20/05/2026
Every breakthrough in modern medicine shares a singular non-negotiable origin: the rigorous process of clinical research.
On International Clinical Trials Day, the global healthcare community commemorates May 20, 1747 - the day Dr. James Lind embarked on the first controlled clinical trial. It is also an opportunity to reflect on India's own clinical research journey, shaped by decades of institutional growth and scientific advancement. From the establishment of early clinical research units, to the landmark 2005 regulatory alignment with global Good Clinical Practice (GCP) standards, India has built a robust clinical research ecosystem that is steadily serving as the launchpad for innovation in healthcare.
On this occasion, we express our deepest gratitude to the clinical research community, whose scientific rigor, collaboration, and dedication continue to transform medical discovery into more effective treatments for patients across the world.
