National Centre for Disease Informatics and Research

The National Center for Disease Informatics and Research (NCDIR), Bengaluru is one of its kind of unique institution which utilizes information science for health research as its integral component. This has been amply demonstrated by the evolution of the ICMR National Cancer Registry Program (NCRP) since 1982,which has now blossomed into a vibrant network ofmulti-disciplinary researchers representing more than 700 sources of cancer registration across the country. Over the decades, NCRP has provided information on cancer incidence by sites, morbidity patterns, mortality, and patterns of care and survival. It plays a critical role in the country’s efforts towards cancer prevention and control. Similar strategy will be formulated for other areas viz., cardiovascular diseases, diabetes, stroke, mortality etc., keeping in mind the rapidly evolving disciplines of information science, computing, data management, data analysis, storage, retrieval and sharing by promoting ethical practices.  View more at website