1. Laboratories and Research Projects
The departments and divisions at IQRAA International Hospital and Research Centre are reputed for their excellence in research. Housing both laboratory and clinical research initiatives,
investigators in each department and division are focused on a variety of research issues both within and beyond the confines of the traditional outpatient department.
a) Lab equipment for R&D
| Sl No | Equipment/ Device Type | Name of particulars |
| 1 | Molecular biology | Next-Generation Sequencing (NGS) system |
| 2 | Molecular biology | HLA Analyser |
| 3 | Molecular biology | Fully Automated Real-Time PCR (CB-NAAT) system |
| Real-Time PCR System (Open system | ||
| Real-time quantitative micro PCR system (Truenat) |
| 4 | Molecular biology | Nucleic Acid Purification System |
| Deep Freezer -80degree 400L | ||
| Thermal Cycler | ||
| Vacuum Manifold Multiscreen 96 | ||
| Biosafety Cabinet Class II & Class III | ||
| Mix Mate with 3 Tube Holders | ||
| Deep Freezer -20degree | ||
| PCR plate centrifuge | ||
| Autoclave with digital controller | ||
| Laminar Air Flow | ||
| PCR Workstation | ||
| Medical Refrigerator | ||
| Vortex Mixer | ||
| Dry Bath Incubator | ||
| Molecular grade Pipette 1-10uL & 10-100uL | ||
| Cryoblock Isotherm System Starter Set | ||
| Short spin centrifuge |
| 5 | Biochemistry and Immunology | Biochemistry Fully analyser (Clinical chemistry and immunochemistry) |
| 6 | Biochemistry and Immunology | Immunoassay analyzer |
| 7 | Biochemistry and Immunology | Water purification system |
| 8 | Biochemistry and Immunology | Nephelometric analyzer |
| 9 | Biochemistry and Immunology | Ultra Low Freezer |
| Osmo meter | ||
| Deep freezer | ||
| Reagent Storage Cabinet | ||
| centrifuge | ||
| Vortex mixer | ||
| micropipette | ||
| 10 | Heamatology and clinical pathology | Hematology Analyser |
| 11 | Heamatology and clinical pathology | Automated urine Analyser |
| 12 | Heamatology and clinical pathology | Sterile Tubing Welder |
| Centrifuge – Card & Refrigerated | ||
| V D R L Shaker | ||
| Ultra Low Freezer | ||
| Ice Lined Refrigerator | ||
| Blood Collection Monitor | ||
| Refrigerator | ||
| Platelet Agitator | ||
| Plasma Expresser | ||
| 13 | Microbiology | Bacterial culture Identification |
| Automated Blood culture | ||
| Biosafety Cabinet Class II B298(2 nos) | ||
| Vertical laminar airflow | ||
| Autoclave | ||
| Microscope – Binocular | ||
| Incubator(3) | ||
| Hot Air Oven | ||
| Electronic Weighing Balance |
b) Research Projects
Research projects are carried out mainly by
- Anesthesiology, Perioperative and Pain Medicine (Department of)
- Kidney transplantation and immunology (Department of)
- Microbiology (Department of)
- Clinical Psychology (Department of)
- Critical care medicine (Department of)
- Dermatology and Cosmetology (Department of)
- Hematology (Department of)
- Orthopedics and Traumatology (Department of)
- Psychiatry (Department of)
- Pharmaceutical Sciences (Department of)
- Clinical Nutrition (Department of)
2. Research Collaborations
a) Research and Clinical Training MoU with Manipal Academy of Higher Education (MAHE)(2023).
A MoU has been executed on the 6th day of April 2023 between MAHE and IQRAA with an objective to involve in joint research collaborations including publications and doctoral programs. Also to collaboratively apply for research and education grants to national/international agencies from both government and private sectors.
b) Research & Clinical Posting MoU With Yenepoya University, Mangalore (2022).
Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) for Medical Research and Development Collaboration between IQRAA and Yenepoya University & MoU with Yenepoya Deemed University for clinical posting The Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) between IQRAA and Yenepoya University in Mangaluru marks a significant stride in advancing healthcare and research in the region. In a strategic move to propel medical research and development, IQRAA has established a substantial partnership with Yenepoya University, a distinguished deemed-to-be university located in Mangaluru, Karnataka. This collaboration is comprehensively outlined in an MoU with a five-year duration, emblematic of our shared commitment to enhancing healthcare and research within our region. The formal execution of the MoU transpired with Dr. Anver P.C., Executive Director of Iqraa Hospital, and Dr. Gangadhara Somayaj K.S., representing Yenepoya University. This partnership constitutes a noteworthy milestone in our journey toward excellence in healthcare and research.
c) Research and clinical training MoU with University of Calicut (2021).
MoU is made and entered into on this 26-02-2021 between University of Calicut, Malappuram, and IQRAA International Hospital & Research Center, Calicut to associate research oriented studies and clinical findings, to conduct research in Transplantation Immunology and related fields (Molecular Diagnostics, Cyto-genetics, Microbiology, and other related areas) for bringing awareness on the importance of such fields in general and possible exploration of medical care.