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Transdisciplinary research is increasingly recognized as essential for addressing 21st-century challenges that are too complex for any single discipline or sector to solve alone. At TDU, Transdisciplinary research creates new frameworks and solutions by fully merging knowledge, theories, and methodologies from multiple disciplines. This approach involves stakeholders outside of academia including the community, policymakers, and industry experts, to co-produce knowledge and ensure that research outcomes are relevant and sustainable.
The FRLHT-ENVIS website, maintained by TDU & the Ministry of Environment & Forests, is a key resource for medicinal plant research, biodiversity conservation, and sustainability. It provides authentic data on native Indian medicinal plants, including botanical names, images, and validated uses, supporting heritage preservation, biodiversity goals, and sustainable health solutions.
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Ecoscape India Medicinal Plant Nursery by TDU is a vibrant hub for conserving and cultivating diverse medicinal plants including rare and endangered species.
TDU’s bi-monthly health publication, Amruth Magazine is distinct in its approach to health and wellness. Through its articles and features, it supports a deeper understanding of the intricate relationship between humans, nature, and health.
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Indian Medicinal Plants Database incorporates 7263 botanical names of Indian medicinal plants and these botanical names have been correlated to more than 1,50,000 vernacular names in ten different languages of India. It also includes > 5000 authentic images of Indian medicinal plants duly linked to the specific botanical entities. It has been developed by FRLHT with financial support from NMPB and it has been hosted on NMPB’s Portal for appropriate use by the practitioners of Indian Systems of Medicine, herbal industries, scholars, researchers, resource managers as well as policy makers.
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The Institutional Ethics Committee (IEC) of The University of Trans-Disciplinary Health Sciences and Technology (TDU), Bengaluru, was established in 2007 to uphold the institution’s commitment to the highest scientific and ethical standards in patient and participant care, as well as in biomedical research—including clinical and community-based studies.
The Journal of Ayurveda and Integrative Medicine (J-AIM) is an open-access, peer-reviewed publication by TDU & WAF, hosted on Elsevier. It serves as a trans-disciplinary platform, bridging Ayurveda, biomedicine, and integrative health sciences.
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The web portal developed by TDU and partners provides resources, educational materials, and research tools related to the preparation and therapeutic applications of various medicinal preparations of Rasa Shastra designed for the use of professionals, students and researchers interested in understanding and exploring the principles and practices of Rasashastra.
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The Traditional Knowledge, Data Sciences, and Informatics Department is dedicated to preserving and advancing traditional knowledge using modern technological tools and scientific methodologies. Recognizing that much of this knowledge has been passed down orally, our work focuses on documenting, digitizing, and analyzing this invaluable heritage to ensure its longevity and continued relevance.
We emphasize the integration of data science and informatics with traditional practices to create repositories, databases, and platforms for systematic recording and utilization. Our goal is to preserve the essence of traditional knowledge, validate it scientifically, and apply it innovatively while maintaining respect for its origins.