Established in 2002 by Cipla Ltd., Chest Research Foundation is one of the premier research institute which has been recognized as a Centre of Excellence by the Department of Scientific and Industrial Research, Government of India and as "The Best Clinical Research Site" by the Indian Society for Clinical Research (ISCR). Headquartered in Pune, Maharashtra; the institute is headed by Dr. Sundeep Salvi. CRF is driven by the motto – "Liberation through Research and Education" that is relieving the suffering of people with lung diseases through knowledge generation and dissemination.
The institute is relentlessly working to create awareness about obstructive airway diseases (namely asthma and COPD). The findings from the institute are well received by the medical fraternity, paramedical support staff, and patients. Its work has been recognized by International respiratory bodies, including the European Respiratory Society, American Thoracic Society and the International Primary Care Respiratory Group. For more click on the www.crfindia.com