Roli Mathur (ICMR)

Head, ICMR Bioethics Unit,
Professor, Medical Research, AcSIR,
Advisor NAITIK, Dept H Res,
Mem Secretary ICMR-CECHR
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[Ministry of Health @MoHFW_INDIA]

Advancing India’s clinical research ecosystem with innovation, ethics and scientific excellence.

The Indian Council of Medical Research organised the “1st ICMR Annual Clinical Trial Meet 2026” under the theme “International Clinical Trials Day: Focus on Integrative Medicine Clinical Trials.”

Key highlights included presentation of findings from the ICMR-CCRAS multicentric Phase III RCT on Iron Deficiency Anaemia, launch of the report on advancing First-in-Human Phase 1 Clinical Trials in India, and release of the Operational Guidelines for Single Ethics Review of Multicentre Research.

The programme also featured deliberations on translating integrative research evidence into public health policy and practice.

#ICMR
#PublicHealth

[PIB India @PIB_India]

➡️ 1st ICMR Annual Clinical Trial Meet 2026 highlights India’s emerging leadership in integrative medicine research

➡️ The national-level event served as a significant platform for deliberations on strengthening India’s clinical trial ecosystem and advancing evidence-based integrative medicine research in the country

👉 Theme: “International Clinical Trials Day: Focus on Integrative Medicine Clinical Trials”

➡️ #ICMR launches report to strengthen First-in-Human Phase 1 clinical trials in India

➡️ Operational guidelines for single ethics review of multicentre research launched

@MoHFW_INDIA @ICMRDELHI

[ICMR @ICMRDELHI]

Heartiest congratulations to Dr. Prashant Mathur, Director @ICMR_NCDIR, on receiving the Clarivate–Web of Science India Research Excellence Citation Award 2025. Recognised as the top scientist in Medical & Health Sciences (2019–24) @Ashutosh61 @adsahasrabudhe

[ICMR- NINE @icmrnine]

We're all decked up to welcome the 79th #IndependenceDay2025 tomorrow with all fervour as #Bharath marches towards #ViksitBharat2047
@ICMRDELHI @drmathurp

[Department of Health Research, MoHFW @DeptHealthRes]

RELEASED📢!! New Evidence-Based Guidelines for use of Stem Cell Therapy in Neurological, Pediatric, Orthopedic and Cardiac conditions are here! Developed by DHR, DoHFW & DGHS, these guidelines offer clear, transparent evidence-based recommendations. visit: https://t.co/IthjR6RXPS

[Ind J Med Ethics @IndJMedEthics]

2024 Revision of Declaration of Helsinki: policy perspectives from India
J Raajasiri Iyengar (@iyengar_raji), Roli Mathur (@Mathur_Roli)

Read the free full-text article at: https://t.co/4dglu0Hti7

[Raji Iyengar @iyengar_raji]

Thrilled to share "2024 Revision of Declaration of Helsinki: policy perspectives from India," published in @IndJMedEthics with the incredible mentor & co-author @Mathur_Roli.
Read it here: https://t.co/BYFNpoG5qm

#Bioethics #MedicalResearch #icmrbioethicsunit #2024DoH #ICMR

[ICMR-NIRWoH @icmrnirwoh]

Dr J Raajasiri Iyengar and Elna Paul Chalisserry, (ICMR Bioethics Unit) elaborated on ethical principles and concerns in gene editing research. They told the participants of training course on #MedicalGenetics2025 about importance of informed consent and consent form elements.

[Gautam Dongre NASCO @GN_Gautam]

My pleasure to joined the discussion on 'People-Centric Approaches in Med. Research' by #ICMR #Bioethics unit at 13th Int'l Conference on #EthicsEducation in SJMC, B'luru. Many thanks to @Mathur_Roli Madam for giving us this opportunity.
@IndiaNasco

[ICMR-NIVCR @ICMRNIVCR]

@srikanthsrirama, Mem. Secy. of VCRC-IHEC, joined the discussion on 'People-Centric Approaches in Med. Research' by #ICMR #Bioethics unit at 13th Int'l Conference on #EthicsEducation in SJMC, B'luru. VCRC remains committed to fostering people-centred, ethical research practices

[Global Observatory for Genome Editing @GenomeObserv]

For our 6th panel, we are joined by @Mathur_Roli, Daniel Wikler, @VictorDzau, Philip Campbell, and Carrie Wolinetz in conversation on “Modalities of Governance, the Asilomar Conference to CRISPR Summits.”

[Abhay Karandikar @karandi65]

Inviting Indian diaspora for research collaboration !!

@IndiaDST invites applications under VAIshwik BHArtiya Vaigyanik (VAIBHAV) Fellowship for collaboration between scientists of Indian Diaspora with Higher Educational Institutions (HEIs), Universities and Research Labs.

[Karnataka Health Department @DHFWKA]

In a historic move, Karnataka becomes the first state in India to lay out a legal framework for the 'Right to Die with Dignity' for terminally ill patients. This ensures a humane, legally sanctioned process while providing closure to families.

#RightToDieWithDignity

[Soumya Swaminathan @doctorsoumya]

To address the big global threats to health, we need collaboration more than ever. We live in a highly interconnected world & viruses travel faster than us! @WHO as a platform for debate & consensus on our health security, needs all countries. https://t.co/HCEAsGljMK

[Roli Mathur (ICMR) @Mathur_Roli]

Common #EthicsReview for #Multicentre Research' @ICMRDELHI to create operational #guideline.
Researchers/#EC #ethicscommittee members want easy framework, no duplication, facilitatory, cohesive & better #collaboration in #medicalresearch
#ICMRBioethicsUnit
@DeptHealthRes

[Roli Mathur (ICMR) @Mathur_Roli]

National Institute of #Unani Medicine 2day WS- #SystematicReviews & #Metaanalysis.
Presented @ICMRDELHI/ @DeptHealthRes initiatives to build strong evidence base
1. DHR Centre for Guidelines
2. Beginners Guidelines
3. Addendum-Ethical Guidelines
https://t.co/RiQcAB7Cju
@moayush

[Ashok Deorari MD FAMS @ashokaiims]

Himalayan Institute of Medical Sciences organised a two day Workshop on Medical ethics & GCP for faculty, ethics committee & students from five Medical Colleges in #Uttarakhand facilitated by Team from ICMR Bangalore
presided by Dr Kiran Katoch @DeptHealthRes @ICMRDELHI

[Roli Mathur (ICMR) @Mathur_Roli]

Conducting #researchethics WS by @DeptHealthRes at #HimalayanInstituteofMedicalSciences
https://t.co/OD7ZNbxpgE involving faculty, ethics committee & students from 5 med inst's #Uttarakhand
Thanks @ashokaiims Principal #HIMS for inviting #ICMRBioethicsUnit
@ICMRDELHI