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.

As part of Swachhta Pakhwada 2026, a Shramdaan Activity was organized on 9th April,2026 at the ICMR-NIRBI campus. Scient...
09/04/2026

As part of Swachhta Pakhwada 2026, a Shramdaan Activity was organized on 9th April,2026 at the ICMR-NIRBI campus. Scientists, staff members, and students actively participated in plantation and cleanliness drives, contributing their time and effort towards maintaining a clean, green, and healthy workplace. The initiative highlighted the importance of collective action, environmental responsibility, and community participation in building a sustainable future.

A public awareness campaign was conducted on 08.04.2026 by scientists and members of the Swachh Bharat Committee of ICMR...
08/04/2026

A public awareness campaign was conducted on 08.04.2026 by scientists and members of the Swachh Bharat Committee of ICMR–NIRBI under the Swachhta Pakhwada initiative. The programme engaged mothers and children from Ward No. 58 of Kolkata Municipal Corporation (KMC), a field-based study area of ICMR–NIRBI.

The participatory session included discussions on antimicrobial resistance (AMR), proper garbage disposal, and the importance of handwashing, along with the distribution of IEC materials on hand hygiene based on WHO recommendations.







On the occasion of World Health Day 2026, ICMR–NIRBI, Kolkata organized a special programme as part of Swachhata Pakhwad...
07/04/2026

On the occasion of World Health Day 2026, ICMR–NIRBI, Kolkata organized a special programme as part of Swachhata Pakhwada (1st–15th April 2026), focusing on the theme “Together for Health: Stand with Science.”

A guest lecture was delivered by Prof. Dr. Shamima Yashmin, Associate Professor, Medical College, Kolkata, at the NIRBI-II Auditorium (ID&BG Hospital Campus). The session brought valuable insights on pressing public health issues and encouraged active engagement from scientists, researchers, academicians, and health professionals.

The event also featured the Swachhata Award Distribution, where the Director felicitated Housekeeping Staff Members for their contributions to cleanliness and hygiene initiatives.

Dr. Arindam Naha, Intermediate Career Infectious Disease Researcher, presented an insightful lecture on “Hidden Vulnerab...
02/04/2026

Dr. Arindam Naha, Intermediate Career Infectious Disease Researcher, presented an insightful lecture on “Hidden Vulnerabilities: Exploring Bacterial Cell Biology to Discover New Therapeutic Targets” on 02.04.2026 at ICMR-NIRBI. The session encouraged thoughtful discussions and active participation from scientists, staff, and research fellows.

Member of Swachh Bharat Committee of ICMR -NIRBI, Kolkata organised an Awareness Campaign at Kolkata Municipal Corporat...
02/04/2026

Member of Swachh Bharat Committee of ICMR -NIRBI, Kolkata organised an Awareness Campaign at Kolkata Municipal Corporation Primary School, Beliaghata, KMC Ward No-33, as a "Swachhata Pakhwada Program” on April 02 2026. The team raised awareness about importance of cleanliness and hygiene in improving health and preventing Infections in our everyday life. Approx 25 students and teachers actively participated and made the event a success




Swachhta Pledge Taking Ceremony was successfully conducted at ICMR-National Institute for Research in Bacterial Infectio...
01/04/2026

Swachhta Pledge Taking Ceremony was successfully conducted at ICMR-National Institute for Research in Bacterial Infections on 1st April 2026 at 9:40 AM, marking the commencement of Swachhta Pakhwada (1st–15th April 2026).
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ICMR–National Institute for Research in Bacterial Infections (NIRBI), Kolkata, hosted officers of the Indian Administrat...
20/03/2026

ICMR–National Institute for Research in Bacterial Infections (NIRBI), Kolkata, hosted officers of the Indian Administrative Service (IAS) as part of the Winter Study Tour under the IAS Professional Course (Phase I), 2025. The programme began with a welcome by Dr. Sandipan Ganguly, followed by an insightful lecture by Dr. Santasabuj Das highlighted advancements and future directions in vaccine research. The officers also visited the laboratories under the guidance of Dr. Moumita Bhowmick and Ananda Pal, gainingn first-hand exposure to ongoing research, laboratory practices, and technological innovations, strengthening India’s public health systems.

Dr. Satarupa Ganguly, Post-Doctoral Associate, Department of Immunology, School of Medicine, University of Pittsburgh, p...
19/03/2026

Dr. Satarupa Ganguly, Post-Doctoral Associate, Department of Immunology, School of Medicine, University of Pittsburgh, presented an insightful lecture on “Tissue-Specific Transcriptional Control of Inflammatory and Metabolic Functions in Alveolar Macrophages,” on 19.03.2026 at ICMR-NIRBI sharing important perspectives on current advances in immunological research. The session encouraged thoughtful discussions and active participation from scientists, staff, and research fellows.



& join hands for Pan- India initiatives on addressing through strengthening , promoting Research, Policy & Communic...
16/03/2026

& join hands for Pan- India initiatives on addressing through strengthening , promoting Research, Policy & Communication.
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Celebrating science and women’s leadership in research and public health! ICMR-National Institute for Research in Bacter...
06/03/2026

Celebrating science and women’s leadership in research and public health!

ICMR-National Institute for Research in Bacterial Infections (ICMR-NIRBI) celebrated National Science Day and International Women’s Day on 6 March 2026 at the Institute. The programme highlighted this year’s themes “Women in Science: Catalysing Viksit Bharat” and “Give to Gain" respectively

The session featured inspiring lectures by Dr. Madhumita Dobe, Chairperson of Foundation for Actions and Innovations Towards Health Promotion (FAITH), and Dr. Geetanjali, Director of National Food Laboratory, Kolkata, who shared their insights on the role of women in advancing science and public health.





Prof. (Dr.) Abhijit Bandyopadhyay, Professor and CHAIRPERSON, Department of Polymer Science and Technology, University o...
05/03/2026

Prof. (Dr.) Abhijit Bandyopadhyay, Professor and CHAIRPERSON, Department of Polymer Science and Technology, University of Calcutta delivered a talk on“Engineered Polymers for Biomedical Application” on 5th March, 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.

An orientation session was organised on 05.03.2026 by the Nodal Communication Unit(NCU) for reviewing communication ini...
05/03/2026

An orientation session was organised on 05.03.2026 by the Nodal Communication Unit(NCU) for reviewing communication initiatives and social media performance of ICMR-NIRBI. The session focused on analysing engagement trends and outreach impact, alongside strategies to strengthen science communication, raise public awareness about and health research, and boost the institute's overall visibility.

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