Chittoor: The Apollo University, Apollo Hospitals, and the University of Leicester, UK, have announced a strategic partnership to establish the Centre for Digital Health and Precision Medicine (CDHPM) at Apollo University’s campus in Chittoor, Andhra Pradesh. The innovative centre will serve as a global hub for research and development in digital health and precision medicine, leveraging the combined expertise and resources of both institutions.
The CDHPM will also have a complementary hub at the University of Leicester, based at the BHF Cardiovascular Research Centre at Glenfield Hospital. The co-directors of the centre are Professor Sir Nilesh J Samani, Professor of Cardiology at the University of Leicester, and Dr. Sujoy Kar, Adjunct Faculty at Apollo University and Chief Medical Information Officer at Apollo Hospitals.
The launch event, held today, was presided over by Dr. Prathap C. Reddy, Chancellor of Apollo University and Founder of Apollo Hospitals, along with the Vice Chancellors of both institutions. The fully operational centre will focus on revolutionizing patient care through the development of digital and personalized healthcare solutions powered by advanced analytical methods and the regular collection of healthcare data.
In his remarks, Dr. Prathap C. Reddy emphasized the university's commitment to health innovation, stating, “At The Apollo University, the CDHPM is central to our mission to transform healthcare delivery by enhancing disease prediction, prevention, diagnosis, and management. This partnership aims to shape the future of personalized, data-driven medicine and positively impact global healthcare.”
Dr. Vinod Bhat, Vice Chancellor of The Apollo University, highlighted the potential of the new centre to drive global healthcare transformation, noting that it combines cutting-edge medical research with advanced technology to create new academic benchmarks.
Professor Nishan Canagarajah, President and Vice Chancellor of the University of Leicester, expressed excitement about the partnership’s potential to impact global healthcare. “This centre will provide innovative solutions to the world’s biggest health challenges, leveraging the expertise of both institutions to improve healthcare not only in India and the UK but globally,” he said.
The CDHPM will initially focus on research areas such as cardiovascular diseases, acute and emergency medicine, and multi-morbidity, particularly in response to the challenges posed by an ageing population and the rise of chronic conditions. It will also be a critical part of Apollo University’s ecosystem, advancing collaborative projects and fostering new innovations in healthcare.
The University of Leicester’s Clinical Medicine research was recently ranked joint 2nd in the UK’s Research Excellence Framework (REF) 2021.
New Academic Programmes at Apollo University and University of Leicester
Starting September 2025, The Apollo University will offer three collaborative undergraduate programmes in Artificial Intelligence, Electronics, Electrical and Information Engineering, and Business Administration. Students will complete the first two years of study in India and then progress to the University of Leicester for their final year.
Additionally, four specialized healthcare-focused Master’s programmes will be introduced at the University of Leicester, catering to the growing demand for highly skilled healthcare professionals. These will be developed in partnership with Apollo Hospitals, University of Leicester, NHS England, and the BAPIO Training Academy (BTA), providing diverse pathways for students to train and specialize in the UK.
Strengthening International Collaboration
The Apollo University and University of Leicester partnership was formalized in June 2023 with a Memorandum of Understanding aimed at strengthening educational and research ties between India and the UK. This collaboration seeks to foster international cooperation and develop advanced programmes in healthcare and data science.
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