The All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS), Guwahati, has inaugurated a new Clinical Trial Unit (CTU) to enhance medical research capacity and improve patient access to advanced therapies in the Northeast. The unit was officially launched on October 15.
The CTU aims to facilitate both investigator-led and sponsor-driven studies, promoting ethical, patient-centred clinical research aligned with regional and national health priorities.
AIIMS Guwahati Executive Director Prof Ashok Puranik said the new unit would play a vital role in strengthening research infrastructure in the region. He said the initiative will help translate science into better health outcomes and create opportunities for investigators to carry out rigorous clinical studies.
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He added that the unit will also support collaborations with national and international research networks, building a sustainable talent base in clinical research and expanding access to emerging therapies for patients in the region.
AIIMS Guwahati has been positioned as a key centre for healthcare innovation in the Northeast, working to bridge gaps in medical access and research while fostering partnerships to improve public health outcomes.
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