• Capacity building of the faculty members of the Institute as well as other medical colleges by conducting workshops/ online courses on evidence-based medicine, Cochrane review and meta-analysis
• Mentoring interested faculty, students and other institutes in the conduct of Cochrane review and evidence synthesis
• Broader dissemination of the Cochrane reviews through National Societies
• Imparting awareness on how to use Cochrane reviews in day-to-day clinical practice
• Presenting the evidence in the health ministry and other relevant forums
• Networking with other Affiliate centres and institutes to promote evidence-based medicine

Director of the Institute:

Prof. M. Srinivas, Director, AIIMS,  New Delhi

Dean (Research)                                                                    Associate Dean (Research)

Prof. Nikhil Tandon                                                                Prof. Govind Makharia

Faculty Coordinator, CRU                                                  CIN Coordinator

Dr Vijay Prakash Mathur                                                       Dr Sumit Malhotra

Scientist Coordinator, CRU                                                 Workshop Coordinator, CRU

Dr Kalaivani M                                                                            Dr Pooja Gupta

Events organized by CIN, AIIMS, New Delhi Centre (2024-25)

1. Mentorship and Grant Support: CRU has provided comprehensive mentorship and technical support for the development of multiple extramural research proposals. These include successful applications to esteemed funding bodies such as Indian Council of Medical research (ICMR), Department of Health Research (DHR), Department of Biotechnology (DBT), and the Royal Society of Tropical Medicine and Hygiene (RSTMH). This mentorship fosters a research-intensive environment within AIIMS.

2. Organization of High-Impact Training and Workshops: CRU has successfully conducted a series of workshops, training programs, and hands-on sessions tailored to build and strengthen research capacity. These events have equipped clinicians, scientists, and postgraduate students with essential skills in research methodology, clinical trial management, biostatistics, and evidence synthesis. The following workshops were organised during half yearly period of FY 2024-25 by the CRU team: 

3. Dissemination of Research at Prestigious Forums: Our team has actively participated in leading national and international conferences, presenting original research that has contributed to the growing body of evidence in global health and clinical sciences. These presentations have enhanced the visibility of AIIMS on international research platforms.

4. High-Quality Research Publications: CRU has published 26 peer-reviewed articles in reputed scientific journals, showcasing the clinical and public health relevance of their findings and reinforcing CRU’s commitment to addressing pressing healthcare challenges through robust evidence generation.

Members of CIN, AIIMS, New Delhi