IIT Kanpur’s School of Medical Research and Technology (SMRT) has launched Hridyantra, a challenge-based project aimed to develop an advanced artificial heart also called Left Ventricular Assist device (LVAD) for patients with end-stage heart failure.
The project is a flagship programme of SMRT IIT Kanpur to develop the world’s most advanced artificial heart (Left Ventricular Assist Device (LVAD)). It is a pump used in patients with end-stage heart failure as a bridge while awaiting a heart transplant or as a destination therapy for those who couldn't undergo a transplant.
LVAD is an implantable battery-operated, mechanical pump, which assists the left ventricle (main pumping chamber of the heart) to pump blood to the rest of the human body.
IIT Kanpur’s flagship programme is offering a one-of-its-kind opportunity to develop the next-generation heart assisting device and launch one’s own venture, with a living allowance, and access to global MedTech industry mentors.
IIT Kanpur’s Flagship Programme 2022: Highlights
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Name of the program |
Flagship Programme |
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Conducting body |
IIT Kanpur |
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Eligibility Criteria |
Candidates must be graduate in any specializations with relevant work experience |
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Application mode |
Online |
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Application Deadline |
January 30, 2022 |
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Apply Online |
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Official Website |
https://www.iitk.ac.in/ |
According to the IIT Kanpur press release, the flagship programme has been launched in collaboration with nation’s leading hospitals and will be steered by a team of innovators with relevant experience selected under the mentorship of a task force comprising industry experts.
The implementation of the competition will begin with the deployment of a multi-disciplinary team of fellows who will undergo clinical immersion at Narayana Health Hospitals for understanding the clinical nuances associated with cardiac surgery.
Upon completing their clinical immersion, the fellows will move to IIT Kanpur to commence the product development process under the project.
IIT Kanpur SMRT Flagship Programme 2022: Eligibility Criteria
Candidates interested in applying for the flagship programme of IIT Kanpur must hold a bachelor’s degree in any relevant basic sciences, engineering or medical sciences discipline or a graduate in any specialization with relevant experience.
Candidates should be team players, with a penchant for creativity and problem solving.
Speaking about the launch of the flagship programme, Abhay Karandikar, Director, IIT Kanpur, said that the institute is recognised for its pioneering role in launching high-impact projects in the areas of entrepreneurship and innovation.
With the launch of Hridyantra, the institute is moving another step forward in realizing the vision of Atmanirbhar Bharat (self-reliant India) by assisting indigenous talent with critical R&D support, Karandikar said.
Candidates selected for the programme will receive a fellowship and a milestone based ownership in the commercial entity once the LVAD is successfully commercialized and launched.
Padma awardee Sudha Murthy and the Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR) is seed-funding the Hridyantra project.
IIT-Kanpur has created a task force of engineering faculty members from IIT Kanpur, industry professionals from the USA and clinical experts from Narayana Health, AIIMS Delhi, Apollo, Fortis Healthcare, Medanta, KIMS and UN Mehta Heart Institute to train and assist the selected fellows on developing the advanced artificial heart.
IIT Kanpur SMRT Flagship Programme 2022: Application Link
Interested candidates can apply for the flagship programme of IIT-K SMRT till January 30, 2022. It is advised to go through the eligibility criteria and apply online at the earliest.
Recently, IIT Kanpur hosted its 54th IIT-Kanpur Convocation Ceremony in the hybrid model, where PM Narendra Modi launched the blockchain-based degree transfer technology. Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath was also present there as the Guest of Honour.
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