Memoranda of understanding, collaborating hospitals, and the research projects ICRD runs with partner institutions.
Institutions with signed MoUs
ICRD has signed Memoranda of Understanding with the following academic, research and healthcare institutions.
| No. | Institution | Location | State |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Thanal (run and managed by Daya Rehabilitation Trust) | Kozhikode | Kerala |
| 2 | University of Calicut | Thenhipalam, Malappuram | Kerala |
| 3 | ICAR – Indian Institute of Spices Research (IISR) | Kozhikode | Kerala |
| 4 | JSS Medical College | Mysuru | Karnataka |
| 5 | KIMS (KIMSHEALTH) | Thiruvananthapuram | Kerala |
| 6 | Manipal Academy of Higher Education (MAHE) | Manipal | Karnataka |
| 7 | Sree Chitra Tirunal Institute for Medical Sciences and Technology (SCTIMST) | Thiruvananthapuram | Kerala |
| 8 | M S Swaminathan Research Foundation (MSSRF) | Wayanad | Kerala |
| 9 | Yenepoya (Deemed to be University) | Mangaluru | Karnataka |
Collaborating hospitals
ICRD also collaborates with the following hospitals in Kerala.
| No. | Hospital | Location |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Baby Memorial Hospital | Kozhikode, Kerala |
| 2 | Aster MIMS Calicut | Kozhikode, Kerala |
| 3 | SP Medifort Hospital | Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala |
| 4 | KIMS Al Shifa Super Speciality Hospital | Perinthalmanna, Kerala |
| 5 | Almas Hospital Malappuram | Malappuram, Kerala |
| 6 | Meitra Hospital | Kozhikode, Kerala |
Research collaborations
Manipal Academy of Higher Education (MAHE)
Location: Manipal, Karnataka
Research project (a)
Development and Evaluation of a Diagnostic Tool for Differentiating Tropical Fevers Using Artificial Intelligence
- Supervisor: Dr. Girish Thunga, Associate Professor, MCOPS, MAHE
- IQRAA Faculty: Dr. Shihabudeen
- MAHE Scholar: Shravya C., MCOPS
Research project (b)
Development and Evaluation of Methodological Strategies for Implementation of Antimicrobial Stewardship in Secondary Care Hospitals in the Indian Setting: A Design Science Approach
- Supervisor: Dr. Girish Thunga, Associate Professor, MCOPS, MAHE
- IQRAA Faculty: Dr. Vajid N.V., R&D Head, ICRD, Subject Expert
- MAHE Scholar: Dr. Rajalakshmi R., MCOPS
ICAR – Indian Institute of Spices Research (ICAR-IISR)
Location: Calicut, Kerala
Research project
Bioavailability of Formulated Turmeric Milk (CTRI Reg: REF/2025/04/103597)
- Investigators
- Dr. Feroz Aziz, Consultant Nephrologist, IQRAA
- Dr. Vajid N.V., Head – R&D, ICRD, IQRAA
- Ms. Fida Jabir, Chief Dietitian, IQRAA
- Dr. Anees K., Senior Scientist, ICAR-IISR, Calicut
University of Calicut
Location: Kerala
Research project
Identification and Standardization of Novel Biomarkers for Prediction of Graft Rejection in Renal Transplantation
- Supervisor: Prof. Dr. K.K. Elyas, Calicut University
- IQRAA Faculty
- Dr. Feroz Aziz, Consultant Nephrologist, Subject expert
- Dr. Vajid N.V., R&D Head, ICRD, Subject expert
- PhD Scholar: Ms. Reshma C., Calicut University
Pondicherry University
Location: Puducherry
Research project
Dissecting the Role of Vaginal and Urinary Tract Microbiome Dysbiosis in Recurrent Urinary Tract Infections and Emergence of Antimicrobial Resistance: A Case-Control Study
- Supervisor: Prof. Dr. Seghal Kiran G., Pondicherry University
- IQRAA Faculty
- Dr. Shamsudeen M., Chief of Medical Staff & Senior Consultant
- Dr. Vajid N.V., R&D Head, ICRD, Subject expert
- PhD Scholar: Ms. Karthika V., Pondicherry University
Aligarh Muslim University (AMU)
Location: Aligarh, Uttar Pradesh
Research project
Gut Microbiome Analysis and Immune Profiling in Sepsis Patients
- Supervisor: Dr. Fatima Khan, Professor, Department of Microbiology, JN Medical College, AMU
- IQRAA Faculty
- Dr. Feroz Aziz, Consultant Nephrologist, Co-Supervisor
- Dr. Vajid N.V., R&D Head, ICRD, Co-Supervisor
- MD Scholar: Harsha Suresh Mathew, Department of Microbiology, JN Medical College, AMU
National Institute of Technology (NIT)
Location: Kozhikode, Kerala
Research project (a)
Dicephering host genes that positively regulate the intracellular survival Of Klebsiella pneummoniae MDR within the human macrophage
- Principal Investigator: Dr. Cecil Antony, NITC
- IQRAA Co-Investigator
- Dr. Shabna Sulaiman
- Dr. Liz Paul Mary
- MVR Cancer Centre and Research Institute Co-Investigator
- Dr. Sandhya Saroja
- Dr. Nithin Henry
Research project (b)
Proteo-Transcriptomic landscape of drug-resistant Gram-negative bacterial infections for repurposing calcium antagonists in patient-derived clinical models
- Principal Investigator: Dr. Cecil Antony, NITC
- IQRAA Co-Investigator
- Dr. Vajid N.V.
- Dr. Priyanka R. Nair
Research project (c)
From Omics to Immunity: Multi-Epitope Vaccine Design and Validation Against Drug-Resistant A. baumannii in an Indian Cohort
- Principal Investigator: Dr. Ravindra Kumar, NIT Calicut
- IQRAA Co-Investigator
- Dr. Vajid N.V.
- Dr. Priyanka R. Nair
Indian Veterinary Research Institute
Location: Izatnagar
Research project
Unifying Health Spheres: Clonal Linkages of Carbapenem-Resistant Acinetobacter in Healthcare and Food Settings and Development of a Pen-Side Diagnostic Tool
- Principal Investigator: Dr. Jess Vergis, IVRI
- Co-Principal Investigators
- Dr. Vinod V.K. (KVASU, Pookode)
- Dr. Rahul Krishnan (KUFOS)
- Dr. Priyanka R. Nair (IQRAA)
- Dr. Vajid N.V. (IQRAA)
Amrita Hospital
Location: Kochi
Research project
Development of a Combined Deep Learning Algorithm Integrating Clinical Metadata and Retinal Fundus Imaging for Predicting Chronic Kidney Disease
- Principal Investigator: Dr. Gopal S. Pillai (Amrita Hospital, Kochi)
- Co-Principal Investigators
- Dr. Ranjit Narayanan (IQRAA)
- Dr. Rajesh Rajasekharan Nair (Amrita Hospital, Kochi)
- Dr. Nisha Bhavani (Amrita Hospital, Kochi)
- Dr. Nagesh Koundinya Subbanna (Amrita Hospital, Kochi)