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About MED-TRIC

The Medical Technology Research and Innovation Centre (MED-TRIC) at IIT Bombay is designed to bring together clinicians, engineers, scientists, and industry experts to advance innovation in healthcare technologies. The Centre aims to establish a collaborative ecosystem where hospitals, medical schools, researchers, and technology developers work together to create solutions that address real clinical needs.

By integrating education, research, and clinical collaboration, MED-TRIC aims to translate scientific discoveries into impactful healthcare solutions for society.

Vision

To develop a unique interdisciplinary program that produces professionals skilled in clinical science, engineering, and quantitative research, capable of translating innovations into real-world medical technologies. Bridging the gap between clinical insight and technological innovation.

Mission

Integrate medicine, engineering, and innovation to drive translational healthcare solutions. Develop indigenous medical technologies addressing India’s key health challenges.

Strategic Blueprint

A first-of-its-kind interdisciplinary framework designed to bridge clinicians, engineers, and scientists.

Multidisciplinary Ecosystem

Bridging clinicians, engineers, and scientists. We welcome students from medical, dental, veterinary, and engineering backgrounds.

Advanced Degree Tracks

First-of-its-kind PhD in Medical Innovations and MD-PhD programs with mandatory hospital collaboration and co-guides.

Clinical Immersion

A hands-on Biodesign process where students identify unmet clinical needs through hospital immersion before device prototyping.

Strategic Governance

Guided by an Advisory Board of industry leaders and faculty who balance clinical practice with research and teaching.

Key Research Verticals

Medical DevicesDiagnosticsNeural InterfacesProstheticsImplantsBiomaterialsDigital HealthSurgical InnovationBio-artificial OrgansWellness & Mental Health
Looking Ahead

Next Steps: Future Roadmap

Time-bound milestones and strategic initiatives to establish MED-TRIC as a global benchmark in MedTech.

July 2026

PhD Program Launch

Comprehensive PhD program in Medical Innovations ready for enrollment and official commencement.

2027

MD-PhD Integration

Commencement of integrated MD-PhD tracks in direct collaboration with partner clinical institutions.

Phase 3

Academic Cross-talk

Developing seamless educational pathways between UG and PG levels. Launching specialized short-term courses for clinicians.

Infrastructure

Organizational Planning

Finalizing the dedicated physical infrastructure and hierarchical organizational structure for the centre.

Ongoing

Faculty Excellence

Strategic hiring of interdisciplinary faculty members, including world-class clinical practitioners and engineers.

Latest Updates

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Admissions
2026-03-14

PhD Admissions Autumn 2026 Timeline Available

The detailed schedule for the PG PhD programme 2026 has been published. View the timeline in the Academics section.

Research
2026-03-10

Key Research Verticals Announced

MED-TRIC reveals its focus areas including Medical Devices, Diagnostics, Neural Interfaces, and Bio-artificial Organs.

Partnerships
2026-03-05

Hospital Collaboration Expansion

10 new hospitals including Hinduja, Jaslok, and AIIMS Nagpur have joined our External Partners tier to boost translational innovation.

Academics
2026-02-28

Core Interdisciplinary Courses Unveiled

New MD-series courses like 'Respiratory Biomechanics' and 'Healthcare Innovation & Entrepreneurship' are now open for enrollment.

Core Interdisciplinary Courses

Specialized MD-series courses designed to bridge the gap between engineering principles and clinical applications.

Respiratory Biomechanics and Therapeutic Technologies
MD801Spring

Respiratory Biomechanics and Therapeutic Technologies

Credits: 2 1 0 6
Prof Nivethida T and Dr Arnab Ghosh, AFMC Pune
Healthcare Innovation and Entrepreneurship
MD802Autumn

Healthcare Innovation and Entrepreneurship

Credits: 3 0 0 6
Prof Rohit Srivastava, Prof Jayesh Bellare and Dr Mohit Singhala
Biodesign Lab
MD806Autumn

Biodesign Lab

Credits: 0 1 2 4
Prof Rohit Srivastava, Prof Jayesh Bellare and Dr Mohit Singhala
Physics in Medical Imaging
MD803Spring

Physics in Medical Imaging

Credits: 2 1 0 6
Prof Ambarish Kunwar and Dr Amit Bajpai, AFMC Pune
Cardiovascular Biomechanics and Electrophysiology
MD804Autumn

Cardiovascular Biomechanics and Electrophysiology

Credits: 2 1 0 6
Prof Darshan Shah and Dr Arnab Ghosh, AFMC Pune
Medical Device Development
MD805Spring

Medical Device Development

Credits: 3 0 0 6
Prof Rohit Srivastava and Dr V Venkatesan, Manipal Institute

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Visit Us

MED-TRIC is located within the lush green campus of IIT Bombay. We welcome researchers, students, and partners to visit our facilities.

IIT Bombay, Powai, Mumbai 400076
office[at]medtric[dot]iitb[dot]ac[dot]in
+91 22 2576 7000