Indian Council of Medical Research V. Ramalingaswami Bhawan Post Box No.4911 Ansari Nagar, New Delhi-110029 Tel. No.: 91-11-26588895, 26588980, 26589794,26589336, 26588707 Fax No.: 91-11-26588662 E-mail address : icmrhqds@sansad.nic.in Web site : http://www.icmr.nic.in   This document includes information about ICMR & some of non-ICMR institutes, which provide training in different areas of biomedical research   Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR), one of the oldest medical research bodies in the world is the premier national agency for the formulation, promotion and conduct of biomedical research in India. The Council, set up as the Indian Research Fund Association (IRFA) in 1911 with the specific objective of sponsoring and coordinating medical research in the country, was redesignated as ICMR in 1949 with considerable expanded scope of functions. The mandate and policies of the ICMR coincide with national health policies. The Council not only plans and promotes medical research in the current and emerging health problems of the country but also is expected to build up strong national cadre of skilled biomedical workers. One of the major mandates of the Council is to augment the national capability strengthening of the institutions involved in both basic and clinical sciences in the country. The Council promotes biomedical research in the country through intramural research through its Institutes and extramural research through grants-in-aid given to researchers from both ICMR and non-ICMR Institutes. Human resource development in biomedical research is encouraged by ICMR through various schemes such as Research fellowships, Short-term research studentship and various training programmes and workshops conducted by ICMR Institutes and Headquarters.     National Institute of Nutrition (ICMR) Jamai-Osmania PO Hyderabad - 500007 Tel. No.: 91- 40 -27018083 Fax No.: 91- 40 - 27019074 E-mail address : icmrnin@ren.nic.in The National Institute of Nutrition (NIN) was established in 1918 as the Beri-beri Unit and was subsequently named as the Nutrition Research Laboratories in 1929 and NIN in 1969. NIN is a WHO/FAO recognized Centre for advanced training in nutrition. The research work carried out in the hospital, laboratory and community is closely integrated by the Institute. Emphasis is laid on problem oriented research with a view to find out effective, practical, economically viable and sustainable solutions to nutrition related problems affecting people. Low-cost nutritional supplements, development of a Nutrition Surveillance System, salt fortified with iron and iodine, effective dietary guidelines for Indians, innovative methods for nutrition education and other IEC strategies, determination of dietary requirements and nutritive values of Indian foods and creation of trained man power in nutrition are some vital contributions of the Institute. The current national nutrition programmes aimed at controlling vitamin A deficiency and iron deficiency anaemia are the results of NIN research. NIN also functions as the nodal agency for the technical supervision of National Nutrition Monitoring Bureau (NNMB). The training programmes at NIN include Master of Science Applied Nutrition Course, Postgraduate Certificate Course in Nutrition, Annual Certificate Course on Endocrinological Techniques and the Application and Training Course on Techniques for Assessment of Nutritional Anaemias. Food and Drug Toxicology Research Centre (FDTRC) The food safety, GM foods and pre-clinical toxicity testing of drugs are the important activities of FDTRC. The Centre also investigates the food borne disease outbreaks and identifies the causative factors. It is located within NIN Campus. National Centre for Laboratory Animal Science (NCLAS) The Centre has the facility to breed and supply genetically and microbiologically defined laboratory animals to different institutions for biomedical research. NCLAS also conducts research in laboratory animal science and develop new animal models from the existing gene pools available in the country. It is located within NIN Campus.   