CLC Combined Workbench sequence analysis software provided to the university and 25 affiliated colleges with teacher training and provision of customised education materials
CLC bio has signed a memorandum of understanding with Andhra University, one of the most prestigious universities in India, underwhich it and 25 affiliated post graduate colleges will implement CLC bio's educational software as an integrated part of their curriculum.
At the signing ceremony, Professor Venu Gopal Reddy, vice chancellor of Andhra University, stated: "Its our great pleasure to announce this collaboration with CLC bio India.
"We are very happy to state that from now on Andhra University will be a dedicated user of CLC bio's bioinformatics in all our life science departments like biotechnology, microbiology, biochemistry, botany and human genetics.
"We consider CLC bio to be the premier bioinformatics provider in the world and this agreement will support education in Andhra University significantly.
"We are very proud to say that this agreement generates a significant competitive advantage compared to most other universities in India and abroad, in the field of bioinformatics and life sciences".
Thomas Knudsen, chief executive officer of CLC bio, continued: "I am honoured to be attending the signing ceremony of this important agreement.
"I am sure that the use of our educational software - already implemented at a large number of universities in Europe, USA, and India - will bring Andhra University and the affiliated colleges a great step forward in their work to be among the top universities in India and abroad.
"I am also very happy with the extensive future collaboration which is a part of the agreement, ensuring that CLC bio's products will always stay at pace with the fast moving educational sector in India".
The software implementation and training will be carried out by CLC bio India, which is headquartered in Hyderabad, Andhra Pradesh.
