¶ National Institute of Virology
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The Virus Research Centre, established in 1952 was redesignated as National Institute of Virology in 1978. It is the WHO collaborating centre for arboviruses and haemorrhagic fever reference and research.
The major areas of research at the Institute include studies on viral diseases, investigation of outbreaks, development of rapid diagnostic techniques, preparation of epidemiological/ entomological models for prediction of probable epidemics and development and evaluation of newer vaccines.
¶ Contact Details
Address: National Institute of Virology, 20-A, Dr. Ambedkar Road, Post Box No.11, Pune - 411 001
Tel. No.: +91-20-6127301
Fax No.: 91-20-6122669,6126399
¶ External Links
- www.niv.co.in - National Institute of Virology website