CC No

IND-002-[SE]

Title

Research and Training in Reproductive Health

Head of Institution

Dr Chander P. Puri

PI Name

Dr Chander P. Puri

PI Designation

Director 

Institute Name

National Institute for Research in Reproductive Health (ICMR), Mumbai, India

Address

Jehangir Merwanji Street

Phone

91 22 4132111/2/6/7 

Parel 

Fax

0091 22 4139412 

Mumbai 400012 

E-Mail

dirirr@vsnl.com 

India 

HQ Unit

RHR

SEARO File

M3/72/1 

SEARO Department

FCH

Technical Unit

RHR

Area Code

RHR

Area

Reproductive Health and Research Family Planning

Functions of the Centre

Status Details

Initial Designation Date

1-Jan-1972 

Redesignation due on

2-Jul-2010 

Last Designation Date

3-Jul-2006 

Current Status

Redesignated 

Status Comments

The Centre has been redesignated vide RD's letter no. H9/72/1-IND dated 03 July 2006 

Introduction

Origin of the proposal, technical programme which is sponsoring, reasons for proposed designation

This Centre was originally designated as a Research Centre in Reproductive Health, in the year 1972. 

Steps that have led to this proposal, eg site-visits by WHO staff, previous participation of the institution, joint development of a workplan, etc.

Visit of RHR, SRP and the successful completion previously assigned workplan and TOR by this Institute have led to the continuation. 

Comments & Composition of the Institute

This Institute is the research wing of ICMR located in Mumbai and is governed by the regulations of ICMR. 

Statutory functions of the institution ; formal links with other institutions

Statutory functions are related to the ICMR, which is the apex institution in the country for medical research. 

Administrative Structure

Administrative and Scientific Responsibility

Dr Chander P. Puri, Director 

National and International Advisory Boards ; Composition & Terms of Reference

The links of this institution is limited to the links of ICMR, which is the apex institution for medical research in India. 

List of Senior Staff

As per attached Institutional Profile. 

Facilities Available (labs, training facilities, documentation centre, etc.)

Excellent facilities as per attached Institutional Profile. 

Workplan

Terms of Reference

. To collaborate with WHO for promoting and conducting biomedical, clinical, operational and socio-behavioural research on nationally relevant aspects of reproductive health that includes maternal and child health; fertility regulation, infertility, reproductive tract infections including sexually transmitted infections, HIV/AIDS; adolescent sexual and reproductive health and menopause

. To promote evidence led care through adaptation and dissemination of evidence based tools and guidelines for reproductive health

. To strengthen research capacities by way of staff training and development and training of scientists from other institutions from within and outside the country

. Interdisciplinary research and use of research results for evidence based policy making, planning and programming

. Collaborate with national and international organizations to promote research and research capacity strengthening in reproductive health

List Of Activities

Activity ID

Activity Title

Year1

Year2

Year3

Year4

1.1

Improving male participation in reproductive health

Yes

Yes

Yes

Yes

1.2

Improving sexual and reproductive health of adolescents and young people and operationalizing adolescent friendly services within public health system

Yes

Yes

Yes

Yes

1.3

Development and evaluation of microbicides

Yes

Yes

Yes

Yes

1.4

Clinical and molecular studies in female and male infertility

Yes

Yes

Yes

Yes

1.5

Diagnosis and management of osteoporosis in elderly population

Yes

Yes

Yes

Yes

1.6

Ongoing research activities in the area of stem cell research, reproductive toxicology and bio-informatics

Yes

Yes

Yes

Yes

1.7

Development and dissemination of relevant BCC material for improving MNCH and RH

Yes

Yes

Yes

Yes

2.1

Development and field testing of National guidelines

Yes

Yes

Yes

Yes

3.1

Organization of training and capacity building workshops

Yes

Yes

Yes

Yes

3.2

Fellowships and training courses for staff

Yes

Yes

Yes

Yes

3.3

Organizing conferences both national and international for dissemination of results and effecting relevant policy actions

Yes

Yes

Yes

Yes

4.1

Interdisciplinary research on various aspects of RH including MNCH

Yes

Yes

Yes

Yes

5.1

Joint collaborative research with national and international agencies

Yes

Yes

Yes

Yes

5.2

Multi-centric, inter-country studies

Yes

Yes

Yes

Yes