Madras Diabetes Research Foundation and Russia's Almazov Centre sign MoU for diabetes research
The Madras Diabetes Research Foundation (MDRF) has signed a memorandum of understanding with the Almazov National Medical Research Centre in Saint Petersburg, Russia, to advance collaborative research in diabetes care.
A press release said the partnership would focus on developing new diagnostic and treatment strategies, particularly for gestational diabetes mellitus. It will also explore emerging areas such as artificial intelligence (AI) and precision medicine in diabetes management.
The MoU was signed by V. Mohan, Chairman, MDRF, and Evgeny Shlyakhto, Director-General of the Almazov Centre. The agreement includes joint research projects, academic exchanges, collaborative publications, and training programmes. Dr. Mohan said: 'This collaboration reflects our shared commitment to tackling diabetes through scientific innovation and global cooperation. AI and precision medicine offer exciting possibilities to improve care.'
Dr. Mohan also delivered a keynote on AI in diabetes at the 8th Saint Petersburg Medical Innovation Forum, held at the Almazov Centre. Joint research on gestational diabetes is already under way, with teams led by Polina V. Popova from Almazov and MDRF researchers, the press release added.
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