Chennai, Aug. 28 -- The Indian Institute of Technology-Madras (IIT-M) has signed a MoUwith LSU Health New Orleans (LSUHSC-NO) to advance global health innovation througheducation, research, and technology-driven entrepreneurship programs.

The agreement combines the strengths of LSUHSC-NO in clinical and translational researchwith IIT Madras' leadership in engineering, informatics, and innovation.

This partnership aims to expedite the development and deployment of new technologies,with a focus on closing healthcare gaps and enhancing global outcomes, a release fromIIT-M said today.

A Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) towards this partnership was signed recently byDr. Demetrius J. Porche, Vice Chancellor for Academic Affairs, Louisiana Sta...