The Institute has been a Govt. of India recognized Centre for Molecular Diagnosis of Pandemic H1N1 (Swine Flu) since Aug. 2009 and has carried out testing for > 4500 samples, received from Mumbai, Thane and Raigad districts
2.
As part of NCDC-WHO Avian Influenza Surveillance project, the 1st BSL-III facility in Mumbai is being setup at the Institute.
3.
New Senior Research Fellows (Total - 10) joined the institute & have started research on various aspects of Infectious Diseases & will subsequently register for Ph.D.
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Training was provided in following courses:
COURSE NAME
STUDENTS ENROLLED
1. Annual Biotechnology Training Programme
492
2. Clinical Research Management
98
3. Viro-Vitals
42
4. Laboratory Management & Internal Audit (as per ISO 15189:2007)
13
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Five students enrolled for short term research projects have completed their projects and eleven students are still carrying out research projects.
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Research work published and presented in various National & International Journals & Conferences. A total of 16 research oral papers and 11 research poster papers were presented.
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Revenue generated through Various Training Programs and Testing of products from various Commercial & Academic Institutions in different Departments was Rs. 21,279,000/-
8.
Increase in income of institute from Rs.1,74,79,000/- (in 2008-09) to Rs. 21,279,000/- (in 2009-10), a 12% increase was achieved.
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8th Dr. P.V. Gharpure Memorial Oration Award was given to Prof. V. Ravi. He delivered the oration on "Recent Advances in Diagnosis of Viral Infections of CNS." on 10.01.2009.
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9th Dr. P.V. Gharpure Memorial Oration Award was given to Dr. Deepak Gadkari. He delivered the oration on "Evolution and Virulence of Influenza Viruses" on 16.01.2010.
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10th Major General Sir Sahib Singh Sokhey Memorial Oration Award was given to Prof. V. M. Katoch. He delivered the oration on "Mycobacterial Research in India ; Reflections on being part of the Journal ." on 1.4.2009.
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4th Dr. Waldemar Mordecai Haffkine Memorial Oration Award was given to Dr. R. D. Lele. He delivered the oration on "Integrative Medicine ; Need of the Day ." on 10.08.2009.
Haffkine
Institute for Training, Research and Testing
