NIMHANS inks MoU with University of Liverpool for next phase of collaboration

Bengaluru, NT Bureau: The National Institute of Mental Health and Neuro Sciences (NIMHANS) has signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with the University of Liverpool, the UK, for the next phase of their collaboration on research into neurosciences and mental health.

To further bolster this initiative, Bengalurubased NIMHANS inked a pact with Pratiksha Trust, which will provide 1.5 million pounds for the research alliance.

A special event to mark the signing of the MoU and to celebrate the research partnership took place at NIMHANS on Tuesday. According to NIMHANS, the collaborative partnership between NIMHANS and the University of Liverpool, established in 2002, has had a profound impact on global healthcare – saving over 200,000 lives.

Areas that would be explored through this partnership include three core research strands which are brain infections, child and maternal mental health, neuro-imaging and epilepsy research.