National Institute of Virology (ICMR) 20-A, Dr. Ambedkar Road Post Box No.11, Pune - 411 001. Tel. No.: 91 - 20 - 6127301 Fax No.: 91 - 20 - 6122669,6126399 E-mail address : nivicl@pn3.vsnl.net.in The Virus Research Centre, established in 1952 was redesignated as National Institute of Virology in 1978. It is the WHO collaborating centre for arboviruses and haemorrhagic fever reference and research. The major areas of research at the Institute include studies on viral diseases, investigation of outbreaks, development of rapid diagnostic techniques, preparation of epidemiological/ entomological models for prediction of probable epidemics and development and evaluation of newer vaccines.   Tuberculosis Research Centre (ICMR) Mayor V.R. Ramanathan Road (Spurtank Road) Chetput, Chennai - 600031. Tel No.: 91-44-28362432/33/34/35 Fax No.: 91-44-28362528/29 E-mail address: prnarayanan@tn.nic.in Web site : http://www.trc-chennai.org The Tuberculosis Chemotherapy Centre was established at Chennai in 1956 and renamed as Tuberculosis Research Centre (TRC) in 1978. The Centre has made significant contributions in different areas of research on tuberculosis including the immunology and molecular biology. The World Health Organization (WHO) has designated TRC as a collaborating centre for tuberculosis control programme in India. Many of the research findings of the Centre have received worldwide recognition and had significant impact on the formulation of tuberculosis control programmes in Asia, Africa, South America and some parts of Europe. The Centre imparts training in laboratory diagnosis and controlled clinical trials of tuberculosis. It is also actively engaged in evolving comprehensive methodologies for strengthening the case-finding and case-holding components of National Tuberculosis Control Programme.   Institute of Immunohaematology (ICMR) 13th Floor, New Multistoryed Building KEM Hospital Campus Parel, Mumbai-400 012 Tel No.: 91-22-24138518/19 Fax No.: 91-22-24138521 E-mail address: dir@icmriih.ren.nic.in Web site : http://www.iihicmr.org The Institute of Immunohaematology (IIH) formerly known as Blood Group Reference Center was established in 1957 and renamed as IIH in 1982. The Institute conducts basic and operational research in haematological disorders and to develop appropriate strategies for their treatment and control. It also runs training courses in transfusion medicine for Blood Bank Medical officers, Blood Group Serology & Blood Bank Methodology for technicians. The research carried out by the Institute led to the discovery of new blood groups (Oh, Ina, D, Mg, Cad.Ii, weak ABH).   National Institute of Cholera and Enteric Diseases (ICMR) P-33, CIT Road Scheme XM, Post Box No.177, Beliaghata, Kolkata - 700010 Tel. No.: 91-33-23537519 Fax No.: 91-33-23505066 E-mail address : niced@cal2.vsnl.net.in Web site : http://www.niced.org The National Institute of Cholera and Enteric Diseases (NICED) originally known as Cholera Research Centre was established in 1962 and redesignated as NICED in 1979. It was subsequently designated as the WHO Collaborating Centre for Research and Training in Diarrhoeal Diseases in 1980. The Institute is actively engaged in imparting training in research on diarrhoeal diseases as well as to develop teaching modules and methodologies for training of the health care personnel at different levels. It provides referral services and extends support to the National Diarrhoeal Disease Control Programme. It also provides research information and expertise for tackling national emergencies caused by epidemics of cholera and other diarrhoeal diseases. The thrust areas of research include community based studies, molecular epidemiology, immunology, clinical research, biochemistry and molecular biology of diarrhoeal diseases.   Institute of Pathology (ICMR) Safdarjang Hospital Campus Post Box No. 4909 New Delhi - 110029 Tel No. : 91 -11- 26160135, 26198402 Fax No. : 91 - 11 - 26198401 E-mail address : icmriop@ren.nic.in The Indian Registry of Pathology established in 1965 was upgraded as the Institute of Pathology in 1980. The Institute is one of the premier centers for research in pathology and providing diagnostic and referral services. Areas of special interest include pigment cell biology, tumor biology, tropical pathology and pathology of sexually transmitted diseases.   