Medical device requirements for clinicians

Date : 2020-08-20

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The Atmanirbhar scheme of the government prompted the DST NU-TEC to organize a webinar on “Medical device requirements for clinicians” on August 20, 2020. The objective of the webinar was to have first-hand knowledge of the requirement of medical devices for further development and commercialization of technologies. As a first step the DST NU-TEC brought together academicians and clinicians on a single platform to have the needs spelt out. Medical professionals from various institutions invited for the webinar included Dr B Sanjeev Rai, Father Muller’s Medical College, Dr M Chakrapani, Kasturba Medical College, Mangaluru, Dr Meghna Mukund, Yenepoya Medical College, Dr Anil Bhat, Kasturba Medical College, Manipal, Dr M.D Jaidev, Father Muller Medical College, Dr Ramaprakash, Kanachur Medical College and Dr Sripada Mehandale, K S Hegde Medical Academy. The need for this webinar was explained by Dr Iddya Karunasagar, Advisor, who stressed the importance of research in developing medical devices for improved health care delivery that would become affordable without the quality being compromised. “There is a need for the development of paper strip for urine analysis, assessing liver function, spot test for analysing nasal swab to detect covid-19, microfluidic devices for the infectious disease, chip based microfluidic device for the detection of lithium, wristband for real time detection of glucose, sodium, chloride etc. Sweat monitoring patch for sweat rate, chloride and temperature, handheld optical tomography (OCT), LED based fluorescence microscope, innovation in the field of nano-materials, nano-medicine, nano-fibers theranostics, micro-nano electronic devices, biosensors, micro-needles and smart phone assisted device prediction model with artificial intelligence for a rapid progress in the field of medicine” - Dr B Sanjeev Rai Father Muller Medical College “There should be a collaboration between the health care officials and the technical stream for the identification of various health care needs. A fusion of e-stethoscope, pulse-oximeter, BP, ECG, Infrared thermometer, glucometer would be a great all-in-one doctors instrument. Non-invasive glucose measurement system, thermal mapping and correlation with diseases, artificial intelligence and body signals to develop instruments in context with disease identification such as JVP, PFT and phonocardiogram, slide scanners with digital scanning, simple continuous EEG monitoring, mobile device including infrared thermometer, logistics in the area of patient transport, patient management system tablet identification, remote monitoring patient safety issues, imaging through Ryles tube, lensless microscope, quick digital scanning sharper ECG using fine small needle electrode, nano-drop sampling are few areas that requires research attention” - Dr M Chakrapani Kasturba Medical College “There is a need for cost effective nasal prongs and tubing’s for heated humidified high flow, adrenaline auto injectors, development of model to accurately predict acute attack of asthma using analytical/physiological factors integrated with machine learning algorithms.” - Dr M D Jaidev Father Muller Medical College “Medical innovation is required in the field of tissue culture, plastic surgery, 3D bio-printing, 3D organ development, microfluidics, nano biotechnology, recombinant therapeutics, API formulations, fabrication devices, low cost glucose monitoring and GI cancer detection system, precision medicine, medical robotics, advances in sensors, orthopedic devices such as 3D printed implants/prosthesis, low cost phono-cardiograph, tracheostomy tubes, affordable smart walker, body scanner, gait analysis lab, industrial machining tools, polymer casting, vacuum molding” - Dr Anil Bhat Kasturba Medical College “There is a need for having simplified yet protective PPE to prevent fogging and heat generation in PPE, assistance to cannulate the vein in infants, automation in patient transfer facility, device to monitor the oxygen delivery, diaper to recognize wetting and bedsore, device to diagnose sleep apnea, device for chest physiotherapy, distance sensor to increase the accuracy of thermo-scanners, digital radiograpghy, no contact stethoscope, positioning device in OT to perform oro-nasal surgery and a cost effective micro-debrider” - Dr Sripada Mehandale K S Hegde Medical Academy “There is a requirement of wheel chair with voice enabled RFID device for opening locked doors, osteoporotic assisted device, C arm capable of taking views of both antero-posterior and lateral shots without having to move C arm position. Devices such as spectacle with coring gorilla glass, sensors on the spectacles which will prompt the patient about topography of the surrounding, slit lamp supported on drone for the ophthalmological examination, user friendly affordable light weight digital device to monitor eye pressure, simulation device with good haptic feedback for cataract surgery, use of artificial intelligence to examine retina, wireless hassle free multi parameter monitor for operation theatres and ICUs, robotic assisted physiotherapy, swivel chair and accessories in ambulance to transport the patients with breathlessness, caulking gun with autologous for fat transplantation and bar code with audio prompt on medicine vials to minimize human errors are few requirements the clinicians are looking forward to.” - Dr Meghna Mukund Yenepoya Medical College “Making technology available to rural area in low resource setting and having tele ICU facility and smart clinics is as important as developing new techniques. Few basic mandatory devices required are wireless vital sign patch monitors, wearable electrocardiogram patches, AED, pulse-oximeter, oxygen concentrator, home BIPAP, dialysis machines, CT scan, self-testing (GRBS), ECG/USG machine, plates and screws, bone wires, orthopedic implants in the remote areas at low cost. There is also a need for having artificial intelligence medical device to screen diabetic retinopathy, ambulatory glucose profile, triage tool for the radiology image, human-AI interaction in robotic surgery, health information registry and trauma registry” - Dr Ramaprakash Kanachur Medical College

