Amity, IFS to work jointly in assisted reproduction technology, embryology

Noida (Uttar Pradesh) [India], Jan.24 (ANI): Amity University and the Indian Fertility Society (IFS) inked a memorandum of understanding to collaborate jointly in the areas of assisted reproduction technology (ART) and embryology on Wednesday.

The MoU was signed to broaden the scope of collaboration in research and other related areas between the two institutions. It was signed by Dr. B.L. Arya, Registrar, Amity University and Dr. K.D. Nayar, Secretary General, IFS.

Dr. Sohani Verma, President, IFS, Dr. Sunita Singh, Pro-Vice Chancellor, Amity University, Dr. W Selvamurthy- President, Amity Science Technology and Innovation Foundation and Prof.(Dr.) Bhudev C.Das -Chairman and H. G. Khorana Chair Professor, Amity Institute of Molecular Medicine and Stem Cell Research (AIMMSCR) and Dean, Health and Allied Sciences, Amity University witnessed the signing of the MoU.

Dr. Verma said that she was convinced that the association between IFS and Amity will be mutually beneficial of both organisations. She hoped the collaboration would move beyond these two programmes soon.

Dr. W Selvamurthy said there is a dire need for skilled human resources in the area of ART and believed that today's signed MoU will facilitate this objective in the coming years. He described the MoU as an important milestone for both institutions and added that it would benefit doctors, gynecologists and others working in allied areas. (ANI)