As a part of ICMR’s initiative to recognise the research groups that have conducted excellent research in the recent past as ICMR Collaborating Centre of Excellence, Dr Amit Awasthi’s research team has been identified as an ICMR- Collaborating Centre of Excellence (ICMR-CCoE). This is in recognition of his commendable achievements in biomedical research. This recognition as ICMR-CCoE is valid for five years, i.e., until 31 August 2028.