Archive · 1 Dec 2025
Gujarat University Research on Heavy Menstrual Bleeding Gets Gates Support
A team of researchers from Gujarat Biotechnology University, led by Prof Rohini Nair, has received funding from the Gates Foundation to work on a project focused on Heavy Menstrual Bleeding (HMB).
The project aims to develop affordable and easy-to-use tools for diagnosing and treating HMB, which affects millions of women worldwide.
The research will be conducted in collaboration with Dr Rohina Aggarwal from the Institute of Kidney Diseases and Research Centre (IKDRC) in Ahmedabad.
The goal is to improve menstrual health management, especially for women in areas with limited access to healthcare.
The project will use advanced techniques like single-cell RNA sequencing to better understand the causes of HMB and develop targeted treatments.
This initiative is seen as a significant step in advancing women's health research in India.
Gujarat Biotechnology University researchers receive Rs 1.3 crore from Gates Foundation for HMB research.
Project focuses on developing RNA-based diagnostic and therapeutic tools for Heavy Menstrual Bleeding (HMB).
Collaboration with Dr Rohina Aggarwal from IKDRC, Ahmedabad for patient identification and clinical evaluation.
Research aims to improve menstrual health management, particularly in underserved regions.
Project uses single-cell RNA sequencing to map cellular and molecular drivers of HMB.
- Who
- Research team led by Prof Rohini Nair, Gujarat Biotechnology University, and Dr Rohina Aggarwal, IKDRC, Ahmedabad
- What
- Development of affordable, scalable, and minimally invasive RNA-based diagnostic and therapeutic tools for Heavy Menstrual Bleeding (HMB)
- When
- Project approved in November 2025, official letter expected on December 2, 2025
- Where
- Gujarat Biotechnology University, Gandhinagar, and IKDRC, Ahmedabad
- Why
- To enable earlier detection, personalized treatment, and improved menstrual health management, particularly for women in underserved regions
- Research Team Lead
- Prof Rohini Nair
- Institution
- Gujarat Biotechnology University
- Funding Amount
- Rs 1.3 crore
- Funding Source
- Gates Foundation
- Collaborator
- Dr Rohina Aggarwal, IKDRC, Ahmedabad
- Research Focus
- RNA-based diagnostic and therapeutic tools for HMB
- Project Duration
- Not specified
- Expected Outcome
- Earlier detection, personalized treatment, and improved menstrual health management
