Leeberk Raja, MD / மரு.இ்.லீபர்க் ராஜா

Community Physician | Scientist-E (Dy.Director) @icmrnirt1 @ICMRDELHI |Alumnus @OffCMCVellore | AcSIR. All tweets personal.

[Leeberk Raja, MD / மரு.இ்.லீபர்க் ராஜா @dr_leeberk]

Beginning of a new phase. Excited to join as Senior Scientist (Scientist-E) with ICMR- National Institute for Research in Tuberculosis. Looking forward to have a fantastic time. #endTB @ICMRDELHI @icmrnirt1 @paimadhu #Chennai

[Leeberk Raja, MD / மரு.இ்.லீபர்க் ராஜா @dr_leeberk]

Glad to have led this impactful work!

[ICMR @ICMRDELHI]

The @icmr_nirt systematic review published in @LancetMicrobe highlights that TB-LAMP provides highly sensitive and specific rapid TB diagnosis in high-burden, low-resource areas, supporting timely treatment and improved outcomes. #EndTB #TBMuktBharat

[ICMR @ICMRDELHI]

An ICMR study provides updated estimates on animal bites and rabies-related deaths in India. The findings highlight the importance of strengthening #OneHealth surveillance, post-exposure care, and dog vaccination to support the goal of eliminating rabies by 2030.

[Leeberk Raja, MD / மரு.இ்.லீபர்க் ராஜா @dr_leeberk]

@McGill_TB @mcgillu

[ICMR-NIRT @icmr_nirt]

🎉 @icmr_nirt & @McGillUniversity wrapped up a 5‑day Advanced TB Diagnostics Workshop (15‑19 Dec 2025). Participants from India and SEAR countries explored cutting‑edge diagnostics, AI imaging, non‑sputum tests & implementation strategies. #TBResearch
@ICMRDELHI @DeptHealthRes

[ICMR-NIRT @icmr_nirt]

🎉 @icmr_nirt & @McGillUniversity wrapped up a 5‑day Advanced TB Diagnostics Workshop (15‑19 Dec 2025). Participants from India and SEAR countries explored cutting‑edge diagnostics, AI imaging, non‑sputum tests & implementation strategies. #TBResearch
@ICMRDELHI @DeptHealthRes

[ICMR-NIRT @icmr_nirt]

🎉Congrats Dr Leebark Raja Inbaraj, Sci-E, ICMR_NIRT! Winner of the 2025 Kenneth Warren Prize by @CochraneCollab for his impactful review on Truenat MTB assays, boosting TB diagnostics in LMICs! Proud moment for @ICMR_NIRT & Technical Resource Centre of @DeptHealthRes
@ICMRDELHI

[ICMR-NIRT @icmr_nirt]

@ICMR_NIRT applauds NIRT's TRC team for their mentorship:
Dr Leeberk Raja (Course Director)
Dr Jefferson Daniel (Co-Director, CMC Vellore)
Dr Mukesh Kumar, Dr Vignes Anand, Dr Adhin Bhaskar - (Scientists-C)
Dr Sharon Suresh (Research Associate)
#SystematicReviews #LMICs

[ICMR-NIRT @icmr_nirt]

SARANSH In-person sessions (24–28 Nov '25) by TRC of @ICMR_NIRT, Chennai concluded. 31 mentees completed protocols, PROSPERO registration and received hands-on training.
Expected to compete manuscripts by Mar '26
Capacity building in DTA reviews under #DHR funding!
@ICMRDELHI

[ICMR-NIRT @icmr_nirt]

DHR-Technical Resource Centre team from @ICMR_NIRT conducted Pre-Conference Workshop on “Systematic Reviews of Diagnostic Accuracy” on 30th Nov 2025 as part of the 4th Cochrane Conclave at @AIIMSNewDelhi.
@ICMRDELHI @DeptHealthRes

[ICMR-NIRT @icmr_nirt]

Dr Adhin Bhaskar, Scientist-C from @ICMR_NIRT presented his impactful work on “#TB associated mortality rate and case fatality ratio in India: a scoping review" at @UnionConference 2025.
@ICMRDELHI
@DeptHealthRes @TNDPHPM

[ICMR @ICMRDELHI]

Celebrating Institutional Excellence! 🏛️
Honouring leading and emerging institutes for their impactful contributions to healthcare research through outstanding overall Publication Equivalents (PE). #WeAreICMR

[ICMR-NIRT @icmr_nirt]

🥇GOLD for Team @icmr_nirt! Study on pediatric TB & COVID-19 by Dr. Pavan, Dr. Aishwarya & Dr. Balaji wins top honour at the 2nd DHR-ICMR Health Research Excellence 2025! Proud moment! #WeAreICMR
@ICMRDELHI @DeptHealthRes

[Leeberk Raja, MD / மரு.இ்.லீபர்க் ராஜா @dr_leeberk]

Incredibly proud moment for us!

[ICMR-NIRT @icmr_nirt]

🥈Proud Moment for Team @ICMR_NIRT! We're thrilled to receive the Silver Award for Institutional Excellence at the 2nd DHR-ICMR Health Research Excellence 2025! Celebrating our team's hard work & dedication! #WeAreICMR
@ICMRDELHI @DeptHealthRes

[ICMR-NIRT @icmr_nirt]

Did You Know? #WeAreICMR
@icmr_nirt's pilot study in South India showed that simple, structured alcohol intervention among #TB patients can reduce alcohol use and improve treatment outcomes.
@ICMRDELHI @DeptHealthRes @TNDPHPM

[ICMR @ICMRDELHI]

ICMR drives innovation through Extramural Research Grants—strengthening India’s research ecosystem and supporting discovery, development, and delivery of impactful scientific breakthroughs under diverse categories.
Explore more: https://t.co/tz8uDMYZsA #WeAreICMR

[ICMR-NIRT @icmr_nirt]

Did You Know? #WeAreICMR
It was @ICMR_NIRT that showed the World, #TB can be treated with patients at home, not necessarily at Sanatorium through its pioneer research in 1960s. #TuberculosisResearch
@ICMRDELHI @DeptHealthRes

[ICMR-NIRT @icmr_nirt]

Did You Know? #WeAreICMR
The National TB-Prevalence Survey in India (2019-21) - the world's largest TB prevalence survey led by @ICMR_NIRT - provided robust national and sub-national estimates of India's TB burden.
@ICMRDELHI @DeptHealthRes @TNDPHPM

[ICMR-NIRT @icmr_nirt]

Did You Know? #WeAreICMR
@icmr_nirt is a Supranational Reference Laboratory and WHO Collaborating Centre for #Tuberculosis Research and Training.
@ICMRDELHI @DeptHealthRes @TNDPHPM

[ICMR-NIRT @icmr_nirt]

Did You Know? #WeAreICMR
@icmr_nirt is an internationally recognised premier research institute under the aegis of Indian Council of Medical Research carrying out pioneering research in #Tuberculosis and is striving towards #TBElimination.
@ICMRDELHI @DeptHealthRes @TNDPHPM

[ICMR-NIRT @icmr_nirt]

Delegation from @ICMR_NIRT attended #ESTIC2025 and resolved to imagine, innovate, and inspire for #ViksitBharat2047.
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[ICMR @ICMRDELHI]

📷 Did You Know?
Being the oldest medical research body, ICMR has led pioneering research in infectious diseases, nutrition, reproductive health, & non-communicable diseases, driving evidence-based policies.
📷Visit us at https://t.co/tz8uDMYrD2  #WeAreICMR