Director: Professor Sayeed Ahmad
The AYUSH system holds exceptional potential to emerge as a vital alternative resource for enhancing global public health. Among its components, the Unani system of Medicine stands out as a remarkable and integral part of the AYUSH framework. However, to realize this potential, it is essential to conduct comprehensive scientific research on Unani Medicine and to provide training programs aimed at competency development for AYUSH professionals.
The Centre of Excellence (CoE) is dedicated to advancing the vision of its founder Chancellor, Janab Hakeem Abdul Hameed Sahib, by fostering state-of-the-art research in traditional medicine, particularly Unani. The CoE integrates modern pharmaceutical approaches and drug development concepts to elevate the field. Established with the support of the Ministry of AYUSH under the Ayurswasthya Yojana, the CoE is a well-equipped laboratory designed to promote research on Unani and other traditional drugs, formulations, and medicinal plants. Its focus areas include quality control, metabolomic profiling, pharmacokinetics, stability studies, toxicity assessments, and biological screenings, all aligned with global standards for drug development.
The primary objective of the CoE is to undertake this challenging mission by conceptualizing and executing cutting-edge scientific research while training AYUSH professionals in modern scientific techniques. Through these efforts, the CoE aims to bridge the gap between traditional medicine and contemporary scientific advancements, ensuring the integration of Unani Medicine into the global healthcare landscape.
Programs of Study, Eligibility and Selection process
Ph.D. in Traditional Indian Medicine (Unani/Ayurveda)
The notification for admission in Ph.D. programme from session 2025-26 will be released in the
month of July 2025.
Seats: 04
Eligibility: Masters' degree with minimum of 55% marks in aggregate in subjects such as Health, Medicine, Pharmacy and Allied Sciences from a recognized University/Institute.
NET-JRF/ Individual Fellowship holders/ Project Fellows, MD (Unani / Ayurveda) will be preferred for admission in the Ph.D. programs.
Facilities at CoE Unani Medicine:
The Centre of Excellence in Unani Medicine (CoE), specializing in Pharmacognosy and Pharmacology, is a state-of-the-art research facility within the School of Pharmaceutical Education and Research at Jamia Hamdard, New Delhi, India. Funded by the Ministry of AYUSH, Government of India, the CoE is dedicated to conducting extensive scientific investigations in the field of Traditional Unani Medicine. This initiative empowers researchers to undertake advanced studies in Unani Medicine, supported by a comprehensive range of cutting-edge facilities, including:
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GC-MS with ECD, Head Space, and Online Library
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Supercritical Fluid Extractor (SCFE)
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Flash Chromatography
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High-Performance Thin-Layer Chromatography (HPTLC)
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Inductively Coupled Plasma Mass Spectrometry (ICP-MS)
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LCMS, HPLC, and DNA Barcoding
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Microscopic and Stability Studies
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Zebrafish Models
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Fume Hoods and Biosafety Level 3 (BSL-3) Laboratory
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Biosafety Cabinets and Laminar Flow Hoods
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Extractors, Evaporators, and Dryers (including lyophilizers, rotaevaporators, and nitro vacuums)
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In-house Auditorium and Training Facility
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Software Tools such as BioRender, Mass Fragmenter, XL-Stat, GraphPad Prism, and software for in silico studies