National Institute of Occupational Health (ICMR) Meghani Nagar, Ahmedabad-380016 Tel No.: 91-79-2686351,2686352 Fax No.: 91-79-2686110 E-mail address : niohahd@adl.vsnl.net.in saiyedhn@yahoo.com The National Institute of Occupational Health (NIOH) was established in 1966 and has been designated as WHO Collaborating Centre for occupational health for South-East Asia region and is a lead institute for the International Programme on Chemical Safety under IPCS (WHO). The NIOH has been carrying out significant studies on various aspects of occupational/industrial health involving studies on epidemiology, air and noise pollution, agricultural and industrial hazards in organized sectors and small scale industries, carcinogenesis and pesticide toxicology. The Institute also works for developing appropriate strategies to prevent occupational hazards.   National Institute for Research in Reproductive Health (ICMR) Jehangir Merwanji Street Parel, Mumbai-400 012 Tel No.: 91-22-24137730,24164683 Fax No.: 91-22-24139412 E-mail address: vichin@bom4.vsnl.net.in dirirr@vsnl.com The National Institute for Research in Reproductive Health (NIRRH) was established in 1970 and is known for its contributions in the field of Reproductive Biology and its pioneering work in Assisted Reproductive Techniques in India. The Institute's research programmes include basic and clinical studies on immuno-contraception, implantation, reproductive tract infections, clinical genetics, maternal & child health, sexually transmitted diseases and enhancing the involvement of men in reproductive health in urban and rural settings/populations. The division of Immunodiagnostics at NIRRH has developed kits for the estimation of various reproductive hormones.   Vector Control Research Centre (ICMR) Medical Complex, Indira Nagar, Pondicherry-605006 Tel No.: 91-413-2272396, 2272397 Fax No.: 91-413-2272041 E-mail address: vcrc@vsnl.com Web site : http:// www.pon.nic.in Vector Control Research Centre (VCRC) was established at Pondicherry in 1975. The Centre has been engaged in basic and applied research with the primary objective of finding newer methods and developing strategies for the control of vector borne diseases. The World Health Organization (WHO) has designated VCRC as a Collaborating Centre for Research and Training in Integrated Methods of Vector Control. The Centre imparts important training in vector biology, manpower development, ecology, epidemiology and control of vector borne diseases. The center has several patents and newly developed products to its credit and is actively involved in development of rapid diagnostics for diagnosis of lymphatic filariasis.     Central JALMA Institute for Leprosy (ICMR) Post Box No.101 Dr.M.Miyazaki Marg, Tajganj, Agra-282001 Tel. No.: 91-562-2331756 Fax No.: 91-562-2331755 E-mail address: jalma@zyberway.com jalma@sancharnet.in Central JALMA Institute for Leprosy was established in 1977 with a major thrust on studies on leprosy and its control programme. The Institute has contributed significantly towards better understanding of disease process by carrying out studies on nerve ectrophysiology, pathology and immunopathology of disease. The Centre has developed molecular tools for improving histological diagnosis of leprosy and is actively engaged in experimental evaluation of newer drug regimens. The Centre imparts training on different aspects of leprosy. It is serving as a National Repository for Mycobacteria. Recently the Centre has started giving attention to other mycobacterial diseases.   Malaria Research Centre (ICMR) 22, Sham Nath Marg Delhi-110054 Tel. No.:91-11-22533201 Fax No.:91-11-22515086 E-mail address: director@mrcindia.org Web site: http://www.mrcindia.org The Malaria Research Centre was established in 1977. The technical programmes of the Centre include vector biology and its control, genetics and cytogenetics, parasitology, pharmacology and epidemiology of malaria and its vectors. Close linkages and scientific collaborations have been established with WHO, UNDP, World Bank and other national and international laboratories. The Centre also publishes books, monographs, proceedings and the Indian Journal of Malariology regularly.   