Prof. Joe Lunec, Head of Cranfield Health, Cranfield University, UK today inaugurated the second batch of M Sc programme in Clinical Research at the Delhi Campus of the Institute of Clinical Research (ICRI). He also announced a new 2-year MSc programme on Hospital Operations Management to be started at ICRI very soon. Professor Joe Lunec is a pioneer in Hospital Operations Management and has worked extensively in the University College of London and the Kings College of London - the leading medical schools of Europe. These two medical schools also happen to be the hub of Clinical Research in Europe. He has introduced world class processes in these two hospitals and feels that India will benefit tremendously from this course, when introduced.

On arrival in India and speaking on the occasion, Prof. Joe Lunec, Head of Cranfield Health, Cranfield University, said, “India is being considered the hub of clinical research and the course here is catered to meet the demand in the market. Am confident the students will benefit tremendously from this course and we wish them the very best. The ICRI - Cranfield alliance has actually given us an opportunity to address the growing demand for Clinical Research professionals in India. The perfect combination of Institute of Clinical Research (India)’s networking with the Indian pharmaceutical sector and their current course orientation and Cranfield University’s distinctive competences in bio-medical sciences and clinical research data studies bring immense potential to furthering the cause of clinical research in India.”

Dr. S. K. Gupta, Dean & Director General, ICRI said, “We aim to address the need for qualified and trained Clinical Research professionals by offering various programmes conveniently placed. We currently have four state of the art institutes in Mumbai, Delhi, Bangalore and Ahmedabad and offer a two-year Full-time MSc in Clinical Research and Post Graduate Diploma in Clinical Research Management, a one-year Postgraduate Diploma in Clinical Research and a one-year Postgraduate in Clinical Data Management programme, PG Diploma in Clinical Research specialization in Business Development, PG Diploma in Clinical Research with specialization in quality assurance and Audit and PG Diploma in advanced Clinical Research.”

India’s pioneering institution in Clinical Research studies, ICRI, recently entered into an academic alliance with Europe’s leading research led institution, Cranfield University, UK. This alliance is aimed at furthering the cause of ICRI in India in grooming professionals in clinical research, to face exciting challenges posed by the pharmaceutical sector and also pave the way for new career opportunities in this field.

Since Clinical Research is now a global industry serving global requirements, educational institutions involved with programs in clinical research need to have a curriculum which match the high standard requirements of CRO’s worldwide. ICRI has collaborated withCranfield University, U.K., – Europe’s academic centre for strategic and applied research. This partnership actually marked the beginning of ICRI’s endeavor to give a global magnitude to Clinical Research learning in India and reinforce commitment towards academic credentials which has yielded results.

As the pioneers of Clinical Research studies in India, ICRI imparts innovative and intellectually challenging education of the highest academic standards. The teaching methodologies and experienced faculty at ICRI are instrumental in giving the industry Clinical Research professionals who are competent to take up responsible tasks within the industry.

- End -

About Institute of Clinical Research (India):

ICRI is India’s premier Clinical Research Institute. ICRI has been conceived with the objective of meeting the growing demand of skilled Clinical Research professionals in the future. The choice of courses offered by the Institution is specially made to suit the requirements of a large number of people with varied experiences.

The mission of the Institute is to foster excellence and expertise in the education of Clinical Research professionals with a primary focus on promoting ethical research. As the pioneer in Clinical Research education in India, ICRI aims to enhance the Clinical Research culture in the country to international standards of development, management and monitoring. Additionally, the institution has a placement cell that helps students jump-start their careers.

ICRI currently operates from four campuses in Mumbai, Delhi, Ahmedabad and Bangalore, and is supported by excellent faculty drawn from the best in the industry. Apart from an outstanding library which provides good reading and study material as well as a host of journals and case papers, it also has a well equipped computer lab which offers hands on Oracle Clinical.