National Institute of Virology is situated in the city of Pune in India. It is an ace institution in the field of virology in India. The institution is a part of Indian Council of Medical Research.
National Institute of Virology is situated in the city of Pune in India. It is an ace institution in the field of virology in India. The institution is a part of Indian Council of Medical Research.
Previously, this premier institution was known as the ?Virus Research Center'. This Pune based institute of national stature was established in collaboration with the Rockefeller Foundation. The NIV has proved its significance for the country.
The institute came into existence as ?Virus Research Center' in the year 1952. Since then it has added various achievements to its kitty.
In the recent years NIV has rose to a great stature and it is now the WHO Collaborating Center for arboviruses. In addition, it also monitors diseases like influenza, Japanese encephalitis, Rota , Measles and Hepatitis at the National level.
The Rockefeller Foundation stopped its support in the year 1967, since then the institute is fully funded by Indian Council of Media Research (ICMR).
The NIV is equipped with ultra-modern equipment essential for conducting advance research.
National Institute of Virology has a number of departments that are meant for the advance research in virology.
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