AFMS, ICMR join hands to undertake biomedical research for Armed Forces

The aim is to undertake cooperative and collaborative activities, in the field of biomedical research and academics

Armed Forces Medical Services (AFMS) signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) for collaborative research and training with the Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR). The MoU was signed by Secretary, Department of Health Research & Director General, ICMR Dr Rajiv Bahl, and Director General Armed Forces Medical Services Lt Gen Daljit Singh. 

The aim is to undertake cooperative and collaborative activities, in the field of biomedical research and academics, which will address multidisciplinary scientific, technological and educational problems of relevance to the country and the Armed Forces.

AFMS and ICMR have joined hands for health research in high altitude, battle-related trauma/post-traumatic stress disorder, aerospace medicine, infectious diseases and other health issues faced by Armed Forces Personnel.

Under the ambit of this MoU, various joint academic activities are also planned, including the opportunity for AFMS officers to register for PhD under the ICMR-AcSIR PhD programme.

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