Research & Development Cell
| Sl. No. | Role | Name & Designation |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Chairperson | Dr. B. Devanand, Dean/Principal, NMC |
| 2 | Co-Chairperson | Dr. A. S. Aanand, Vice-Principal, NMC |
| 3 | R&D Coordinator | Dr. Anandkumar Harwalkar, Professor, Dept. of Microbiology, NMC |
| 4 | Department Representative | Dr. Vishal Salve, Professor & HOD, Dept. of Anatomy, NMC |
| 5 | Department Representative | Dr. Vishal Kalaskar, Professor & HOD, Dept. of Biochemistry, NMC |
| 6 | Department Representative | Dr. Prabhakar Patil, Professor, Dept. of Pharmacology, NMC |
| 7 | Department Representative | Dr. Boramma, Professor & HOD, Dept. of P&SM, NMC |
| 8 | Biostatistician | Dr. Veeresh, Statistician, Dept. of P&SM, NMC |
| 9 | IEC Representative | Dr. Bande Nawaz, Professor & OD, Dept. of FMT, NMC |
| 10 | Librarian | Mr. Pradeep, Senior Librarian, NMC |
1.Policy of R&D Cell – Navodaya Medical College
The R&D Cell is committed to fostering a culture of inquiry, innovation, and scientific excellence within Navodaya Medical College. The cell works to promote ethical, high-quality, and socially relevant research that advances healthcare, aligns with national research priorities, and improves community well-being.
It ensures compliance with regulatory guidelines, facilitates funding opportunities, encourages interdisciplinary collaborations, and supports capacity building among faculty, postgraduate, and undergraduate students.
2.Goal of R&D Cell – Navodaya Medical College
3.VISION
To promote a culture of high-quality research, innovation, and evidence-based practice by fostering an enabling environment for faculty, students, and researchers.
4.MISSION
Encourage basic, clinical, and translational research.
Facilitate interdisciplinary collaborations.
Support research training, proposal writing, and funding acquisition.
5.OBJECTIVES
Formulate institutional research policies.
Streamline research activities.
Guide project development and statistical planning.
Support funding proposals.
Conduct workshops and scientific programs.
Monitor ongoing research.
Encourage publications.
Maintain a research repository.
6.STRUCTURE OF R&D CELL
Chairperson
Co-Chairperson
R&D Coordinator
Department Representatives
Biostatistician
IT/Documentation Officer
IEC Representative (Ex-officio)
Librarian (Ex-officio)
UG & PG Student Representatives
7.ROLES & RESPONSIBILITIES
Chairperson:
Coordinator:
Oversee day-to-day functioning.
Schedule meetings and coordinate activities.
Department Representatives:
Promote departmental research.
Guide faculty and students.
Documentation Officer:
8.FUNCTIONS
Conduct research review meetings.
Evaluate proposals before IEC submission.
Organize workshops.
Facilitate collaborations.
Guide publications.
Share funding opportunities.
Ensure compliance with research ethics.
9.MEETING FREQUENCY
Quarterly meetings
Special meetings as required
10.DOCUMENTATION & REPORTING
Progress reports
Publication index
Annual research performance report
Funding registry
Student research records
11.APPROVAL & IMPLEMENTATION
This R&D Cell constitution becomes effective from the date of approval by the Principal.
