Jamia Hamdard Signs MoU with National Dope Testing Laboratory, New Delhi to Advance Research and Training in Doping Science.
NAI DILLI : Jamia Hamdard has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the National Dope Testing Laboratory (NDTL), New Delhi, to promote collaborative research, training, and human resource development in the specialized and emerging area of doping science. The MoU aims to strengthen academic–scientific cooperation in areas such as anti-doping research, development of reference materials, advanced analytical methods, gene doping detection approaches, and capacity building to serve national and global needs.
The signing ceremony was hosted by Dr. P. L. Sahu, Director, National Dope Testing Laboratory, along with officials and scientific staff of the laboratory. The Jamia Hamdard delegation was led by Prof. (Dr.) M. Afshar Alam, Hon’ble Vice Chancellor, Jamia Hamdard. Other members from Jamia Hamdard included Prof. Shakir Ali, Director, R&D Cell; Prof. Suhel Parvez, Dean (Academics); Dr. Sarfaraz Ahsan, Registrar (Offg.); and Dr. Mohammad Ahmed Khan, Assistant Professor, SPER, Jamia Hamdard.
The signing ceremony was followed by a visit to the NDTL facilities, where the Jamia Hamdard delegation was briefed about the laboratory’s advanced analytical infrastructure and its important role in promoting clean and fair sport. NDTL, New Delhi, is one of the thirty global dope testing laboratories. It is India’s premier anti-doping testing and research organization, and plays a key role in strengthening the country’s scientific capabilities in sports drug testing, analytical science, toxicology, and related areas.
Speaking on the occasion, Dr. P. L. Sahu said, “This MoU will open new opportunities for structured training, skill development, and scientific exposure of students and young researchers to the highly specialized field of anti-doping science. NDTL will be happy to support capacity building and human resource development so that trained science graduates, researchers, and professionals can contribute to national and international requirements in sports drug testing, analytical research, and doping control.”
Prof. (Dr.) M. Afshar Alam stated, “Jamia Hamdard has a strong academic and research foundation in pharmaceutical sciences, biomedical sciences, toxicology, pharmacology, and allied disciplines. Through this collaboration, Jamia Hamdard will provide access to its research infrastructure, academic expertise, and technical knowledge to support innovative work in doping science. The MoU will encourage collaborative research in areas such as development of reference materials, gene doping methods, and advanced analytical approaches, while also contributing to the training of skilled human resources.”
The collaboration is expected to facilitate joint research projects, exchange of scientific and technical expertise, student and researcher training programmes, development of specialized methodologies, and organization of academic and scientific activities. Both institutions expressed confidence that this partnership will contribute meaningfully to India’s capabilities in anti-doping science and help build a trained workforce committed to protecting clean athletes and strengthening integrity in sports.
