DATA. DEVICE. DETECTION.
A journey to combat neurodegenerative diseases.
About Us
The Sunita Sanghi Centre of Aging and Neurodegenerative Diseases (SCAN) at IIT Bombay was established in February 2022, to advance the knowledge of aging and neurodegeneration, which affects millions of people worldwide.
Our main objective is to understand the molecular and pathological basis of disease mechanisms and develop innovative therapeutics/tools against neurodegenerative disorders such as Parkinson’s, Alzheimer’s, and Frontotemporal Dementia (FTD).
Focus Areas
- Early detection of diseases caused due to aging and neurodegenerative diseases such as Parkinson’s (PD), Alzheimer’s (AD) and Frontotemporal dementia (FTD).
- Creating biological age profiles (normal aging versus aging-related disorders such as PD and AD) using blood samples.
- Understanding the molecular mechanisms and development of therapeutics & tools against neurodegenerative disorders such as PD, AD and FTD.
- Movement support - Assisted support for aging & neurodegenerative patients.
Research
Understanding Disease Mechanism
Deciphering the molecular, cellular, and biochemical mechanism of disease onset and progression using a wide range of disease-relevant in vitro, cell-based and computational studies.
Diagnosis
Developing novel tools and biomarkers for the early detection, diagnosis, and prognosis of neurodegenerative disorders, such as Parkinson’s disease, Alzheimer’s disease, and Frontotemporal dementia.
Diagnosis
Developing novel tools and biomarkers for the early detection, diagnosis, and prognosis of neurodegenerative disorders, such as Parkinson’s disease, Alzheimer’s disease, and Frontotemporal dementia.
Devices & Policy
Providing adaptive equipment and assistive technologies for movement support for Aging / neurodegenerative patients.
Resources
The SCAN centre will focus on following neurodegenerative diseases: Alzheimer’s, Parkinson’s, and Frontotemporal dementia
News and Updates
Talk by Dr. Pankaj Agarwal
Read MoreTalk by Dr. Pankaj AgarwalSRCA International Symposium 2024 in collaboration with SCAN – IIT Bombay
Read MoreSRCA International Symposium 2024 in collaboration with SCAN – IIT BombayA novel test may help in early diagnosis of Parkinson’s
Read MoreA novel test may help in early diagnosis of Parkinson’sEvent Organized
Parkinson's disease: From Lab to Life. How research and technology are shaping Parkinson's care.
Speaker: Dr. Pettarusp Wadia,
Consultant Neurologist & Movement Disorder Specialist
at Jaslok Hospital and Research Centre, Mumbai.
Date & Time: Wednesday, 17th April 2024 at 5 PM.
Venue: Seminar Room B, Ground floor, Biosciences and Bioengineering, IIT Bombay.