Clinical Centre of Excellence inaugurated at KMC - Manipal

- Joint Venture between Ranbaxy Laboratories and Kasturba Medical College - To promote excellence in clinical research - Yet another important milestone in the golden jubilee year of Manipal

Bangalore (PRWEB) September 22 2003--Today, the Clinical Centre of Excellence was inaugurated by Prof. Dr. M.S.Valiathan, former Vice Chancellor of Manipal Academy of Higher Education, at the Department of Pharmacology, Kasturba Medical College (KMC), Manipal. This centre has been set-up to promote excellence in clinical research and is sponsored by Ranbaxy Laboratories in a joint venture with KMC, Manipal.

The Centre will enable the development of newer drugs by following International Standards. It would also enable the researchers to strengthen their research capabilities by training the faculty in conducting clinical trials as per International guidelines.

Dr. S.K.Misra, Director, Ranbaxy Labs appraising the immense opportunities of collaborative research said, We will carry out a number of new drug trials at the centre in the fields of urological, respiratory and any other infectious diseases, adhering to international norms like ICH-GCP guidelines so that the results are valid globally."

Adding to Dr. S.K.Misras statement, Mr. D.A.Prasanna, Board Member, Manipal Academy of Higher Education added, Clinical research presents a major opportunity for Manipal to optimise the use of its immense expertise and experience in medical and healthcare. We are thankful to Ranbaxy to make this happen."

This centre will help create competence in research and training and the expertise will be used to conduct clinical trials in various hospitals of the Manipal Group located in Manipal, Mangalore and Bangalore. KMC-Manipal has already been conducting trials sponsored by Ranbaxy Laboratories and with the creation of the Clinical Centre for Excellence will further strengthen the programme.

Prof. Dr. M.S.Valiathan, said, There is a need for a change in the mindset of academia towards evidence based medicine. Clinical trials have to be conducted according to International standards adhering to scientific and ethical guidelines."

Dr.Gurumadhav Rao, Registrar, Manipal Academy of Higher Education, Dr. R.S.P.Rao, Dean and Dr.Vasanth Kumar, Prof. & Head of Pharmacology, KMC-Manipal were present at the inauguration.

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