Department of Integrated Health & Translational Research
Integrative health combines conventional Western medicine with evidence-based complementary therapies to promote overall well-being.
About Department
Key Principles
- Patient-centered care : Focuses on the individual's unique needs & circumstances.
- Holistic approach : Considers physical, emotional, mental, & spiritual aspects of health.
- Evidence-based practices_: Incorporates therapies supported by scientific research.
- Collaborative care : Encourages teamwork between healthcare professionals, patients, & families.
Translational research, also known as translational research, aims to convert scientific discoveries into practical applications to improve human health & well being.
Key Characteristics
- Interdisciplinary collaboration : Involves researchers, clinicians, industry experts, & community stakeholders.
- Bidirectional knowledge transfer : Transfers knowledge from basic science to clinical practice & vice versa.
- Focus on real-world applications : Aims to develop practical solutions for healthcare challenges.
- Emphasis on evaluation and dissemination : Assesses the effectiveness of translational research & disseminates findings to stakeholders.
Benefits
- Improved healthcare outcomes : Translational research leads to more effective treatments & better patient outcomes.
- Increased efficiency : Reduces the time & cost of developing new treatments.
- Enhanced collaboration : Fosters interdisciplinary collaboration & knowledge sharing.
- Economic benefits : Translational research can lead to new industries, jobs, & economic growth.
Central Research Laboratory, Quality Testing Laboratory, Animal house, Clinical Research Cell and Plagiarism scrutiny cell as applicable shall function under this department. Research committees such as institutional research committee, institutional ethics committee for human subjects, institutional animal ethics committee and the like shall also function under this department. This department shall also coordinate guide allotment process, alternate arrangement in case of emergencies, research monitoring and the like activities.
