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6 Days a Week

Emergency

+91-44474 32591

SRMIST RESEARCH

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About

Welcome to Division of
Medical Research

Our core strategies are to tackle a few of the pressing challenges of the 21st century in areas that are catering to fostering Food Security, Environmental Security and Unmet Clinical Needs using Cutting-edge and disruptive fruganomic technology enabled innovations through extensive core and multi-disciplinary research. Our institute has made strenuous efforts to line up its research focus with the national importance of achieving technological self-reliance.

About Division of Medical Research (DMR)

The Division of Medical Research (DMR) at SRM Institute of Science and Technology (SRMIST) is a premier research hub fostering interdisciplinary collaboration and translational innovation in the medical and health sciences. Established with the mission to bridge the gap between laboratory discoveries and clinical solutions, DMR supports a wide spectrum of research, from basic biomedical sciences to public health and clinical investigations.

With state-of-the-art laboratories, core facilities, and a vibrant team of scientists, DMR addresses major health challenges including cancer, cardiovascular diseases, infectious diseases, neurological disorders, and genomics-based personalized medicine. DMR thrives on partnerships across faculties and national/international institutions, enabling cutting-edge research aligned with global health priorities.

Why Pursue a PhD at the Division of Medical Research, SRM-MHS?

Choosing DMR for your PhD journey means stepping into a dynamic and nurturing environment where scientific curiosity meets real-world impact.

Here’s why DMR stands out

Multidisciplinary Mentorship

Supervision by internationally trained faculty across domains like molecular biology, computational biology, pharmacology, medical genomics, and epidemiology.

Research-Driven Ecosystem

Access to high-end equipment, bioinformatics resources, and disease models like rodents and zebrafish for translational research.

Strong Publication Track Record

PhD scholars regularly publish in high-impact, peer-reviewed journals indexed in Scopus, Web of Science, and PubMed.

Innovation & Entrepreneurship

Opportunities to collaborate with the SRM Innovation & Incubation Centre, facilitating patent filings and start-up pathways.

Interdisciplinary
Focus

Work at the intersection of medicine, life sciences, public health, and data science – ideal for tackling complex health problems.

National and International Collaboration

Active collaborations with renowned institutions in India and abroad enhance exposure and academic exchange.

Professional Development

Regular workshops, symposia, and skill-building sessions in scientific writing, grant applications, data analysis, and presentation.

PhD specializations offered in Division of Medical Research

Microbiology

Biochemistry

Medical Biotechnology

Bioinformatics / Computational Biology

Biostatistics

Epidemiology

Life sciences

Public Health

Preferable qualifications for PhD candidates

Types of PhD programs offered in Division of Medical Research

Full time Programme: Min 3 years – Max 5 years (including course work)
Part time Programme: Min 3 years – Max 6 years (including course work)

Faculty with their Expertise

Broad Research theme of the Division of Medical Research

Faculty with their area of specialization-

Rajiv Janardhanan, PhD, Dean Research (MHS)
Area of expertise- Vascular Biology, Artificial Intelligence & Public Health

P. Venkataraman, PhD, Associate Professor
Area of expertise- Biochemistry & Advanced Endocrinology

S. Sundaresan, PhD, Associate Professor
Area of expertise- Cancer Biology

Murali Rao Maradana, PhD, Associate Professor
Area of expertise- Gut-Immunology, Parasite infection

Subhashis Pal, PhD, Assistant Professor
Area of expertise- Immunology, Bone biology

Gisha Sivan, PhD, Assistant Professor
Area of expertise- Toxicology

Shiny PJ, PhD, Assistant Professor
Area of expertise- Tissue engineering, Regenerative medicine, biomaterials, nanomedicine

Raji Lenin, PhD, Assistant Professor
Area of expertise- Diabetic retinopathy, ER stress in diabetes

Madhumitha H, Assistant Professor
Area of expertise- Evidence synthesis, Health Technology Assessment, Health economics

Piyush Agrawal, PhD, Assistant Professor
Area of expertise- Computational biology/ Bioinformatics

Mrinmoy Das, PhD, Assistant Professor
Area of expertise- Immunology, skin diseases

Rizwan Haque, PhD, Assistant Professor
Area of expertise- Neuroscience

Rikesh K Dubey, PhD, Assistant Professor
Area of expertise- Blood disorders, Sickle cell anaemia, Tuberculosis

P. Kalaiarasan, PhD, Assistant Professor
Area of expertise- Computational biology/ Bioinformatics

Shruthi A, PhD, Assistant Professor
Area of expertise- Biostatistics

Gnanasambadam, PhD, Assistant Professor
Area of expertise- Nephropathy, Proteomics

Vineet P Daniel, PhD, Assistant Professor
Area of expertise- Liver diseases

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