| What is necessary for achieving human development according to the Sustainable Development Goals? | bridging health inequities and redressing the bane of diseases | Indian Council of Medical Research 1 An Overview The attainment of human development, as elucidated in the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), is not possible without making significant strides and sustained large-scale investments towards bridging health inequities and redressing the bane of diseases, especially in the developing world. Hence the global community follows a collaborative, inclusive and transparent approach to improve the ability to respond to new threats by developing and accelerating access to research interventions that can aid in management of various diseases. The ongoing deliberations of ICMR and various international organizations and agencies/ research institutes to conduct joint biomedical and health research to address diseases of common concern has resulted in development of a number of MoUs/Agreements. | 242 | definition | 1.000 | https://www.icmr.gov.in/icmrobject/custom_data/pdf/International-Collaborative-Research/Vol-IV.pdf | Indian Council of Medical Research 1 An Overview The attainment of human development, as elucidated in the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), is not possible without making significant strides and sustained large-scale investments towards bridging health inequities and redressing the bane of diseases, especially in the developing world. | 9 | page=9,block=0 | 0.700 | valid |
| What is one of the measures recommended to build confidence under the Biological Weapons Convention? | to promulgate and adopt the code of conduct for research scientists engaged in the field of Life Sciences | As part of one of the recommended confidence building measures between the countries to promulgate and adopt the code of conduct for research scientists engaged in the field of Life Sciences (under the BTW Convention), the code of conduct was revised and issued by ICMR for adoption and compliance by Indian research scientists. ii. Discussions to prepare and coordinate the Indian positions ahead of the Biological Weapons Convention (BWC) Meetings in Geneva during each year. iii. Suggestions on India’s engagement with foreign countries on bio safety and bio security issues. iv. Suggestions on the revised forms for the submission of the Confidence Building Measures. v. Comments on Initiatives for strengthening bio safety and bio security at the level of Indian research institutes/laboratories. vi. | 85 | definition | 1.000 | https://www.icmr.gov.in/icmrobject/custom_data/pdf/International-Collaborative-Research/Vol-IV.pdf | As part of one of the recommended confidence building measures between the countries to promulgate and adopt the code of conduct for research scientists engaged in the field of Life Sciences (under the BTW Convention), the code of conduct was revised and issued by ICMR for adoption and compliance by Indian research scientists. |
| What is the function of the International Health Division within the Indian Council of Medical Research? | is the Secretariat for HMSC and facilitates placement of collaborative research projects before this Committee as a mandatory requirement. | Indian Council of Medical Research 4 The Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR) acts as the technical arm for this Committee and is responsible for the technical review of the collaborative research proposals. The International Health Division (IHD) in ICMR Hqrs. is the Secretariat for HMSC and facilitates placement of collaborative research projects before this Committee as a mandatory requirement. By and large, the HMSC meetings are held at a regular interval of three months during the months of March, June, September and December in a calendar year. The Indian researchers desirous for having foreign assistance and/or collaboration in the health research proposals can submit their proposals to ICMR at IHD for approval of Government of India through HMSC. | 267 | definition | 1.000 | https://www.icmr.gov.in/icmrobject/custom_data/pdf/International-Collaborative-Research/Vol-IV.pdf | The International Health Division (IHD) in ICMR Hqrs. is the Secretariat for HMSC and facilitates placement of collaborative research projects before this Committee as a mandatory requirement. By and large, the HMSC meetings are held at a regular interval of three months during the months of March, June, September and December in a calendar year. |
| What is the goal of international collaboration in biomedical research? | development of appropriate diagnostics, vaccines, therapeutics, medical/information technology and also enabling knowledge sharing and capacity strengthening | The aim of international collaboration is development of appropriate diagnostics, vaccines, therapeutics, medical/information technology and also enabling knowledge sharing and capacity strengthening. The International Health Division (IHD) in ICMR co-ordinates international collaboration in biomedical research between India and other countries as well as with national & international agencies. Joint research activities under about twenty four active MoUs signed with various countries/agencies in areas of mutual interest are facilitated by IHD through exchange of scientific information; exchange of scientists/technicians; joint execution of scientific projects and organization of joint scientific meetings, seminars, workshops and symposia in identified areas of cooperation. This document is a compilation of the information related to Indian PIs, and their Institutes; | 42 | definition | 1.000 | https://www.icmr.gov.in/icmrobject/custom_data/pdf/International-Collaborative-Research/Vol-IV.pdf | The aim of international collaboration is development of appropriate diagnostics, vaccines, therapeutics, medical/information technology and also enabling knowledge sharing and capacity strengthening. |
