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BMCRI will establish the first infectious disease research lab in South India.

The Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR) has selected Bangalore Medical College and Research Institute (BMCRI) to establish the first Infectious Disease Research and Diagnostic Laboratory (IRDL) in South India. The lab's main focus will be on identifying infectious diseases brought on by fungi and bacteria.

The Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR) has chosen Bangalore Medical College and Research Institute (BMCRI) to open the first Infectious Disease Research and Diagnostic Laboratory (IRDL) in South India. The goal of this project is to improve the area's capacity for infectious disease research and diagnosis. The lab will concentrate on bacterial, fungal, and parasitic diseases in order to speed up diagnosis and enhance patient outcomes. This project is a component of a broader national initiative to construct specialized labs in Indian medical colleges.

Important Advancements in the Study and Diagnosis of Infectious Diseases

The IRDL will conduct research and offer diagnostic services for infectious diseases brought on by parasites, fungi, and bacteria.
In order to provide faster and more accurate results within Bengaluru, it seeks to lessen the need to send samples to other states.

Areas of Focus

Bacteriology: the study of antibiotic resistance patterns and the identification of bacterial pathogens.
Mycology: Studying infections caused by fungi.
The study of parasitic organisms that cause tropical diseases is known as parasitology.

Significance

This project is expected to revolutionize the accuracy of diagnostics and healthcare in the region.
It will also contribute to strengthening the research infrastructure in medical institutions.

Dr. Sharan Prakash Patil's Additional Developments in the Moniz Cath Lab Suite

It is situated in Victoria Hospital's Trauma and Emergency Care Centre (TECC) and is outfitted to perform advanced cardiac procedures such as angioplasty, advanced coronary angiography, and stroke management.
Consists of pre/post-care units and a special ward with eight beds.
Fresh Auditoriums
Dr. APJ Abdul Kalam's new auditorium at TECC and Minto Eye Hospital are used for academic and cultural events.
The Rajiv Gandhi University of Health Sciences provided funding for the Minto Eye Hospital auditorium.