New Delhi: GOALS New Delhi, IIT Delhiand University College London (UCL) signed a trilateral agreement on Friday to advance medical technology through joint researchcollaborative degrees, staff exchanges and global industry partnerships.
The initiative aims to develop affordable healthcare innovations to address pressing global problems health challenges.
“For the first time, the three institutions will join forces to leverage their complementary areas of expertise to develop new technologies that help address some of today’s biggest health challenges,” UCL, a leading research university based in London, said in a statement. the United Kingdom. .
The partnership will focus on cutting-edge solutions in diagnostics, imaging, assistive technologies, artificial intelligence, surgical interventions and quantum sensing.
Speaking to ANI, Dr Michael Spence, President and Chancellor of UCL, said it will be a historic opportunity in the way we use medical technology to address some of the most pressing challenges.
“We are incredibly excited to announce this new partnership with our long-standing collaborators at IIT Delhi and AIIMS. Each of our institutions brings a unique contribution and skill set to what will be a historic opportunity in the way we use technology medical to address some “It is one of the most pressing challenges. “It is also a fantastic example of how the UK and India can work together with a commitment to research, innovation, student engagement and entrepreneurship,” he said.
The partnership will be supported by the development of staff and student exchanges, joint research programmes, collaborative degrees, workshops and conferences, and joint publications, UCL said.
Professor Alok Thakar, director of the Center for Medical Innovation and Entrepreneurship (AIIMS), termed the agreement as a transformative step in addressing some of the most pressing health and social challenges.
“By combining our expertise in medical science, engineering and global policy, we are creating a platform for Innovation in medical technology. Together, we aim to develop impactful solutions, set new benchmarks in medical technology and interdisciplinary researchand improve the delivery of patient care,” he said.
Meanwhile, Professor Rangan Banerjee, Director, IIT Delhi, said, “IIT Delhi is excited to work together with AIIMS and UCL in the area of medical technologies. We believe that research and innovation in science, engineering and medicine can make a difference a difference in people’s lives. lives by providing affordable healthcare. Our association is poised to make a difference through cost-effective innovations in medical technology.” (ANI)
