Euro 42000 grant awarded to Dr. Moazur Rahman by ICGEB

The International Centre for Genetic Engineering and Biotechnology (ICGEB), Triestie, Italy has awarded a research grant of Euro 42000 to Dr. Moazur Rahman (PI), Senior Scientist and Dr. Mazhar Iqbal (Co-PI), Principal scientist NIBGE, on ‘‘Structural and functional studies of C-terminal hydrophilic tail of the human zinc transporter (Znt8) with perspective of its importance in pathogenesis of diabetes". ICGEB research grants are considered among the most prestigious and competitive awards in developing countries. The research work will elucidate the molecular mechanism of zinc binding to c-terminal domain of Znt8 and its association with diabetes. The research work is funded for a period of three years and will be carried out in collaboration with international collaborators, Professor Samar Hasnain, University of Liverpool and Professor Stephen Baldwin, University of Leeds, UK. The proposed research will provide basic framework for search of therapeutic targets in diabetes treatment.