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The prevalence of Diabetes Mellitus is growing in epidemic proportions all over the world, particularly in India. It is now known that India has the highest number of diabetic subjects, in the world even higher than China and USA. India has the highest prevalence rates of diabetes i.e about 20% of the total diabetic population in the world. In 1996, Dr. V. Mohan and Dr. M. Rema felt the need for an exclusive Diabetes Research Foundation to do original research work with the excellent infrastructural facilities. This resulted in the setting up of the Madras Diabetes Research Foundation (MDRF) in the heart of the city.
During the last 8 years, the foundation has made tremendous studies. Research work done at the centre is today recognized nationally and internationally. Papers from the centre have been published and presented in various international journals and conferences. |
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| MileStones |
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 March |
1996 |
Inception of Madras Diabetes Research Foundation (MDRF) |
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June |
1996 |
MDRF affiliated to the Tamil Nadu Dr. MGR Medical University, Chennai |
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June |
1996 |
Recognised by the Tamil Nadu Dr. MGR Medical University, Chennai for conducting Ph.D courses in the field of Diabetology |
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November |
1996 |
Recognised as a Scientific and Industrial Research Organisation (SIRO) by Department of Scientific & Industrial Research (DSIR), Ministry of Science and Technology, Government of India |
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September |
1997 |
MDRF allotted 2 rooms at the new hospital premises of Dr. Mohans' M.V.Diabetes Specialities Centre.
(Dr. Mohans'MVDSC) (Hospital division). |
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December |
1998 |
Land acquired for MDRF adjacent to the Dr. Mohans' MVDSC hospital building |
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February |
1999 |
Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) signed between University of Minnesota, USA and MDRF for research on diabetes |
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July |
1999 |
Collaboration with University of Alabama at Birmingham, USA for studies on cardiovascular risk factors |
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October |
1999 |
State Bank of India donates Rs.10,00,000 for procuring basic laboratory equipments to start genetics studies |
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August |
2000 |
Agreement of collaboration between Steno Diabetes Centre, Copenhagen, Denmark for genetic studies on Type 2 diabetes and Insulin resistance syndrome |
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September |
2000 |
A memorandum of understanding (MOU) signed between MDRF and Lions Club International for the unique project 'Diabetes Free Chennai'. |
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November |
2000 |
MOU signed with University of Wales for implementation of 'Tele-Diabetic retinopathy' and other research projects |
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November |
2000 |
Inauguration of Genetics Department and Department of Cell and Molecular Biology |
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April |
2001 |
Recognised by the Tamil Nadu Dr. MGR Medical University, Chennai for conducting Ph.D courses in the field of Ophthalmology |
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August |
2001 |
Recognised by the University of Madras, Chennai for conducting Ph.D courses in Biochemistry and Molecular Biology. |
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September |
2001 |
Inauguration of a separate building for MDRF – the S.S. Jhunjhnuwala Diabetes Research Centre |
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January |
2002 |
Awarded a training grant for scientists at MDRF from the National Institute of Health (NIH) U.S.A in Diabetes and Cardiovascular epidemiology |
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March |
2002 |
Organized a brainstorming Workshop cum Training programme on Cell Transplantation under the auspices of the Department of Science & Technology (DST), Government of India |
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July |
2002 |
Selected by World Health Organization and Indian Council of Medical Research as a Sentinel Site for non-communicable diseases
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September |
2002 |
Organized the prestigious MDRF- ADA postgraduate course on Diabetes for the first time in India |
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December |
2002 |
Received grant from the Ministry of Science and Technology, Department of Science and Technology (DST), Delhi, under Funds for Improvement of Science and Technology (FIST)
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Organized a “National Seminar on Diabetes and Cardiovascular Epidemiology” in collaboration with University of Alabama, Birmingham through a research grant from National Institutes of Health, USA. |
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Organized a National Workshop on ‘Guidelines For Management Of Type 2 Diabetes’ in collaboration with the Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR) and World Health Organization (WHO) |
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September |
2003 |
Implementation of the ‘Chunampet Rural Diabetes Project’ in and around Chunampet Village in Kancheepuram District in Tamilnadu in collaboration with National Agro Foundation (NAF) |
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March |
2004 |
Organized MDRF-UAB National seminar on “Epidemiology of non-communicable diseases” in collaboration with University of Alabama, Birmingham through a research grant from National Institutes of Health, USA. |
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September |
2004 |
Organized First MDRF-ADA/AADE Workshop for Diabetes Educators in collaboration with American Association of Diabetes Educators (AADE) and the American Diabetes Association (ADA) . |
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2004 |
Implementation of the ‘PACE' ( PREVENTION AWARENESS COUNSELLING and EVAULATION) Diabetes Project in collaboration with Chennai Willingdon Corporate Foundation . |
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2004 |
Organized the prestigious Second MDRF- ADA postgraduate course on Diabetes . |
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2005 |
Organized MDRF-UAB National seminar on “Epidemiology of non-communicable diseases” in collaboration with University of Alabama , Birmingham through a research grant from National Institutes of Health, USA . |
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| Board Of Management |
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 Dr. V. Mohan, President
, Chennai, India.
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Dr. M. Rema, Vice-President, Chennai, India. |
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Dr. Anji Reddy, Chairman, Dr. Reddy's Research Foundation, Hyderabad, India.
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Dr. S.P. Thyagarajan, Chennai, India.
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| Dr. V. Kumaraswamy, Deputy Director, Tuberculosis Research Centre, Chennai, India. |
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Mr. Surya Kumar Jhunjhunwala, Managing Director, Hind Development Private Ltd., Singapore.
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Ms. Kusum Mittal, Director, Sind Society, Pune, India.
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Mr. T. Shankar, CEO, Management Solutions, Chennai, India.
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Dr. S.P. Chandrashekar, Bombay, India.
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| Dr. Ranjit Mohan Anjana, Chennai, India. |
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| Dr. Ranjith Unnikrishnan. I, Chennai, India. |
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Dr. Anil Kapur, Vice Chairman of the Board, World Diabetes Foundation, Denmark.
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Mr. N. Sankar, Chairman, Sanmar Group of Companies, Chennai, India. |
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| Board Of Ethical committee (Institutional Review Board) |
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Dr. Manjula Datta (Chair Person)
Prof. of Epidemiology
The TamilNadu Dr.M.G.R. Medical University
Chennai - 600 032
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Dr. M. Rema
Consultant Ophthalmologist & Managing Director
Dr. Mohans' M.V.Diabetes Specialities Centre
Chennai-600086
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Dr. Purna Shankar
Scientist and Social Worker
Rosy Matilda Apartments
Chennai - 600086 |
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Mr. R. Balaji
Advocate
35, Chakrapanui Street
West Mambalam, Chennai. |
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Mr. T. Shankar
Business Executive
Management Solutions
Chennai |
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Dr. M. Balasubramanyam
Senior Scientist
Madras Diabetes Research Foundation
Chennai-600086 |
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Dr. M.S. Jawahar
Dy.Director, Head of the clinic
Tuberculosis Research Centre,
Chetpet, Chennai. |
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Dr. M.D. Nair
Pharmacologist,
A11, Sagarika, No: 15, Third Sea Ward Road,
Valmiki Nagar,
Tiruvanmiyoor,
Chennai |
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Dr. V. Kumaraswamy
Deputy Director
Tuberculosis Research Centre,
Chennai |
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Dr. T. Parivallal
Consultant Ayurveda
Madras Diabetes Research Foundation,
Chennai. |
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