ICMR-NIIRNCD Jodhpur | |
| Abbreviation | NIIRNCD |
|---|---|
| Established | 1984 |
| Type | Public |
| Legal status | Active |
| Purpose | Medical research |
| Headquarters | Jodhpur, Rajasthan, India |
| Location |
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| Coordinates | 26°14′01″N 73°01′37″E / 26.233705°N 73.026960°E |
Director | Prof.(Dr.) Pankaj Bhardwaj |
| Affiliations | Indian Council of Medical Research |
Staff | Scientists, Technical, Administrative & Support Staff |
| Website | niirncd |
National Institute for Implementation Research on Non-Communicable Diseases (NIIRNCD), Jodhpur is an institute under the Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR), dedicated to conducting research on non-communicable diseases (NCDs). The institute is located in Jodhpur, Rajasthan, India.
History[edit | edit source]
The institute was originally established in 1984 as the Desert Medicine Research Centre (DMRC) to address health problems related to desert regions, including communicable diseases and nutrition-related issues.
In view of the growing burden of non-communicable diseases in India, the Government of India reconstituted and renamed the centre as the National Institute for Implementation Research on Non-Communicable Diseases (NIIRNCD) on 7 December 2019. The transformation marked a strategic shift in focus towards implementation research, capacity building, and policy-oriented studies in the area of non-communicable diseases.
Overview[edit | edit source]
The institute has state-of-the-art facilities to conduct basic laboratory-based research in its microbiology, biochemistry, and vector biology laboratories. It is expanding its manpower and infrastructure to strengthen its capacity in conducting Implementation research related to NCDs.
At present, the institute has a team comprising scientists, technical experts, and administrative and support staff.
Vision[edit | edit source]
To be the leader in conducting implementation research for prevention and control of non-communicable diseases.
Mission[edit | edit source]
To equip all health care workers in the country with the necessary skills and competencies so that they can contribute to the prevention, control, and treatment of diseases & providing a support to national health Programme.
Goal[edit | edit source]
To reduce the burden of diseases and improve the quality of life of people.
Objectives[edit | edit source]
- To conduct implementation research in non-communicable diseases of public health significance.
- To develop human resources and build capacities for strengthening implementation research capabilities in other institutions.
- To develop information, education, and communication (IEC) strategies and tools for prevention, control, and treatment of NCDs.
- To provide recommendations to policy makers and planners in framing policies for prevention, control, and treatment of NCDs.
- To collaborate with other institutions, agencies, and individuals for developing innovative solutions for NCDs’ prevention, control, and treatment.
- To create an interface between communicable diseases and non-communicable diseases.
Research Focus[edit | edit source]
The institute’s thrust areas of research include:
- Cardiovascular disease
- Chronic respiratory disease
- Environmental health
- Nutritional Deficiencys
- Cancers
- Injury & Trauma
- Mental health and substance abuse
- Genetic disorders
- Other non-communicable diseases of public health significance in India.
Research Laboratories[edit | edit source]
The research laboratories at NIIRNCD include:
- Bio Technology Laboratory (Erstwhile Vector Biology Lab)
- Microbiology Laboratory
- Bio-Chemistry Laboratory
- Virology Laboratory
- Epidemiology Laboratory
Collaborations and Capacity Building[edit | edit source]
NIIRNCD aspires to:
- Carry out implementation research in its thrust areas.
- Provide training for capacity building in implementation research to other academic and research institutions.
- Develop behavior change communication materials and models for tackling risk factors of various NCDs.
- Foster collaborations with national & international institutions and individuals interested in augmenting research on non-communicable diseases.