Multidisciplinary Research Unit
Overview
The Multidisciplinary Research Unit (MRU) at AIIMS Gorakhpur has been a path-breaking initiative that has significantly strengthened the health research infrastructure. It has been established in collaboration with the Department of Health Research and the Ministry of Health & Family Welfare, Government of India, New Delhi, with the aim of promoting, coordinating, and developing basic, applied, and clinical research activities.
Vision
The unit strives for continuous growth and excellence in research, healthcare delivery, and education, with the goal of becoming a nationally and internationally recognized centre of excellence in healthcare and medical research.
Aim of Establishment
The MRU has been set up to promote, coordinate, and develop basic, applied, and clinical research. It emphasizes collaborative initiatives with other research organizations and aims to evolve into a recognized centre of excellence.
Funding Agency / Grant Support
The unit receives financial support from the Department of Health Research (DHR), Ministry of Health & Family Welfare, Government of India. The grant funding is dedicated to strengthening research infrastructure and supporting innovative scientific projects.
Local Research Advisory Committee (LRAC)
The research priorities and project selection at MRU are guided by the Local Research Advisory Committee (LRAC), comprising state and central health officials as well as institutional experts.
| Name | Post |
|---|---|
| Prof. Dr. Anand Krishnan, Professor, Department of Community and Family Medicine, AIIMS Delhi | Chairperson |
| Dr. Shalini Singh, Director, ICMR-National Institute of Cancer Prevention and Research | Co-Chairperson |
| Dr. Shikha Seth, Professor & Head, Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, AIIMS Gorakhpur | Three Clinicians / Academicians |
| Dr. Pankaj Bhardwaj, Professor & Head, Department of Community and Family Medicine, AIIMS Jodhpur | |
| Dr. Shailendra Dwivedi, Associate Professor, Department of Biochemistry, AIIMS Gorakhpur | |
| Dr. Vikasendu Agrawal, State Surveillance Officer (IDSP), Directorate of Medical and Health Services, Lucknow | Nominee – State Health/Medical Education Dept. |
| Prof. Dr. H. S. Joshi, Director, ICMR-RMRC, Gorakhpur | Nominee – ICMR |
| Dr. Anand Mohan Dixit, Department of Community and Family Medicine, AIIMS Gorakhpur | Nodal Officer, MRU |
| Dr. Charushila Rukadikar, Department of Physiology, AIIMS Gorakhpur | Co-Nodal Officer, MRU |
Executive Committee
The oversight and executive functions of the MRU are supervised by the Dean Research and the Executive Director, with operational support from the designated Nodal Officer for strategic guidance and implementation of research activities.
| Name | Post |
|---|---|
| Maj. Gen. (Dr.) Vibha Dutta, SM (Retd), Director & CEO, AIIMS Gorakhpur | Chairperson |
| Dr. Anand Mohan Dixit, Dean Research, AIIMS Gorakhpur | Nodal Officer, MRU |
| Dr. Saurabh Kedia, Additional Professor, Department of Gastroenterology, AIIMS Gorakhpur | Clinical |
| Dr. Atul R. Rukadikar, Associate Professor, AIIMS Gorakhpur | Para-clinical |
| Dr. Mohan Raj P. S., Associate Professor, AIIMS Gorakhpur | Pre-clinical |
Facilities Available at MRU
The Multidisciplinary Research Unit (MRU) is equipped with advanced laboratories, data analysis platforms, and clinical research facilities that support a wide spectrum of biomedical and translational research. The unit houses state-of-the-art instruments enabling molecular biology, microbiology, biochemistry, and clinical research activities.
List of Available Instruments
- Chemiluminescence Imaging System
- Ultra-Water Purification System
- Dry Bath Incubator
- Mini Spin Centrifuge
- ELISA Reader with Washer
- ESICO Microprocessor-Based Manual/Automatic pH Meter with ATC Probe
- Micropipette Single Channel (0.2–2 µL, 0.5–10 µL, 2–20 µL, 20–200 µL, 100–1000 µL)
- Laminar Air Flow
- Real-Time PCR
- Refrigerated Centrifuge
- -20°C Deep Freezer
- Biosafety Cabinet Class II (Type B2)
- Ice-Flaking Machine
- Refrigerator 360L (2°C – 8°C)
- Ultra-Low Temperature Laboratory Deep Freezer (-80°C)
- Vertical Gel Electrophoresis System (VGE)
- Western Blot Transfer Apparatus
- Power Supply (Mini Plus Electrophoresis)
- Vertical Autoclave
- Benchtop Automated Nucleic Acid Extractor
- Vortex Mixer
- Mini Spin Centrifuge
- Heating Block (Dry Bath)
- Microwave
- NanoDrop (Spectrophotometer)
- Multichannel Pipette (5–50 µL, 30–300 µL)
- Thermocycler (PCR)
- -20°C Deep Freezer
