Plaksha University appoints Dr Ravi Jasuja as Indegene Chair for Digital Health

Over the past two decades, he has made major contributions to science at the interface of engineering and biophysics. He will be Advisor for the Indegene Digital Health initiative with students at Plaksha, and help bring an independent, academic perspective to improve the healthcare ecosystem.

Plaksha University has announced the appointment of Dr Ravi Jasuja as Indegene Chair for Digital Health. This is a collaborative initiative between Plaksha University and Indegene to introduce quality education in the health-tech space. Dr Jasuja also serves as Director of Translational Research and Discovery, Research Program in Men’s Health at Brigham and Women’s Hospital, a world-class academic medical center based in Boston, Massachusetts.

Over the past two decades, he has made major contributions to science at the interface of engineering and biophysics. He will be Advisor for the Indegene Digital Health initiative with students at Plaksha, and help bring an independent, academic perspective to improve the healthcare ecosystem.

Indegene is a digital-first, life sciences commercialization company, with a clientele that includes 19 of the world’s top 20 biopharma organizations, and many midsize and emerging biopharma, biotech, and medical devices firms.

"Plaksha and Indegene have joined hands with the aim of offering students the best of its kind tech education in the healthcare space. The appointment of Dr Ravi Jasuja as the Indegene Chair for Digital Health is a testament to Plaksha’s commitment to reimagine tech education and research in India and aligns with Indegene’s purpose - to enable healthcare organizations be future-ready”, said Prof Rudra Pratap, Founding Vice Chancellor, Plaksha University.

“Dr Jasuja is well known for his advanced research capabilities and expertise in healthcare. We are delighted to have him on board, and we believe his contribution will enhance health-tech education as well as help Plaksha take a step towards building a strong foundation for future leaders in India.”

On his appointment as Indegene Chair for Digital Health, Dr Ravi Jasuja said, "I am thrilled to see the transformation Plaksha University aims to bring to the higher education system in India with a purpose of going beyond the traditional boundaries of engineering education and promoting interdisciplinary learning, combining technology, design, and entrepreneurship. Having the opportunity to be part of this inspiring journey is a privilege for me and I look forward to working closely with the team at the university to elevate the digital health space and nurture a new generation of catalytic leaders.”

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