In a move aimed at accelerating the adoption of minimally invasive care in India, Terumo India, the local arm of global medical tech company Terumo Corporation, has signed an MoU with AIG Hospitals to set up a Centre of Excellence for Interventional Radiology (IR) under its flagship ‘Elevate IR’ programme.

 

The collaboration is designed to improve clinical outcomes, reduce procedural risks, and expand access to advanced image-guided treatments across a growing range of conditions—from vascular diseases and cancers to critical emergencies—by strengthening hands-on clinician training.

 

Under the agreement, AIG Hospitals will serve as the first dedicated training centre for the initiative, offering a structured learning pathway for interventional radiologists. The programme combines simulation-based practice, expert-led teaching, and case-based discussions, supported by the Terumo India Skill Lab (TISL), which focuses on real-world procedural skill development.

 

Speaking on the partnership, Shishir Agarwal, President and Managing Director, Terumo India, said, “We have always believed that better patient outcomes begin with how well clinicians are trained and supported. Our collaboration with AIG Hospitals reflects a shared commitment to advancing clinical capabilities through structured, hands-on learning. 

 

"Through this initiative, we aim to strengthen the Interventional Radiology ecosystem and enable young IRs to deliver better patient outcomes at scale.”

 

Highlighting the broader healthcare context, D Nageshwar Reddy, Chairman, AIG Hospitals, said, “India today stands at a critical intersection where the burden of chronic diseases is rising sharply, while the expectations from healthcare are shifting towards safer, faster, and more patient-friendly solutions. 

 

"Interventional Radiology represents this shift, moving us away from invasive surgeries to precise, image-guided therapies that significantly improve recovery and quality of life. However, the true potential of these advancements can only be realized when we invest in building a highly skilled ecosystem of clinicians. Structured training initiatives like this are not just about advancing medical expertise; they are about ensuring that every patient, regardless of geography, has access to the highest standards of care.”

 

The Centre of Excellence will deploy advanced simulation platforms, including liver flow models and Mentice Virtual Simulators, enabling doctors to rehearse complex procedures in a controlled, risk-free environment before treating patients. The programme also includes dedicated modules on vascular closure techniques aimed at improving post-procedure safety.

 

Jagadeesh R Singh, Director – Interventional Radiology, AIG Hospitals, said, “The Centre of Excellence aims to address this critical need by introducing a standardized training framework that bridges the gap between foundational knowledge and real-world clinical practice. Interventional Radiologists will gain proficiency in essential and advanced procedural areas such as vascular access, microcatheter navigation, and aorto-iliac interventions.”

 

By building a structured ecosystem for skill development, the partnership aims to widen access to high-quality interventional radiology care across India, ensuring safer and more effective treatments for patients regardless of geography.