RESEARCH THRUST AREAS - DRUGS AND PHARMACOLOGY

Drug Development / Pharmacology

v     Establishment of a network of pre-clinical toxicology centers for carrying out animal toxicology studies using good laboratory practices (GLP) protocols.

v     Identifying special centers for conducting mutagenicity, teratogenicity and reproductive toxicity studies on new molecules using good laboratory practices (GLP) protocols.

v     Identification of clinical pharmacology units to undertake pharmacokinetics and bioavailability studies using good laboratory practices (GLP) protocol.

v     Good clinical trial centers following national and international good clinical practice (GCP) protocols for effective and well-monitored controlled trials.

v     An appropriate  national mechanism for monitoring adverse drug reactions and post marketing surveillance.

v     Establishing clinical trial methodology for traditional medicine research.

v     Issuing ethical guidelines for biomedical research with special emphasis on clinical trials on drugs/diagnostics/vaccines and herbal remedies.

v     Development of in vitro techniques

-         replacement of in vivo models

-         Targets for screening and basic studies on cell cultures, cell lines, isolated receptors, enzymes etc.

v     Cardiovascular Pharmacology

-         Re-perfusion injury – heart, brain, kidney

-         Thrombosis and sequelae

-         Microvascular disorders – decubitus ulcer, retinal disturbances CNS

v     Clinical Pharmacology

-         Clinical trials of traditional remedies with GCP Norms

-         Pharmacovigilance

-         Pharmacoeconomics – Drug prescribing and compliance

v     Role of Natural Products and Traditional Remedies in :

-         Degnerative and geriatric disorders like osteoporosis, arthritis, memory and learning

-         Metabolic diseases like diabetes, hyperlipidemia

-         Bioenhancers

-         Hepatoprotective

          -         Immunostimulant and adaptogen

-         Oppurtunistic and resistant infections

-         Interaction with modern drugs, concomitant use

v     Cancer Chemotherapy

-         Antimutagenic agents

-         Apoptosis and drugs modifying it

v     Drug Delivery System

-         New delivery systems for targeting alternate routes of administration, altered duration of action.

v     Pharmacogenetics of drug metabolizing enzymes

v     Toxicogenetics including gene environment interaction

ICMR- FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE FOR MD- PHD PROGRAMME

ICMR TALENT SEARCH SCHEME FOR MD/MS-PhD PROGRAMME

(25 slots/year)
INDIAN COUNCIL OF MEDICAL RESEARCH
V.RAMALINGASWAMI BHAWAN, ANSARI NAGAR,
POST BOX 4911 , NEW DELHI -110029

                                                                               DIVISION OF MANPOWER DEVELOPMENT

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ICMR being a premier research agency for formulation, coordination and promotion of Biomedical Research in the country is also engaged in promoting critical mass of human resources as well as fostering research temperament amongst medical graduates. Amongst its several Human Resource Development programmes the Council has reinstituted Talent search scheme of providing financial SUPPORT to selected medical graduates/ Post graduates. The scheme has the approval of its Governing Body (GB) held on 2nd August 2000 and 11^th July 2003.

The Talent Search programme is designed to identify young medical graduates with brilliant academic records for pursuing postgraduate qualifications & later to absorb them in its research cadre. The selection of the candidates will be made on the basis of a competitive National level examination consisting of a written test conducted at 3 or 4 centres in the country. The candidate passing all MBBS examination in the first attempt with 60% or more aggregate marks will be eligible for the examination.

Under this TSS programme, the selected medical graduates would be provided financial assistance for 4-5 years and a total of 25 TSS fellowships will be available per year. ( Programme is ongoing at three centres i.e. King George Medical University (KGMU), Lucknow NIMHANS, Bangalore and SRI Ramachandra University , Chennai ).

 

The highlights of scheme are as follows:

a. The Council will provide financial support, they get Junior Resident’s salary+ allowances on a running pay scale for 3 years followed by Senior Resident’s salary + allowances on a running pay scale for 2 years to selected candidates.

b.   Number of Awards: Limited to 25 per year.

c. Eligibility: Medical graduates who are selected and admitted through national level test to the MD/MS-PhD courses in any of the MCI recognized Institute/College and who wish to avail of the ICMR award for pursuing their research project.

d.  Upper age limit:  Max.45 years.

