Des Moines University Medicine and Health Sciences and Malla Reddy Vishwavidyapeeth University, a health sciences university in Hyderabad, India, are expanding opportunities for research collaboration and student learning.
Through the partnership, the two institutions will engage in visiting scholar initiatives and student exchange programs. The partnership also supports joint research initiatives, including co-designed research projects, scientific publications and collaborative grant applications, with opportunities for women’s health research, clinical studies and capacity-building efforts focused on improving women’s health outcomes.
“This partnership reflects our shared commitment to advancing health sciences education, research and innovation on a global scale,” says Angela L. Walker Franklin, PhD, president and CEO of DMU. “When institutions come together around a shared purpose, they can accomplish far more than either could alone. We look forward to seeing what the future will bring through this impactful partnership with Malla Reddy Vishwavidyapeeth University.”
“At DMU, we believe research should ultimately improve lives,” says Pravin Mishra, PhD, MBA, chief research officer. “This partnership brings together talented investigators, complementary strengths and a shared commitment to discovery. We look forward to collaborating on research that advances scientific knowledge and benefits patients both locally and globally.”
The memorandum of understanding was formally signed on Oct. 12 at DMU’s campus. Participants included Franklin and Mishra. Representing MRV were Anil Kaul, MBBS, BDS, DDS, MPH, vice chancellor; Kranti Kiran Reddy Ealla, PhD, MDS, director for research; and Kantha Reddy Muthangi, PhD, MTech, MCA, principal advisor for strategy and international relations.
“This partnership with Des Moines University Medicine and Health Sciences marks an important step in Malla Reddy Vishwavidyapeeth’s vision of building globally connected, research-driven health care education,” says Bhadra Reddy, MBBS, MD, chairman of MRV. “By bringing together the strengths of both institutions, we aim to create meaningful opportunities for academic exchange, scientific collaboration and innovation that can make a lasting difference to health care outcomes. We believe that international partnerships such as this will empower the next generation of health care professionals and researchers to address global health challenges with knowledge, compassion and a commitment to excellence.”