Kovai Medical Centre & Hospital (KMCH) and SIHRLC Sign MoU for Academic and Research Collaboration.
Schiefflin Institute of Health Research & Leprosy Centre (SIHR&LC),Vellore and KMCH (Kovai Medical Centre & Hospital), Coimbatore signed a MOU on 28th November 2024. Through this collaboration, the institutes look forward to working together in both academic and research areas.
Through this initiative both the institutes have committed to have student exchange programmes. The students from College of Physiotherapy, KMCH will be provided training in Leprosy and Physiotherapy through the ‘Essentials of Physiotherapy in Leprosy’ course.
The MOU was signed by Dr. Jerry Joshua, Director,(SIHRLC), Karigiri and Dr.S Karthik Babu, Principal, College of Physiotherapy, KMCH. Mr.Prince Solomon, Administraive Manager, Dr.Sathish Paul, Head of Physiotherapy & Research and Mr.David Prakash Kumar, Principal, College of Health Sciences of SIHRLC were present on the occasion. Ms.Janane SS and Mr.Ravindra Reddy, Assistant professors from KMCH were also present on the occasion.
Auxilium College (Autonomus) and SIHRLC Sign MoU for Academic and Research Collaboration.
On the occasion of world students day, Schiefflin Institute signed a MOU with Auxilium College (autonomus). Through this collaboration, the institutes look forward to work together in both academic and research areas. Through this initiative both the institutes have committed to share knowledge among the staff. Also enrich the learning experiences of the students through opportunities that would equip them for the demands of the rapidly changing global scenario.
The MOU was signed by Dr. Jerry Joshua, Director, Schiefflin Institute Karigiri and Dr. Sr. A. Arokia Jayaceli, Principal, Auxilium College in the presence of Dr. Beulah Suresh, Head of Department of Business Administration, Auxilium College and Dr. Sathish Paul, Head Research, Schiefflin Institute Karigiri.
CBM India Trust and SIHRLC Sign MoU for Disability Inclusive Eye Health Program
On September 5, 2024, CBM Trust India and the Schiefflin Institute of Health Research and Leprosy Centre (SIHRLC) signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to advance disability inclusive eye health initiatives. The agreement was formalized by Mr. Sony Thomas, Executive Director of CBM Trust India, and Dr. Jerry Joshua of SIHRLC. The signing ceremony, held in the presence of Mr. Ravi Ranganathan, Mr. Noman Akram, Dr. Shirley Chacko, Dr. Priya Thomas, and various department heads of SIHRLC, marks a significant step in their collaborative efforts.
The MoU outlines SIHRLC’s commitment to partner with CBM in implementing the School Eye Health Program and delivering eye care services in rural areas through Vision Care Centres. CBM has contributed School Eye Health screening equipment to SIHRLC’s Ophthalmology department to support this initiative.
MOU VIT University
Schieffelin Institute and VIT University signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) for furthering collaborations in the fields of research and training. The MOU was signed by the Chancellor of VIT University, Dr. G. Viswanathan and the Director of Schiefflin Institute, Dr. Jerry Joshua on 16.07.2024. Also present during the occasion were the Vice Chancellor Dr. V.S. Kanchana Bhaskaran, Vice President Mr. Sankar Viswanathan and the associate Dean of School of Biosciences and Technology (SBST) Dr. Jayanthi Abraham and also the staff from VIT SBST School and Schiefflin Institute.
MOU Thiruvalluvar University
Schieffelin Institute and Thiruvalluvar University signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) for furthering collaborations in the fields of research and training. The MOU was signed by the Vice-Chancellor of Thiruvalluvar University, Dr.S.Thamaraiselvi and the Director of Schiefflin Institute, Dr.Jerry Joshua on 23.09.2021. Also present during the occasion were staff of Thiruvalluvar University and Schiefflin Institute.
