Health varsity plans AI-based courses

Vijayawada: Dr NTR University of Health Sciences is planning to introduce artificial intelligence (AI)-based academic programmes and strengthen research and innovation across its affiliated institutions. The university’s Research Committee discussed several proposals, including AI-based courses, research grants for postgraduate students, patent and intellectual property rights (IPR) guidelines, and enhanced research collaboration among affiliated colleges.

The meeting was held at the university on Tuesday under the chairmanship of Vice-Chancellor Dr Pulala Chandrasekhar. Registrar Dr T Sai Sudheer attended as Vice-Chairman, while Director of Research and Development Dr M Lakshmi Surya Prabha participated as Convener. Dr Chandrasekhar stressed the need to promote medical research and innovation by encouraging faculty members and students to adopt emerging technologies. The committee discussed introducing courses on AI applications in radiology, pathology and research methodology. Proposals relating to Occupational Health, Quantum Biology, Electrical Engineering and Sports Medicine were also considered. November 30 was fixed as the deadline for preparing the proposals.

Registrar Dr Sai Sudheer emphasised strengthening research activities in government and private medical colleges affiliated with the university through improved coordination, funding support and greater participation of faculty and students.

Dr Lakshmi Surya Prabha highlighted the importance of research collaboration, innovation and effective utilisation of existing infrastructure

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