Center for advanced medical imaging technologies For Atmanirbhar Bharat
Principal Investigator
Prof. Arun K. Thittai
Objective
- Build prototypes of fully-functional imaging systems in the modalities of ultrasound, X-ray, photoacoustic, optical, and electromagnetic, Develop full suite of software tool sets, Upgrade existing MRI
Description
- This IIT Madras initiative translates cutting-edge, indigenously developed medical imaging technologies ? spanning ultrasound, X-ray, photoacoustic, optical, and electromagnetic modalities ? into four fully functional prototype imaging systems with a complete software suite and an open-platform clinical MRI. As a one-of-a-kind imaging centre in India, the project delivers advanced yet affordable scanners, reducing costs and expanding access to high-quality medical imaging, creating significant social impact and strengthening India's healthcare innovation ecosystem.
Impact
- Indigenous state-of-the-art imaging scanners know-how, Advanced yet affordable medical imaging scanners developed, Potential to reduce cost and increase access has huge social impact
Budget in Lakhs
1300.00
Duration
2 years