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  • Feb 21, 2024
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A SUPERCOMPUTER AND THE AI IN AIIMS

Why in the news?

Researchers at AIIMS Delhi developed an AI system, iOncology AI, utilising a supercomputer in Pune and a server called Charak I at the National Cancer Institute campus in Jhajjar to assist oncologists in identifying optimal cancer therapies.

About Functionality of Oncology AI:

  • Analyzes genetic mutations in cancer patients.
  • Recommends tailored treatment options by cross-referencing data.
  • Aims to sequence genomes of 3,000 cancer patients.
  • Understands correlation between genetic makeup and treatment efficacy.
  • Stores patient data for treatment decision-making.
source:chartis
What is  National Supercomputing Mission:

·    Launched in 2015 to connect academic and R&D institutions with over 70 high-performance computing facilities.

·    Aims to support ‘Digital India’ and ‘Make in India’.

·    Implemented by DST and DeitY through C-DAC and IISc, Bangalore.

·    Objectives include increasing the number of supercomputers, training 20,000 skilled individuals, and establishing a vast supercomputing grid.