Research

S. No.

Name of the Project

Description of the Project

1.

Development of longitudinal growth reference and assessment of growth velocity, cardio metabolic measures and its correlation among children in India–A prospective study

PI: Dr. M. Kalaivani

Source of Funding: Indian Council of Medical Research

Amount: Rs. 93.44 Lakhs.

Status: On going

The objectives of this longitudinal study is to develop age and sex specific percentiles of anthropometric measures, blood pressure, serum lipids and fasting insulin and plasma glucose levels for children aged 7-17 years. Also, to correlate changes in anthropometric measures with blood pressure, serum lipids, fasting insulin and plasma glucose levels over a period of three years in children aged 11-15 years. 

Data will be obtained from school going children aged 7-17 years from both the government and private schools in Delhi.

2. Research (Collaborative Research Projects)

The faculty and scientists of the department is involved in almost all the research projects being carried out in the institute either as co-investigator or as consultant. They are also involved in many research projects carried out/ being carried out in other medical colleges and research Institutions as statistical consultant or co-investigator.

3. Research (Collaborative Ph.D/ DM/MCH/MD /MS/MDS/MHA Thesis)

The faculty and scientists of the department are involved in almost all the Ph.D./ post-graduate theses being carried out in the institute as Co-guide/ DC member/Consultant. Other technical staff will assist faculty and scientists in analysing thesis/collaborative project data.