News & Events

Four Students from KCDH Awarded PMRF Fellowship

We are delighted to announce a significant milestone at the Koita Centre for Digital Health (KCDH). Our PhD students, Ambuj Kumar, Keerthana Vinod Kumar, Shayantan Banerjee, and Suraj Racha, have been honored with the prestigious Prime Minister Research Fellowship (PMRF) in recognition of their outstanding dedication to groundbreaking research in the dynamic field of digital health at KCDH. Their unwavering dedication, relentless effort, and commitment to advancing knowledge in the cutting-edge domains of digital health and technology have truly earned them this remarkable recognition.

The PMRF program stands as a testament to our nation's unwavering commitment to attract the brightest minds for research in crucial areas of science and technology, with a primary focus on national priorities. The selection process is rigorous, and their performance is scrutinized through a national convention.

For a burgeoning centre like KCDH, this marks a moment of extraordinary pride and accomplishment. It signifies an immense wellspring of pride and achievement within the digital health realm, emphasizing our dedication to nurturing innovation and excellence in the realm of digital health research.

We extend our warmest congratulations and best wishes to our PMRF fellows as they embark on their inspiring research journey!

Expert Panellist at AI Research Summit

Date: 19-Aug-2023
Venue: IIT Bombay

We witness a convergence of brilliance at the AI Research Summit jointly organized by NVIDIA AI Technology Centre and Indian Institute of Technology Bombay.

Prof. Ganesh Ramakrishnan & Prof. Kshitij Jadhav, graced the occasion as expert panellists. Delving into this topic, they discussed the extent to which AI technology is equipped to address the challenges and opportunities within healthcare. Their insights were valuable for AI enthusiasts, industry leaders, and experts who came together to explore the cutting-edge realms of Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning.

The spotlight was on two fascinating topics:

• Large Language Model and Generative AI
• AI for Scientific Computing Research

The AI revolution is accelerating the pace of scientific discovery, and this summit was the hub for those pioneering the future.

Convocation - First Batch at KCDH

Date: 19-Aug-2023
Venue: IIT Bombay

We proudly witnessed our first batch of IDDDP & minor students of Batch 2023 graduate from KCDH. To mark this significant milestone, we orchestrated a heart-warming ceremony within our department's walls.

Dr. Sujit Chatterjee, the esteemed CEO of L. H. Hiranandani Hospital, graced the event as our chief guest. His presence added an extra layer of prestige as he handed out degrees to our students, marking the beginning of their promising journey in Health Informatics.

The ceremony was a joyous affair, attended by our dedicated students, their proud parents, KCDH faculty members, the Koita Foundation COO, and many others who share in our celebration. The atmosphere was filled with festivity, ensuring that our students had a day to remember forever.

As our students embark on new adventures, this memorable day will remain etched in their hearts. We, at the Koita Centre of Digital Health, are confident that armed with degrees in Healthcare Informatics, our graduates are poised to bridge the gap in the realm of digital healthcare.

Prof. Ganesh Ramakrishnan - Appointed as Expert Member under NTAGI

Date: 3-Jun-2023
Venue: IIT Bombay

We are thrilled to announce that Prof. Ganesh Ramakrishnan, PI - KCDH, IIT Bombay has been selected as an expert member for disease and economic modelling within the prestigious Standing Technical Sub Committee (STSC). But that's not all - His expertise and dedication have also led to his appointment as an expert member of the Standing Working Group - Immunization and Vaccine Research and Capacity Building (SWG-IVRCB) under NTAGI (National Technical Advisory Group on Immunization), Ministry of Health and Family Welfare, Government of India.

This remarkable recognition is not just a personal milestone, but also amplifies the significance of the broader scope at www.kcdh.iitb.ac.in. and www.ndmconsortium.com. His contributions are continuously propelling a profound impact in critical healthcare areas.

Digital Health Insights - Session for IIT Bombay Students

Date: 26-May-2023
Venue: IIT Bombay

Koita Center for Digital Health - IIT Bombay and Undergraduate Academic Council - UGAC, IIT Bombay jointly organized a captivating session on "Digital Health Insights" for the students at IIT Bombay.
Prof. Ganesh Ramakrishnan, Professor-in-Charge at Koita Center for Digital Health - IIT Bombay, enlightened us about the exceptional work carried out by KCDH and shared fascinating details about its research activities. Prof. Nirmal Punjabi, Founder of Sensorama Technologies LLP, shed light on the diverse domains within digital health that offer tremendous job opportunities. Atharva Savarkar, an IDDDP student, graciously shared his personal experience at KCDH, highlighting the unparalleled accessibility to KCDH faculty it provides round the clock, unlike larger departments.
The session received an overwhelmingly positive response from the students which was evident through their engaging questions during the interactive Q&A session.

