SRM Centre for Clinical Pharmacology Selected as Regional Coordinating Centre for ICMR CAR Project

The SRM Centre for Clinical Pharmacology, SRM Medical College Hospital & Research Centre (SRMMCHRC) has been selected as the Regional Coordinating Centre (RCC) for the South-East region of India for the ICMR CAR Project. This selection is in collaboration with St. John’s Research Institute (SJRI), Bangalore, and was officially recognised in August presence of Dr. Prem Pais and Dr. Tony D.S. Raj, Dean, SJRI.

As part of this initiative, the SRM team successfully participated in the Training of Trainers (TOT) program held at St. John’s Research Institute from January 24th to 26th, 2025. This intensive program provided an overview and updates on ICMR ICRAG-2, ensuring our team is well-equipped to contribute effectively to the project.

The training was led by Principal Investigator, Dr. Denis Xavier, with expert guidance from Regional Investigator, Dr. Melvin George; Trial Investigators, Dr. K. Subramaniyan and Dr. M. Logaraj, and Co-Investigators, Ms. Kaviya Manoharan and Dr. Aamina Hussain. The event was efficiently coordinated by SJRI, Bangalore, fostering a collaborative and insightful learning experience.

The dedicated team members, Ms. Soniya, Dr. Anish Devapersia W, and Dr. Deepika Ganeshan, played a crucial role in ensuring active participation and knowledge exchange throughout the program.

SRM Medical College Hospital and Research Centre expresses gratitude to all experts, trainers, and collaborators for their unwavering commitment to advancing clinical research. This marks a significant step forward in strengthening research capabilities in the region.