Power Finance Corporation funds state-of-the-art anatomy lab at IIT Madras
Energy Finance Corporationa central public sector undertaking, has funded a state-of-the-art anatomy laboratory at the Indian Institute of Technology, Madras (Madras Institute of Technology). This state-of-the-art facility, established within the Department of Medical Sciences and Technology, has been made possible by a generous CSR grant of ₹16.5 crore. It is set to significantly enhance the learning experience of students of the Bachelor of Medical Sciences and Engineering Programme.
The new one IIT Madras Anatomy Laboratory The event was inaugurated by Smt. Parminder Chopra, Chairman and Managing Director, Power Finance Corporation (PFC). The event was attended by key personalities like Professor V. Kamakoti, Director, IIT Madras, and other distinguished guests like Mr. Manoj Sharma, Business Director, PFC, and Professor Boby George, Head, Department of Medical Sciences and Technology.
Speaking at the event, Ms. Parminder Chopra, Smt. Parminder Chopra, Chairperson and Managing Director, PFC, said, “We are proud to have been associated with this transformative project at IIT Madras. Our commitment extends beyond funding infrastructure; as a responsible corporate entity, we believe in enriching lives through our CSR initiatives and contributing to building a better society. This innovative anatomy laboratory, the first of its kind, can be used to develop powerful medical devices and explore new technologies for monitoring and treatment. By applying engineering principles to medical knowledge, this research has the potential to revolutionize the healthcare sector.”
Highlighting the impact that these state-of-the-art facilities can have on the nation, Professor V. Kamakoti, Director, IIT Madras, said, “This world-class anatomy laboratory, made possible by Power Finance Corporation, marks a significant advancement in medical education at IIT Madras. By integrating advanced technology with medical sciences, we are creating a unique platform for innovation that will drive the future of healthcare.”
Highlights of the PFC-supported anatomy lab include:
- State-of-the-art facility:The laboratory is designed to use and develop advanced technology for effective teaching and learning, particularly for the innovative Bachelor of Medical Sciences and Engineering programme. This facility represents a pioneering step in the integration of high-tech methods into undergraduate medical education.
- First of its kind in India: In an innovative initiative, IIT Madras has created a dry anatomy laboratory that meets the standards of medical colleges. This laboratory will provide a unique learning environment, allowing students to gain hands-on experience in anatomy, a field that traditionally relies on more conventional methods.
- Fostering innovation: The creation of this facility will inspire students to generate innovative and disruptive product ideas. PFC hopes that the experience in this state-of-the-art laboratory will lead to the development of indigenous products, reducing the country’s dependence on imports and contributing to self-sufficiency in the medical field.
Professor Mahesh Panchagnula, Dean, Corporate and Alumni Relations, IIT Madras, thanked PFC for its generous contribution and said, “We are deeply grateful to Power Finance Corporation Limited for their generous support in establishing this state-of-the-art undergraduate anatomy laboratory at the Department of Medical Sciences and Technology, IIT Madras. This facility represents a major advancement in our efforts to combine medical sciences with engineering, providing our students with an unparalleled learning environment. This state-of-the-art infrastructure will pave the way for innovative medical education and research, fostering advancements that will benefit society at large.”
The Department of Medical Sciences and Technology at IIT Madras was established in February 2023. It aims to create a world-class research environment for medical sciences and technology, focusing on developing and training the next generation of medical scientists and engineering physiologists.
The Department aims to create a platform that brings together engineering teams and medical professionals. This collaborative space focuses on developing products that address the specific needs of patients, considering how devices interact with different medical treatments and existing conditions of the human body.
This interdisciplinary approach, which combines engineering with medical expertise, aims to improve healthcare outcomes. It focuses on developing new technologies that can monitor vital organ parameters, detect signs of disease or stress, and offer targeted prevention and treatment options.
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