Chennai: Parminder Chopra, Chairman and Managing Director of Power Finance Corporation Limited (PFC), has inaugurated a state-of-the-art anatomy laboratory at the Department of Medical Sciences and Technology, Indian Institute of Technology Madras (IIT Madras). This advanced facility, funded by a CSR grant of ₹16.5 crore from PFC, represents a significant advancement in medical education and research in India.
The inauguration ceremony was attended by Manoj Sharma, Director (Commercial) at PFC; Prof. V. Kamakoti, Director of IIT Madras; Ali Shah, Executive Director of CSR; Prof. R. Krishna Kumar, Institute Professor; Prof. Boby George, Head of the Department of Medical Sciences & Technology; Prof. Ashwin Mahalingam, Dean-Designate of Alumni and Corporate Relations; Kaviraj Nair, OIA; and other officials from PFC.
The new anatomy laboratory at IIT Madras is a cutting-edge facility designed to utilise and develop advanced technology for effective teaching and learning. It is specifically tailored to support the innovative BS Degree Programme in Medical Sciences & Engineering, marking a pioneering step in integrating high-tech methods into undergraduate medical education. The lab is the first of its kind in India, featuring a dry anatomy setup that meets medical college standards. This modern facility will provide students with a unique learning environment, allowing hands-on experience in anatomy through methods that move beyond traditional practices.
The establishment of this facility is expected to inspire students to develop innovative and disruptive product ideas. PFC aims for this exposure to lead to the creation of indigenous products, thereby reducing reliance on imports and enhancing self-reliance in the medical field.
Parminder Chopra commented on the occasion, "We are proud to support this transformative project at IIT Madras. Our commitment goes beyond merely financing infrastructure; as a responsible corporate entity, we aim to enrich lives through our CSR initiatives and contribute to societal progress. This innovative anatomy lab represents an opportunity to explore new technologies for developing advanced medical devices. By applying engineering principles to medical knowledge, such research has the potential to revolutionise the healthcare sector." /BI
