Research Strategy
Piramal Life Sciences’ research vision and strategy is based on three core principles:
- Provide scientists state-of-the-art infrastructure to produce world-class science.
- Leverage India’s bio-diversity and wealth of knowledge on traditional systems of medicines to source drug lead molecules
- Collaborate with academic institutions
State-of-the-art infrastructure
Nicholas Piramal Research Centre was set up to provide young scientists in India opportunities to work on a world-class R&D program. The centre aims to bring scientists across functional groups under one roof, enabling efficient cross-functional interactions, teamwork and alignment with the strategic vision of the company.
To enable scientists to produce high-quality, world-class science, the centre provides them with the best equipment, facilities and technology, and a nurturing work environment.
The centre includes:
- State-of-the-art laboratories
- High-performance instruments and equipment
- Unique interior design combining art, architecture and science
- Area: 200,000 square feet
Innovative Sourcing of Leads
An important aspect of our R&D vision and strategy is to leverage India’s bio-diversity and vast pool of knowledge in traditional medicinal systems such as ayurveda to source drug lead molecules. PLSL has a unique and diverse collection of natural product extracts from microbes and plants from rare habitats in India. Discovery efforts are also directed towards evaluating and investigating medicinal extracts and preparations from herbs and plants used by tribals and cited in ancient ayurvedic texts. We aim to bring herbal medication to the world by applying modern science and clinical validation techniques.
Partnerships
The third aspect of PLSL’s mission is to actively work with leading Indian academic institutions to foster public-private partnerships. We already have research collaborations with Anna University, Chennai, Indian Institute of Science, Bangalore, Regional Research Laboratory, Jammu, Central Drug Research Institute, Lucknow, National Institute of Immunology, Delhi, National Institute of Oceanography, Goa, and Indian Institute of Chemical Biology, Kolkata.