Indian Council of Medical Research

26/09/2025

The Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR) Headquarters held a special health camp under the theme “Swasth Nari, Sashakt Parivar – Empowering Women, Strengthening Families.”

The camp included free screenings for height, weight, hypertension, and diabetes, along with oral health check-ups and cancer awareness sessions. Over 250 staff members and community participants took part in the initiative, reaffirming the vital role of women’s health as the cornerstone of strong families and healthy communities.

Through such initiatives, ICMR continues to promote preventive healthcare and wellness, empowering individuals to lead healthier, stronger lives. 💪👩‍⚕️

24/09/2025

ICMR Headquarters hosted a special talk by Prof. K.M. Venkat Narayan, Executive Director, Emory Global Diabetes Research Center and elected member National Academy of Medicine, on “A Strategic Framework for Research – The Example of Diabetes in Indians”.

The talk highlighted that India is the world’s diabetes capital with over 200 million people affected, more than half of whom remain undiagnosed. While nearly a quarter of the global diabetes burden is in India, only about 1% of global diabetes research involves Indian populations. Diabetes in Indians often occurs at younger ages and lower body weights, even among those with normal weight, and about 70-80% of type 2 cases are due to poor insulin secretion.

Key drivers include impaired insulin secretion, low muscle mass, and liver fat linked to unhealthy diets and low physical activity. Prof. Narayan emphasized that with improved access and organized, high-quality care, deaths and complications can be substantially reduced.

He also highlighted the urgent need for India-specific research to effectively tackle the diabetes epidemic and its massive health and economic costs.

08/08/2025

08/08/2025

We, along with DrCurio, are eagerly looking forward to welcome enthusiastic schoolchildren to step into our labs on 7thAug to explore the fascinating world of SCIENCE & RESEARCH as part of the SHINE initiative of Indian Council of Medical Research
Ministry of Health and Family Welfare, Government of India Department Of Health Research PMO India

07/08/2025

WHO Applauds ICMR-Funded Study on Nutrition’s Critical Role in Combating TB
A landmark study by the Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR), conducted in Jharkhand, has demonstrated the powerful impact of improved nutrition in reducing tuberculosis (TB) cases and fatalities. The World Health Organization (WHO) has recognized this research, incorporating its findings into updated global guidance on TB control—marking a significant milestone in India’s contributions to global health policy.
As TB continues to challenge many communities, integrating nutritional support into standard TB care can be a game-changer. ICMR remains committed to advancing such evidence-based interventions and strengthening India’s leadership in TB research and public health.
Together, let’s nourish health — and ensure a TB-free future.
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09/07/2025

ICMR-NITI Aayog-DoP-DPIIT
Medical Innovations Patent Mitra- an ICMR-NITI-DoP-DPIIT’s flagship initiative
Strengthening India's Medical Innovation Ecosystem
📢 Join Us for an Awareness Session
Topic: Introduction to Medical Innovation Patent Mitra Initiative
🗓️ Date: July 09, 2025
🕒 Time: 03:00 PM IST
🔗 Zoom Link: https://echo.zoom.us/j/88598558632
📌 Meeting ID: 885 9855 8632
We warmly invite all medical colleges in India to participate and encourage the Inventors, In-Charge/Head of Intellectual Property Division or Technology Transfer Office to attend and share this opportunity widely within their institutions.
Let’s work together to foster a robust bio-medical innovation ecosystem in India!
Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR)’s national initiative Medical Innovations – Patent Mitra Initiative is designed to empower medical innovators across the country by offering expert guidance and comprehensive support for:
✅ Patent filings
✅ Patentability evaluations
✅ Technology transfer facilitation

