BHUBANESWAR: The Research and Innovation Unit of the Institute of Medical Sciences (IMS) and SUM Hospital, faculty of medical sciences of SOA Deemed to be University, was inaugurated with an aim to address the growing importance of innovation in modern healthcare and medical education.
The inauguration of the Research and Innovation Unit offered a platform for discussions on future collaborations, research opportunities and pathways for translating innovative ideas into practical healthcare solutions.
Prof. (Dr) Sanghamitra Mishra, Dean of IMS and SUM Hospital, stressed on the need for research-driven solutions essential to address emerging healthcare challenges.
She expressed confidence that IMS and SUM Hospital would emerge as a centre of excellence for healthcare innovation through inter-disciplinary and inter-institutional collaboration and incubation of planned projects in the university-run Atal Incubation Centre (AIC) thereby strengthening SOA’s start-up ecosystem.
Several innovative projects conceptualised by the Institution’s Innovation Council (IIC) members under the mentorship of Prof. (Dr) Mishra were discussed, which included 3DSEAS (360-Degree Smart Efficient Ambulance System), an innovative helmet design aimed at enhancing safety; a Mobile Plastination Unit; a Mobile Fertility Unit and several other healthcare-focused innovations designed to improve patient care.
Prof. (Dr) Pushparaj Samantasinghar, Medical Superintendent of the hospital, Prof. (Dr) Shishir Kumar, Coordinator of IIC, and Dr Choudhury Sumitra Swain, Co-Coordinator of IIC attended the programme.