National Institute of Epidemiology (ICMR) Mayor V.R. Ramanathan Road (Spurtank Road), Chetput, Chennai-600031. Tel No.: 91-44-28360025 Fax No.: 91-44-28360663 E-mail address: nicicmr@vsnl.com The National Institute of Epidemiology (NIE) was established in 1978 as the Chennai Chapter of the Institute for Research in Medical Statistics (IRMS) which was renamed as NIE in 1999. The institute has been actively involved in the assessment of the National Leprosy Control Programme and in operational research on certain aspects of the National Tuberculosis Control Programme. It also coordinates and closely monitors the biostatistical aspects of the multicentric clinical trails on selected traditional remedies launched by the ICMR Headquarters and runs a Masters degree course in the filed of epidemiology.     Institute of Cytology and Preventive Oncology (ICMR) Maulana Azad Medical College Campus Bahadur Shah Zafar Marg New Delhi-110 002 Tel No.: 91-11-23238950, 23231880 Fax No.: 91-11-23233406 E-mail address: icmricpo@hotmail.com The Cytology Research Centre established in 1979, was renamed as Institute of Cytology & Preventive Oncology (ICPO) in 1988. The thrust areas of research at ICPO include studies on pre-cancerous & cancerous lesions of the uterine cervix and breast. Multi-disciplinary studies involving epidemiological, clinical, colposcopic, cytomorphological, cytogenetic, immunological & ultrastructural aspects are undertaken for cervical pre-cancerous lesions.   Institute for Research in Medical Statistics (ICMR) Indian Council of Medical Research Ansari Nagar, New Delhi - 110 029 Tel. No.: 91-11- 26588903 Fax No. : 91-11- 26589635 E-mail address : arvindpandey@vsnl.net The Institute for Research in Medical Statistics was established as a statistical unit at ICMR Headquarters and upgraded into an independent Institute in 1978. Major emphasis of the Institute is goal-oriented statistical research in the development of a health information system, suitable procedures for evaluation of national health programmes and epidemiology of various diseases of national importance. The Institute also organizes training programmes in biomedical research for medical scientists and statisticians.   Enterovirus Research Centre (ICMR) Haffkine Institute Compound Acharya Donde Marg Parel, Mumbai - 400 012 Tel. No.: 91- 22 - 24148750,24125309 Fax No. : 91 - 22 - 24156484 E-mail address : erc@bom3.vsnl.net.in Enterovirus Research Centre was established in 1981. It is engaged in studies on major enteroviruses with special emphasis on poliomyelitis. It is the leading laboratory involved in polio eradication programme.     Rajendra Memorial Research Institute of Medical Sciences (ICMR) Agam Kuan, Patna - 800 007 Tel. No.: 91- 612- 2631565, 2636651 Fax No.: 91- 612 - 2634379 E-mail address : icmrrmri@hub.nic.in Rajendra Memorial Research Institute established by the state of Bihar in 1963, was subsequently taken over by ICMR in 1981. The thrust areas of research at the Institute are the studies on kala-azar including its diagnosis, epidemiology, vector biology and control.     Centre for Research in Medical Entomology (ICMR) Post Box No.11, 4-Sarojini Street Chinna Chokkikulam, Madurai - 625002. Tel. No: 91 - 452 2650281,2530746 Fax No. : 91- 452 - 2530660 E-mail address : crmeicmr@satyam.net.in The Centre for Research in Medical Entomology was established in 1985, with the aim to undertake studies on the behaviour, distribution and control of insects which act as vectors of disease with particular emphasis on the vectors of viral encephalitis. The Centre has extensively worked on the epidemiology of Japanese Encephalitis and the vector control technologies.     National AIDS Research Institute (ICMR) Plot No.73, Block G, MIDC Complex, Bhosari Pune - 411 026. Tel. No.: 91- 20 - 27121072, 27121280 Fax No.: 91 - 20 - 27121071 E-mail address : hivnet@vsnl.com The National AIDS Research Institute was established in 1992 with the mission to provide leadership in biomedical research on HIV/AIDS in India and with an aim to compliment and strengthen the National AIDS Control Programme. The major areas of research include the studies on epidemiology, public health, cultural anthropology, infectious diseases, biostatistics, basic behavioral and social science research and to develop appropriate HIV preventive interventions suitable in India.     