Centre for Scientific Research and Development (CSRD) is a world-class research and instrumentation facility, inaugurated by the then Honorable President of India in 2008. With excellent teaching and research infrastructure and a team of highly trained faculty members, CSRD plays a vital role in nurturing students and shaping them into valuable intellectual resources.

CSRD serves as the research wing of People’s University, encompassing transnational, clinical, and community research efforts of the institution. The overarching mission of CSRD is to address the complex challenges of diseases that impact humanity on a large scale. The centre actively engages in community health programs, clinical trials, and experimental therapeutics, striving for meaningful outcomes. One of the most forward-thinking aspects of CSRD is its cross-disciplinary integration, which fosters collaboration between laboratories and clinical departments. The close proximity of research labs to patient care units facilitates constant interaction between physician-scientists and researchers, enhancing the translational impact of research.

As part of this ecosystem, the Department of Biotechnology & Microbiology was established in 2020 to create a research-oriented division that promotes interdisciplinary innovation. Recognized as a key pillar of a leading life sciences college in Bhopal, the department offers B.Sc. and M.Sc. programs in Biotechnology and Microbiology, featuring a flexible curriculum that emphasizes both theoretical understanding and practical skill development. The department boasts six dedicated research supervisors engaged in advanced research across a wide spectrum of fields, including stem cell biology, immunology, microbiology, genetics, animal biotechnology, and plant biotechnology.