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CSIR-Indian Institute of Toxicology Research (CSIR-IITR), Lucknow

CSIR-Indian Institute of Toxicology Research (CSIR-IITR), Lucknow, a constituent laboratory of Council of Scientific & Industrial Research, was established in 1965. This multidisciplinary research institute with the motto Safety to Environment and Health and Service to Industry addresses problems critical to human health and environment. CSIR-IITR has GLP Compliance Certification from NGCMA, Government of India, issued with respect to toxicity & mutagenicity studies and NABL accredited facilities for biological and chemical testing. CSIR-IITR undertakes research in niche areas of toxicology. These include the impact of industrial and environmental chemicals on human health and ecosystem, and environmental monitoring of pollutants in the air, water and soil. CSIR-IITR, a leader in toxicology research, endeavours to mitigate problems of human health and environment.

Research Areas: Molecular Toxicology Key Research Areas, Environmental Toxicology, Computational Toxicology, Toxicogenomics and Biomarkers, Risk Assessment and Regulatory Toxicology, Alternative Methods to Animal Testing

Ministries: Council of Scientific & Industrial Research (CSIR)

Contact Name: Dr. Bhaskar Narayan

Contact Address: CSIR-Indian Institute of Toxicology Research (CSIR-IITR) 31, Mahatma Gandhi Marg, Lucknow - 226001, Uttar Pradesh, India

Contact Phone: 91-522-2217497

Email:

State: Uttar Pradesh

Key facts: Established in 1965. Dedicated to toxicology research and endeavours to mitigate problems of human health and environment.

Highlights: Research focus on understanding the adverse effects of chemicals and environmental pollutants on human health and the environment. * Aims to provide scientific evidence for regulatory decision-making, protect public health and the environment from toxic hazards, and promote the development of safer chemicals and products.

YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@csiriitr1702

X Handle: https://x.com/CSIR_IITR

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