 

I.          Procedure for selection:

1.1 The scheme would be widely publicized though advertisement in leading news papers, circulars to the medical institutions and ICMR website once a year. His will be the responsibility of the host organization.

1.2      A nominee from DG, ICMR should be placed in the interview.

 1.3      It will be done through written competition followed by interview.

1.4        Selection would be made on the basis of merit. In the event of leaving this scheme the whole amount will be remitted to the council with suitable justifications.

1.5  The candidate and the guide will indicate their choice of the research topic and will give a brief description of the objectives, methodology, design of the study, expected out come, Up-to-date literature search, ethical considerations and facilities available at the institute for conducting the study as per the proposed protocol and an undertaking by the head of the institute that the candidate will be permitted to undertake the proposed research activity (within 2years).

 

II.        Financial Support:

2.1  The Council would provide a total support for 5 years duration to the selected candidates ‘on the condition’ that the candidate would provide following documents to the Council. An undertaking to the effect that the funds received from the council will be used strictly for the purpose for which it has been released and;

In the event of leaving this scheme the whole amount will be remitted to the council with suitable justifications. A surety bond will be executed by the candidates entering into the programme on Rs 10/- non-judicial stamp paper. The original certificates will be retained and it will not be returned to the candidates before completion of the course unless he /she deposits a sum of Rs. 50,000/-.

2.1.1 A copy of the award letter issued by the Vice chancellor.

2.1.2 A copy of the thesis protocol submitted to the University/Institute as a part of the research programme.

2.1.3 An electronic copy of the same.

2.1.4 A short summary of the thesis (2-5 pages) prepared by him, outlining the objectives, methodology, findings and discussion.

2.1.5 Part-I thesis to be submitted for fulfillment of requirement of MD/MS at 2 ½ years after joining and examination at 3 years for MD degree after acceptance of thesis by two examiners (for MD+Ph.D).

2.1.6 Part-II thesis (final) to be submitted for fulfillment of requirement of PhD at 4½ years after joining and public defense at 5 years after acceptance of thesis by 3 examiners (for MD+Ph.D).

2.1.7        An additional 1 year post Doctoral fellowship will be given to successful candidates.

2.1.8        If registered for P.h.D after MD (condition 2.1.5 & 2.1.6 is not applicable). However, Total duration will be 3 years, The Director-General, ICMR; will make the final decision on grant of extension for one year.

2.1.9   If registered for P.h.D after MBBS  (condition 2.1.5 & 2.1.6 is applicable)

 

2.2   The Council will provide financial support, they get Junior Resident’s salary+ allowances on a running pay scale for 3 years followed by Senior Resident’s salary + allowances on a running pay scale for 2 years to selected candidates & contingency grant of Rs.15, 000/- PA. (For item 2.1.8 –for total 3 years). The financial assistance would be provided in yearly installments. Statement of expenditure will be required for releasing next installment.

Same rules and regulations will be followed as existent for Junior Residents/Senior Residents in Central Government Institutions/Autonomous Institutes.

 

2.3 The grant shall be released in the name of the head of the Institute directly with a copy to the Guide and the candidate.

2.4 The amount will be used by the candidate for pursuance of research and may use the funds for purchase of reagents, preparation of thesis, secretarial assistance or any other activity connected with the research project following fair and reasonable procedure. 

2.5 He will be required to provide information to the Council regarding the manner in which the funds were utilized duly signed by the Head of the Institute/college. 

III.       Monitoring:

The TSS- fellowship can be terminated at any time on a month's notice if the progress of work is not satisfactory or on receipt of an adverse report from the Guide. The TSS-fellowship can be terminated forthwith if the particulars given in the application form for TSS-fellowship are found to be incorrect or false.

The local institutional committee (APPROVED BYICMR) and Guide should review his/her case Annually whether extension for another year should be given. The Director-General, ICMR, will make the final decision on grant of extension.

 

IV.       Submission/Publication of thesis/Research papers:

iv.1 The preparation and submission of thesis will be the responsibility of the student and his guide. Should published Minimum five papers/publications in international Journal. The candidate will acknowledge the assistance provided by ICMR for any publication emerging out of this thesis. 

iv.2 The candidate should submit documents listed in item No.2.1 within given period to the institution/organization failing which, The award will be treated cancelled and all financial assistance provided will be reimbursed to the DG, ICMR.

