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MRU SKIMS Identified Novel mutation in the KCNJ11 gene that predisposes to congenital hyperinsulinemia A rare disease The researchers in MRU, and the Department of Endocrinology, SKIMS in collaboration with MDRF, Chennai, identified a novel homozygous missense mutation in the exon 1 of the KCNJ11 gene, (Chr11.17409532 A>T (GRch37) c.107T>A, p.V36E.) predisposing him to congenital hyperinsulinemia- a rare genetic disorder. The findings from this study were documented and reported in Gene.
2026: Awarded the Centre of Research Excellence (CoRE) Grant by the Department of Health Research (DHR), Ministry of Health & Family Welfare,
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| Last Updated on Saturday, 18 July 2026 15:36 |
DIRECTOR SKIMS
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| Prof. M. Ashraf Ganie |
| DM Endocrinology |
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Dean Medical Faculty
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ACADEMIC ACTIVITIES
GRAND ROUND
Date: 30.10.2026 –Friday 03:30 PM to 04:30 PM
Topic: “When Genes turn against self:Decoding the Immunogenetics of Autoimmunity”
Department: Department of Immunology & Molecular Medicine.
Presenter:
Dr. Subzar Ahmad Malik, Ph.D,
(Sr. Resident – Dept. of Immunology & Molecular Medicine)
Consultant Incharge:
1. Dr. Roohi Rasool,
(Professor & Head, Dept. of Immunology & Molecular Medicine )
Moderators:
- Dr. Dil Afroze,
(Prof. & Head, Dept. of Advanced Center for Human Genetics)
- Dr. Mushtaq Ahmad,
(Prof. & Head, Rheumatology)
