About CSIR-CDRI

The Central Drug Research Institute (CDRI) is a premier research institution in India dedicated to drug discovery and development. Established in 1951, CDRI operates under the Council of Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR) and has been at the forefront of biomedical research for over seven decades. The institute's mission is to conduct cutting-edge research in the field of drug discovery, with a focus on developing novel therapeutics for various diseases, including infectious diseases, cancer, neurological disorders, and metabolic diseases. CDRI boasts state-of-the-art facilities and a multidisciplinary team of scientists who work collaboratively to translate basic research findings into potential drug candidates. The institute has made significant contributions to the field of pharmacology and has been instrumental in the development of several drugs that have reached the market, improving healthcare outcomes both nationally and globally.