Amgen to open Science and Innovation Centre in Hyderabad's Genome Valley

Exam-focused facts from the 13 August 2026 current affairs briefing.

Key facts

Amgen plans to open a Science and Innovation Centre in Genome Valley, Hyderabad, expected to be operational in 2027.
The centre will bring together scientists and technologists in discovery chemistry, drug metabolism and pharmacokinetics, and precision medicine.
The facility is expected to create employment opportunities for around 200 highly skilled professionals.
Amgen's global research and development network consists of seven research laboratories.
Amgen opened its global capability centre (GCC) in Hyderabad in February 2025.