IIT Kanpur, GSVM Medical College Join Hands for Clinical Trials of Next-Gen Healthtech

He informed that IIT Kanpur has already signed an MoU with GSVM Medical College under which doctors will conduct clinical trials of technologies developed at the institute.

IIT Kanpur has partnered with GSVM Medical College to conduct clinical trials of next-generation medical technologies developed in its laboratories.

The collaboration was formalized through a memorandum of understanding signed during a two-day workshop held on the IIT Kanpur campus.

The workshop, jointly organized by the National Academy of Medical Sciences, IIT Kanpur, and GSVM Medical College, brought together experts to deliberate on the role of artificial intelligence (AI) and bioengineering in healthcare.

“Artificial Intelligence (AI) and bio-engineering are emerging as transformative technologies that will act as engines of growth for India’s healthtech sector,” said Indian National Science Academy President Prof Ashutosh Sharma.

IIT Kanpur Director Prof Manindra Agarwal echoed the view, stating that integrating engineering and medicine holds the key to solving some of the most complex health challenges of the present time.

Prof Sandeep Verma, Head of the Gangwal School of Medical Sciences and Technology at IIT Kanpur, underlined the importance of future-focused engineering and policy frameworks to enhance patient care.

Prof Ashok Kumar from the Department of Biosciences and Bioengineering said that collaborations with leading medical institutions could pave the way for breakthroughs in the healthtech sector.

He informed that IIT Kanpur has already signed an MoU with GSVM Medical College under which doctors will conduct clinical trials of technologies developed at the institute.

The workshop also saw participation from leading experts including Prof Saroj Churamani Gopal.

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