NE HEALTH BUREAU
CHENNAI, JAN 21
Apollo Research Academy hosted an exclusive guest lecture by Prof. Peter Coveney on the topic “The Role of Digital Twins in Healthcare” at Madras Club for senior healthcare consultants here on Tuesday. The event was organised by Dr. Madhu Sasidhar, President & CEO of Apollo Hospitals Division, along with Prof. Ravi Mahajan, Director – Research & Innovation, Apollo Hospitals Group.
- With today’s computing power at hand, a complete simulation of the physical body of a patient, including internal systems, biological processes and genetic makeup as well as patient history can be created
Digital twin technology is a tool which involves the creation of a detailed, real-time virtual replica of a physical object or a system. When applied to the medical field, this technology can have a profound impact, as creating a ‘twin’ of a patient’s body may help visualize and predict how their body may react to certain treatments. With today’s computing power at hand, a complete simulation of the physical body of a patient, including internal systems, biological processes and genetic makeup as well as patient history can be created. Using this virtual twin, doctors can then prescribe highly personalized treatment plans, while being able to predict how the body may heal over time. In essence, a digital twin helps doctors optimize any medical intervention with precision and foresight.
Speaking at the event, Dr. Madhu Sasidhar, President & CEO, Apollo Hospitals Enterprise Limited said, “digital twin technology addresses a critical gap in healthcare. It is a paradigm shift from a generalized approach to a highly personalized approach. It is the gateway to accessible precision medicine, and will completely change the essence of healthcare from a reactive system into a proactive, preventive one.”