This session will help stakeholders understand how to navigate and leverage the Medical Innovations Patent Mitra platform, access handholding support for patent filing, and explore technology transfer mechanisms.
Institutions already benefiting from this initiative include:
• AIIMS
• Postgraduate Institute of Medical Education & Research (PGIMER)
• Maulana Azad Insitute of Dental Sciences
• Tata Memorial Centre (TMC), Advanced Centre for Treatment, Research and Education in Cancer (ACTREC),
• Indian Institute of Science (IISc)
• K J Somaiya School and College of Nursing

Let’s collaborate to build a robust biomedical innovation ecosystem in India! 🌱💡

19/06/2025

During his visit to Indian Council of Medical Research, Hon’ble Member of Parliament (Rajya Sabha), Dr. Ajit Madhavrao Gopchade engaged with the heads of scientific divisions to gain insights into ICMR’s cutting-edge research across priority health areas—One Health, AMR, medtech innovations, neonatal health, NCDs, and nutrition.

He commended ICMR’s pivotal role in shaping health policies and reiterated the government’s commitment to supporting researchers through policy advocacy, inter-ministerial coordination, and enabling pathways that bring science to the service of citizens.

16/06/2025

Join us for an insightful session on
"Introduction to MedDRA: Standardizing Medical Terms in Clinical Trials"

📅 Date: Friday, 20th June 2025
🕓 Time: 4:00 PM – 5:00 PM IST
💻 Platform: Zoom
🔗 Join here: https://echo.zoom.us/j/82931452447

🎙 Speaker:
Dr. Anamika Dutt
Medical Officer, MedDRA MSSO

📌 Organized by:
Indian Clinical Trial and Education Network
Clinical Studies & Trials Unit, Development Research, ICMR

🔖 Open to medical students, researchers, and faculty involved in clinical research.

14/05/2025

🚀 Attention MedTech Innovators & Startups! 🚀
ICMR is organizing a workshop on Standards, Testing & Calibration Requirements for Ensuring Quality Assurance of Medical Devices under the MedTech Mitra initiative!
📅 Date: May 15, 2025
🕙 Time: 10:00 AM onwards
📍 Venue: Conference Hall, ICMR Headquarters (Hybrid Mode)
Highlights:
 About MedTech Mitra Initiative
 ICMR towards facilitating capacity enhancement for testing of Medical Devices/ In-Vitro Diagnostics products
 Role of NABL Accreditation in ensuring Quality Assurance of Medical Devices
 Overview of applicable technical standards
 Regulatory requirements as per Medical Device Rules, 2017
 Strategic support for ‘Make in India’ Medtech development
💡 The session will conclude with an interactive Q&A to address all your queries!
📌 Don't miss out on this opportunity to fast-track your MedTech innovations into the public procurement system!
🔗 Register here: https://forms.gle/64tQuQyu7sjNWkVM9

Organized by ICMR - Medical Device and Diagnostic Mission Secretariat (ICMR-MDMS)

05/05/2025

India moves closer to innovative cancer care! An ICMR-funded Phase 1 trial led by CMC Vellore, published in the journal Molecular Therapy Oncology, demonstrates that CAR-T therapy, which uses a patient’s own T cells to fight cancer, can be safely manufactured and infused at point of care in India at low cost.

A 1st for India! CAR-T cells produced and infused at Point of Care show promising results:
- 100% remission in acute lymphoblastic leukaemia
- 50% remission in large B-cell lymphoma
- 80% of patients remain disease-free at 15 months

offers a high-impact model for CAR-T delivery:
- Nearly 90% less cost than global averages
- 9-day production using automated, in-hospital systems
- Fresh infusions enable faster response and better outcomes

This trial redefines how cancer therapy can be delivered - efficiently, affordably, and close to patients. India is leading the way in developing next-generation, in-house biotherapies with global relevance.

05/05/2025

Exciting Opportunity! is recruiting Consultant posts on a temporary contract basis under the Medical Device & Diagnostics Mission Secretariat, as part of the MedTech Mitra initiative. Apply now!

For more info:https://www.icmr.gov.in/icmrobject/uploads/Recruitment/1745232505_advt21042025en.pdf