National Institute of Cholera and Enteric Diseases

National Institute of Cholera and Enteric Diseases The vision of NICED is to perform advance research and develop strategies for treatment, prevention and control of enteric infections and HIV/AIDS.

Dr. Dipankar Nandi, Professor, Department of Biochemistry, IISc, Bangalore delivered a talk on“Salmonella Typhimurium st...
26/02/2026

Dr. Dipankar Nandi, Professor, Department of Biochemistry, IISc, Bangalore delivered a talk on“Salmonella Typhimurium stories: From protein degradation to stress responses to infections” on 26th February, 2026 at ICMR-NIRBI. His talk was followed by brainstorming interaction with the audience. Scientists, Research Fellows and students attended the seminar and made it successful.

AcSIR PhD scholars of , Kolkata with Dr. Rajiv Bahl, Secretary, Department of Health Research and Director General, , at...
24/02/2026

AcSIR PhD scholars of , Kolkata with Dr. Rajiv Bahl, Secretary, Department of Health Research and Director General, , at SANVAD 2026, Scholar’s Assembly for Next gen Ventures to Advance their Development, held from 19th to 21st February and organized by at New Delhi, showcasing innovative research across diverse scientific segments. Supratim Ghosh, AcSIR PhD scholar, secured 2nd position in Poster Presentation on Day 2.


ICMR–National Institute for Research in Bacterial Infections (ICMR–NIRBI), Kolkata, successfully convened the One Day Sy...
20/02/2026

ICMR–National Institute for Research in Bacterial Infections (ICMR–NIRBI), Kolkata, successfully convened the One Day Symposium 2026 on 19 February 2026, fostering high-level scientific dialogue on priority areas of infectious disease research.

Dr. Santasabuj Das, Director, delivered an overview of ICMR–NIRBI’s journey in advancing research, highlighting key milestones, institutional collaborations, and the institute’s evolving translational focus in combating antimicrobial resistance.

The symposium featured focused deliberations on Bacterial Infections and Immunology, emerging perspectives in Omics and Antimicrobial Resistance (AMR), and strategic discussions on Therapeutics, Vaccines, Clinical Trials, and Epidemiology.

Scientific sessions were enriched by eminent experts from diverse disciplines, namely Prof. Gaurinath Samudrala (Jawaharlal Nehru University); Dr. Amirul Islam Mallick (IISER Kolkata); Dr. Ritesh Ranjan Pal (IACS Kolkata); Dr. Dipankar Maji; Dr. Saravanan Matheshwaran (IIT Kanpur); Dr. Anuj Sharma (WHO); Dr. Saugata Hazra (IIT Roorkee); Dr. Souvik Mukherjee (NIBMG, Kalyani); and Dr. Punyasloke Bhadury (IISER Kolkata). Their insights underscored the urgency of collaborative, interdisciplinary, and translational approaches to address the growing challenge of antimicrobial resistance.

Through evidence-based discourse and cross-sectoral engagement, the symposium reaffirmed ICMR–NIRBI’s commitment to scientific excellence and public health leadership.







Glimpses from the 64th Foundation Day Celebration of ICMR–National Institute for Research in Bacterial Infections (ICMR–...
19/02/2026

Glimpses from the 64th Foundation Day Celebration of ICMR–National Institute for Research in Bacterial Infections (ICMR–NIRBI), held on 18 February 2026 in Kolkata.

The highlight of the day was the Dr. S.C. Pal Oration 2026, delivered by Prof. Padmanabhan Balaram on “Discovering Forgotten Pioneers of Human Infectious Disease: The Stories of Cholera and the Corona Virus.” The insightful lecture reflected on the scientific journeys that shaped our understanding of major infectious diseases.

The celebration also featured awards to Early Researcher Conclave winners, felicitations of staff completing 25 years of service and a vibrant cultural programme by members of the institute community making it a memorable tribute to research excellence and institutional legacy.






ICMR-National Institute for Research in Bacterial Infections reaffirmed its commitment to honouring scientific excellenc...
17/02/2026

ICMR-National Institute for Research in Bacterial Infections reaffirmed its commitment to honouring scientific excellence as the bust of Padma Bibhushan Dr. Dilip Mahalanabis (1934-2022), legendary clinician and pioneer of Oral Rehydration Therapy (ORT), was unveiled on 14 February 2026 at the institute campus.

The bust was unveiled by Dr. Rajiv Bahl, Secretary, DHR and Director General, ICMR, in the presence of Shri Narayan Swaroop Nigam, Principal Secretary, DHFW, Govt. of West Bengal, along with other eminent guests, senior officials, scientists, and members of the academic and public health fraternity.

