AI must benefit society's med needs: MAHE VC
Manipal Academy of Higher Education
. "However, we should not reach a point where AI directs us. Instead, AI should be used to benefit society's medical needs,'' he pointed out.
He addressed the young researchers during the inaugural ceremony of the third edition of '
Erevna 2025
', the National Undergraduate
Medical Research Conference
, on Tuesday. The Student Research Forum of Kasturba Medical College (KMC), Mangaluru.
He mentioned that when a problem is analysed from different angles, solutions can emerge. Students can achieve excellent research by examining a subject from various perspectives and engaging in research. Prime Minister Narendra Modi has already called for prioritising research to showcase India's Skill India strength to the world. India ranks after the USA and China in research, and there are ample opportunities for further research in India, he said.
Dr Dilip G Naik, pro vice-chancellor, MAHE Mangaluru, emphasised that medical services should be easily accessible to the common people. "A report indicates that 6% of people who were already in poverty became even poorer after receiving medical services. This is a serious issue. In this regard, students should prioritise research. There is a need for research to provide excellent medical services at a lower cost," he said.
More than 600 students from 42 medical colleges across India are participating in this conference. They are going to present 300 paper and poster presentations. Additionally, there will be workshops.
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