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photographing the fingertip tissue. The device was genomics company. The study involved validation of
tested at two centres in Hyderabad on over 300 NGS technique for diagnosis of infectious disease
patients for the measurement of physiological and pathogens with a sensitivity of over 90 % and TAT of
haematological parameters. 36 hours both for bacterial and fungal infections. This
technique would be helpful for mixed infections where
SALCIT device for asthma diagnosis – Salcit Tech organisms cannot be identified. This has the potential
relies primarily on respiratory sound (cough and to reduce anti-microbial resistance by enabling the
wheeze) characteristics and provides non-invasive, lab early choice of right antibiotics.
free technique of early screening and recovery
monitoring services. The technique addresses some
known gaps in accurate and differentiated diagnosis of Clinical Research Training – Overview
chronic respiratory diseases (CRD's). Over 100
patients participated in the study. The objective of this initiative is to train and equip
young professionals with the critical skills needed to
ARI Facilitated Studies develop and promote scientifically valid and ethically
appropriate clinical research. This is also aimed at
collaborating with the industry leaders and giving
Lipo Test – ARI conducted and coordinated a
hands on experience to acquire expertise in the area of
validation study on Lipo Test meal as a diagnostic tool
clinical research. The following are the courses run:
for determining the cardiovascular risk factor in
patients with risk for metabolic syndrome. The study
enrolled 850 patients with specific criteria and the • Advanced Post Graduate Diploma in Clinical
outcomes showed that 20% of the patients still had Research (APGDCR)– One-year full time program
CV risk inspite of the statin usage. with six months of theory and six months of
internship
Apollo-Abbott Registry – The objective of the registry
• Post Graduate Diploma in Clinical Research
is to evaluate the risk factor for CAD in patients
undergoing healthcheck with high sensitivity Troponin (PGDCR)– Six months full time program with three
I as predictive marker. The study is initiated in six of months of theory and three months of internship
Apollo Hospital centres. The outcome of the study
aims to include HS Troponin I as a routine marker in • Advanced Professional Course in Clinical
health check. Research (APCCR)– Nine months part time
program with six months of theory and three
months of internship
Apollo Cardiovascular Registry – This is a multicentre
prospective observational study on cardiovascular risk
factors. This study aims to build an intuitive model Apollo Research and Innovations– New
based on artificial intelligence and deep learning
Initiatives
algorithms and is compared to traditional risk score
frameworks like Framingham Risk Score. The study
was conducted at across nine Apollo Hospitals units Hack- A-Way – Apollo Innovation Quest (AIQ)
across India.
In order to encourage ideas and innovations in
Credence Genomics NGS (Next Generation healthcare, a first of its kind hackathon, 'Apollo Hack-
a-Way' was organised and was based on the theme:
Sequencing) set up – ARI coordinated the validation of
"Real Ideas, Real Innovations" The event focused on
the technology introduced by Micro - Genomics,
finding innovative and cost-effective tech-enabled
division of Credence Genomics - a Sri Lankan

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