Regional Medical Research Centre, Bhubaneswar (ICMR) Chandrasekharpur, Nandankanan Road Bhubaneswar - 751023 Tel. No.: 91 - 674 - 2301322, 2303336 Fax No. : 91- 674 - 2301351 E-mail address : icmrrcbh@ren.nic.in rmrcdir@sancharnet.in This Regional Medical Research Centre was established in 1981. The major thrust areas of research at the Centre include the research on different aspects of filariasis and the development of immunodiagnostic and immunoprophylactic tools and the control programme modules using experimental animals, immuno-epidemiological and community based studies. Research work is also carried out on other local health problems such as diarrhoeal disorders, HIV/AIDS, haemoglobinopathies and entomological studies on vector borne diseases.       Regional Medical Research Centre (NE Region), Dibrugarh (ICMR) Post Box No.105, Dibrugarh-786 001 Tel. No. : 91 - 373 - 2381494, 2381506 Fax No. : 91 _ 373- 2381748 E-mail address : icmrrcdi@hub.nic.in Regional Medical Research Centre, North-East Region was established in 1982 at Dibrugarh. The main areas of research include mosquito borne diseases, HIV/AIDS, drug abuse, trematode infections, haemoglobinopathies and studies on nutrition and cancer.     Regional Medical Research Centre, Port Blair (ICMR) Post Box no.13, Port Blair-744101 Andaman and Nicobar Islands Tel. No.: 91-3192-251158, 251159 Fax No.: 91-3192-251163 E-mail address : pblicmr@sancharnet.in Web site : leptore@vsnl.com The Centre was established in 1983 with the objective of undertaking research in communicable and non-communicable diseases in Andaman & Nicobar Islands with special stress on health problems of primitive tribes of the islands. The Centre is the leading institute in the field of leptospirosis and is recognized as the National Reference Centre for Leptospirosis. It imparts training in laboratory diagnosis of leptospirosis using molecular biology techniques and outbreak investigations. Other areas of research include hepatitis, diarrhoeal diseases, sub periodic filariasis and genetic studies among tribal populations.     Regional Medical Research Centre for Tribals, Jabalpur (ICMR) R.M.R.C.Complex, Nagpur Road, P.O. Garha, Jabalpur - 482003 Tel. No. : 91-761 - 2370239 Fax No. : 91 - 761- 2370935 E-mail address : icmrrcja@ren.nic.in The Regional Medical Research Centre for Tribals was established in 1984. The mandate of the Center is to undertake studies on health problems of tribal population. The Centre is involved in planning and executing the various tribal health programmes and also training the health functionaries in undertaking such studies. The thrust areas of research of the Center include malaria and haemoglobinopathies.   Desert Medicine Research Centre, Jodhpur (ICMR) Post Box No. 122, New Pali Road Jodhpur - 342005 Tel. No.: 91 - 291 - 2722403 Fax No. : 91 - 291 - 2720618 E-mail address : icmrdmrc@ren.nic.in Desert Medicine Research Centre was established in 1984. The major research activities include studies on the health problems of the desert with special thrust in the field of malaria, dengue and silicosis. The Centre is involved in building up technical health manpower locally and also interacts with local health authorities to help find solution to health problems of the region.           Non-ICMR Institutes   Postgraduate Institute of Medical Education & Research Chandigarh-160012 Tel. No.: 91-172-2744376, 2747585 (PBX) Ext.239 Fax No. : 91-172- 2744401, 2745078 E-mail address : medinst@pgi.chd.nic.in Web site : http://pgimer.nic.in Postgraduate Institute of Medical Education & Research, one of the two most premier Centre's of excellence in medical education and research having autonomous status, was established in 1960. It has a 130 bedded hospital and has facilities for basic research in different aspects of medical sciences. It imparts training and awards postgraduate degrees (MD/MS) in almost all branches of medicine and superspeciality degrees (MCH/DM) in nephrology, gastroenterology, cardiology, neurology, neurosurgery, neonatology etc. It also gives Bachelor/Master degrees in different fields of biomedical technology. In addition Ph.D. degrees are awarded to both Medical/Non-medical graduates. The Institute has a College of Nursing which awards B.Sc./M.Sc. degrees in different specialties of nursing.     