VIT, TNMGRMU to collaborate for research
Vellore Institute Of Technology and the Tamil Nadu Dr. MGR Medical University have signed an agreement to foster collaborative research in the application of Artificial Intelligence (AI) in healthcare.
According to a press release, a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) was signed on Monday. The MoU includes cooperation in teaching, joint research, socially conscious product design and technology transfer.
G.V. Selvam, vice-president, VIT, and K. Narayanasamy, Vice Chancellor of TNMGRMU signed the agreement.
The MoU focuses on fostering joint research at national and international levels, Ph.D. supervision, submission of R&D proposals, joint publications, development of new technologies and joint patent filing besides promoting clinical validation processes, ethical clearances, and other collaborative activities that support translational research and innovation.
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