15-Day Research Internship Program on Immunology & Lateral Flow Assay Development
The Central India Institute of Medical Sciences – Advanced Research Centre (CIIMS-
ARC), Nagpur, in collaboration with the ICMR Collaborating Centre of Excellence,
successfully conducted a 15-day Research Internship Program on Immunology and Lateral
Flow Assay (LFA) Development from 15th to 31st July 2025. The program was designed to
provide participants with intensive hands-on training, combining fundamental concepts with
real-world diagnostic applications. The Immunology module covered immunoassay principles,
peptide design strategies, ELISA execution, and statistical analysis of diagnostic accuracy using
MedCalc, alongside expert-led sessions, case studies, and group discussions. The LFA module
offered practical exposure to the selection and handling of components, antibody-nanoparticle
conjugation, strip fabrication, assembly, testing, and validation against real-world scenarios. By
the conclusion of the program, participants had gained a clear understanding of
immunodiagnostic assay principles, designed diagnostic peptides, successfully performed
ELISA, applied statistical tools for data interpretation, and developed proficiency in LFA
workflows. The internship was widely appreciated for its structured blend of theory, laboratory
training, and data analysis, equipping attendees with essential technical skills and conceptual
clarity to advance in the field of diagnostic research and development.