Overview:
The Department of Integrative Health and Translational Research has been newly established under the aegis of the National Commission for Indian System of Medicine (NCISM) to strengthen the scientific foundation, global relevance, and societal impact of Ayurveda.
The department is envisioned as a multidisciplinary platform that bridges classical Ayurvedic wisdom with contemporary biomedical sciences, public health, and modern research methodologies.
Recognizing the growing need for evidence-based, patient-centred, and holistic healthcare solutions, the department focuses on translating fundamental Ayurvedic principles and clinical experiences into validated, scalable, and acceptable healthcare practices.
The department oversees, or collaborates with, central research laboratories, quality testing laboratories, animal houses, and clinical research cells to conduct high-quality clinical trials.
Through integration, innovation, and collaboration, the department aims to support policy, education, clinical practice, and research aligned with national health priorities.
The department is also engaged in Teaching Research and Statistics to the UG and PG students.
Vision
To emerge as a leading centre of excellence in Integrative Health and Translational Research, advancing Ayurveda through scientific validation, interdisciplinary integration for the promotion of holistic, sustainable, and evidence-based research.
Mission
- To promote translational research that converts classical Ayurvedic knowledge and clinical insights into evidence-based practices.
- To foster integrative healthcare models by synergizing Ayurveda with modern medicine, life sciences, public health, and allied disciplines.
- To strengthen research capacity and quality in Ayurveda through standardization, innovation, and adoption of contemporary research tools and methodologies.
- To encourage collaborative research with national and international institutions for addressing priority health challenges.
Faculty Details
Dr. Manasi M. Deshpande
Qualification:B.A.M.S., M.D., Ph.D
Designation: Professor & H.O.D.
Mr Vishal H. Gavali
Qualification:B.Sc. (Stats), M.Sc. (Statistics)
Designation:Assistant Professor (Statistician0
3.1 Academic Programs & Teaching:
The Department of Integrative Health and Translational Research delivers competency-based undergraduate and postgraduate education in Research Methodology and Biostatistics, fostering excellence in education, advanced learning, and research across all levels of study.
The teaching–learning process integrates didactic lectures, case-based discussions, and experiential training, enabling students to acquire both conceptual understanding and practical competencies.
The curriculum encompasses Research design (qualitative and quantitative), Clinical trials and observational studies, Literature review and scientific referencing, Development of skills in protocol writing and Data collection, management, and analysis.
Practical Training
The department provides structured training to enable students to transform classical AYUSH concepts into testable research hypotheses, apply laboratory findings to clinical practice and translate clinical outcomes into community-level health interventions Carefully designed practical sessions, guided by experienced faculty, incorporate demonstrations, experimental work, and interactive learning methodologies. These activities aim to strengthen critical appraisal of scientific literature, application of evidence in clinical decision-making and interpretation of research papers and standard treatment guidelines.
4. Research and Scholarly Output
Research overview: The Department of Integrative Health and Translational Research is committed to inculcating a research-oriented mindset among students. It actively promotes:
- Student participation in institutional research activities
- Presentation of research at conferences and scientific forums
- Publication in peer-reviewed journals
The department also fosters innovation, inquiry-based learning, and interdisciplinary research, thereby contributing to the advancement of integrative healthcare.
Infrastructure and Facilities
The department is supported by well-established infrastructure, including:
- A functional Quality Control Laboratory
- A Central Research Laboratory equipped with essential instruments and equipment
These facilities enhance competency-based teaching, hands-on training, and self-directed learning, providing an enabling environment for academic and research excellence.
Success Stories
Awards received- Dr. Manasi Deshpande
- 1. Vaidya Sundarlal Joshi Smriti Puraskar J.S. Ayurved College Nadiad September 2024 2. P Y Khadiwale – V M Gogate Vanaushadhi Puraskar, 2024. 3. Indian Education Awards 2023, Top 100 influential Educationist in India Education, 2023 4. Appreciation from National Pharmacovigilance centre, AIIA New Delhi -2022 5. CCRAS AYUSH Award for Best Teacher in Literary Research Teaching, 2019 6. Vidyarthi Shilpakar 2019 Award from Nanal foundation 7. Rula Innovative Researcher in Ayurved- 2018 8. ‘Acharya’ award Eminent teaching in Ayurved in 2017 by Central Council of Indian medicine, New Delhi 9. ‘Maha Ayush Kamal Puraskar’ in 2017 10 Award for ‘Best Research Fellow’ by Bharati Vidyapeeth in 2015. 11. Lifetime achievement contribution in Ayurved propagation Sheth brothers, Bhavanagar-2005
Numbers of Research Publications: Dr Manasi Deshpande International- National indexed journal- 85 Book-11 Papers published in souvenirs-28
Books Published:
Prof. Dr. Manasi Deshpande
- ‘Hepatitis C Virus (HCV) and the Role of Phytochemicals in the Antiviral Effects of Different Medicinal Plants Against Infection- Book Chapter Anti-Viral Metabolites from Medicinal Plants Springer Nature Switzerland AG 2023-July 2023
- Book Chapter- Culinary to Therapeutics: Ayurved Perspectives by ABS book, Delhi , 2023
- Book Chapter- Trade and Economic Importance of Medicinal Plants: Challenges and Solutions, ABS book , Delhi
- Prama- The women scientist - Book Publisher: Publication Division, Shiv Pratap Memorial Foundation VaranasiDec-20
- Protocol for Rasa sidhant – Book, as editor, NMPB- New Delhi, Dec-20
- Herbal formulations development, Mankarnika, Pune, September 2019
- A textbook on Dravyaguna Vigyan vol 2 in Hindi. Publisher Chaukhambha Sanskrit prakashan, New Delhi, year 2009
- A textbook on DravyagunaVigyanvol 1 in Hindi. Publisher Chaukhambha Sanskrit prakashan, New Delhi,2007
- Co- editor, A handbook Ayurved- Sarvansathi, published by World Ayurved congress, November 2006
- A textbook on BhaishjyaKalpana in Hindi, TahagatPrakashan, Pune, 2003