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Research & Development

Institutional research coordination, publications, ethical oversight and intellectual property support — organised in one place for faculty, scholars and reviewers.

50+
Published Papers
12
Protocols Reviewed (2025)
20+
Conferences Attended
5+
IPR / Patents Filed

Research Cell

Institutional R&D Coordination Body

The Research Cell is the institutional body responsible for coordinating, monitoring and promoting research activity across all departments of the college. It works to build a sustained culture of scientific enquiry within the framework of classical Ayurveda.

Objectives
  • Coordinate departmental and interdisciplinary research proposals
  • Facilitate access to funding schemes and research grants
  • Organize research methodology & biostatistics workshops
  • Maintain institutional records of ongoing and completed studies
  • Support faculty and PG scholars through the publication process
  • Liaise with the Institutional Ethics Committee for protocol clearance
Dr. [Coordinator Name] Research Cell Coordinator · research@agastyayukoppal.org

Publications

Peer-Reviewed Faculty & Scholar Research
YearTitleAuthorsJournalIndexing
2025 Clinical evaluation of Virechana Karma in the management of Amavata Dr. A. Kulkarni, Dr. S. Patil Journal of Ayurveda & Integrative Medicine Scopus
2025 A comparative study on Shirodhara and Nasya in Anidra (insomnia) Dr. R. Deshmukh, Dr. M. Joshi International Journal of Ayurvedic Medicine UGC-CARE
2024 Role of Panchakarma in Sandhivata: a case series Dr. S. Patil, Dr. K. Naik AYU Journal PubMed
2024 Pharmacognostical standardisation of a classical Rasayana formulation Dr. V. Hegde Journal of Research in Ayurvedic Sciences UGC-CARE
2023 Prevalence of lifestyle disorders among rural Koppal population — a cross-sectional study Dr. M. Joshi, Dr. A. Kulkarni National Journal of Community Medicine Scopus
2023 Efficacy of Basti therapy in Katigraha (low back pain) Dr. K. Naik, Dr. R. Deshmukh International Ayurvedic Medical Journal UGC-CARE

Showing recent publications. Full bibliography available on request from the Research Cell.

Ethics Committee

Institutional Ethics Committee (IEC)

The Institutional Ethics Committee independently reviews all research involving human participants to ensure scientific validity and protection of participant rights, in line with ICMR National Ethical Guidelines.

Committee Composition
Dr. [Chairperson Name] Chairperson Senior Clinician, Internal
Dr. [Member Secretary] Member Secretary Internal
Dr. [Basic Scientist] Basic Medical Scientist Internal
Dr. [Clinician Member] Clinician Internal
Adv. [Legal Expert] Legal Expert External
Prof. [Social Scientist] Social Scientist External
Mr./Ms. [Lay Person] Lay Person External, Community Representative
Recently Reviewed Protocols
Study TitleStatus
Efficacy of Basti in Sandhivata patients aged 40–60 Approved
Community screening for lifestyle disorders in rural Koppal Approved
Comparative study of two Panchakarma protocols in Amavata Under Review

Conferences

Academic Participation & Engagement
2025
National Seminar on Evidence-Based Ayurveda
Bengaluru Paper Presentation
2025
International Conference on Panchakarma & Rasayana
Hyderabad Poster Presentation
2024
RGUHS Annual Research Convention
Bengaluru Paper Presentation
2024
CME on Musculoskeletal Disorders in Ayurveda
Koppal (Hosted) CME Hosted
2023
National Ayurveda Congress
Pune Poster Presentation

IPR

Intellectual Property Rights

The IPR facilitation cell guides faculty and students through documenting and protecting innovations — from novel formulations to research tools — via patents and copyrights.

TitleTypeApplication No.YearStatus
Herbo-mineral formulation for joint mobility Patent IN/APP/2025/XXXXX 2025 Filed
Standardised Panchakarma protocol documentation Copyright CR/2024/XXXXX 2024 Granted
Polyherbal formulation for skin disorders Patent IN/APP/2024/XXXXX 2024 Filed

Research FAQs

What does the Research Cell do?
The Research Cell coordinates institutional research activity, guides faculty and students through proposal writing, and organizes methodology workshops and funding support.
How can students get involved in research?
PG scholars can pursue thesis-based research under faculty guidance, and both UG and PG students are encouraged to present papers or posters at conferences.
Does the college have an Institutional Ethics Committee?
Yes. An independent Institutional Ethics Committee (IEC) reviews and approves all research involving human participants, in line with ICMR guidelines.
How is conference participation supported?
The college supports registration and travel for faculty and students presenting papers or posters at approved national and international conferences.
How do I file a patent for my research?
The IPR facilitation cell guides faculty and students through documentation, patent filing and copyright registration for novel formulations or innovations.
Where can I find the college's published research?
Recent publications are listed under the Publications tab above — contact the Research Cell for the full bibliography or specific paper requests.

Have a research idea or query?

Reach out to the Research Cell for guidance on proposals, ethics clearance or publication support.

Contact Research Cell Call: +91-9986848824