The ceremony paid tribute to Dr. Mahalanabis’ transformative contribution to global public health, with ORT saving millions of lives worldwide.

On 14.02.2026 at 10.45 am will unveil the bust of Dr. Dilip Mahalanabis (1934–2022), pioneer of Oral Rehydration Therap...
13/02/2026

On 14.02.2026 at 10.45 am will unveil the bust of Dr. Dilip Mahalanabis (1934–2022), pioneer of Oral Rehydration Therapy and an eminent public health specialist.
The bust will be unveiled by Dr. Rajiv Bahl, Director General
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The ICMR–National Institute for Research in Bacterial Infections (NIRBI), Kolkata, organized a five-day regional worksho...
11/02/2026

The ICMR–National Institute for Research in Bacterial Infections (NIRBI), Kolkata, organized a five-day regional workshop from 3–7 February 2026 titled “Strengthening Capacity to Combat Foodborne Pathogens: An Integrated Approach to Food Safety,” in collaboration with the Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR), New Delhi. A total of 24 participants attended the workshop, comprising 9 international participants from Nepal, Bhutan, Maldives, Sri Lanka, and Thailand, along with 15 national participants representing different states of India. The primary objective of the workshop was to strengthen laboratory and surveillance capacities across the South-East Asia Region (SEAR), thereby facilitating effective prevention, detection, and management of foodborne diseases.
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In compliance with the initiative to promote health of employees —-most importantly that of female employees —a Slogan C...
02/02/2026

In compliance with the initiative to promote health of employees —-most importantly that of female employees —a Slogan Competition on Anemia was successfully organized by ICMR-NIRBI on 30.01.2026. The event was marked by great zeal and enthusiasm, with active participation from 50 individuals, including both staff and students. This program was conducted to raise awareness about common health challenges and to foster a culture of wellness across the institute. The creativity and commitment shown by all participants ensured the program's success.




On January 29, 2026, ICMR–NIRBI successfully conducted the Third and Final Batch of Rashtriya Karmayogi Large Scale Jan ...
30/01/2026

On January 29, 2026, ICMR–NIRBI successfully conducted the Third and Final Batch of Rashtriya Karmayogi Large Scale Jan Seva Programme with 19 participants.
The session was marked by great enthusiasm, dedication, and active participation. The commitment and grace shown by every participant including facilitators reflected a strong collective resolve towards continuous learning, upskilling, and embracing the true spirit of ‘Seva Bhaav’.

Dr. Ayan Chatterjee, Molecular Microbiologist and Immunologist (formerly Senior Scientist, The University of Texas at Au...
30/01/2026

Dr. Ayan Chatterjee, Molecular Microbiologist and Immunologist (formerly Senior Scientist, The University of Texas at Austin) delivered a talk on “Metabolic Adaptation in Intracellular Infection: Ethanolamine Utilization and Microcompartment Formation in Listeria monocytogenes” on 29th January, 2026 at ICMR-NIRBI. His talk was followed by brainstorming interaction with the audience. Scientists, Research Fellows and students attended the seminar and made it successful.

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ICMR NIRBI hosted its first Early Research Scholar Conclave (ERSC) 2026 on 28th January 2026. The conclave featured an i...
29/01/2026

ICMR NIRBI hosted its first Early Research Scholar Conclave (ERSC) 2026 on 28th January 2026. The conclave featured an inspiring plenary lecture by Dr. Sudipto Saha, Bose Institute, Kolkata.
The highlight was an innovative Out-of-the-Box Idea ( Innovative Idea Incubator ) session, followed by multiple oral presentations and a dynamic poster session by early career researchers.
The event was enriched by the presence of distinguished external judges from reputed institutions, whose insights and feedback added great academic value.

Ideated by respected Director Dr. Santasabuj Das, advised by senior scientists and executed by senior post-docs, and early research scientists of the institute, with massive participation from scholars and staff it was a day of ideas, interaction, and scientific exchange.





On the occasion of the 77th Republic Day of India, the Director, staff members, and their family members of ICMR-NIRBI, ...
26/01/2026

On the occasion of the 77th Republic Day of India, the Director, staff members, and their family members of ICMR-NIRBI, Kolkata, participated in the flag hoisting ceremony held on 26th January 2026 at the premises of the NIRBI-1 building. The atmosphere was charged with national pride and unity as the gathering paid tribute to the spirit of the nation.

The program commenced with a parade, followed by the hoisting of the National Flag and an inaugural address by Dr. Santasabuj Das, Director, ICMR-NIRBI. Thereafter, staff members shared their views on the importance of Republic Day in our day-to-day lives and presented cultural programs highlighting patriotism. The celebration concluded with the singing of the National Anthem by all staff members.




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