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Impactful and meaningful research will solve problems of Indian citizens, says ICMR Director-General

Indian medical institutions aim to improve research quality and global rankings, focusing on impactful solutions for citizens' problems.

The Hindu · Apr 12, 2024

ICMR trial run: Mid-surgery tissue sample transport for advanced pathological testing

As part of a trial run by the Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR), onco-pathological tissue samples were transported mid-surgery by drones under the i-Drone initiative.

The Hindu · Apr 10, 2024

ICMR set to bring in evidence-based norms for prevention, screening, diagnosis, and management of lung cancer

“Additionally, the evidence derived from these systematic reviews and meta-analyses will be systematically assessed for its strength utilising the GRADE. This grading methodology will serve to evaluate the quality of evidence, which will subsequently inform the formulation of recommendations following the application of the Evidence to Decision (EtD) framework,’’ noted…

The Hindu · Mar 27, 2024

Students urged to consider full-time R&D as career option

ICMR-NITM Director inaugurates science and commerce project exhibition, promoting scientific temper among youth in Belagavi.

The Hindu · Jan 12, 2024

Girl’s death owing to KFD intensifies need for vaccine

The recent death of an 18-year-old girl from Hosanagar taluk in a suspected case of Kyasanur Forest Disease (KFD) has stressed the need for a vaccine to counter the spread of the infection in Malnad region. 

The Hindu · Jan 11, 2024

ICMR initiates steps to provide easy to use non-invasive testing to tackle anaemia in India

ICMR Delhi, has now invited Expression of Interest from the eligible organisations/companies/start-ups manufacturing ‘non-invasive hemoglobinometer’ useful in effective screening of anaemia.

The Hindu · Dec 26, 2023

Compensation to participants in human challenge studies should not incentivise risk-taking

Authors of an Aug 2023 paper argue $20K for 6-month Hep C CHIS study in US is "reasonable". ICMR's Bioethics Unit says payment should take into account loss of wages & time spent. Jake D Eberts disagrees, saying payment should not incentivise risk-taking. Shigella & Zika CHIS studies paid $7,350…

The Hindu · Dec 9, 2023

SCTIMST designated as ICMR Collaborating Centre of Excellence

The Indian Council of Medical Research has designated Sree Chitra Tirunal Institute for Medical Sciences and Technology (SCTIMST) as an ICMR Collaborating Centre of Excellence (ICMR-CCoE) in recognition of the commendable achievements in Biomedical research.

The Hindu · Nov 23, 2023

JSS Medical College receives ICMR recognition

JSS Medical College’s Centre of Excellence in Molecular Biology and Regenerative Medicine (CEMR) at the Department of Biochemistry has been recognised by the Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR) as the ICMR-Collaborating Centre of Excellence (CCoE)

The Hindu · Nov 8, 2023

ICMR-NIP devises online map to make available info on relevant laboratory services to users

ICMR-NIP has launched DISHA, a dynamic online map to provide info on diagnostic public healthcare facilities in India. It enables users to search for public/private facilities & tests. It will help public health experts & government to consolidate diagnostic healthcare system & empower existing labs.

The Hindu · Nov 3, 2023