Bengaluru: Indian Institute of Science (IISc) and Blockchain For Impact (BFI) have announced a collaboration to advance biomedical research and innovation. Under BFI-Biome Virtual Network Programme, BFI will allocate $1 million over three years to support research projects at IISc.The partnership was formally launched on Feb 8, IISc said in a statement issued on Monday, adding that BFI aims to bring together researchers, technologists and innovators to drive the next generation of interventions for improved healthcare, starting with this collaboration with IISc. IISc director Prof Govindan Rangarajan emphasised the importance of collaboration in driving innovation and IISc’s commitment to advancing knowledge for societal impact, while BFI CEO Gaurav Singh expressed enthusiasm about the partnership exemplifying BFI’s commitment to biomedical research and innovation in India.Through multidisciplinary research collaborations and funding support, the partnership aims to accelerate the translation of scientific discoveries into tangible healthcare solutions that can strengthen India’s healthcare infrastructure. Prof Navakanta Bhat, dean of interdisciplinary sciences, IISc, said: “The BFI vision aligns with the efforts of IISc to develop scientific solutions for the current healthcare challenges.”Sandeep Nailwal, founder of BFI, said with a $15 million programme dedicated to advancing biomedical research and innovation in India, the BFI Biome initiative transcends traditional boundaries by integrating both upstream and deep science, creating an environment that drives innovation leading to transformative health solutions.
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