 Note:

 (i)  Selection of candidates at the sole discretion of council

 (ii) The scheme can be withdrawn at any time.

 (iii) This scheme is not linked with any other research capacity building schemes under which the students are in receipt of stipend etc.

ICMR- FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE FOR MD/MS/DM/MCH THESIS

ICMR will Award 50 thesis per year
(each Rs 25,000/-) for FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE TO MD/MS/DM/MCH THESIS
at National level.

DIVISION OF MANPOWER DEVELOPMENT

 

ICMR being a premier research agency for formulation, coordination and promotion of Biomedical Research in the country is also engaged in promoting critical mass of human resources as well as fostering research temperament amongst medical graduates. Amongst its several Human Resource Development programmes the Council is instituting a new scheme of providing financial assistance to selected medical graduates who are pursuing postgraduate programmes through recognized medical institutions. 

This scheme is primarily aimed at promoting good quality research in medical colleges through students pursuing post graduation courses as well as improve visibility and accessibility of their research work to larger research audience.  The council through the financial assistance to medical graduates ensures procuring an electronic and hard copy of MD/MS/DM/MCH dissertation thesis, which is to be displayed in its library as well as salient highlights posted on its website. The highlights of scheme are as follows :

 

1. The Council will provide financial assistance of Rs.25,000 to selected candidates pursuing post graduate courses (MD/MS/DM/MCH)
2. Number of Awards: Limited to 50 per year. 
3. Eligibility: Medical graduates who are admitted to the MD/MS/DM/MCH courses in any of the MCI recognized Institute/College and who wish to avail of the ICMR award for pursuing their research project. 
4. Upper age limit:  45 years. 

1. Procedure for selection:

 

1.1       The scheme would be widely publicised though advertisement in leading news papers, circulars to the medical institutions and ICMR website twice a year.

 

1.2    Candidates must apply within 12 months of registration for the course.

 

1.3    The application should be routed through their guide and the head of the institution.

 

1.4    The candidate and the guide will indicate their choice of the research topic and will give a brief description of the objectives, methodology, design of the study, expected out come, Up-to-date literature search, ethical considerations and facilities available at the institute for conducting the study as per the proposed protocol and an undertaking by the head of the institute that the candidate will be permitted to undertake the proposed research activity.  Submit 12 copies of the detailed research proposal.

 

1.5    Selection would be made on the basis of merit. Objective scoring would be used to assess the grant applications with respect to (i) Academic performance of the candidate (ii) Research topic (eg.  Innovativeness, Relevance of work, Application Research) etc. In the event of leaving this scheme the whole amount will be remitted to the council with suitable justifications.

 

1.6    The application for financial assistance should include, curriculum vitae of the candidates, description of the proposed research activity (1000 words) and a honest statement of the candidate about his/her dedication to the area of proposed research.

 

1.7    Selection will be done by an expert committee duly constituted for this purpose.

2. Financial Assistance:

 

2.1  The Council would provide a total assistance of Rs. 25,000/- to the selected candidates ‘on the condition’ that the candidate would provide following documents to the Council. An undertaking to the effect that the funds received from the council will be used strictly for the purpose for which it has been released and;
In the event of leaving this scheme the whole amount will be remitted to the council with suitable justifications.

     

2.1.1 A copy of the thesis submitted to the University/Institute as a part of the postgraduate programme.

2.1.2  An electronic copy of the same

2.1.3 A short summary of the thesis (2-5 pages) prepared by him, outlining the objectives, methodology, findings and discussion.

                         

2.2 The financial assistance of Rs.25000/- would be provided in two installments

 

2..2.1. Rs.15,000/- at the time of selection when the award letter is issued.

 

2.2.2. Rs.10,000/- at the end of the course on production of documents listed at 2.1.

 

2.3 The grant shall be issued in the name of the candidate directly with a copy to the Guide and the head of the Institute.
 

2.4 The amount will be used by the candidate for pursuance of research and may use the funds for purchase of reagents, preparation of thesis, secretarial assistance or any other activity connected with the research project following fair and reasonable procedure. 
  

