AFMS & IIT Kanpur to collaborate on developing technologies to address health problems faced by soldiers in difficult terrains

AFMS & IIT Kanpur to collaborate on developing technologies to address health problems faced by soldiers in difficult terrains

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Category : Miscellaneous Published on: April 22 2024

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  • The Armed Forces Medical Services (AFMS) signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) for collaborative research and training with Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Kanpur on 18 April 2024.
  • Aimed at collaborative research and training to address health issues faced by soldiers.
  • Signed by Lt Gen Daljit Singh, Director General AFMS, and Prof S Ganesh, Officiating Director of IIT Kanpur.
  • Focus on developing new technologies for soldiers in challenging terrains.
  • IIT Kanpur to provide technical expertise for AI diagnostic models at Armed Forces Centre for Computational Medicine.
  • Establishment of a faculty exchange program and joint academic activities under the MoU.
  • AFMS committed to providing top-notch medical care to soldiers.
  • Emphasis on utilizing advanced technologies like computational medicine and AI in healthcare.
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