Bangalore: ZEISS India has announced a collaboration with the Indian Institute of Science (IISc), Bangalore, to advance research in artificial intelligence (AI) applications for eye care. As part of this initiative, ZEISS has established a research facility at IISc, which will focus on developing AI-based solutions to improve diagnostic accuracy and patient outcomes in ophthalmology. … Read more
Six scientists and engineers have been selected to receive the Distinguished Alumnus/Alumna Awards of the Indian Institute of Science (IISc) for 2024. This year, the institute has also initiated Young Alumnus/Alumna medals for recipients under the age of 40. These awards recognise exceptional contributions made by IISc alumni/ae to their profession, society, and the institute. … Read more
New Delhi: IT services major Wipro on Tuesday announced a partnership with the Centre for Brain Research (CBR) to leverage the power of Artificial Intelligence (AI), Machine Learning (ML), and big data analytics for health behaviour innovations. CBR is an autonomous, non-profit research organisation, hosted at the Indian Institute of Science (IISc). A release announcing … Read more
New Delhi: Researchers at the Indian Institute of Science (IISc) in Bengaluru have developed an artificial intelligence (AI) tool that can detect a nerve-related disorder known as carpal tunnel syndrome (CTS). The tool developed by IISc researchers in collaboration with Aster-CMI Hospital, Bengaluru detects CTS by identifying the median nerve in ultrasound videos. CTS arises … Read more
Civil rights activist Teesta Setalvad delivering a talk on “Communal Harmony and Justice”, organised by Break the Silence, a collective of IISc students in Bengaluru on August 16, 2023. | Photo Credit: Special Arrangement Indian Institute of Science (IISc) Bengaluru campus witnessed animated drama after security personnel of the premier institute blocked civil rights activist Teesta Setalvad at two … Read more
The signatories stated that the event was initially planned as a talk at the Centre for Continuing Education (CCE) in the Indian Institute of Science, Bengaluru, and had been approved by the CCE chair. More than 500 scientists and academics have written to the Director of the Indian Institute of Science (IISc.) in Bengaluru expressing … Read more
Bengaluru: A team of Indian Institute of Science (IISc) researchers has reported a new technique for detection of viruses that could help overcome the limitations and challenges of real-time Reverse Transcription-Polymerase Chain Reaction (RT-PCR). RT-PCR is the standard test used to detect viruses such as Ebola and SARS-CoV-2. A throat swab or a blood sample … Read more
Bengaluru: Researchers at IISc’s department of instrumentation and applied physics (IAP) have designed a novel ultra-micro supercapacitor, a tiny device capable of storing an enormous amount of electric charge. According to the institute, the new device is much smaller and more compact than existing supercapacitors and can potentially be used in many devices ranging from … Read more
ShanMukha Innovations, a start-up incubated by the Society for Innovation and Development at the Indian Institute of Science (IISc), has developed SickleCert, India’s first indigenous diagnostic kit for Sickle-Cell Anemia. “The technology we have developed provides an affordable and efficient solution to screen large populations as a point of care test. With a tiny amount … Read more
Bengaluru: Global 3D bioprinting firm CELLINK and the Indian Institute of Science (IISc) are partnering to establish a Centre of Excellence (CoE) that will focus on advancing research on heart, bone, cartilage and cancer through the use of 3D bioprinting. The CoE, the first of its kind in the subcontinent, will be housed in the … Read more