New Delhi, Dec 20 (IANS) The All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS) Delhi on Friday announced a collaboration with Blockchain for Impact (BFI) to enhance biomedical research and innovation in the public health sector.
Both have signed a memorandum of understanding. According to which, BFI will support a project exploring genetic and epigenetic factors to identify possible symptoms of Recurrent Urinary Tract Infection (rUTI).
Recurrent urinary tract infections (RUTIs) are a serious health problem. It puts a financial burden on its victims and also has an adverse impact on their lives.
Led by Dr. Sarita Mahapatra, Additional Professor, Department of Microbiology, AIIMS Delhi, the project is funded under the BFI-Biome Medical INI grant program through the Blockchain for Impact Biomedical Virtual Network (BFI-Biome). Supports Indian Medical Institutes (INIs).
This network created by BFI aims to foster multi-sector collaboration, conduct upstream and deep science research and promote innovation to strengthen biomedical research in India.
AIIMS Delhi has 25 clinical departments and four super specialty centres. His research has made significant contributions to combating infectious diseases such as leprosy, malaria and tuberculosis, as well as diabetes and other non-communicable diseases.
The partnership with AIIMS Delhi aligns perfectly with BFI’s mission to accelerate transformative healthcare solutions through cutting-edge biomedical innovation.
Dr M Srinivas, Director, AIIMS Delhi, said, At AIIMS New Delhi, we are committed to driving healthcare innovation through cutting-edge research and technology. “The support we receive from the BFI-Biome Medical INI grant program enables us to explore new areas in medical science, empowering our faculty and researchers to make transformative contributions to global healthcare.”
This partnership of AIIMS Delhi with BFI is an important milestone in the ongoing efforts of the BFI-Biome Network program to advance biomedical research and innovation in India.
By fostering innovation and equitable access, BFI aims to create a transformative healthcare ecosystem that addresses the country’s most pressing medical challenges.
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