led by passionate experts
Translating Basic Science into Patient Care
About AHF
The Asian Healthcare Foundation (AHF) is a registered not for profit translational research and training Centre, recognized by Department of Science and Technology, Government of India. Translational scientists at AHF work in close collaboration with clinicians of the Asian Institute of Gastroenterology (AIG)/AIG Hospitals, India’s foremost multispecialty hospital, located in Hyderabad. AHF originated from the vision of Dr. D Nageshwar Reddy, an eminent gastroenterologist and Chairman of AIG hospitals, to enhance patient care for gastrointestinal diseases with evolved treatment modalities by translating research into clinical practice. AHF is equipped with state-of-the-art clinical research infrastructure offering enormous scope for large-scale research.
What we do
Asian Healthcare Foundation advances biomedical and clinical research through multidisciplinary collaboration, with a focus on improving diagnostics, treatment, and patient outcomes in gastrointestinal, hepatic, and metabolic diseases
Milestones
Facilities
State-of-the-art research laboratories with advanced technologies capable of meeting present and future research needs.
Genomics and Sequencing
Genetic studies on GI diseases using NGS and microarray
Pharmacogenomics Facility
Enables personalized medicine through gene-based drug screening.
Biomaterial Research Facility
Develops protein-based devices for diabetes and tissue repair.
GMP & Flow Cytometry Facility
Advanced cell analysis
Animal Research Holding Facility
CPCSEA-approved labs for preclinical studies and Training
Biobank Facility
Stores human tissues and blood for research under strict protocols.
DBT Wellcome Lab
Focuses on microbiome research in pancreatic diseases
Molecular Biology Lab
Employs modern technological resources
Central Instrumentation Facility
Houses High-end equipment
ACEPR
Advancing diabetes science through focused pancreatic research.
H.pylori Lab
A global hub for basic and translational research of H. pylori-related diseases
Our Funding Partners
The Asian Healthcare Foundation is privileged to receive support from a diverse group of national and international funding partners who are committed to advancing healthcare research and public health initiatives. These organizations play a vital role in enabling our mission to improve lives through science, innovation, and equitable care.
National
India Alliance (DBT-Wellcome)
Hyderabad, India
Department of Biotechnology (DBT), Government of India
New Delhi, India
Ministry of Human Resource Development (MHRD)
New Delhi, India
Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR)
New Delhi, India
Science and Engineering Research Board (SERB)
New Delhi, India
International
The Leona M. and Harry B. Helmsley Charitable Trust
Newyork, USA
Our Research Collaborators
Leading institutions from India and across the globe working with us to advance medical research and innovation.
International
National
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