IIT Kharagpur Collaborates with Charnock Hospital to Advance Research and Clinical Excellence

Mar 26, 2026

IIT Kharagpur Collaborates with Charnock Hospital to Advance Research and Clinical Excellence
IIT Kharagpur Collaborates with Charnock Hospital to Advance Research and Clinical Excellence

Indian Institute of Technology Kharagpur has entered into a strategic Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Charnock Hospital on March 26, 2026, marking a significant step toward fostering innovation, research, and technological advancement in the healthcare sector. The MoU was signed in the presence of Prof. Suman Chakraborty, Director of the Indian Institute of Technology Kharagpur and Mr. Prashant Sharma, MD of Charnock Hospital.

This collaboration aims to bridge the gap between cutting-edge research in healthcare and its application in clinical practice. IIT Kharagpur will leverage its academic and research outcomes pertaining to healthcare in the clinical setting of Charnock Hospital. The partnership will focus in the following areas:

  • Validation and benchmarking of diagnostic & digital health-tech developed by IIT
  • Collection & analysis of clinical data for AI, ML and translational research
  • Joint research, training, outreach programs for Clinicians & Engineers 
  • Acceleration of technology development in clinical & community settings

On this Occasion, Prof. Suman Chakraborty, Director of IIT Kharagpur, said, “This collaboration with Indian Institute of Technology Kharagpur and Charnock Hospital represents a meaningful step toward integrating scientific research with clinical practice. At IIT Kharagpur, we are committed to developing technologies that have real societal impact, and this partnership provides a vital platform to translate our innovations into accessible, patient-centric healthcare solutions. By combining interdisciplinary research with clinical expertise, we aim to accelerate advancements in diagnostics, digital health, and translational medicine, ultimately contributing to a more resilient and future-ready healthcare ecosystem.”

Speaking to the media, Mr. Prashant Sharma, MD of Charnock Hospital, said, “Partnering with a prestigious institution like IIT Kharagpur is a significant opportunity for Charnock Hospital. This collaboration reinforces our commitment to delivering world-class healthcare driven by innovation and research. We are proud to associate with IIT Kharagpur, a premier institute renowned for its excellence in cutting-edge research and technological advancement. By combining their academic and research strengths with our clinical expertise, we aim to accelerate the development of impactful, patient-centric healthcare solutions. Together, we look forward to setting new benchmarks in quality care and shaping the future of healthcare.”