International Conclave on Advances in Radiology & Radiotherapy 2023

Date: 16-18-May-2023
Venue: Society for Applied Microwave Electronics Engineering & Research - SAMEER

Prof. Ganesh Ramakrishnan and Prof. Kshitij Jadhav took the stage and shared their insights at the prestigious event, "International Conclave on Advances in Radiology & Radiotherapy 2023" on May 16th – 18th, 2023, organized by Society for Applied Microwave Electronics Engineering & Research - SAMEER. The conclave provided a platform to delve into the technical intricacies of Radiotherapy and Radiology systems, while also shaping the vision for the coming decade. Our esteemed faculty from Koita Center for Digital Health - IIT Bombay were invited to present their state-of-the-art research on "Medical Data-Efficient Machine Learning.

DTE-IITB Workshop

Date: 12-13-May-2023
Venue: IIT Bombay

IIT Bombay, in collaboration with Maharashtra's Directorate of Technical Education (DTE), successfully hosted the DTE-IITB Workshop on May 12 and 13, 2023. The workshop featured a special presentation by Prof. Ganesh Ramakrishnan, who provided valuable insights into the Koita Centre of Digital Health (KCDH). Prof. Ganesh Ramakrishnan emphasized the significance of establishing digital health departments in engineering colleges across the board.
The workshop's primary objective was to foster fruitful collaborations between the esteemed faculty members of IIT Bombay and government-funded engineering institutes in Maharashtra. Additionally, the event aimed to facilitate knowledge exchange and promote increased student interaction, potentially leading to internship opportunities.

KCDH Inauguration & Symposium on “Catalyzing the Digital Health Revolution in India"

Date: 17-Apr-2023
Venue: Prof B Nag Auditorium, VMCC, IIT Bombay, Powai, Mumbai – 400076, India

The inaugural event of Koita Centre for Digital Health (KCDH) at IIT Bombay was held on April 17, 2023. The inauguration ceremony featured Dr. Rajesh S. Gokhale, Secretary of the Department of Biotechnology, Government of India, as the chief guest.
The symposium on "Catalysing Digital Health Revolution in India" at the inaugural event brought together experts from the government, academia, and industry. The inauguration of the Centre reinforces IIT Bombay's commitment to advancing digital healthcare in India, and the institute extends its appreciation to the Koita Foundation and the Koita alumni for their support. More details of the inaugural event can be found at: https://www.kcdh.iitb.ac.in/news-events/kcdh-inauguration.htm

Talk by Prof. Michael O'Sullivan, University of Auckland

Date: 23-Feb-2023
Venue: 109,New CC Bldg,IITB

Koita Center for Digital Health, IIT Bombay hosted Prof Michael O’Sullivan for a talk on "How modelling and digital transformation can improve healthcare”.
Prof Michael O’Sullivan is an Associate Professor in the Department of Engineering Science and Biomedical Engineering at the University of Auckland. More details about him can be found at: https://profiles.auckland.ac.nz/michael-osullivan
This talk envisioned a healthcare system after digital transformation and explained how existing research provides the precursors for the next generation of digital health.

Prof Ganesh Ramakrishnan as a panelists at Johns Hopkins University, USA

Date: 09-Feb-2023
Venue: Whiting School of Engineering at Johns Hopkins University, USA

Prof Ganesh Ramakrishnan was a panelist for the discussion on “Empowering Health for All – Exploring Digital Innovations for Health Equity” at Whiting School of Engineering at Johns Hopkins University, USA on February 9, 2023.
Other panellists were Drs Ritu Agarwal, William Polk Carey Distinguished Professor, Rama Chellappa, Bloomberg Distinguished Professor, Kunal Parikh, Research Associate, and Sridevi Sarma, Associate Professor, Vice Dean for Graduate Education. Dr. Brian Hasselfeld, Senior Medical Director of Digital Health and Innovation acted as Moderator for the panel.
This event was followed by formal exchange of MoU recently signed between IIT Bombay and Johns Hopkins University for joint Breakthrough Research Grants program. The program enables catalytic funding for up to 3 collaborative research projects involving IIT Bombay and JHU faculty. The projects will be jointly funded by Koita Center for Digital Health - IIT Bombay and John Hopkins University.

