| What aspect of HIV transmission does the test-and-treat strategy focus on? | the impact of treatment on the transmission dynamics of HIV in populations | Indian Council of Medical Research 20 1. Elimination Strategy for HIV – with following sub-themes: a) The test-and-treat strategy and other possible strategies for HIV elimination including topics like – • Treatment as prevention for HIV AIDS that emphasizes the impact of treatment on the transmission dynamics of HIV in populations; • Other possible elimination strategies. b) Challenges to elimination including topics like – • Resistance, Social behavioral aspect and persistent HIV infection • Dynamics of HIV reservoirs 2. | 259 | definition | 1.000 | https://www.icmr.gov.in/icmrobject/custom_data/pdf/International-Collaborative-Research/VolumeVupdated06042022.pdf | Elimination Strategy for HIV – with following sub-themes: a) The test-and-treat strategy and other possible strategies for HIV elimination including topics like – • Treatment as prevention for HIV AIDS that emphasizes the impact of treatment on the transmission dynamics of HIV in populations; • Other possible elimination strategies. | 27 | page=27,block=0 | 0.700 | valid |
| What is the goal of the ICMR International Fellowship Programme for Indian biomedical scientists? | to augment capacity strengthening of institutions involved in basic, applied, epidemiological and clinical sciences | The IHD supports and coordinates the international travel of Indian scientists engaged in approved bilateral collaborative research projects under various MoUs and Joint Statements with other countries. A total of 50 exchange visits of scientists / officials to and from India were arranged under various international collaborative programmes / projects during August, 2017-July, 2020. ICMR International Fellowship Programme for Indian Biomedical Scientists The ICMR International Fellowship Programme for Indian biomedical scientists aims to augment capacity strengthening of institutions involved in basic, applied, epidemiological and clinical sciences through exposure of Indian researchers to the latest international advancements in knowledge, to understand the disease and find strategies for their prevention and cure. | 542 | definition | 1.000 | https://www.icmr.gov.in/icmrobject/custom_data/pdf/International-Collaborative-Research/VolumeVupdated06042022.pdf | ICMR International Fellowship Programme for Indian Biomedical Scientists The ICMR International Fellowship Programme for Indian biomedical scientists aims to augment capacity strengthening of institutions involved in basic, applied, epidemiological and clinical sciences through exposure of Indian researchers to the latest international advancements in knowledge, to understand the disease and find strategies for their prevention and cure. |
| What is the goal of the India-Africa Health Sciences Collaborative Platform? | to initiate and strengthen this strategic partnership in a structured and organized manner | The ICMR has taken up the mandate to initiate and strengthen this strategic partnership in a structured and organized manner by establishing the India-Africa Health Sciences Collaborative Platform (IAHSP). It is envisioned that the commonalities between Africa and India in disease epidemiology, including communicable & non-communicable diseases and other health-specific issues(such as HIV/AIDS, Tuberculosis, Cancer, Emerging and re-emerging infections, Vector control, Health Systems) can be well-addressed through collaborative research programs focusing on population-based studies and disease specific product development and address the SDGs through generation of research evidence and validation in humans. Efforts have been made to encourage African entrepreneurship in the health sciences through technology transfer, training and hands-on experience. | 34 | definition | 1.000 | https://www.icmr.gov.in/icmrobject/custom_data/pdf/International-Collaborative-Research/VolumeVupdated06042022.pdf | The ICMR has taken up the mandate to initiate and strengthen this strategic partnership in a structured and organized manner by establishing the India-Africa Health Sciences Collaborative Platform (IAHSP). |
| What role does the Health Ministry’s Screening Committee play in biomedical health research? | to screen & approve the international collaborative proposals in the field of biomedical health research. | Health Ministry’s Screening Committee (HMSC) The research projects involving foreign assistance and/or collaboration in biomedical/ health research are to be submitted by the Indian investigators to ICMR for approval of Govt. of India through Health Ministry’s Screening Committee (HMSC). It is a High-Level Committee constituted by the Govt. of India in early 1980s to screen & approve the international collaborative proposals in the field of biomedical health research. In October 2013, the then Hon’ble Minister of Health & Family Welfare, Govt. of India, approved the following composition of the HMSC. Sl. No. Composition of HMSC | 367 | definition | 1.000 | https://www.icmr.gov.in/icmrobject/custom_data/pdf/International-Collaborative-Research/VolumeVupdated06042022.pdf | of India in early 1980s to screen & approve the international collaborative proposals in the field of biomedical health research. In October 2013, the then Hon’ble Minister of Health & Family Welfare, Govt. | 15 | page=15,block=3 |
| What does the abbreviation IG-SCID stand for? | Indo-German Science Centre for Infectious Diseases | Indian Council of Medical Research 3 2. MoU between ICMR and Helmholtz Association (HGF), Germany for cooperation in Medical Research was signed in April, 2006 at Hannover, Germany during the visit by the then Prime Minister of India to Germany. ICMR and Helmholtz Association are distinguished research organizations in their home countries with outstanding scientific resources and technical facilities at their disposal. The areas of interest identified for cooperation, were infectious diseases, oncology & biomedical research related to health. Under this MoU, a virtual Indo-German Science Centre for Infectious Diseases (IG- SCID) was established in April, 2007 which was located at the Council’s Headquarters and slated to promote research in identified areas of infectious diseases through joint research projects with Indian and German funding. | 576 | definition | 0.980 | https://www.icmr.gov.in/icmrobject/custom_data/pdf/International-Collaborative-Research/VolumeVupdated06042022.pdf | Under this MoU, a virtual Indo-German Science Centre for Infectious Diseases (IG- SCID) was established in April, 2007 which was located at the Council’s Headquarters and slated to promote research in identified areas of infectious diseases through joint research projects with Indian and German funding. |
