KRUU Projects

Top professors, academic experts and industry partners have come together to create Kruu projects. Each project module is thoughtfully designed to guide middle and high school students through a logical sequence of problem solving. Students gain access to curated content, worksheets, and study materials, and they are paired with research assistants for guidance. Here are all the Kruu projects.

CRISPR for Gene Editing

Grades

9 – 12

Starts on

November 2023

Discipline

STEM

Duration

21 Days

About Project

Humans are affected by about 7,000 known diseases which are caused due to mutations in our genomes. Gene editing is a cutting edge technology that allows us to make changes to our genome and prevent some of these diseases from affecting us. This project invites you to explore the world of gene editing to solve the problem of genetic disorders in a fun and experiential manner. Students will acquire a basic understanding of the human genome, genetic diseases like sickle cell disease and Huntington’s disease, and gene editing as a solution to such diseases. You will work with a genetic database to get hands-on experience of finding and designing gene editing interventions to cure diseases. Hence, your final output will be a solution to a particular genetic disorder using gene editing technology

Expert Profile

Dr. Anil Challa is a faculty member at Shiv Nadar University, specializing in biotechnology and life sciences. His research focuses on molecular biology, genetic engineering, and sustainable biomedical innovations.

With extensive experience in academia and industry, Dr. Anil Challa has worked on cutting-edge advancements in genetic research, healthcare solutions, and bioinformatics. He has collaborated with leading institutions to drive impactful research and innovation.

At Shiv Nadar University, he is actively engaged in teaching, mentoring, and research, contributing to the development of future scientists and fostering interdisciplinary learning in the field of life sciences.

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