All India Institute of Medical Sciences Ansari Nagar, New Delhi-110029 Tel. No.: 91-11-26588500, 26588700 Fax No. : 91-11-26588663, 26588641 Web site : http://www.aiims.ac.in All India Institute of Medical Sciences, one of the two most premier Centre's of excellence in medical education and research having autonomous status, was established in 1956 to serve as a nucleus for nurturing excellence in all aspects of health care. The Institute has comprehensive facilities for teaching, research and patient-care. It conducts teaching programmes in medical and para-medical courses both at undergraduate and postgraduate level and awards its own degrees. Teaching and research are conducted in 42 disciplines. The Institute also runs a college of nursing and trains students for B.Sc.(Hons) degree. Twenty five clinical departments including four superspeciality centers manage all types of disease conditions in a 2700 bedded hospital.         Centre for DNA Fingerprinting and Diagnostics ECIL Road, Nacharam, Hyderabad - 500 076 Tel. No.: 91 - 40 - 27151344/46/47/56 Fax No.:91- 40 - 27155610, 27155479 Web site : http://www.cdfd.org.in Center for DNA Fingerprinting and Diagnostics established under Department of Biotechnology, Government of India, has a mandate to translate the fruit of modern biology to benefit society. It is engaged in providing services and carrying out research in the frontline areas of modern biology. The major service components of Centre involve DNA fingerprinting, diagnostics, genome analysis and bioinformatics. Basic research in overlapping frontier areas of modern biology, especially in the postgenomic scenario, is an integral component of this Institute.       Centre for Cellular and Molecular Biology Uppal Road, Hyderabad - 500 007 Tel. No.: 91- 40 - 27160789 Fax No. : 91 - 40 - 27160252, 27160591 E- mail address : lalji@ccmb.res.in Web site : http://www.ccmb.res.in The Centre for Cellular and Molecular Biology is one of the premier national institution of the Council of Scientific and Industrial Research. It was set up as a semi autonomous Center in 1977 and became a full-fledged national laboratory during 1981-82.The Centre conducts research in multidisciplinary areas of modern biology. Main emphasis is on the research relevant to societal needs and application oriented research towards commercialization. The Centre conducts the short term training programmes in modern biology and provides centralized facilities in the country for new and modern techniques of biology.               Central Drug Research Institute Chattar Manzil, Post Box No.173 Lucknow-226001 Tel. No.: 91 - 522 - 223286, 210932 91 - 522 - 212411-18 (PABX) Extn.4222 Fax No. : 91- 522 - 223405/223938 E-mail address : drcm@satyam.net.in/drcm@rediffmail.com Web site : http:// www.cdriindia.org Central Drug Research Institute (CDRI), established in 1951, is a multidisciplinary institute under the Council of Scientific and Industrial Research. The mandate of CDRI is to strengthen and advance the drug research in India. The major activities of the Institute include the development of new drugs and diagnostics, cellular and molecular studies to understand disease processes and reproductive physiology, development of contraceptive agents and devices, systematic evaluation of medicinal properties of natural products, development of technology for drugs, intermediates and biologicals, dissemination of information in the field of drug research, development and production, consultancy and development of technical manpower. The Institute also offers training courses on advance techniques in drug research.         For further information contact: Chief International Health Division Indian Council of Medical Research V. Ramalingaswami Bhawan Ansari Nagar New Delhi-110029 India. Tel. : 26589492