Current Summary
UPES Dehradun has inaugurated the World Congress on Health Sciences and Technology 2026, a three-day conference organised by the university's School of Health Sciences and Technology under the theme 'Transforming Health through Research and Innovation.' More than 500 participants, including nine international speakers and 18 national speakers, are taking part in sessions on research collaboration and healthcare challenges. Padma Shri professor Balram Bhargava, former director general of the Indian Council of Medical Research, initiated the programme. UPES vice-chancellor Sunil Rai said the university is focusing on early detection of terminal diseases through AI, genomics and low-cost diagnostic tools.
What We Know
- UPES inaugurated the World Congress on Health Sciences and Technology 2026 in Dehradun.
- The three-day conference is organised by the School of Health Sciences and Technology at UPES.
- Over 500 participants from India and abroad are attending, including nine international and 18 national speakers.
- Former ICMR director general Balram Bhargava initiated the programme.
- UPES vice-chancellor Sunil Rai said the university is focused on research in AI, genomics and low-cost diagnostic tools for early disease detection.
What Is Still Unclear
- The exact dates the three-day congress runs.
- Specific research outcomes or partnerships expected from the event.
What Changed
- 7 Oct, 06:01 pmSignal detected: UPES Dehradun Hosts World Congress on Health Sciences and Technology
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