September 21, 2026
OUR MISSION
Transforming the Future of Medicine. Impacting Millions of Lives.
About SKAN Research Trust
SKAN is a not-for-profit medical research trust, started on April 5, 2021, in Bengaluru, India. SKAN is engaged with research on Ageing and Neurological areas. SKAN’s areas of expertise include gut-microbiome, stem cells, human genetics, molecular biology and bio-informatics.
SKAN has created an eco-system for projects in collaboration with reputed global and domestic partners and consortium members. The partners include University of Cambridge, Quadram Institute Bioscience, Narayana Health, IIT Roorkee, St. John’s National Academy of Health Sciences, Centre for Brain Research, Trans-disciplinary University, NIMHANS.
Projects have already been initiated to understand the role of DNA mutations and clonal expansions in liver disease and neurological disorders in India using liver derived stem cells, comparative microbiome studies to understand the role of gut microbiome in Parkinson’s disease and understanding the process of healthy aging. SKAN is also leading a multi institutional long-term cohort to understand factors affecting the incidence of heart attack and stroke.
Our Research Focus
Research Philosophy
- Delay disease onset
- Slow disease progression
- Improve quality of life
- Develop cell and gene‑based therapies
- Enable prevention and early diagnosis
- Promote healthy ageing
Flagship Initiatives
SKAN leads consortium‑based projects with global partners such as Quadram Institute Bioscience and Cambridge University, focusing on neurological disorders, liver disease, gut microbiome, and healthy ageing.
Cardiovascular Research
A large‑scale study beyond the Framingham model to improve prediction of heart attacks and strokes using integrated medical and lifestyle approaches.
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OUR STRENGTH
Powering SKAN Research
Scientists. Innovators. Collaborators. Working together for a healthier world.
Research Highlights
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July 13, 2026
We are delighted to share that Dr. Poulomi Banerjee, Principal Scientist at SKAN Research Trust, has been invited to speak at ICTN 2026 – International Conference on Translational Neuroscience, taking place at CUSAT, Kochi, from 14–16 September 2026.
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Research Areas
Neuroscience
Investigate the biology of the nervous system to understand causes of neurological and neuropsychiatric disorders.
Gut Microbiome
Dedicated to the comprehensive study of gut microbial communities and their impact on human health and disease.
Haematopoiesis
The lifelong process of blood formation that ensures a continuous and balanced supply of blood cells throughout an organism’s life.
Aging
A complex biological process characterized by the progressive decline of cellular and tissue function.