2.5 He will be required to provide information to the Council regarding the manner in which the funds were utilized duly signed by the Head of the Institute/college. 

3. Monitoring:

Every attempt will be made by the Committee to identify a scientist from discipline appropriate to the research topic as a mentor, to monitor the project continuously till the research project is completed and reported.  He will be in communication with the guide/ the student who will make periodic reports on the progress of the project and will give appropriate advice and guidance to the student for future course of action and mid-course correction, if needed.  The monitor, the guide and the student should work as a team and ensure that the output is a thesis of reasonably good quality and can be reported in scientific journals.

 

4. Submission/Publication of thesis:

4.1 The preparation and submission of thesis will be the responsibility of the student and his guide.  The candidate will acknowledge the assistance provided by ICMR for any publication emerging out of this thesis. 

4.2 The candidate should submit documents listed in item No.2.1 within three months of submission of thesis to the institution/organization failing which, The award will be treated cancelled and all financial assistance provided will be reimbursed to the DG, ICMR.

Note:

1. Selection of candidates at the sole discretion of council 
2. The scheme can be withdrawn at any time.
3. This scheme is not linked with any other research capacity building schemes under which the students are in receipt of stipend etc.  

Application duly filled by the candidates in ICMR format forwarded by the guide and Certified by Dean/Principal may be sent twice in a year, before 30th June or 31st   

VINAYAKAMISSION MEDICAL COLLEGE KARAIKAL - DEPT. OF LIBRARY.

MEDSITY ONLINE JOURNALS LIST
PERMISSION REQUIRED- (SCIENCE DIRECT)
1	The American journal of surgery
2	The American journal of Otolaryncology
3	The American journal of Medicine
4	The American journal of Ophthalmology
5	The American journal of Preventive Medicine
6	Annals of diagnostic Pathology
7	Biorganic & Medicinal Chemistry
8	Cardio Vascular Pathology
9	Diagnostic histopathology
10	Disease a Month
11	Europeans Journal of Internal Medicine
12	European Journal of Obs & Gynae and Reproductive Biology
13	European journal of Pediatric Neurology
14	European journal of pain
15	Europeapn journal of Radiology
16	European journal of Surgical Oncology
17	European journal of Vascular and Endovascular Surgery
18	Experimental Eye Research
19	Experimental Hematology
20	Forensic Sciences International Health
21	Gastro intestinal Endoscopy
22	Gynaecologic oncology
23	Hepatology
24	The journal of Acute and Critical Care
25	Human pathology
26	International Health
27	Intrnational Journal of Antimicrobial Agents
28	International journal of Cardiology
29	International journal of Diabetes Melitus
30	Interantional journal of Infectious Disease
31	International journal Obsteric Anesthesia
32	International journal of Surgery Case Reports
33	Journal of Cataract and Refractive Surgery
34	Journal of Cardio thoracic and Vascular anesthesia
35	Journal of Clinical Anesthesia
36	Journal of Clinical Forensic Medicine
37	Journal of Clinical Neuroscience
38	Journal of clinical Virology
39	Journal of Epilepsy
40	Journal of Forensic Science and Leagal Medicine
41	Journal of Labortatory and Clinical Medicine
42	Journal of Infecton and Public Health
43	Journal of Pediatric Surgery
44	Journal of Vascular surgery
45	The Lancet
46	Infectious diseases
47	Neurology
48	Oncology
49	MRI- Magntic Resource Imaging
50	clinical Neurophysiology
51	Ophthalmology
52	Otolaryncology:Head and Neck surgery.
53	Public Health
54	Radiography
55	Radiotherapy and Oncology
56	Regional Anesthesia and Pain Medicine
57	Respiratory Medicine
58	Surgical Onlcology
59	Tuberculosis
60	Vaccine
61	Virology
62	The American Journal of Human Genetics
63	Chemistyr & Biology
64	Clinical Biochemistry
65	Cell Metabolism
66	Cell Stem Cell
67	European journal of Medicinal Chemistry
68	Journal of Chromatography Biomedical Science and application
69	Molecular Cell
70	Molecular Oncology
71	Pyto chemistry

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