About Us

Overview of the Central Reference Lab

City Integrated Research Institute (CIRI), a unit of City Imaging and Clinical Labs (CICL) provides customised, high-quality central laboratory and core imaging services to researchers, academicians, clinicians, CROs and sponsors, offering regulatory-compliant end to end solutions for both safety & along with immunogenecity testing.

With scientific expertise, efficient project management, advanced technologies, skilled leadership, and regulatory acumen, CIRI seamlessly manages clinical trials ranging from small-scale academic studies to large, complex, regulatory submission trials.

Research & Clinical Support

Clinical Trial Experience

With extensive experience supporting clinical trials across diverse therapeutic areas, City Imaging and Clinical Labs serves as a reliable partner for sponsors and contract research organisations.

Our capabilities include:

Central laboratory services for multi-center clinical trials

Core imaging support with standardised acquisition and centralised review

End-to-end sample and data management

Support for Phase I–IV clinical studies

We have successfully contributed to clinical research programs by delivering high-quality, consistent, and timely data that supports study endpoints and regulatory submissions.

Vision & Mission

Vision

To be a trusted leader in diagnostic and central laboratory & core imaging laboratory services by delivering accurate, reliable, and timely results across pathology, radiology, cardiology and neurology—driven by quality, innovation, and ethical practices, and recognised for excellence in patient care and clinical trials support.

Mission

To deliver accurate, reliable, cost-effective, and timely diagnostic and clinical trials services by maintaining a robust Quality Management System aligned with ISO 15189, NABH MIS, relevant NABH/NABL guidelines, GCLP, and applicable GxP requirements, while upholding objectivity, integrity, confidentiality, and impartiality, and continuously improving our services through skilled personnel, advanced technology, regular training, and effective implementation.

Our Expertise

City Imaging & Clinical Labs brings over a decade of diagnostic and clinical research experience, supported by a strong foundation of skilled clinicians, pathologists, and scientific professionals. This expertise has enabled the laboratory to evolve into a trusted central lab partner for clinical research and trials.

For the past 10+ years, City Imaging & Clinical Labs has been functioning as a central laboratory supporting clinical trials, delivering customised solutions tailored to study-specific requirements. The lab collaborates closely with pharmaceutical companies, CROs, and academic institutions, contributing to a wide range of clinical research programs.

A key strength of City Imaging & Clinical Labs lies in its flexibility and ability to cater to specialised and complex study needs. To date, the central lab has supported 50+ clinical trials across multiple therapeutic areas, including infectious diseases, rare diseases, therapeutics, and vaccines.

City Imaging & Clinical Labs is committed to maintaining the highest standards of quality by utilising advanced instrumentation and stringent quality control protocols. With a focus on accuracy, safety, and reliability, the laboratory ensures excellence across all its central lab services.

Collaborations & Partnerships

City Imaging & Clinical Labs fosters strategic collaborations with pharmaceutical companies, Contract Research Organisations (CROs), academic institutions, and healthcare providers, creating a robust ecosystem for clinical research excellence and innovation.

Our collaborative approach enables seamless participation across multiple study phases (Phase I–IV) and supports a diverse portfolio of research initiatives spanning therapeutics, diagnostics, vaccines, and emerging healthcare solutions. By working closely with sponsors and research partners, we contribute to the advancement of evidence-based medicine and next-generation healthcare practices.

At City Imaging & Clinical Labs, we go beyond conventional partnerships by integrating ourselves as an extension of the study team. We align our laboratory operations with protocol-specific requirements, study timelines, and global quality standards, ensuring smooth study execution and operational efficiency.

Our commitment to precision, compliance, and responsiveness allows us to deliver high-quality data, consistent turnaround times, and end-to-end laboratory support throughout the entire clinical research lifecycle — from study initiation to close-out.

Our Commitment to Quality & Compliance

At City Imaging & Clinical Labs, quality and compliance are at the core of every aspect of our central laboratory operations. As a trusted partner in clinical research, we are committed to upholding the highest standards of
laboratory governance, regulatory compliance, and data integrity
across all studies we support.

Our laboratory operates in alignment with NABL accreditation standards and ISO 15189:2022 guidelines,

reflecting our commitment to internationally recognised quality frameworks. These standards are deeply embedded in our processes, ensuring consistency, traceability, and excellence in every phase of laboratory operations. At City Imaging & Clinical Labs, we go beyond conventional partnerships by integrating ourselves as an extension of the study team. We align our laboratory operations with protocol-specific requirements, study timelines, and global quality standards, ensuring smooth study execution and operational efficiency.

As a central lab supporting diverse clinical trials, City Imaging & Clinical Labs adheres to Good Clinical Laboratory Practices (GCLP) and other applicable global regulatory requirements. Our robust quality management systems are designed to ensure analytical accuracy, reproducibility, and complete data reliability, meeting the expectations of sponsors, CROs, and regulatory authorities.

We continuously invest in advanced technologies, validated methodologies, and rigorous quality control protocols to maintain high-performance standards. Through proactive audits, compliance monitoring, and process optimisation, we ensure seamless study execution and regulatory readiness at all times.

At City Imaging & Clinical Labs, our commitment goes beyond compliance — we strive to deliver trust, precision, and excellence in every sample processed and every dataset generated, supporting the success of clinical research worldwide.