5CNetwork and Manipal Academy of Higher Education (MAHE) Partner to Establish AI Centre of Excellence

Manipal, Karnataka, 20th December 2024 – 5C Network, India’s leading AI in Radiology startup, and Manipal Academy of Higher Education, one of India’s largest hospital systems and a premier medical education institution, have entered into a strategic partnership to establish an AI Centre of Excellence at MAHE’s headquarters in Manipal, Karnataka. Partnering with MAHE, a pioneer in medical education and patient care, provides the ideal ecosystem to develop AI solutions that are clinically validated and impactful.” Lt Gen M D Venkatesh highlighted MAHE’s focus on integrating technology into healthcare: “Our partnership with 5C Network aligns with MAHE’s vision to promote innovation-driven research and education. The AI Centre of Excellence will bridge the gap between technology and medicine to improve patient outcomes and prepare the next generation of healthcare professionals.” Focus on Multi-Modal AI Research and Development As the inaugural project, the Centre of Excellence will focus on developing and validating a multi-modal Artificial Intelligence tool to predict short-term changes in clinical status among patients with pneumonia requiring intensive care. By combining academic excellence and industry leadership, the AI Centre of Excellence aims to create transformative solutions that improve clinical outcomes, enhance operational efficiencies, and contribute to the global body of AI-driven healthcare research.