Q. Which institute has been chosen by ICMR to establish South India’s first Infectious Disease Research and Diagnostic Laboratory (IRDL)?
Answer: Bangalore Medical College and Research Institute
Notes: Bangalore Medical College and Research Institute (BMCRI) has been selected by Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR) to host South India’s first Infectious Disease Research and Diagnostic Laboratory (IRDL). The lab will focus on research and diagnostics for bacterial, fungal, and parasitic infections, enabling quicker and more accurate disease management. This is part of a nationwide initiative to enhance medical research infrastructure in India. The lab will also study antibiotic resistance, fungal infections, and tropical diseases.
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