The National Institute of Mental Health and Neurosciences (NIMHANS) has established India’s first dedicated Endovascular Research and Innovation (EVRI) Laboratory and unveiled the alpha prototype of ‘PARICHAY’, a homegrown stroke intervention device developed for the treatment of acute ischemic stroke.
The EVRI Laboratory has been set up with funding support from the Science and Engineering Research Board (SERB) and is now operating under the Anusandhan National Research Foundation (ANRF), Government of India.
Focused on advancing neurovascular technologies, the laboratory will drive research, product design, innovation and clinical translation of endovascular devices. The initiative aims to foster collaboration between clinicians, engineers and researchers to develop cost-effective indigenous solutions for neurological and vascular disorders, reducing reliance on imported medical technologies.
The ‘PARICHAY’ prototype, designed for use in mechanical thrombectomy procedures, was unveiled by Dr B.N. Gangadhar, former Chairman of the National Medical Commission and former Director of NIMHANS.
Speaking on the occasion, NIMHANS Director Dr. Prabha S. Chandra highlighted the importance of innovation-led healthcare and strengthening India’s capabilities in advanced medical technology development. Dr Lingaraju T.S., Principal Investigator of the EVRI Laboratory, emphasized the significance of clinician-driven innovation in translating research into accessible and affordable healthcare solutions.
The event brought together experts from leading institutions, including the Indian Institute of Science (IISc), Indian Institute of Management Bangalore (IIMB), Sree Chitra Tirunal Institute for Medical Sciences and Technology (SCTIMST), C-CAMP, Lok Nayak Hospital, Maulana Azad Medical College, RV College of Engineering and industry partners.
Discussions focused on key areas such as intellectual property rights, technology transfer, academia-industry collaboration, start-up incubation and biomedical device innovation, reinforcing the role of indigenous research in shaping the future of healthcare technology in India.