Fireside Chat by Rizwan Koita on "Career Opportunities in Digital Health"

Date: 08-Feb-2023
Venue: IITB

Koita Center for Digital Health - IIT Bombay is thankful to Mr Rizwan Koita for an engaging session on “Career Opportunities in Digital Health”. The fireside chat was held on February 8, 2023 and was moderated by Srishti Badaya, a second-year student at IIT Bombay
In this captivating session, Mr Rizwan highlighted current and future potential in securing jobs, pursuing higher studies, conducting research and becoming entrepreneur in the domain of Digital Health.

Talk by Prof. Chris Bain, Monash University

Date: 06-Feb-2023
Venue: IITB

Koita Center for Digital Health - IIT Bombay, hosted an interactive session by Prof Chris Bain, on "Cyber Security in Digital Health" on Monday, February 6th, 2023. He spoke about digitization, digitalization and the digital transformation of healthcare. He elaborated on the potential threats and ways to combat them for creating a robust digital health ecosystem.

Signing of MoU with Maharastra University of Health

Date: Feb-2023
Venue: IITB

In a one of a kind collaboration, IIT Bombay (IITB) and Maharashtra University of Health Sciences (MUHS) signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) towards promoting interaction between the technology institute and the health sciences university on February 2023. The MoU enables both institutions to share resources for academics and R&D in diverse areas of mutual interest.
Prof Subhasis Chaudhuri, Director – IITB and Lt Gen Dr Madhuri Kanitkar, Vice Chancellor – MUHS signed the MoU. Other dignitaries who graced the occasion included Dr Milind Nikumbh, Pro-Vice Chancellor – MUHS, Prof Milind Atrey, Dean-R&D - IITB, Prof Ganesh Ramakrishnan, Professor-in-charge, Koita Centre for Digital Health – IITB, Prof Samir Maji, Professor-in-charge, Sunita Sanghi Center for Ageing and Neurodegenerative Diseases – IITB, Dr Rajendra Shivaji Bangal, Registrar – MUHS, Ms Surabhi Goel, COO – Koita Foundation and several others. Speaking on the occasion, Prof Chaudhuri encouraged exchange of faculty and students between the two institutes and Dr Kanitkar said that out of the box thinking was the need of the hour and the MoU was a symbol of such an innovative approach.

Guest Lecture by Dr. N R Jagannathan

Date: 10-Jan-2023
Venue: IITB

Koita Centre for Digital Health, IIT Bombay hosted an interactive session by Dr N R Jagannathan on Tuesday, January 10th, 2023 on the role of MRI and MR Spectroscopy in clinical medicine.
Dr N R Jagannathan is a Distinguished Visiting Professor at @Koita Centre for Digital Health and was former Head of the Department of NMR & MRI Facility at the All India Institute of Medical Sciences, New Delhi. He has over 300 publications and edited 5 volumes. He is recipient of numerous prestigious awards and fellowships.

Prof Kshitij Sharad Jadhav on board

Date: 22-Oct-2022
Venue: BKC, Mumbai

Koita Centre for Digital Health (KCDH) is delighted to have its faculty member Dr Kshitij Jadhav get his offer letter officially on 22 Oct 2022 during the Prime Minister's visit to BKC, Mumbai.

Meeting and interaction with Dr. Madhuri Kanitkar, VC MUHS.

Date: 20-Oct-2022
Venue: Mumbai by IIT Bombay

Dr. Madhuri Kanitkar, Vice-Chancellor of the Maharashtra University of Health Sciences and team visited IITB on Oct 20, 2022 and interacted with Director IITB & KCDH associated Faculties.

A panel discussion on digital health infrastructure in India

Date: 15-Oct-2022

SJMSON main Audotorium

Koita Centre for Digital Health (KCDH) organized a panel discussion on the topic “Digital Health Infrastructure in India”. Ms. Gunjan Jain, Chief Executive Officer at Tatvacare, Dr. Barnali Das, Lead Consultant at Kokilaben Dhirubhai Ambani Hospital and KCDH associated faculty Prof. Amit Sethi participated in it.

