Dr DY Patil Medical College, Johns Hopkins University join hands for Collaborative Research

Pune: Pune's Dr DY Patil Medical College, Hospital and Research Centre, Pimpri has collaborated with Johns Hopkins University (JHU), USA, one of the foremost academic institutions in the world to strengthen the exchange of knowledge via student exchange programmes, joint research initiatives and applications for competitive research funding.

With distinguished legacies in academics and research, both institutions aim to drive healthcare innovation. Researchers from these institutions, leveraging their unique perspectives, seek to pioneer solutions to complex medical challenges through resource sharing and access to cutting-edge facilities thus accelerating research progress.

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Both institutions have established thriving partnership, facilitating valuable clinical experiences for students. Numerous JHU students have gained hands-on training at Dr. D. Y. Patil Medical College, Hospital & Research Centre, reciprocated by Dr DY Patil Medical College, students who have seized similar opportunities at JHU.

This collaboration has yielded several impactful research studies funded by prestigious institutions like the National Institutes of Health (NIH) and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). Ongoing projects like ‘TB Aftermath’ and the ‘Hybrid Trial for Alcohol Reduction in TB’ demonstrate their unwavering commitment to addressing critical healthcare challenges.

Dr A L Kakrani, Professor of Clinical Eminence and Director Academic Collaboration, Dr DY Patil Medical College,, Hospital & Research Centre, Pimpri, Pune, said, “The collaboration presents an exciting opportunity to drive meaningful advancements in medical research and education, addressing critical healthcare challenges and making a lasting impact on global health.”

Dr Shahzad Mirza, Associate Professor, Department of Microbiology, Dr DY Patil Medical College, Hospital & Research Centre, Pimpri, Pune, said, “This collaboration with Johns Hopkins University presents a plethora of opportunities for groundbreaking advancements in the medical field. The initiative focuses on precision medicine, emerging infectious diseases, medical technology, global health and public health policy, promising substantial contributions to global well-being. Since both institutions boast a rich history of academic excellence and research prowess, this partnership will surely be a force to be reckoned with.”

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