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Introduction
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Origin of the proposal,
technical programme which is sponsoring, reasons for proposed designation
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Established
in 1954 as a private NGO catering to the population of South India, this
Centre has been proposed by both Technical Unit and the Government.
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Steps that have led to this
proposal, eg site-visits by WHO staff, previous participation of the
institution, joint development of a workplan, etc.
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Site
visits by NCS to Chennai.
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Comments & Composition of
the Institute
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Diabetes
Research Centre, Chennai was established in 1972 as a non-profit making
organization, and today it ranks as one of the leading institutions in
diabetes research.
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Statutory functions of the
institution ; formal links with other institutions
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It is
a referral centre for diabetes, research, prevention and control.
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Administrative Structure
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Administrative and Scientific
Responsibility
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Prof.
A. Ramachandran
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National and International
Advisory Boards ; Composition & Terms of Reference
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Refer
to the institutional profile
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List of Senior Staff
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Refer
to the institutional profile
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Facilities
Available (labs, training facilities, documentation centre, etc.)
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See
the Institutional Profile.
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Workplan
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Terms of Reference
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1. To conduct epidemiological research in diabetes
prevention at community level, its complications and cardiovascular risk
factors;
2. To strengthen education and training in diabetes research, prevention
and control;
3. To design and test on models of diabetes health care delivery system for
developing countries in the region and contribute to activities of national
diabetes programme.
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