Integral University and KSSSCI Ink MoU to Pioneer Oncology and AI Research Innovation

This agreement establishes a formal institutional linkage aimed at fostering academic collaboration, research excellence, and innovation across the critical fields of oncology, biomedical sciences, and Artificial Intelligence (AI). The partnership seeks to advance knowledge through joint instructional, training, teaching, and research activities, providing valuable opportunities for students, trainees, and faculty to engage in innovative projects and utilize advanced research and development facilities.

Integrating Academia with Clinical Excellence

The collaboration is viewed as a strategic step toward revolutionizing cancer care through the synthesis of academic expertise and clinical practice. The Hon’ble Chancellor and Founder of Integral University, Prof. Syed Waseem Akhtar, lauded the initiative, stating that the partnership marks a significant move toward integrating academic expertise with clinical excellence to drive innovation and ultimately improve patient care in oncology.

Key Areas of Collaboration

This comprehensive partnership will focus on several high-impact initiatives designed to maximize cooperation and mutual growth:

• Collaborative Research Programs: Joint research initiatives in specific areas of oncology and allied specialties.

• Knowledge and Infrastructure Sharing: Exchange programs for students and faculty, along with the sharing of instrumentation facilities for complex biomedical and cancer studies.

• Digital Health Integration: Development of Tele-Oncomedicine programs.

• Capacity Building: Joint development programs focused on advancing oncology and allied specialties.

This effort is expected to greatly enhance academic cooperation, encourage the direct application of AI tools in oncology—such as for diagnosis and personalized treatment planning—and contribute significantly to the development of new approaches in cancer diagnosis, treatment, and prevention. This will benefit both the academic community and society at large.

Dignitaries Present

The signing event saw the presence of key leadership from both institutions:

• Dr. M. L. B. Bhatt, Director, Kalyan Singh Super Speciality Cancer Institute (KSSSCI).

• Dr. Syed Nadeem Akhtar, Hon'ble Pro Chancellor, Integral University.

• Prof. Javed Musarrat, Hon'ble Vice Chancellor, Integral University.

• Prof. Furqan Qamar, Chief Advisor to the Hon'ble Chancellor, Integral University.

• Prof. Mohammad Haris Siddiqui, Registrar, Integral University.