Last updated 2021-02-13 04:45:09

Workshop on patent process

Date : 2020-08-19

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DST NU-TEC organized a guest lecture as a part of staff development activity on “Understanding patenting in India" on August 19, 2020 at NUCSER. Dr Iddya Karunasagar, emphasised the need to file patent application related to any novel product or process before submitting the manuscript for publication. He explained the Nitte (DU) policy on patenting and the steps involved in filing the patent. He also suggested that a provisional patent application be submitted early in the process of applying for patent which should be confirmed within a year with additional data as proof of the process/product. All the faculty of NUCSER actively participated and discussed several patent related queries after the lecture.

Last updated 2021-05-05 10:37:10

Research requirements of Food Industry

Date : 2020-07-24

Link : https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zRHsYiR13zA

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A webinar on “Research requirements of Food Industry” was organized by DST NU-TEC on July 24, 2020. The mandate of the webinar was to understand the R&D needs of the industry and how academic institutions could rise and contribute to address their issues. Key speakers from the food industry were Shri Giridhar Prabhu, Director, Achal Cashew Industries Pvt Ltd, Mr Sanath Kumar, Quality assurance incharge, Unibic Foods Pvt Ltd, Dr Pradeep Kenjilage, Director R&D, Cafe Coffee Day, Dr Harish Kinilakodi, General Manager, Ace Foods Pvt Ltd, and Dr U. V. Babu, Head R & D, Himalaya Drug Co. Prof. Dr. Iddya Karunasagar, Member scientific committee and chair scientific panel on antibiotic residues, FSSAI, GoI, emphasized the importance of food industry for the Indian economy and the changing landscape of consumer requirements for processed, ready to cook and ready to eat foods. Opening remarks was delivered by the Pro-chancellor, Mr. Vishal Hegde, who introduced the participants to Nitte group of institutions, Atal Incubation Canter, New Age Incubation Center located at Nitte Mahalinga Adyanthaya Memorial Institute of Technology (NMAMIT). He invited the industry to make use of every facility available at Nitte for the larger good of food technology. He assured that all help will be provided by the DST NU-TEC to solve their problems using the research facilities created at Nitte university and the expertise available. Dr Indrani Karunasagar highlighted the importance of research and innovation in the food industry for ensuring food security and nutritional requirements at global level as well as for domestic market. The key speakers elaborated on the research requirements in their respective industries and invited the scientists at TEC to help address their problems. Highlights of industry opinion “Simple innovation techniques bring a drastic change in the economy and such ideas should be driven by passion and commitment and can be based on need. The insect beetle, Tribolium castaneum, a common menace in cashew plantation, requires research attention to help the industry solve the issue” - Shri Giridhar Prabhu Director Achal Industries Pvt Ltd "Detection of foreign bodies in products that specially arise from fragile packaging materials like plastics and threads is very much needed. The detection technique currently available focuses on metal detection” - Mr Sanath Kumar Incharge of quality assurance Unibic Foods Pvt Ltd "Lack of certified or accredited lab in Dakshina Kannada to obtain report in real-time basis is a major issue. An NABL accredited lab could help obtain the much-needed certification documents for the industry. There is need for internship training for students to enable them to have hands-on exposure and be industry-fit. Research focus could be on nutritional value in packaged food to fall in line with the changing trends in lifestyle and food choice” - Dr Harish Kinilakodi General Manager of Ace Foods Pvt Ltd “There is a need for the development of rapid detection kit for analysis of pesticides, heavy metals, and other such contaminants. The development of digital sensors for sensory evaluation like consistency, aroma and taste, chicory percentage in coffee is urgently required. Production of biodegradable, eco-friendly packaging materials that can withstand various levels of processing is need of the hour” - Dr Pradeep Kenjilage Director R & D, Cafe Coffee Day “Change in curriculum is necessary to bridge the gap between resource available in academic institutions and industrial expectations. Involvement of industrialist as visiting professors as well as involving industry to identify research problems and work on them could help in converting lab research into commercially viable product” - Dr U. V. Babu Head R & D, Himalya Drug Co

