National Institute of Pathology (NIP), New Delhi

National Institute of Pathology (NIP) has emerged as one of the premier research institutes of Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR), with the commitment to contribute through excellence in scientific research. The Institute was recognized as an Institute of Excellence by Ministry of Health & FW for running courses for short-term training for technicians and pathologists for WHO. The primary focus of the NIP is to address the various aspects of both communicable and non-communicable diseases with attempt to translate the knowledge generated in lab to medical practice. The NIP aims at generation of new knowledge by engaging in cutting-edge research in basic and applied biology as individual and collaborative efforts in order to address various complex questions in the area of human health and disease. The thrust areas of research at NIP include tumour biology, leishmaniasis, tuberculosis, chlamydial infection, environmental toxicology and bioengineering of skin for clinical applications. The Institute has made pioneering contributions in understanding disease processes, development of preventive interventions, new diagnostic tools and establishment of novel therapeutic strategies.