About Us
The National Institute of Immunology (NII) is one of the foremost institutions of the Biotechnology Research Innovation Council under the Department of Biotechnology dedicated to conducting cutting-edge research in immunology. The work at NII is driven by the vision to use the knowledge gained to improve human health. Bringing together interdisciplinary research themes to better understand the immune system, NII is committed to developing better diagnostics, treatments, and vaccines against diseases.
Research Excellence
Researchers at NII address interdisciplinary research questions in areas of biological sciences spanning from immunology, infectious and chronic disease biology, molecular and cellular biology, chemical biology, and structural biology to computational biology. NII houses sophisticated scientific and technical facilities making cutting-edge research in emerging areas like genomics, proteomics, systems biology, and computational biology possible.
Capacity Building
NII recognizes that developing research ecosystems that produce high-quality research requires interventions to build capacity. NII runs an academic program for doctoral research and offers training to undergraduate and postgraduate students through various programs. Additionally, NII invests in activities that promote understanding of the frontiers of biomedical research and build opportunities for collaborative science.
Connecting Science and Society
To foster scientific temper and interest in science and technology among the youth, NII conducts an array of programs that help people especially young students connect with new scientific advances. NII is committed to make scientists accessible as role models to make science more appealing to students as well as bridge the gap between science and society.