Origins of the St. John's Research Institute:
In 1998, two alumni of St. John's Medical College put forth a novel concept of a Research Centre of Excellence in St. John's. Dr Salim Yusuf (batch of 1969) and Dr. Prem Pais (batch of 1964) were the originators of the concept.
Dr Salim Yusuf and Dr. Anura Kurpad raised the initial corpus for the Facility.
The Governing Board approved the creation of the St. John's Research Institute in 2000. Bishop Percival Fernandes along with the then Director Rev. Dr. Thomas Kalam and Dean of St. John's Medical College Dr. Mary Ollapally (batch of 1963) were instrumental in this approval.
Foundation Establishment
The Institute opened its doors in September 2004 and was blessed by His Eminence Cardinal Telespore Toppo, President, CBCI on 15th September, 2004, in the presence of the members of the General body of CBCI Society for Medical Education.
Research Expansion
The Clinical Proteomics Laboratory of St. John’s Research Institute Bangalore, India, headed by Prof. Dr. Amit Kumar Mandal has been recognized as the Centre of Innovation by Waters.
Change in leadership
Dr. George D’Souza, Chief of Medical Services, St. John’s Medical College and Hospital has been appointed as the Dean of St. John’s Research Institute with effect from 17th December, 2013. Dr. George D’Souza took over charge from Dr. K. Srinivasan on 17th December, 2013, who will take over charge as the Dean, St. John’s Medical College.