Dr. Rajendra Patel serves as the Director of the Regional Research Institute (RRI) for Homoeopathy, Mumbai, under the Central Council for Research in Homoeopathy (CCRH), Ministry of AYUSH, Government of India. He oversees research, clinical trials, and community outreach programs across Western India, focusing on evidence-based Homoeopathy, drug proving, and public health promotion. A respected academic and administrator, Dr. Patel has been instrumental in expanding CCRH’s research impact and advancing integrative healthcare through Homoeopathy.
Director, Regional Research Institute (RRI), Mumbai
2018 – Present |
📅 Appointed: 2018
👔 Designation: Director, Regional Research Institute (RRI), Mumbai
🏛️ Affiliation: Central Council for Research in Homoeopathy (CCRH), Ministry of AYUSH, Government of India
🧾 Departments / Functions under charge:
Clinical Research & Drug Trials –
Leads multi-centric and regional clinical trials in Western India.
Supervises studies on non-communicable diseases, musculoskeletal disorders, and women’s health.
Ensures adherence to Good Clinical Practice (GCP) and ethical research norms.
Facilitates data analysis, publication, and dissemination of research outcomes.
Drug Proving & Standardization –
Oversees Homoeopathic pathogenetic trials (drug proving) and verification studies.
Collaborates with CCRH’s Drug Standardization Units for validation and quality testing.
Contributes to monograph preparation for the Homoeopathic Pharmacopoeia of India (HPI).
Public Health & Community Outreach –
Implements AYUSH public health programs in Maharashtra’s urban and rural communities.
Organizes health camps, awareness drives, and school health initiatives.
Works in coordination with State AYUSH Directorate and National AYUSH Mission (NAM).
Promotes preventive health and wellness through Homoeopathic interventions.
🌿 Key Responsibilities:
Overseeing regional Homoeopathy research and outreach in Maharashtra.
Strengthening RRI’s institutional framework and technical capabilities.
Enhancing collaboration between academia, healthcare, and research.
Senior Research Officer & Regional Coordinator, CCRH
2010 – 2018 |
🏛️ Central Council for Research in Homoeopathy (CCRH)
👔 Roles: Research Officer → Assistant Director (Clinical Research)
🧾 Contributions:
Coordinated multi-centric clinical research trials on skin, respiratory, and joint disorders.
Oversaw drug proving and clinical verification studies under CCRH protocols.
Strengthened research collaboration with medical colleges and hospitals in Maharashtra and Gujarat.
🌿 Led data-driven monitoring of research outputs and patient feedback systems.
Clinical & Academic Foundation
2000 – 2010 |
🩺 Practiced as a Homoeopathic physician in Gujarat and Maharashtra, specializing in chronic and lifestyle diseases.
📚 Served as faculty at leading Homoeopathic medical colleges, teaching Organon of Medicine, Case Analysis, and Research Methodology.
🌱 Published early works on Homoeopathic approaches to psychosomatic and metabolic disorders.
💬 Advocated integration of classical Homoeopathy with community-oriented clinical practice.
Early Life & Education
📍 Birthplace: Gujarat, India
🎓 Education:
Bachelor of Homoeopathic Medicine & Surgery (BHMS) – Sardar Patel University, Anand
Doctor of Medicine (M.D. – Homoeopathy, Organon of Medicine) – Maharashtra University of Health Sciences (MUHS), Nashik
Diploma in Clinical Research & Health Systems Management
🏛️ A clinician, researcher, and administrator with over two decades of experience in Homoeopathy research, medical education, and healthcare delivery, Dr. Patel has been at the forefront of strengthening scientific research and public outreach in the western region.