| What is the goal of the ICMR International Fellowship Programme for scientists from developing countries? | To achieve the objective of better south-to-south co-operation and considering India’s excellence and proven leadership amongst the developing countries in several areas of research | The reports of Young and Senior ICMR International Fellows, who had undertaken the Fellowship during the years 2015-16 and 2016-2017, were placed on ICMR website. ICMR International Fellowship Programme for Scientists belonging to Developing Countries To achieve the objective of better south-to-south co-operation and considering India’s excellence and proven leadership amongst the developing countries in several areas of research, ICMR awards five fellowships every year to the scientists from developing countries to work in Indian laboratories for a period of upto six months. A subsistence allowance of Rs. 2500 per day is awarded to the scientists visiting India under the fellowship programme. | 252 | definition | 1.000 | https://www.icmr.gov.in/icmrobject/custom_data/pdf/International-Collaborative-Research/Vol-IV.pdf | ICMR International Fellowship Programme for Scientists belonging to Developing Countries To achieve the objective of better south-to-south co-operation and considering India’s excellence and proven leadership amongst the developing countries in several areas of research, ICMR awards five fellowships every year to the scientists from developing countries to work in Indian laboratories for a period of upto six months. |
| What is the responsibility of the Indian Council of Medical Research? | formulating, coordinating and promoting biomedical research | While considerable synergies and ongoing efforts have provided progress in addressing the shared challenges and health goals between India and Africa, a comprehensive collaborative research program focusing on joint population-based studies and disease specific product development is critical to meeting the health burden of the region. In this direction, the Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR- as the nodal agency responsible for formulating, coordinating and promoting biomedical research in the country | 439 | definition | 1.000 | https://www.icmr.gov.in/icmrobject/custom_data/pdf/International-Collaborative-Research/Vol-IV.pdf | In this direction, the Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR- as the nodal agency responsible for formulating, coordinating and promoting biomedical research in the country | 23 | page=23,block=0 | 0.700 | valid |
| What is the role of the International Health Division in ICMR? | international collaboration in biomedical research between India and other countries | Indian Council of Medical Research 6 Activities of International Health Division during July, 2015 to July, 2017 International collaboration The International Health Division (IHD) in ICMR co-ordinates international collaboration in biomedical research between India and other countries as well as with national & international agencies such as the Ministry of Science & Technology, Indian and foreign missions and WHO etc. | 202 | definition | 1.000 | https://www.icmr.gov.in/icmrobject/custom_data/pdf/International-Collaborative-Research/Vol-IV.pdf | Indian Council of Medical Research 6 Activities of International Health Division during July, 2015 to July, 2017 International collaboration The International Health Division (IHD) in ICMR co-ordinates international collaboration in biomedical research between India and other countries as well as with national & international agencies such as the Ministry of Science & Technology, Indian and foreign missions and WHO etc. | 14 | page=14,block=0 | 0.700 |
| What is the subject area of the ASPIRIN study? | Aspirin Supplementation for Pregnancy Indicated Risk reduction In Nulliparous (ASPIRIN) | Principal Investigator Funded by Date of approval Total Budget Duration Subject Area Aspirin Supplementation for Pregnancy Indicated Risk reduction In Nulliparous (ASPIRIN) Dr. Archana Patel Project Director Lata Medical Research Foundation, Kinkini Kutir, Vasant Nagar, Nagpur-440022 National Institutes of Health (NIH), USA | 85 | definition | 1.000 | https://www.icmr.gov.in/icmrobject/custom_data/pdf/International-Collaborative-Research/Vol-IV.pdf | Principal Investigator Funded by Date of approval Total Budget Duration Subject Area Aspirin Supplementation for Pregnancy Indicated Risk reduction In Nulliparous (ASPIRIN) Dr. | 83 | page=83,block=19 | 0.700 | valid |
| What is the subject area of the HAPI multi-country LPG intervention trial? | Household air pollution and health | Principal Investigator Funded by Date of approval Total Budget Duration Subject Area Household air pollution and health: A multi country LPG intervention trial (HAPI) Dr. Kalpana Balakrishnan Professor& Director Sri Ramachandra University, Ramachandra Nagar, Porur, Chennai-600116 National Institutes of Health (NIH), USA | 85 | definition | 1.000 | https://www.icmr.gov.in/icmrobject/custom_data/pdf/International-Collaborative-Research/Vol-IV.pdf | Principal Investigator Funded by Date of approval Total Budget Duration Subject Area Household air pollution and health: A multi country LPG intervention trial (HAPI) Dr. | 93 | page=93,block=19 | 0.700 | valid |
| What is the subject area of the SEHER project? | Strengthening the evidence base on effective school-based interventions for promoting youth health | Principal Investigator Funded by Date of approval Total Budget Duration Subject Area SEHER: Strengthening the evidence base on effective school-based interventions for promoting youth health Prof. Vikram Patel Professor Sangath Centre, 841/1 Alto Porvorim, Goa-403521 MacArthur Foundation, USA & the United Nations Population Funds (UNFPA), India | 92 | definition | 1.000 | https://www.icmr.gov.in/icmrobject/custom_data/pdf/International-Collaborative-Research/Vol-IV.pdf | Principal Investigator Funded by Date of approval Total Budget Duration Subject Area SEHER: Strengthening the evidence base on effective school-based interventions for promoting youth health Prof. | 72 | page=72,block=34 | 0.700 | valid |