Where research happens
Centres & units
Research centres, specialist units, core facilities and the offices that support investigators across the institution.
Multi-Disciplinary Research Unit
Established under the Department of Health Research's scheme for the Development of Infrastructure for Promotion of Health Research, the MRU strengthens the research environment and builds health research capacity at CMC and beyond.
UnitClinical Trial Unit
GCP-accredited facility supporting Phase I–IV sponsor-initiated and investigator-initiated clinical trials. Services span protocol development, site coordination, data management, pharmacovigilance, and regulatory submissions to CDSCO.
CentreCentre for Public Health
Independent research and training centre addressing population health, epidemiology, and health systems in India. Leads landmark work on chronic disease burden, environmental exposures, and health policy across Tamil Nadu and South Asia.
OfficeInstitutional Review Board
Independent ethics oversight ensuring all human subjects research meets ICMR, GCP, and Helsinki Declaration standards. The IRB reviews new protocols, amendments, and continuing reviews on a rolling basis.
OfficeOffice of Research
Central hub for grant management, compliance, and research support — coordinating institutional oversight, facilitating regulatory submissions, and connecting investigators with national and international funding opportunities.