About us
Madras Diabetes Research Foundation (MDRF) established in 1996 by Dr. V. Mohan, internationally acclaimed diabetologist and research scientist and his wife Late Dr. Rema Mohan, internationally known specialist in diabetic eye disorders.
Our Vision
To advance world-class diabetes research that improves health outcomes and transforms lives.
Our Mission
To carry out basic and clinical research of international quality and set new standards in the diagnosis and treatment of diabetes and its complications.
Our Scientists
Dr. A. Amutha
Sr. Scientist & Head
Childhood And Youth Onset Diabetes
Dr. M. Balasubramanyam
Professor, Advisor & Senior Scientist
Cell & Molecular Biology
Dr. Baskar V
Scientist & Head
Data Science
Dr. M. Deepa
Sr.Scientist & Head
Epidemiology
Dr. Guha Pradeepa R
Executive - Scientific Officer & Head
Research Operations & Diabetes Complications
Ms. Jebarani
HOD - Assistant General Manager
Data Management
Dr. Nagaraj Manickam
Sr. Scientist & Head
Vascular Biology
Dr. Poongothai
Sr. Scientist & Head
Clinical Trials
Dr. Rajalakshmi
Head
Medical Retina & Ocular Research
Dr. Radha Venkatesan
Executive Scientific Officer & Head
Molecular Genetics
Dr. Ranjani Harish
Sr. Scientist & Head
Preventive And Digital Health Research
Dr. Shobana Shanmugam
Sr. Scientist & Head
Diabetes Food Technology
Ms. Sudha Vasudevan
Sr. Scientist & Head
Foods N & D Research
Dr. C S Shanthi Rani
Sr. Scientist & Head
Clinical Epidemiology
Our Departments
Our Locations
Clinical Research
Gopalapuram, Chennai
Basic Science Research
Siruseri, Chennai
Clinical Trials
Gopalapuram, Chennai
Epidemiology and Food & Nutrition Research
Gopalapuram, Chennai