About CSIR–Central Drug Research Institute (CSIR-CDRI)
A premier multidisciplinary research institute dedicated to drug discovery, biomedical innovation, and translational research for improving human health.
CSIR–Central Drug Research Institute (CSIR-CDRI), Lucknow, established in 1951, is one of India's premier biomedical research institutes under the Council of Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR).
For more than seven decades, the Institute has pursued excellence in drug discovery and development through multidisciplinary research encompassing medicinal chemistry, molecular biology, pharmacology, toxicology, structural biology, biotechnology, computational biology, and clinical sciences.
CSIR-CDRI is committed to translating fundamental scientific discoveries into innovative and affordable healthcare solutions for diseases of national and global importance, including infectious diseases, cancer, neurological disorders, metabolic diseases, and neglected tropical diseases.
Drug Discovery
Discovery and development of novel therapeutic molecules from concept to pre-clinical evaluation.
Biomedical Research
Advanced research addressing major healthcare challenges through innovative science.
State-of-the-Art Facilities
Modern laboratories and cutting-edge scientific infrastructure supporting multidisciplinary research.
Global Impact
Developing affordable healthcare solutions that benefit society in India and around the world.
CSIR-CDRI is proud to host the 95th Annual Meeting of the Society of Biological Chemists (India) , bringing together researchers, academicians, clinicians, and industry experts from across the country to exchange scientific knowledge and foster collaborations.
