Gujarat Biotechnology University to host two-day conference to delve into rise in sudden cardiac deaths
CRC-2025 seeks to catalyse a national response to the growing crisis of Sudden Cardiac Deaths by convening a dynamic exchange among cardiologists, biotechnologists, AI specialists, and public health leaders, he added.
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With participation from premier institutions such as AIIMS, IITs, PGIMER, NIPER, and UNMICRC, CRC-2025 is expected to serve as a vibrant platform for knowledge exchange, collaboration, and innovation in cardiovascular health research.
With cases of Sudden Cardiac Deaths (SCD) among India’s youth being frequently reported, the Gujarat Biotechnology University (GBU) Gandhinagar will organise a two-day national conference —Cardiovascular Research Convergence (CRC-2025) — on the theme “Redefining Cardiovascular Health: Integrating Basic Science, Clinical Insight, Biotechnology and Artificial Intelligence”. Set to kick off on Saturday, the event will bring together leading scientists, clinicians and academicians from across states on one platform.
“Once considered rare, SCD is now claiming the lives of seemingly healthy individuals — students, athletes, professionals — often without warning. Recent data reveal that one in four heart attack deaths in India now occur before 40, with contributing factors including undiagnosed genetic conditions such as Long QT Syndrome and cardiomyopathies; lifestyle stressors, sleep deprivation, poor dietary habits, unsafe use of supplements, steroids, and energy drinks; and lack of preventive screening and emergency preparedness. Gujarat, too, has witnessed a surge in such cases, prompting urgent calls for interdisciplinary research, public awareness, and policy-level interventions,” Vimal Shah, deputy registrar, GBU, told The Indian Express.
CRC-2025 seeks to catalyse a national response to the growing crisis of Sudden Cardiac Deaths by convening a dynamic exchange among cardiologists, biotechnologists, AI specialists, and public health leaders, he added.
The conference will spotlight the development of early diagnostic tools, predictive models, and next-generation therapeutics aimed at saving lives and reshaping cardiovascular care. Key sessions will explore critical themes including cardiometabolic disorders, cardiotherapeutics, coronary artery disease, heart failure, and the transformative role of artificial intelligence (AI) in biotechnology. The programme will also feature a hands-on workshops, poster presentations, award recognitions, and cultural showcases, creating a vibrant, interdisciplinary platform for innovation, collaboration, and public engagement.
With participation from premier institutions such as AIIMS, IITs, PGIMER, NIPER, and UNMICRC, CRC-2025 is expected to serve as a vibrant platform for knowledge exchange, collaboration, and innovation in cardiovascular health research.
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