ICMR AMDRC - NIMS

Advanced Mycology Diagnostic & Research Centre, Dept. of Microbiology, Nizam's Institute of Medical Sciences, Hyderabad

ABOUT US

The Nizam's institute of Medical Sciences, Hyderabad, Telangana, is one of the largest public health hospitals in the state, offering tertiary level clinical and diagnostic services to patients from the states of Telangana, Andhra Pradesh and neighbouring states in south central region of India. The Mycology division, Dept. of Microbiology, NIMS offers a wide range of conventional &Advanced tests for the diagnosis of fungal infections and is a participant in several nationwide research studies on the epidemiology and diagnosis of fungal infections.
ICMR-Advanced Mycology Diagnostic and Research Centre in the Dept. of Microbiology, NIMS is being established with the aim to offer a comprehensive array of fungal diagnostic tests (conventional tests and non-culturebased tests) for early diagnosis and appropriate management of patients with fungal infections and also to promote research in the field. The centre also aims to increase the awareness and knowledge regarding fungal infections among clinicians and public, as well as train and support laboratory professionals for capacity building of clinical mycology laboratories in the region.