New building of Lady Goschen Hospital inaugurated
MRPL-State Government's financial assistance
Mangaluru: Union Minister for Statistics and Programme Implementation DV Sadananda Gowda, inaugurated the newly built MPRL-ONGC Anniversary Wing Government Lady Goschen Hospital today.
The newly built 260 bed Lady Goschen Hospital is constructed adjacent to the old Lady Goschen Hospital. The seven-storied building is constructed at the cost of Rs. 51 crore, where more than 100 outpatients and over 150 inpatients can be treated every day.
Speaking after the inauguration, Minister DV Sadananda Gowda said, "according to a survey conducted by the department of statistics and programme implementation, the income of around 10 to 30 percent of a family is being spent on health issues.
"The families, who were above the BPL, had to fall in the BPL category following health issues. Therefore, several projects are being implemented. Generic medicine stores, Ayushman Bharat Project, and 14 new AIIMS medical colleges are being established in the country to emphasize the health care sector," the minister added.
Speaking on occasion, MRPL Managing Director Venkatesh said that the MRPL had given Rs 31 crore and the remaining Rs 20 crore was provided by state government.
D.K district in-charge Minister UT Khader inaugurated the ICU section, while MLA Vedavyas Kamat presided over the programme.
MP Nalin Kumar Kateel, former minister Ramanath Rai, Amarnath Shetty, former MLA Yogesh Bhat, KMC Hospital Dean Dr. Venkatraya Prabhu, ZP President Meenakshi Shantigodu, and others spoke.
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Jamia prof receives Rs 94 lakh grant to formulate AI-driven drug to treat breast cancer
New Delhi (PTI): An associate professor at Jamia Millia Islamia has been awarded a research grant of approximately Rs 94 lakh by the prestigious ICMR to support research in leveraging Artificial Intelligence for treatment of breast cancer.
The Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR) has granted funding to Raza to develop cutting-edge tools for AI-guided drug design, focusing on optimising drug compounds, identifying therapeutic targets, and formulating novel treatment strategies for breast cancer, a statement by the varsity said on Friday.
One such promising drug compound 'DdpMPyPEPhU' already patented by Raza will be further explored under this initiative, the statement said.
This research will address critical challenges in breast cancer treatment and is expected to yield transformative outcomes that could impact healthcare practices globally, it added.
The three-year funding will facilitate advanced experimentation, foster collaboration with leading experts, and accelerate the development of innovative solutions for breast cancer treatment.
Jamia Vice-Chancellor Mazhar Asif and Registrar Md. Mahtab Alam Rizvi congratulated Raza on this accomplishment.
Asif stated, “This is a moment of immense pride for JMI. Raza’s recognition by ICMR underscores the university’s commitment to fostering research excellence and innovation. His groundbreaking work showcases JMI’s vital contributions to integrating AI in healthcare research.”
Expressing gratitude for the recognition, Raza said, “I am deeply honoured to receive this grant from ICMR. It represents a tremendous opportunity to advance our research on AI- driven drug design and contribute to better health outcomes for millions. I am thankful to my research team, collaborators and ICMR for their unwavering support.”
Raza is known for his research in the application of AI in healthcare, focusing on designing and optimising drug compounds through AI-based multitarget docking, molecular simulations, and genomics-driven personalised medicine.
