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,
Government of India, to strengthen multidisciplinary and translational research at SKIMS.

2024: Awarded the DBT SHAJA Infrastructure Grant by the Department of Biotechnology (DBT), Government of India, Under the leadership of Prof M Ashraf
Ganie for the establishment and enhancement of advanced biomedical research infrastructure at MRU SKIMS.