The Centre for Interdisciplinary Research and Innovations (CIRI), University of Kashmir (KU), has been awarded Centre of Excellence status by the Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR), New Delhi, Government of India, in recognition of its work in biomedical research in the region.
Congratulating the CIRI team, Vice-Chancellor, KU, Prof. Nilofer Khan, said, “This recognition by ICMR reflects the quality of research being undertaken at CIRI and the dedication of its researchers. The University will continue to support the Centre in expanding its research activities and collaborations.”
She further noted that the recognition would encourage CIRI to pursue new research directions, strengthen collaboration across scientific disciplines and contribute to addressing important biomedical research challenges through evidence-based scientific inquiry.
Prof. Khan congratulated CIRI Coordinator Dr. Altaf Bhat and researchers: Dr. Abdul Wajid, Dr. Javaid Bhat, Dr. Ayub Qadri and Dr. Tanzila Mukhtar on the achievement.
Dean Academic Affairs, KU, Prof. Shariefuddin Pirzada, Dean Research, KU, Prof. Bashir Ganaie, and Registrar, KU, Prof. Naseer Iqbal, also congratulated the team, noting the importance of strengthening interdisciplinary research and biomedical innovation at the University.
CIRI’s research capacity has also benefited from the national Brain Gain initiative, through which scientists from leading international institutions, including Harvard University, the Max Planck Institutes in Germany, the University of California and Laval University, Canada, have joined the Centre. Their expertise has contributed to research capacity-building, scientific skill development and international collaborations.
