Multidisciplinary Research Unit (MRU) SKIMS Srinagar

The government of India approved the scheme for ‘Establishment of Multi-Disciplinary Research Units (MRUs) at SKIMS Srinagar to develop/strengthen the health research infrastructure in the UT of J&K. This initiative fulfils the function of the Department of Health Research related to “Promotion, Coordination and Development of Basic, Applied and Clinical Research”.  The MRU SKIMS started its operations in July -2021

Objectives

• To encourage and strengthen an environment of research in Medical Colleges.
• To bridge the gap in the infrastructure which inhibits health research in the Medical    Colleges by assisting them to establish multidisciplinary research facilities to improve the health research and health services.
• To ensure the geographical spread of health research infrastructure, to cover un-served and under-served Medical Colleges and other institutions
• To improve the overall health status of the population by creating evidence-based applications of diagnostic procedures/processes/methods.

Major Functions of the MRU

• To promote and encourage quality medical research in the Medical Colleges/Institutions.
• To constitute local research advisory committees for identifying the research priorities and projects with the participation of State health system officials.
• To undertake research in non-communicable diseases and other need-based research as recommended by the Local Research Advisory Committee

Address

First Floor,
Advanced Centre for Human Genetics Building, SKIMS, Soura Srinagar (J&K)
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Ph # +91 - 194 - 2401013/2403470. Ext:2911

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