Raj Kumar Korra (Pulmonologist), Dr Sri Jyothi (Dematologist), Dr PV Prabhakar, senior family doctors and his degree college classmate and Lion Konda Venu Murthy others were also present.
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