The Regional Medical Research Centre (RMRC) has focused its activities in areas of research in both communicable and non-communicable diseases, human resource development programme and in establishing strong linkage with State Health Department in finding solutions to the regional health problem. Besides basic and applied research, translational research has been taken up in operational mode. Communicable research programme includes studies on lymphatic filariasis, malarial, diarrhoeal disorder, tuberculosis and diseases of viral origin. Non communicable diseases include nutrition, sickle cell disease, hypertension and diabetes. Besides establishing the field units at Rayagada and Kalahandi in collaboration with Govt. of Odisha, the Centre has established new Bio-informatics Cell with support from Council. Research on Diabetes and Hypertension. Preparedness and prevention of diarrhoeal disorder, malaria, control of IMR, MMR, reduction childhood morbidity and mortality, burden of tuberculosis and augmenting RNTCP through strategy development in two field units like improving nutrition in 5 areas are the key elements of activities initiated in the units. Transfer of technology, training and capacity building are included to ascertain sustainability of the programme.

• 1. Publications published [513], Annual Report [06], RMRC News Bulletin [09] and RMRC Library News Letter [03]. 2. ICMR Centenary Year Publications: Tribal Health Research in Orissa is a publication on the occasion of ICMR Centenary Year Celebration (1911 - 2011) and he Hand Book For Medical Laboratory Technicians. 3. IEC Materials: Filariasis-Subha Sambad (Odia), Nutrition and Health (Odia), Rakta Sikuli Roga and Bita Thallsemia (Odia), Rakta Sikuli Roga (Odia), Adolescent Growth Spurt (Odia), Micronutrients - The Protective Foods (Odia), Protein: Its Importance (Odia), Personal & Environmental Hygiene (Odia), Iodine Deficiency Disease (Odia), Why Do We Need Energy (Odia), Malaria (Odia), Fat: Human Health (Odia) and Anaemia (Odia) 4. Programmes: Research skill development, achievements & contribution to health program and over two decades of research. 5. Ph.D Produced [42]. 6. Institute has undertaken 24 scientific projects were undertaken by this Centre of which 17 are funded by ICMR Task Force, DST, DBT, NVBDCP or Gates Foundation. Of these, 19 are on-going including three translational and 8 studies got completed. 7. Published 25 papers. 8. Center subscribes 53 print journals (Foreign & Indian) for the year 2013 along with online subscription of JCCC@ICMR through ICMR consortia and ICMR E- Journal Consortia. 9. The Centre has generated 10.20 crore through sponsored research in year 2012 & 13. 10. At Kalahandi and Rayagada field units, technology transfer on ELISA and PCR for diagnosis of dengue and culture to diagnose diarrhoeal disorder has been completed and regularly monitored. 11. The Centre has established linkages with other ICMR and non-ICMJR institution like State Govt. of Odisha, NVBDCP, Delhi, RGI, Gates Foundation, DBT, AIIMS, Delhi, IVI, DST in upgrading the expertise, sharing scientific information and collaborative research programme. 12. Training on vaccinology was undertaken by our scientist at International Vaccine Institute, Seoul, Korea, SGPGI, Lucknow and other reputed institutes. 13. Scientists were deputed outside to present their scientific output in International forum like ASTMH Conference held at Atlanta, USA in Nov. 2012. 14. Collaboration with State Health Department was strengthened in form of consultancy, undertaking evaluation of health programme, referral diagnostic services, epidemic investigations and disaster management. 15. This Centre had taken up 3 pronged approach for Education and Training Programmes to enhance the quality of technical man power in the region by way of 1) conducting workshops and seminars from time to time 2) training of scholars for doctoral work (Ph.D.) & guidance on M.Phil,, MD, M.Sc dissertation work to students of Universities, Medical Colleges, Institutes etc. and training programmes for medical officers and health workers/ para-medicals and 3) short training & exposure to scientific techniques are given to college, university and school students & medical graduates. Information Education and Communication (IEC) programmes were organized for different groups of population through Swasthya melas and exhibits in various platforms. 16. The Centre has also undertaken training programme for training of State Health Staff on malaria microscopy, filaria control, hemoglobinopathies and diarrhoea. 17. The Centre has organized several workshops, seminars and meetings including animal and human ethical committee, two Pre-SAC reviews and SAC meeting. 18. Facilities: Insectarium, Animal House, Library & Information, Biomedical Informatics Centre, National Reference Laboratory TB, ICMR Virology Network Lab. (Gr.I) and Central Instrumentation.