Dr NTR University of Health Sciences is planning to introduce artificial intelligence-based academic programmes and strengthen research and innovation across its affiliated institutions, after its Research Committee discussed several proposals at a meeting Tuesday, November 3.
The proposals included AI-based courses, research grants for postgraduate students, guidelines on patents and intellectual property rights (IPR), and closer research collaboration among affiliated colleges.
The meeting was held at the university under the chairmanship of Vice-Chancellor Dr Pulala Chandrasekhar. Registrar Dr T Sai Sudheer attended as vice-chairman, and Director of Research and Development Dr M Lakshmi Surya Prabha took part as convener.
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. It also considered proposals relating to Occupational Health, Quantum Biology, Electrical Engineering and Sports Medicine. November 30 was fixed as the deadline for preparing the proposals.
Sai Sudheer emphasised strengthening research in the government and private medical colleges affiliated with the university through better coordination, funding support and greater participation of faculty and students.
Lakshmi Surya Prabha highlighted the importance of research collaboration, innovation and making effective use of existing infrastructure.