CSIR-CDRI initiates a new oration series on InnoHealth to foster innovation in healthcare

New Delhi: CSIR-Central Drug Research Institute (CDRI) has initiated a new oration series on InnoHealth to foster the innovation in healthcare. The institute hosted a thought-provoking oration on the profound impact of Artificial Intelligence (AI) in advancing healthcare innovations.

The distinguished speaker for the event was Dr. Debarka Sengupta, an esteemed Associate Professor in the departments of Computational Biology and Computer Science at IIIT-Delhi. Dr. Sengupta also leads the Infosys Centre for Artificial Intelligence.

The oration, held at the main auditorium of CSIR-CDRI Lucknow, institute’s Director, Dr. Radha Rangarajan. She welcomed Dr. Debarka Sengupta and expressed her enthusiasm for the insights that were to follow.

The event focused on unravelling the multifaceted role of AI in accelerating healthcare innovations, a topic of critical relevance in the contemporary medical landscape.

During his engaging talk, Dr. Debarka Sengupta delved into the ways in which Artificial Intelligence is transforming the healthcare sector. Drawing on his expertise, he highlighted the potential of AI to revolutionize diagnostics, treatment protocols, and drug discovery processes. The talk provided a comprehensive overview of the current landscape and potential future developments, igniting a vibrant discussion among attendees.

Following Dr. Sengupta’s illuminating presentation, Dr. Radha Rangarajan, delivered Presidential remarks, emphasizing the institute’s commitment to staying at the forefront of technological advancements in the field of healthcare. Her insights underscored the importance of collaborative efforts in integrating AI into healthcare research and practice.

Concluding the event, Dr. Deepak Datta extended a heartfelt vote of thanks to Dr. Sengupta for sharing his expertise and to all participants for their active engagement. Dr. Datta reiterated the significance of such intellectual exchange forums in fostering innovation and knowledge dissemination.