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The Madras Diabetes Research Foundation (MDRF) is a medical research organization located in Gopalapuram, Chennai established in 1996 by the diabetologist, Dr. V. Mohan.[1][2]

Research activities

MDRF conducts basic, clinical and epidemiological research in diabetes and allied fields. The organisation collaborates with several national and international centres and publishes research articles and case studies in peer-reviewed journals.[3][4][5][6] It is recognized as the ‘Centre for Advanced Research in Genomics of Diabetes’ by the Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR).[7][8][9]

Academic activities

The MDRF is recognized by the Tamil Nadu Dr. MGR Medical University and the University of Madras for conducting courses leading to the award of PhD degree.[10][11] The organization has also been offering a 'Postgraduate Course in Diabetology' in association with American Diabetes Association (ADA) to train medical professionals in diabetes care and management.[12][13]

References

  1. ::Welcome to MDRF::. Retrieved 13 June 2020.
  2. Expanding role of the Madras Diabetes Research Foundation - Indian Diabetes Risk Score in clinical practice. Indian Journal of Endocrinology and Metabolism({Template:Date).
  3. India(12 August 2013). Retrieved 13 June 2020.
  4. Liquid-biopsy microRNA biomarkers to predict risk for diabetic kidney disease. Retrieved 13 June 2020.
  5. Endoplasmic reticulum stress plays significant role in type 2 diabetes. Retrieved 13 June 2020.
  6. COVID-19 and the need for expanding research on calcium homeostasis breakdown. Retrieved 13 June 2020.
  7. ICMR CENTER FOR ADVANCED RESEARCH (CAR) IN GENOMICS OF DIABETES MADRAS DIABETES RESEARCH FOUNDATION, CHENNAI, INDIA. Retrieved 9 July 2024.
  8. ::Welcome to Mdrf::. mdrf.in. Retrieved 13 June 2020.
  9. My 40-year journey in diabetes research: The power of collaboration. Perspectives in Clinical Research({Template:Date).
  10. ::Welcome to MDRF::. Retrieved 13 June 2020.
  11. MDRF presents award to researcher from Arizona. The Hindu(5 November 2019). Retrieved 13 June 2020.
  12. The MDRF- ADA post graduate course in diabetology - scientific highlights. International Journal of Diabetes in Developing Countries({Template:Date).
  13. Announcements. Diabetes Research and Clinical Practice({Template:Date).

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