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20 AIIMS Institutes Form National Research Consortium to Boost Healthcare Innovation

Twenty AIIMS institutions across India have signed a Memorandum of Understanding to establish a pan-India collaborative research consortium. The agreement, signed on AIIMS Research Day 2026, aims to enhance biomedical and clinical research through joint projects and multi-institutional studies. The consortium will focus on emerging areas like artificial intelligence in healthcare and affordable cancer therapies. It is designed to accelerate the translation of scientific findings into healthcare solutions and evidence-based policy.

Key Points: 20 AIIMS Institutes Launch Pan-India Research Consortium

  • Foster joint research projects
  • Include AI in healthcare & cancer therapies
  • Share expertise and harmonise protocols
  • Strengthen research capacity nationwide
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20 AIIMS institutions ink pact to establish pan-India collaborative research consortium

20 AIIMS institutions sign MoU to create a collaborative research network focusing on AI in healthcare, cancer therapies, and multi-institutional studies.

"This platform will continue to evolve as a key driver of collaborative research in the years ahead. - Prof. M. Srinivas"

New Delhi, January 29

The All India Institute of Medical Sciences, New Delhi, on Thursday, signed a Memorandum of Understanding to establish a pan-India collaborative framework to enhance biomedical and clinical research in the country.

The agreement made on AIIMS Research Day 2026 aims to foster joint research projects, multi-institutional studies, clinical trials, exchange of researchers, and systematic sharing of knowledge and best practices across the AIIMS network.

The participating institutions include AIIMS located at New Delhi, Bathinda, Bhopal, Bhubaneswar, Bibinagar, Bilaspur, Deoghar, Gorakhpur, Guwahati, Jammu, Jodhpur, Kalyani, Madurai, Mangalagiri, Nagpur, Patna, Raebareli, Raipur, Rajkot, and Rishikesh.

"The establishment of this collaborative research consortium reflects our collective commitment to advancing high-quality, nationally relevant research. By bringing together the strengths of AIIMS institutions across India, we aim to generate robust scientific evidence, promote innovation, and support informed decision-making in healthcare. This platform will continue to evolve as a key driver of collaborative research in the years ahead," said Prof. M. Srinivas, Director, AIIMS Delhi.

The research will also include emerging areas such as artificial intelligence (AI) in healthcare, affordable cancer therapies, healthcare-associated infections, and metabolic disorders.

The agreement provides for the nomination of nodal officers and single points of contact in each institution to facilitate effective coordination and implementation of collaborative activities.

The pan-India research consortium is expected to strengthen research capacity, accelerate translation of scientific findings into healthcare solutions, and contribute to evidence-based policy formulation in the country.

"The pan-India research consortium provides a structured mechanism to undertake large, multi-institutional studies that are essential for addressing complex health challenges. By harmonising research protocols, sharing expertise, and leveraging the diverse patient populations across AIIMS institutions, this collaboration will strengthen research quality, improve reproducibility, and enable faster translation of evidence into clinical practice and public health policy," said Prof. Nikhil Tandon, Dean (Research), AIIMS Delhi.

AIIMS Research Day 2026, to be observed on January 29-30, will provide a platform to showcase institutional research priorities, foster dialogue on emerging scientific challenges, and reaffirm the role of the AIIMS network in advancing evidence-based healthcare and policy in India.

- IANS

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Rohit P
Finally! This kind of coordination was long overdue. Our family in a tier-2 city often has to travel to Delhi for specialized treatment. If research and best practices are shared, the quality of care should improve in newer AIIMS too. A big step forward.
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Aman W
While the intent is good, I hope this doesn't become another bureaucratic exercise with lots of meetings and little action. The focus on AI and affordable cancer therapy is promising, but execution is key. Let's ensure funds are used effectively and research benefits the public.
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Sarah B
As someone working in public health, this is a game-changer. Multi-institutional studies with diverse patient data from across India will produce far more relevant and robust evidence for our population than relying on Western studies. Kudos to the team for this vision!
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Vikram M
Excellent move. The inclusion of places like Gorakhpur, Deoghar, and Raebareli shows a commitment to taking top-tier medical research beyond the metros. This can help address region-specific health challenges. Jai Hind!
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Nikhil C
Hope the "exchange of researchers" part is taken seriously. Young doctors and scientists from smaller towns getting to train at AIIMS Delhi, and vice-versa, will build immense capacity. This consortium must prioritize nurturing talent equally across all centers.

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