JSS University, Mysore

UNI NEWS
JSS University to Become a Centre of
Excellence for Clinical Trials
JSS University is set to cross yet another milestone with
the recognition as a Centre of Excellence by the Clinical
Development Services Agency (CDSA), New Delhi.
are for the benefit of the whole society bringing advancements
from communication, weather forecast to environment
protection. There might come a day when nations would claim
ownership to space, said Dr. Kalam in a lighter vein. Answering
to a question about the necessity of nuclear power, he said we
should promote sustainable energy like solar, wind, bio and
hydro power. At the end of the session, to a question whether
missiles are necessary, Dr. Kalam answered that the first
rocket was launched in Srirangapatna against the British.
So when the enemy is big, we should think about something
bigger to fight him, so as to protect our people.
The capabilities of the constituent colleges of JSSU include
both preclinical and clinical facilities with a wide range of
expertise to provide end-to-end solutions for the small and
medium scale enterprises as well as other related entities.
The consultancy services provided are at national and
international level. Most of the clinical trials conducted
at JSS Hospital, Mysore are multi-centered global trials.
The clinical trials investigators are experienced in different
therapeutics areas, which include Cardiology, Endocrinology,
Psychiatry, Neurology, Pulmonary Medicine, Pediatrics and
Dermatology.
JSS University has rich experience in bio-study of product
categories including Drugs and Medical devices, Vaccines,
Neutraceuticals, and Biopharmaceuticals. The Drug Quality
Testing Laboratory are Centre for Advanced Drug Research &
Testing are approved by the Director of Drug Control, Drugs
Controller General of India and Govt. of India for carrying out
bioavailability and bioequivalence studies of drugs.
With these strengths the University had submitted its proposal
to the Translational Health Science Technology Institute,
an autonomous institute of DBT-GOI under CDSA plan to
establish collaborative network of clinical research sites,
for considering JSS University as Centre of Excellence for
Clinical Research.
The programme saw huge response from students across the
JSS institutions depicting the youth’s love for this People’s
President, who always loved to interact with students. The
Scientist turned Politician was at his best in answering the
numerous inquisitive questions posed by the students be it be
science, law, medicine, politics, technology. Dr. P.A. Kushalappa
and Dr. Mamatha Guruprasad compeered the programme and
Dr. Mruthyunjaya P. Kulenur proposed vote of thanks as an
inspiring day at JSS came to close.
After several rounds of presentations and clarifications the
CDSA has shortlisted JSS University to be recognised as
the Centre of Excellence for carrying out Clinical Trials.
The officials of CDSA will be visiting the University on
8th September 2012 to give the final verdict. We wish the
University goodluck in this endeavour.
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