Venture capitalist Prashanth Prakash to sponsor geriatrics section at IISc Medical School

12 Aug 2022 , 11:47 AM

In an agreement with the Indian Institute of Science (IISc), the chairman of Karnataka Startup Vision Group and venture capitalist Prashanth Prakash promised to establish a geriatrics section at the hospital that would be built on the IISc’s expansive Bengaluru campus. The contribution’s dollar value was not disclosed. Its opening is targeted at the beginning of 2025 under the name Shantha & Prakash Geriatrics Wing. State-of-the-art amenities will be available in the wing.
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The IISc Medical School’s goal of uniting science, engineering, and medicine under one roof to create a new generation of physician-scientists would be carried out by the new wing, it was noted. Govindan Rangarajan, director of IISc, thanked the Prakash couple and said that despite developments in integrative medicine, post-acute care for the elderly remained a global concern.“It’s crucial to ensure that the population matures healthily as life expectancies grow. We are confident that the Shanta & Prakash Geriatrics Wing will spark and propel much-needed innovation in this field. These numerous issues necessitate an interdisciplinary approach for optimal care.