Mahatma Gandhi University hosted representatives of the University of Hyderabad, the hub institution of the Anusandhan National Research Foundation (ANRF) – Partnerships for Accelerated Innovation and Research (PAIR) project, as part of a hub-and-spoke visit and project review meeting.

The visit aimed to assess the progress of the ANRF-PAIR project at MGU, explore opportunities to strengthen research activities, and enhance collaboration between the hub and spoke institutions.

The visiting team comprised Prof. Bramanandam Manavathi, Project Director of ANRF-PAIR project, and Prof. Siba K. Udgata, Co-Project Director. The team visited various university departments where project-related activities are underway.

Speaking at a felicitation meeting held later, MGU Vice-Chancellor Prof. (Dr.) D. Mavoothu said the universities had undertaken challenging research projects with significant potential for impact. Such collaborations would strengthen the country’s research ecosystem, he added.

Syndicate members Dr. Thomas Kuruvilla and Prof. (Dr.) Ison V. Vanchipurakal, Finance Officer Biju Mathew, Principal Investigator of the ANRF-PAIR project at MGU Prof. (Dr.) Radhakrishnan E.K., and Co-Principal Investigator Prof. (Dr.) S. Anas also spoke at the meeting.

Co-Principal Investigators Prof. (Dr.) Jayachandran K., Prof. (Dr.) Biju P.R., Prof. (Dr.) Bindu V.R., Dr. Sreekala M.S., Dr. Noufal Kandoth, and Dr. Goutam Chandra and project associates also participated.

Prof. Manavathi and Prof. Udgata addressed the gathering, while Prof. Samrat L. Sabat, Director of Research and Development at the University of Hyderabad, joined the programme online. The visitors were felicitated by university representatives.

The ANRF-PAIR project focuses on developing artificial intelligence-based systems to predict disease risk factors associated with conditions such as fatty liver disease and diabetes, identify biomarkers, and develop advanced diagnostic and therapeutic technologies. It also aims to strengthen research infrastructure, promote interdisciplinary research, and facilitate the development of innovative healthcare technologies.

Photo captions:

1. Syndicate member Dr. Thomas Kuruvilla felicitates Prof. Bramanandam Manavathi, Project Director of ANRF-PAIR.

2.Representatives of the University of Hyderabad with the research team at Mahatma Gandhi University.