CRID envisions generating new foci and approaches on tackling antibiotic resistant microbes and neglected infectious diseases. Special emphasis on interdisciplinary and translational research on molecular pathogenesis, host-pathogen interactions and drug development will remain significant. The diverse expertise is one of our greatest strengths which facilitate us to address the critical needs such as understanding host-pathogen interactions, developing innovative approaches to treat infectious diseases prevalent in India, at various levels of study. CRID addresses the major infectious diseases like, Nosocomial infections, Drug resistant biofilm based bacterial infections, Cholera and neglected diseases like Cryptococcal meningitis and Leishmaniasis.