Viral Research & Diagnostic Laboratory, Under Department of Microbiology 

VRDL was established under the CSS 'Establishment of a network of laboratories for managing epidemics and natural calamities' in 2020. Dr, Swagnik Roy, HoD, Department of Microbiology is the Principal Investigator for this project. It is currently the only laboratory in the state of Mizoram that is conducting RT-PCR tests for COVID-19. The VRDL has also been equipped with facilities for Genomic Sequencing which was donated by PATH Foundation, USA.

List of Equipment

List of Staff under VRDL

Sl. No.

Name

Designation

1

Dr. Lalrinpari Sailo

Research Scientist – I (Medical)

2

Zomuanpuii Colney

Research Scientist  (Non-Medical)

3

K. Lalnunthari

Research Assistant

4

Malsawmdawngliani

Laboratory Technician 

5

Zongaihzuali

Laboratory Technician 

6

Zairemtluanga

Data Entry Operator

7

R Vanlaltanpuia

Multi-Tasking Staff

The VRDL is also augmented by faculty & staff from the Department of Microbiology, Zoram Medical College.