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Answer : 2. "IIT Bombay"
Recently, at which place did the President of India launch India's first domestic gene therapy for cancer?
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Recently, at which place did the President of India launch India's first domestic gene therapy for cancer?
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Answer : 2. "IIT Bombay"
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President of India Smt. Draupadi Murmu launched the country's first domestic gene therapy for cancer at IIT Bombay. Groundbreaking “CAR-T cell therapy” offers affordable hope in the fight against cancer. This medical milestone, a part of ‘Make in India’, is a symbol of ‘Atmanirbhar Bharat’. Developed collaboratively by IIT Bombay, Tata Memorial Hospital and ImmunoACT, it marks a significant achievement in research and development. Gene therapy is promising in treating various diseases, ushering in a new era in health care.