Committed to the cause of validating the basic principles of traditional medical systems using modern tools of research, Clinfound has developed an in-house mechanism to support basic research initiatives in Ayurveda and other complimentary systems of medicines. The increasing use of traditional therapies demands more scientifically sound evidence for the principles behind therapies and for effectiveness of medicines. Recent advancements in the analytical and biological sciences, along with innovations in genomics and proteomics can play an important role in validation of these therapies.