SRM Medical College Strengthens Global Research Collaborations with Auckland University of Technology

SRM Medical College Hospital & Research Centre (SRMMCHRC) continues to make significant strides in global research collaborations by welcoming Dr. Valery Feigin and Dr. Bala N, from the National Institute for Stroke and Applied Neuroscience (NISAN), Auckland University of Technology, New Zealand.

The discussions primarily focused on establishing a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) for two groundbreaking research projects:

~ Multicentric Approach for Investigating Mental Health and Neurological Disease Advancement (MANAS) – A Randomized Cluster-Controlled Study
~ Indian Brain Health Score (IBHS) Development Project

As part of the visit, Dr. Valery Feigin shared valuable insights into stroke prevention trials and introduced the Stroke Riskometer app, which will play a crucial role in these upcoming research initiatives.

A Meeting of Minds:

The meeting was convened by Dr. Nitin M. Nagarkar, Pro Vice-Chancellor (MHS – In-charge), SRMMCHRC, and saw the presence of distinguished dignitaries, including:

~ Mr. Lakshmi Narasimhan, Director – International Relations, SRMIST
~ Dr. Logaraj Muthunarayanan, Associate Dean – Quality Assurance, SRMMCHRC
~ Dr. Melvin George, Professor & Head, Centre for Clinical Pharmacology, SRMMCHRC
~ Dr. V. V. Anantharamam, Professor & Head, Department of Community Medicine, SRMMCHRC
~ Dr. S. Arunan, Professor & Head, Department of Neurology, SRMMCHRC
~ Dr. P. Kaveri, Associate Professor, Department of Community Medicine, SRMMCHRC
~ Dr. Diwakar R, Postgraduate, Department of Community Medicine, SRMMCHRC

This collaboration marked a significant step in advancing neurological and mental health research, further reinforcing SRM Medical College Hospital & Research Centre’s commitment to global research excellence. The partnership with Auckland University of Technology’s NISAN will open new avenues for cutting-edge studies in stroke prevention, mental health, and neurology, benefiting both Indian and international healthcare communities.