| What should research related to national security avoid leading to? | development of biological weapons. iii | ii. National security – the research should not lead to development of biological weapons. iii. Risk (relative) from the defence and internal security point of view of the country. | 56 | relationship | 0.970 | https://www.icmr.gov.in/icmrobject/custom_data/pdf/International-Collaborative-Research/VolumeVupdated06042022.pdf | National security – the research should not lead to development of biological weapons. iii. | 18 | page=18,block=0 | 0.800 | valid |
| How does international collaboration contribute to health research in India? | plays an essential role in this direction in maintaining high standards of research around the globe. | Over the years, India has built upon expertise in upgrading the skills of scientists in various fields of health research through international collaborative research projects. International collaboration plays an essential role in this direction in maintaining high standards of research around the globe. The ultimate goal is to broaden the scope of investigations to solve the scientific problems, providing new feasible solutions through research and strengthening the theoretical, methodological, analytical and implementation approaches by generating new scientific knowledge. This sequel document (Volume V) provides details of international collaborative projects in health research approved by Health Ministry’s Screening Committee (HMSC) during its fourteen meetings held during August, 2017 to July, 2020. | 205 | relationship | 0.970 | https://www.icmr.gov.in/icmrobject/custom_data/pdf/International-Collaborative-Research/VolumeVupdated06042022.pdf | International collaboration plays an essential role in this direction in maintaining high standards of research around the globe. The ultimate goal is to broaden the scope of investigations to solve the scientific problems, providing new feasible solutions through research and strengthening the theoretical, methodological, analytical and implementation approaches by generating new scientific knowledge. |
| Under which agreement was the Memorandum of Intention between ICMR and the Swedish Research Council FORTE signed? | India -Sweden agreement on cooperation in the field of healthcare and public health | This MoU is to encourage health research in a range of health areas of mutual interest, which currently include Human Vaccines; Infectious Diseases and Antimicrobial resistance. 15. MoU between ICMR and the Russian Foundation for Basic Research (RFBR), Russia was signed in December 2014 at New Delhi in the presence of the Hon’ble Prime Minister of India and H.E. the President of Russia. This cooperation in Health Research is in specific areas such as Oncology, Bioinformatics & bio-imaging, Neurosciences, New generation vaccine research and Research in HIV/AIDS. 16. Memorandum of Intention (MoI) between ICMR and Swedish Research Council for Health Working Life and Welfare (FORTE) was signed in June, 2015 at Stockholm, under India -Sweden agreement on cooperation in the field of healthcare and public health during the visit by the then President of India to Sweden. | 733 | relationship | 0.970 | https://www.icmr.gov.in/icmrobject/custom_data/pdf/International-Collaborative-Research/VolumeVupdated06042022.pdf | Memorandum of Intention (MoI) between ICMR and Swedish Research Council for Health Working Life and Welfare (FORTE) was signed in June, 2015 at Stockholm, under India -Sweden agreement on cooperation in the field of healthcare and public health during the visit by the then President of India to Sweden. |
| What does the improved Health Ministry’s Screening Committee process provide for Principal Investigators? | ease of doing business with ICMR by generating trust & confidence among Principal Investigators in the system | The current document provides information about projects approved by HMSC during August 2017 to July 2020 alongwith information on ICMR’s international partnerships with different countries/agencies and details on the areas of interest and modes of collaboration. The recent decision taken for the organization of HMSC meetings at every alternate month and complete shifting over to the online submission/processing/review and consideration of international collaborative projects by the Health Ministry’s Screening Committee have further streamlined the procedures by cutting down the delays. The ICMR has also taken various steps to refine the HMSC process during the past two years for fast evaluation of internationals projects. This facilitates ease of doing business with ICMR by generating trust & confidence among Principal Investigators in the system. | 750 | relationship | 0.970 | https://www.icmr.gov.in/icmrobject/custom_data/pdf/International-Collaborative-Research/VolumeVupdated06042022.pdf | This facilitates ease of doing business with ICMR by generating trust & confidence among Principal Investigators in the system. |
| What potential benefit is mentioned for the collaborative research in the area of Nutrition? | development of nutrition policies and intervention programmes | In the area of basic sciences, 31 projects (5.90%) were approved. There were few projects mainly on pure basic sciences (3), others included in the area of Immunology (11), Genomics (4), Dermatology (3), Genetics (3), Haematology (3), Pharmacology (1), Stem Cell Research (1), which were focused on molecular genetics, development of diagnostics and biomarker studies. 5. Nutrition In the area of Nutrition, 21 projects (4%) were approved focusing on bioavailability/supplementation of micronutrients, role of nutrients, gut dysfunction and the gut microbiome in determining health outcomes in undernutrition. The collaborative research may be of help for development of nutrition policies and intervention programmes. | 656 | relationship | 0.970 | https://www.icmr.gov.in/icmrobject/custom_data/pdf/International-Collaborative-Research/VolumeVupdated06042022.pdf | The collaborative research may be of help for development of nutrition policies and intervention programmes. | 325 | page=325,block=8 | 0.700 |