Directorate of Research and Innovation

To pioneer transformative research and innovation, cultivating a dynamic intellectual environment that tackles global challenges and paves the way for a sustainable future.

• To empower and support faculty, students, and staff to conduct world-class research across disciplines.
• To foster a collaborative research environment that promotes interdisciplinary exploration and knowledge creation.
• To secure funding and resources to advance research excellence and societal impact.
• To disseminate research findings through effective communication and knowledge exchange because of translational research.
• To attract and retain top research talent to strengthen the university's global reputation.

• To conduct Training workshops (Research Methodology, IPR, GCP, GCLP)
• To undertake multiple scrutiny of all research proposals
• To obtain approval from IEC for all research projects
• To sanction funds for implementation of research proposals
• To monitor the quality of research work continuously
• To encourage researchers to obtain funds from external agencies
• To increase publications in the reputed, indexed journals
• To encourage & guide staff to apply for patents & copy rights
• To encourage learners & staff to organize & participate in Conferences & Workshops
• To encourage staff to write books & book chapters
• To publish quarterly Journal of Krishna Vishwa Vidyapeeth "Deemed To Be University"

About the Directorate of Research

The Directorate of Research at Krishna Vishwa Vidyapeeth (Deemed to be University) (KVV) is dedicated to advancing the fields of medical, paramedical, pharmaceuticals, and allied sciences and technology. The Directorate is established to enhance research and innovation activities by facilitating students, researchers, and teachers through a comprehensive and interdisciplinary approach to improving research outcomes for the benefit of the broader community. KVV stands as a beacon of research and innovation with several fully operational and dedicated units under the Directorate of Research, including:

1. Hon'ble Late Shree Jayawantrao Bhosale Innovation and Incubation Centre (JBIIC)
2. Centre for Research Innovation and Commercialization (CRIC), a joint centre of KVV and SPPU-Research Park Foundation at SPPU, Pune
3. Specialized Research Laboratories

These units serve as hubs for cutting-edge research activities across various domains, including medicine, dental, physiotherapy, nursing, paramedical, pharmaceuticals, and allied sciences and technology. They focus on conducting fundamental and translational research to develop innovative solutions addressing real-time problems in the healthcare sector. With national and international research collaborations and a robust network of industry partners, healthcare centers, and end-users, KVV is well-equipped to understand and meet the needs of the healthcare community.

Thrust Areas of Research:

KVV also boasts a dedicated NABL-accredited diagnostic center, Molecular Biology and Genetics Laboratory, Lead Referral Laboratory, Toxicology Laboratory, Cancer Research Institute, Academic Institutes running over 70 different programs, and a 1240-bedded hospital, all actively engaged in research and innovation activities. For over three decades, KVV has been involved in fundamental, applied, and translational research in various fields, including:

Cancer Biology	Physiotherapy
Infectious Diseases (TB, Malaria, AIDS)	Pharmaceuticals
Neuroscience	Medical Biotechnology
Cardiovascular Diseases	Microbiology
Diabetes	Molecular Biology
Mother and Child Nutrition	Genetics
Nutrigenomics	Biomedical Engineering and Technology
Dental Science

KVV conducts extensive interdisciplinary translational research activities in the departments of medicine, physiotherapy, dentistry, nursing, pharmacy, and biotechnology to meet the needs of healthcare professionals and society. The researchers at KVV are keen to contribute to areas such as:

• Non-invasive cancer diagnosis
• Targeted drug delivery techniques
• Early diagnosis and treatment of infectious diseases like TB, Malaria, and VVC
• AI and ML interventions in healthcare
• Drug discovery and development
• Integrative and evidence-based statistical studies on community medicine

Additionally, some research groups at KVV focus on biomedical research areas such as:

• Synthesis and formulations of compounds of medicinal importance
• Nanosensors and nanomedicine
• Genetic studies of diseases and disorders
• Molecular diagnosis of diseases
• Non-communicable diseases like hypertension and diabetes

Innovations and Achievements:

In the realm of healthcare, KVV is leading the way in innovation by promoting the development and validation of research concepts aimed at improving the healthcare sector. With over 70 patented technologies, numerous indigenous products, and successful tech transfers, KVV has supported countless faculty members, researchers, and students by providing access to state-of-the-art facilities and in-house R&D labs.

In 2017, KVV established an 'Innovation Cell' and formulated its research policy with a focus on startup, technology development, and intellectual property (IP) to promote the Startup India initiative launched by the Hon'ble Prime Minister of India. Since then, KVV has secured:

• 159 patents
• 824 copyrights
• 9 trademarks

Commitment to Collaboration and Community Benefit:

With its expertise, resources, and interdisciplinary platform, KVV aims to promote academic and research collaborations in the medical and allied science domains to create a vibrant and promising ecosystem for the community's benefit. The institution's robust network of over 50 national and international research collaborations, along with industry partners, healthcare centers, and end-users, ensures that KVV is well-equipped to understand and meet the needs of the healthcare community.