Seminar by Dr. Meghana Kshirsagar, scientist at Microsoft

Date: 08-Sep-2022
Source: YouTube

Koita Centre for Digital Health (KCDH) invited Meghana Kshirsagar for a seminar, who is a research scientist in the AI for Good lab at Microsoft where she works on AI for health problems in proteomics, genomics and public health. She talked about “Structured models for biological data”. Many faculties and students attended the event.

Interaction with Rizwan Koita & Rekha Koita on possibilities of digital healthcare in India

Date: 22-Aug-2022
Venue: Mumbai

Koita Centre for Digital Health (KCDH) conducted an interactive session and career guidance with Mr. Rizwan Koita and Mrs. Rekha Koita with KCDH students on “ Advancements possibilities and adoption of digital healthcare in India”. Rizwan is the founder and CEO of CitiusTech, IITB startup, one of India's UNICORN's and leading healthcare technology company. Rekha is the co-Founder at Koita Foundation.

Orientation Workshop for Joint Directors / Directors of Ayushman Bharat Digital Mission

Date: 08-Jun-2022 to 10-Jun-2022
Venue: Mumbai

Koita Centre for Digital Health (KCDH), IIT Bombay takes immense pleasure in partnering with NHA (National Health Authority) for hosting and conducting the workshop for the state-level joint directors in Ayushman Bharat Digital Mission (ABDM) framework and ABDM national rollout.

The Ayushman Bharat Digital Mission (ABDM) is the flagship program of the Government of India, launched by the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare. NHA is the apex body responsible for the implementation of ABDM. ABDM aims to develop the backbone necessary to support the integrated digital health infrastructure of the country.

The second batch of ABDM workshops for State Joint Directors was held on the IIT Bombay campus from 8th June 2022 to 10th June 2022.

Date: 22-May-2022
Source: YouTube

Prof. Devrat Shah is the Professor at the Statistics and Data Science Centre, Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) and Founder & Chief Scientist of Celect. As a part of the launchpad for IDDDP in Digital Health, Prof. Devrat Shah along with KCDH Professor In Charge Prof. Ganesh Ramakrishnan shares their insight on digital health careers from the global lens.

Date: 15-May-2022
Source: YouTube

Koita Centre for Digital Health (KCDH) organized a session in collaboration with the Undergraduate Academic Council (UGAC), IITB on the Inter-Disciplinary Dual Degree Program (IDDDP) program in Healthcare Informatics and immersive learning opportunities through 1-year long research projects. KCDH core faculty members Prof. Pramod Wangikar and Prof. Amit Sethi shared the results of the exciting research projects on "Mass Spectroscopy and Data Science for Healthcare" and "Precision Oncology using Machine Learning".

Date: 14-May-2022
Source: YouTube

Koita Centre for Digital Health (KCDH) conducted a panel discussion with COO Dr. Bhagwati Prasad (KCDH) and Prof. Abir De (Dept. of CSE) in collaboration with Undergraduate Academic Council (UGAC), IITB. Panel members provided an overview of activities happening at KCDH and the emerging scope in the digital health sector.

RB Memorial Conference on Translational Research in Medicine (TRIM)

Date: 19-Apr-2022

Virtual Conference

Department of Biosciences & Bioengineering (BSBE) conducted the RB Memorial conference on Translational Research in Medicine (TRIM) on 19th April 2022; in the memory of our beloved Late Prof. Rinti Banerjee, a pioneer scientist in the field of Nanomedicine, drug delivery and biomaterials. In the conference, Track 5 was dedicated to Digital Health which was organized by Koita Centre for Digital Health (KCDH).

This conference aligns with the vision of Prof. Banerjee to improve innovative research in healthcare and medicine. The conference had multiple events like a proof of concept/product pitch competition, poster competition and talks on various tracks like Nanomedicine, Drug Delivery, Biomaterials I and II, Proteomics and Digital Health by eminent speakers from different backgrounds.

Workshop: Hands-on analysis of healthcare data by Prof. Amit Sethi

Date: 09-Apr-2022

Microsoft Teams platform

Koita Centre for Digital Health in collaboration with the Undergraduate Academic Council - UGAC, IIT Bombay conducted a workshop for students of IIT Bombay on "Hands on analysis of healthcare data". The workshop was conducted by our core faculty member Prof. Amit Sethi with the intention to expose students to data analysis related to Healthcare. During the workshop, students got guided hands-on challenges for using healthcare datasets.

