The Apollo University, in partnership with Apollo Hospitals and the University of Leicester, U.K., inaugurated the Centre for Digital Health and Precision Medicine (CDHPM) at its campus, here on Monday. The initiative aims to create a global hub for innovative healthcare research, leveraging digital health and precision medicine to transform patient care.
The centre was inaugurated by Apollo University Chancellor and Apollo Hospitals founding-chairman, Dr. Prathap C. Reddy. Addressing a press conference, Dr. Pratap Reddy highlighted its potential to revolutionise healthcare delivery by improving disease prediction, prevention, diagnosis, and management.
The CDHPM will focus on key areas such as cardiovascular diseases, acute and emergency medicine, and multi-morbidity, addressing the challenges of aging populations and complex health conditions. Collaborative research will combine resources and expertise from both institutions to drive advancements in precision medicine and digital health, he said.
Starting September 2025, the partnership will also introduce undergraduate and postgraduate programmes, enabling students to study across both universities and specialise in fields like artificial intelligence (AI), engineering, and healthcare, Dr. Reddy said.
Apollo University Vice-Chancellor Vinod Bhat, University of Leicester Vice-Chancello Nishan Canagarajah emphasised the collaboration’s potential to redefine global healthcare standards and foster transformative research and education.
Professor of Cardiology at the University of Leicester Sir Nilesh J. Samani, and Adjunct Faculty at The Apollo University and Chief Medical Information Officer at Apollo Hospitals Dr. Sujoy Kar will serve as co-directors.
Published – January 20, 2025 06:57 pm IST
