Madras Diabetes Research Foundation

The Madras Diabetes Research Foundation (MDRF) is a premier non-profit medical research organization based in Chennai, India, dedicated to advanced research in diabetes and its complications. Established in 1996, the foundation conducts multi-disciplinary research spanning epidemiology, genetics, molecular biology, and clinical trials. MDRF is globally recognized for its large-scale epidemiological studies, most notably the ICMR-INDIAB study, which maps the prevalence of diabetes across the Indian subcontinent. The institution also functions as a World Health Organization (WHO) Collaborating Centre for Non-communicable Diseases Prevention and Control. By integrating basic science with clinical research through its partnership with Dr. Mohan's Diabetes Specialities Centre, MDRF plays a pivotal role in developing precision medicine approaches for the Indian population.