The INDUS (Indian Database for Understanding Suicide) Biobank, established under the Department of Forensic Medicine and Toxicology at All India Institute of Medical Sciences, New Delhi, is dedicated to advancing robust research in molecular biology including molecular forensics and suicidal biomarkers
Through the ethical acquisition, preservation, and analysis of brain and blood samples, INDUS serves as a structured and high-integrity resource for multidisciplinary research. Our work enables in-depth investigation at the intersection of molecular biology and psychiatry, with a focused emphasis on understanding the biological and neurobiological correlates of suicidal behavior.
INDUS is committed to advancing translational research by bridging laboratory findings with practical outcomes. Through continuous methodological refinement and collaborative engagement, we contribute to the development of improved investigative frameworks, deeper scientific understanding, and evidence-based approaches to prevention and intervention in forensic and psychiatric contexts.
Blood Samples Stored
Brain Samples Stored
The scope of our biobank spans multiple disciplines of science.
Molecular research for biomarker discovery and targeted therapies, advancing precision psychiatry and suicide prevention.
Facilitate genetic epigenomics forensic toxicological and serological and multi-omics studies to uncover molecular biomarkers, drug responses, and molecular mechanisms in psychiatric - disorders and carrying out post mortem studies for forensic purposes and other disorders.
Biobank resources enables suicide surveillance and cohort studies, providing evidence to link biological and lifestyle factors with mental health and guide preventive policies