DBT, Government of India
Understanding the Consequences of Repeated Ovulation Induction on Hormone-Sensitive Organs
Investigates the long-term health implications of fertility treatments on women's reproductive and systemic health.
Vidhyaya Amrutham Ashnuthe
Research Institutes
Sree Mookambika Centre for Research and Innovation (SMCRI)
Overview
The Sree Mookambika Centre for Research and Innovation (SMCRI) serves as the multidisciplinary research hub of Sree Mookambika Institutions, fostering a culture of scientific excellence, innovation, and global collaboration. Sree Mookambika Institutions are committed to advancing impactful research that addresses real-world healthcare challenges through translational science, digital technologies, artificial intelligence, regenerative medicine, and public health.
SMCRI brings together faculty, clinicians, researchers, and students across medicine, dentistry, nursing, allied health sciences, and technology to promote interdisciplinary research and innovation. Supported by state-of-the-art laboratories, centralized research facilities, advanced digital infrastructure, and dedicated research support services, Sree Mookambika Institutions provide an enabling ecosystem for high-quality scientific inquiry.
The Institutions have established specialized research centres, including the Centre for Advanced Research and Diagnostic Solutions (CARDS) and the International Centre for Digital Biology and Artificial Intelligence (ICDB-AI), driving innovation in biomedical research, diagnostics, computational biology, and AI-enabled healthcare. Through technology business incubation, intellectual property support, startup mentoring, and industry partnerships, SMCRI actively translates research into practical healthcare solutions.
Sree Mookambika Institutions maintain strong collaborations with leading national and international institutions, supported by an international research advisory network and faculty exchange initiatives. Ongoing externally funded projects, global partnerships, and industry collaborations further strengthen the Institutions' commitment to research excellence, innovation, and societal impact.
With a vision to become a globally recognized centre for research and innovation, Sree Mookambika Institutions continue to expand their research infrastructure, promote international collaboration, and nurture an innovation-driven academic ecosystem that contributes to affordable healthcare, technological advancement, and sustainable community development.
Core Research Domains
Reproductive Health
Environmental Toxicology
Cancer Biology
Regenerative Medicine
Digital Biology
Artificial Intelligence
A STRONG FOUNDATION.
A GLOBAL IMPACT.
The core research areas of SMCRI include reproductive health, environmental toxicology, cancer biology, regenerative medicine, digital biology, & artificial intelligence.
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A Strong Research Advisory Board
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International Collaborations
15
National Collaborations
5
Ongoing Funded Projects
1000+
Publications in Indexed Journals
Specialized Research Centres
Two flagship centres driving translational biomedical research and AI-led life sciences.
CARDS
Centre for
Advanced Research & Diagnostic Solutions
- Translational biomedical research
- Development of affordable diagnostic technologies
- Point-of-care medical devices
- Industry-driven healthcare innovations
- Bridge laboratory discoveries with clinical applications, particularly relevant to rural and resource-limited settings.
ICDB-AI
International Centre for
Digital Biology & Artificial Intelligence
- Computational biology
- Bioinformatics
- Artificial intelligence in healthcare
- Digital health innovation.
- Collaborates with international institutions enabling global knowledge exchange and advanced research capabilities.
A strong Research Advisory Board
Guiding Research Strategy and Scientific Excellence
Dr Bernard Roelen
University of Utrecht, The Netherlands
Dr Susana Chuva DS Lopes
Leiden University Medical Centre, The Netherlands
Dr Riccardo Talevi
University of Naples, Italy
Dr Frantisek Staud
Charles University, Czech Republic
Dr Philip Beer
Hull York University, Cambridge, UK
Dr Nagarajan Kannan
Mayo Clinic, Rochester, USA
Dr Anguraj Sadanandam
The Institute of Cancer Research, UK
Dr Suranga Kodithuwakku
Estonian University of Life Science, Estonia
Dr Vikas Dighe
National Institute for Research in Reproductive and Child Health, Mumbai
Dr Anujith Kumar
Manipal Institute of Regenerative Medicine, Bangalore
Dr Ganesh Venkatraman
Vellore Institute of Technology, Vellore
Dr Suresh Rayala
Indian Institute of Technology, Madras, Chennai
INTERNATIONAL
COLLABORATIONS
Institute of Cancer Research
United Kingdom
The Leiden University Medical Center (LUMC)
Netherlands
University of Naples
Italy
Utrecht University
The Netherlands
Mayo Clinic, Rochester
USA
University of North Carolina – Chapel Hill
USA
University of Peradeniya
Sri Lanka
Estonian University of Life Sciences
Estonia
Advancing Global Academic & Research Excellence
NATIONAL COLLABORATIONS
Academic • Research • Innovation Partnerships
PREMIER ACADEMIC INSTITUTES
- •Indian Institute of Technology (IITH), Hyderabad
- •Vellore Institute of Technology, Vellore
- •Manipal University, Manipal
- •Birla Institute of Technology and Science (BITS), Goa
MEDICAL & LIFE SCIENCE COLLABORATORS
- •Kasturba Medical College, Manipal
- •Manipal School of Life Sciences, Manipal
- •Manipal Institute of Regenerative Medicine, Bengaluru
- •Manipal Centre for Biotherapeutics Research, Manipal
RESEARCH & SCIENTIFIC EXCELLENCE
- •National Centre for Biological Sciences (NCBS), Bengaluru
- •Centre for Cell and Molecular Biology (CCMB), Hyderabad
- •Centre for DNA Finger printing and diagnostics (CDFD), Hyderabad
- •Yenepoya Research Centre, Mangalore
SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY INSTITUTES
- •Manipal Institute of Applied Physics, Manipal
IIT Hyderabad
VIT Vellore
Manipal University
NCBS Bengaluru
CCMB Hyderabad
CDFD Hyderabad
Building a robust interdisciplinary research ecosystem through strategic national partnerships.
Ongoing Funded Research Projects
SMCRI is currently implementing several nationally funded research projects supported by a dedicated team of scientists, research scholars, data analysts, and project fellows committed to high-impact translational research.
ICMR (with IIT Hyderabad)
Evaluation of Non-Hydrolysable Cyclic Mononucleotides Against Sperm Phosphodiesterases
Aims to identify safe and clinically translatable molecules to improve sperm motility during fertility treatments and reduce gamete/embryo toxicity in ART.
ICMR (with Manipal Institute of Regenerative Medicine)
Key Deubiquitinase Enzyme Facilitating Mature Insulin-Producing β-Cells from Human iPSCs
Seeks to advance regenerative therapeutic strategies for diabetes.
Fulbright Specialist Program — SMCRI will host the prestigious program in November 2026, bringing global expertise and collaborative opportunities to its campus.
