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Gangwal School of Medical Sciences and Technology at IIT Kanpur Hosts Workshop on Telemedicine & Digital Health

11 May, 2024 | IITK News

The Gangwal School of Medical Sciences and Technology (GSMST) at the Indian Institute of Technology Kanpur (IITK) recently hosted a one-day workshop on "Telemedicine & Digital Health" at the Mehta Family Centre for Engineering in Medicine (MFCEM), IIT Kanpur. This event served as a gathering of leading minds from the academia and the medical fraternity, coming together to explore the intricacies of Telemedicine. Distinguished Visiting Professors at GSMST IIT Kanpur, Prof. K. Ganapathy, Director of Apollo Telemedicine Networking Foundation & Apollo Tele Health Services, Chennai; Prof. Jaideep Srivastava from the University of Minnesota, USA; and Prof. Saroj Kanta Mishra from Dr. RML Institute of Medical Sciences, Lucknow graced the occasion, enriching the discussions with their expertise.

Prof. S. Ganesh, the GSMST Taskforce Chair and a Professor in the department of Biological Sciences & Bioengineering (BSBE) at IIT Kanpur, delivered an engaging welcome address, highlighting the advancements and implications of telemedicine and digital health in today's healthcare landscape. Furthermore, Prof. K. Muralidhar from the Department of Mechanical Engineering, IIT Kanpur and Prof. Amitabha Bandyopadhyay from the Department of BSBE, IIT Kanpur shared updates on various R&D projects undertaken by the eleven Centers of Excellence (CoEs) at GSMST, providing valuable insights to the audience. Participants actively engaged in thought-provoking discussions and learned from insightful talks delivered by experts.

Prof. Sandeep Verma, Professor-in-Charge at GSMST, presented the concluding remarks. He emphasized the role of Gangwal School, IIT Kanpur in innovation within the Telemedicine & Digital Health sectors by providing and fostering a conducive environment for knowledge exchange and cross-pollination of ideas.

The workshop provided a dynamic platform for insightful discussions, lectures, and valuable networking opportunities in the field of Telemedicine. Renowned scientists, clinicians, professors, and PhD students exchanged knowledge and insights, fostering a vibrant environment for learning and collaboration within Telemedicine. With a focus on the latest advancements in Telemedicine, the workshop facilitated knowledge sharing, idea exchange, and paved the way for collaborative research and innovation in the realm of healthcare.