Research & Innovation at SDM College of Ayurveda
Research Facilities and Labs
SDM College of Ayurveda, Udupi, hosts a comprehensive research center that includes advanced facilities such as:
- Pharmacology & Toxicology, Pharmacognosy, Pharmaceutical Chemistry, Clinical Biochemistry, Microbiology & Biotechnology labs, alongside a dedicated animal house for experimental research
- A drug-testing facility specializing in HPTLC profiling and pharmacognostical studies
- An in-house R&D unit for SDM Ayurveda Pharmacy
- A clinical biochemistry lab equipped with an automatic analyzer, electrolyte analyzer, urine analyzer, auto cell counter, and nephrometer
- Recognized by DSIR (Department of Scientific and Industrial Research) as a SIRO, affirming its scientific research credentials
- Recognized as a Centre of Excellence by AYUSH for education, drug development, and clinical research
Major Research Projects
SDM actively contributes to scientific research through projects funded and supported by national bodies such as ICMR, DBT, CCRAS, PCIM, Karnataka Jnana Ayoga (KJA), UGC, and RGUHS, focusing on drug standardization and applied clinical research.
Events like “ANVESHANA 2024”, a seminar on research methodology and medical statistics for postgraduate scholars, showcase the college’s commitment to academic mentorship and rigorous research training.
Health-focused outreach initiatives like the “Nikshaya 2025” campaign on tuberculosis awareness demonstrate Ayurveda’s role in public health, merging traditional knowledge with modern approaches under expert guidance.
International Journals and Publications
The college boasts a strong publication record in peer-reviewed journals. Highlights include:
- Comparative studies, case reports, and clinical research spanning chronic conditions such as vitiligo, obesity, dermatitis, and diabetes
- In-depth analyses in journals like Journal of Ayurveda and Holistic Medicine, International Journal of Research in Ayurveda and Pharmacy, and RGUHS-affiliated AYUSH journals
These research outputs reflect SDM’s commitment to bringing Ayurveda into evidence-based domains and contributing to scholarly literature at both national and international levels.
Future of Ayurveda Research
SDM College is poised for continued growth in the research sphere through:
- Enhanced research infrastructure and state-of-the-art academic buildings to support future discovery and learning
- Strategic seminars (e.g., ANVESHANA) and workshops (like PRAVINYA on Biochemistry & Microbiology) to embed methodological rigor into postgraduate research
- Integration of Ayurveda into public health campaigns like the Ni-Kshaya TB awareness initiative, signaling a move toward holistic, societal research
As global interest in integrative medicine rises, SDM is well-positioned to pioneer novel research avenues in herbal drug standardization, clinical efficacy trials, and Ayurveda-informed treatment models.
Summary Table
| Section | Highlights |
| Research Facilities | Advanced labs, animal house, drug testing, R&D unit, SIRO, Center of Excellence |
| Major Research Projects | Projects funded by ICMR, DBT, CCRAS, PCIM, UGC, RGUHS; ANVESHANA seminar initiative |
| Publications & Journals | Case studies, clinical research in peer-reviewed journals |
| Future Research Directions | New facilities, workshops like PRAVINYA, public health integration (TB campaign) |
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