KCDH launches Ph.D. in Digital Health at IIT Bombay !!

Ph.D. Program in Digital Health is a program that provides an opportunity for students to fine-tune their informatics and data analytics skills as well as gain a firm grounding in the area of healthcare and its related domains. It gives students an opportunity to learn about biomedical ethics, to apply domain skills such as AI/ML in the hospital system as well as at the community level for public health informatics and in a broader sense for global health.

Orientation Workshop for Joint Directors/ Directors of Ayushman Bharat Digital Mission

Date: 10 Mar-2022 and 11-Mar-2022
Venue: IIT, Bombay

Koita Centre for Digital Health (KCDH), IIT Bombay takes immense privilege in partnering with NHA (National Health Authority) for hosting and conducting the induction training program for building the capacity of the state-level joint directors in Ayushman Bharat Digital Mission (ABDM) framework and helping for ABDM national rollout.

The Ayushman Bharat Digital Mission (ABDM) is the flagship program of the Government of India, by the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare. NHA is the apex body responsible for the implementation of ABDM. ABDM aims to develop the backbone necessary to support the integrated digital health infrastructure of the country.

The first ABDM Training Program for State Joint Directors took place at the Indian Institute of Technology, Bombay on 10th and 11th March 2022.

Date: 09-Mar-2022
Source: Youtube

KCDH hosted a talk on “Reducing inequities in cancer care” by our advisory board member, Dr. CS Pramesh. Dr. Pramesh is the Director of Tata Memorial Hospital and the Professor and Head of Thoracic Surgery at the Tata Memorial Centre, Mumbai.

Date: 27-Feb-2022
Source: YouTube

KCDH Professor-In-Charge, Prof. Ganesh was a speaker at the 3rd Elets Healthcare Transformation Summit organized by Elets eHealth to bring alive a series of discussions around various facets of 'Technology Driving Futuristic Healthcare'.

Date: 02-Feb-2022
Source: YouTube

KCDH hosted a talk on “Lessons Learnt from Modelling the Delta and Omicron Waves in India and Elsewhere” by Dr. M. Vidyasagar, SERB National Science Chair & Distinguished Professor Indian Institute of Technology Hyderabad. Dr. Vidyasagar is the Head of teh National Covid-19 Supermodel Committee formed by the Indian Government to make projections on the likely spread of Covid-19 pandemic.

Date: 14-Nov-2021
Source: Telemedicon 2021

Telemedicon 2021 focus on newer emerging digital technologies which are influencing telehealth, strategy and global policy besides showcasing the start-up initiatives. A group of faculty members associated with KCDH conducted a workshop on the "Future Healthcare Technology and Systems".

Date: 11-Sep-2021
Source: HealthCare 2030

The event will bring together prominent HealthCare stakeholders from Industry, Academia, Government, Investors, Insurance with an aim to provide a direction and a new way of working in HealthCare to provide better outcomes and decision making in the future.

Date: 04-Aug-2021
Source: Wiley Online Library

Date: July-2021

Date: 14-Jun-2021
Source: YouTube

Mr. Rizwan Koita is the founder and CEO of CitiusTech, IITB startup, one of India's UNICORN's and leading healthcare technology company. Mr. Rizwan has shared his thoughts on the career opportunities in Healthcare Informatics for students in IDDDP / Minors program at Koita Centre for Digital Health and how the centre will facilitate them.

Date: 11-Jun-2021
Source: Times of India

Two distinct paths emerge after high school. Those wanting to pursue engineering take the PCM (physics, chemistry, math) route and the ones moving towards healthcare follow the PCB (physics, chemistry, biology) road, and never do the twain meet.

Date: 11-Jun-2021
Source: IIT Bombay

Koita Centre for Digital Health' (KCDH) set up with a generous contribution received from its alumni Rekha and Rizwan Koita, under the aegis of the Koita Foundation.

Date: 23-May-2021
Source: YouTube

Panel discussion with IIT Alums Mr. Sandeep Gupta, Mr. Vipin Gopal and Mr. Rahul Panicker on exciting career opportunities in Healthcare Informatics. They shared their insights, ideas, and experience in the digital healthcare space to make students aware of the role of technology in healthcare and opportunities available in the domain.