Dr. Vandita Kakkar Awarded Prestigious ICMR-DHR International Short-Term Fellowship 2025–26
Dr. Vandita Kakkar, Associate Professor at the University Institute of Pharmaceutical Sciences (UIPS), Panjab University, Chandigarh, has been awarded the prestigious ICMR-DHR International Short-Term Fellowship 2025–26 by the Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR) and the Department of Health Research (DHR), Government of India.
City Air News
Jun 3, 2026 11:18
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Chandigarh, June 3, 2026: Dr. Vandita Kakkar, Associate Professor at the University Institute of Pharmaceutical Sciences (UIPS), Panjab University, Chandigarh, has been awarded the prestigious ICMR-DHR International Short-Term Fellowship 2025–26 by the Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR) and the Department of Health Research (DHR), Government of India.
The highly competitive fellowship has been awarded in recognition of Dr. Kakkar’s significant contributions to pharmaceutical sciences, nanomedicine, and translational research. As part of this prestigious award, she has been granted a three-month international research fellowship at the University of Central Lancashire, United Kingdom.
During her fellowship, Dr. Kakkar will work under the guidance of Prof. Kamalinder K. Singh on an innovative research project focused on the 2D construction and development of skin tissue models. This cutting-edge area of research has immense potential in skin disease modelling, drug screening, regenerative medicine, tissue engineering, and the development of alternative platforms for preclinical evaluation.
Dr. Kakkar has established a distinguished research profile through her extensive publications in high-impact international journals, successful execution of funded research projects, and pioneering contributions in the field of advanced drug delivery systems and nanomedicine. She has recently been granted a patent, further demonstrating the translational relevance and innovation potential of her research.
The fellowship will provide an excellent opportunity to foster international scientific collaborations, facilitate knowledge exchange, and strengthen research ties between India and the United Kingdom. The outcomes of the project are expected to contribute significantly to advancements in biomedical and pharmaceutical sciences.
