Srinagar, Oct 24: 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.
A statement of KU issued here said that 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 said 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 Altaf Bhat and researchers Abdul Wajid, Javaid Bhat, Ayub Qadri, and 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.
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