Last updated 2021-02-13 04:39:14

Research and development and IPR during COVID-19

Date : 2020-05-26

Link : https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RKMai5-DVZg

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Webinar on “Research and development and IPR during COVID-19” was organized under DST NU-TEC platform on May 26, 2020. Dr Satheesh Kumar Bhandary, in highlighting the need for this important webinar, stated that change in strategy in research is required during unprecedented time like the Covid-19 pandemic. This is a highly challenging situation with a large number of potential solutions. Dr T.S Rao, Rtd Senior Advisor, Department of Biotechnology informed all that government funding bodies and researchers should coordinate with each other for the effective translation of research. Research proposal made in the area of Covid-19 or any other research should be a result of critical thinking, should be well structured and should have a translational research outcome. There should be a collaboration between basic scientists and clinicians for the effective implementation of research. Dr Iddya Karunasagar spoke on strategies for promoting research in Nitte University through various intra and extramural research grants, energizing the faculty by organizing meeting with external experts, conduct of project writing workshops, student participation in Anveshan etc. Dr Sharana, Gauda Asst Comptroller, Patents and Designs, GoI, Chennai stated that there is a rise in the research leading to development of diagnostic kits and antiretroviral formulations. To continue the process of patent filing, e-filing facility and postal services were created. Timeline for the Indian Patent act and rule are expedited in view of pandemic. Webinar was moderated by Dr Indrani Karunasagar who introduced the theme and the speakers.

Last updated 2021-02-13 04:28:35

Technological Challenges during Covid Pandemic

Date : 2020-05-22

Link : https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RLzjChs7wcc

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Webinar on “Technological Challenges during Covid Pandemic” was organized by DST NU-TEC on May 22, 2020. The purpose of the webinar that included global experts was to discuss challenges in diagnosis, immunity, vaccine development and technological innovations in India. Resource persons for the webinar included Dr Satheesh Kumar Bhandary, Hon’ble Vice-Chancellor, Nitte DU; Dr V. Ravi, Head, Neurovirology NIMHANS, Dr Bellur Prabhakar, Dean (Research), Univ, Illinois, Chicago, Dr K.V. Gangadharan, Professor, NITK, Surathkal. Dr Iddya Karunasagar and Dr Indrani Karunasagar, moderators of the webinar explained the need to listen to experts’ opinion about the pandemic and urged all to participate in discussions on SarsCoV2 virus. They introduced the speakers and their expertise relevant to the pandemic. Dr Satheesh Kumar Bhandary, delivered the opening remarks. He stated that the country should develop a robust strategy to prevent, contain and treat infections using modern technology. Dr V. Ravi spoke on challenges and limitations in diagnostics as this holds importance and relevance in the present context. Dr Bellur Prabhakar, threw light upon currently approved therapeutics and the need to discuss repurposing of drugs. Dr K.V. Gangadharan, shared his experience of developing circuit split ventilators. Dr Satheesh Kumar Bhandary suggested interactive session with such renowned experts and urged all those who could not attend the webinar to listen to the experts as their expert opinion on this important topic would be made available through Nitte Youtube platform.

Last updated 2022-10-12 04:33:55