CIRI plays crucial role in improving research quality at varsity: VC KU

Posted by admin_kas on 2025-02-21 19:58:56 |

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Srinagar, Feb 21: The Vice Chancellor Kashmir University (KU) Prof. Nilofer Khan on Friday said that the high-end instrumentation facility established at Centre for Interdisciplinary Research and Innovations (CIRI) was playing a crucial role in student training and has uplifted the research quality at the University.

She was speaking in reference to the award bagged by the CIRI of the University.

The CIRI has been awarded the Center for Advanced Research (CAR) by the Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR), New Delhi, Government of India.

This prestigious recognition comes with an initial funding support of Rs 6 crores to advance cancer research.

Vice-Chancellor KU, Prof. Nilofer Khan, congratulated the varsity's CIRI team including its coordinator Dr. Altaf Bhat and researchers- Dr. Abdul Wajid, Dr. Rafiq Mir, Dr. Javaid Bhat, and Dr. Gulzar Ahmad Bhat, for securing this competitive status & funding.

"This recognition strengthens our commitment to cutting-edge biomedical research, enhancing student training and capacity building," she said.

She said the university was determined to develop CIRI as a hub for interdisciplinary scientific innovation and research.

Dean Academic Affairs KU Prof. Shariefuddin Pirzada, and Registrar KU Prof. Naseer Iqbal also congratulated the team and said that this recognition will enrich the university’s academic and research ecosystem.

Dean Research KU Prof. Mohammad Sultan Bhat congratulated the team  and said the funding will accelerate groundbreaking studies in cancer research and contribute to meaningful scientific advancements.

Coordinator CIRI KU Dr. Altaf Bhat highlighted that CAR will focus on Cancer Omics and the development of new therapeutic strategies.

"Under the national Brain Gain initiative, accomplished scientists from global institutions like Harvard University, Max Planck Germany, MRC UK, Laval University Canada, and Texas A&M USA have joined CIRI, enhancing its research capabilities and global collaborations," he said.