CSIR, ICMR hold high-level meet to chart health research roadmap
Experts also discussed the respective roles and responsibilities of CSIR and ICMR in the development of novel molecules and drugs
CSIR, ICMR hold high-level meet to chart health research roadmap
The Council of Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR) on Tuesday convened a high-level brainstorming meeting with the Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR) to strengthen an integrated roadmap for joint health research, said the Ministry of Science & Technology.
The meeting, held at the CSIR Science Centre in the national capital, was co-chaired by Dr N Kalaiselvi, Director General of the CSIR, and Dr Rajiv Bahl, Director General of the ICMR and Secretary of the Department of Health Research.
“During the deliberations, the two organisations reviewed the progress of major ongoing collaborative initiatives, including CSIR molecules moving into clinical trials, the status of ICMR-supported Centres of Advanced Research in CSIR laboratories, and the implementation of big-ticket projects,” the Ministry said.
“The need to continue and expand wastewater surveillance for multiple pathogens across cities, hospitals, and communities was highlighted, with a consensus to strengthen joint efforts through the One Health Mission,” it added.
The experts also discussed the respective roles and responsibilities of CSIR and ICMR in the development of novel molecules and drugs, including systematic clinical trials and the use of ICMR’s large-animal toxicity testing facilities.
