DPU School of Allied Health Sciences and AREF Announce Strategic Collaboration to Strengthen Healthcare Skill Development and Community Health Research

Feb 09: D.Y Patil University, School of Allied Health Sciences and Adiuvaret Research & Education Foundation (AREF) today announced a strategic collaboration aimed at advancing holistic healthcare education, enhancing skill-building capabilities, and fostering community-focused health initiatives across the allied health and healthcare management education sectors.

This partnership brings together the academic excellence of DPU School of Allied Health Sciences with AREF’s proven expertise in healthcare management learning, curriculum development, and educational support systems. The collaboration will focus on developing structured skill ecosystems in public health and biomedical research, interdisciplinary learning modules for community health, and research-driven models that address the evolving needs of students, educators, and communities.

Dr. Abhay Saraf, Director, DPU School of Allied Health Sciences, said,

“With AREF’s proven capabilities and our shared vision for holistic development, this partnership marks the beginning of a transformative journey that will reshape how students learn, engage, and contribute to society. Together, we aim to build future-ready skill ecosystems, encourage impactful research, and strengthen our community outreach initiatives. By uniting academic excellence with real-world application, I believe this collaboration will set new benchmarks in skill-building, interdisciplinary innovation, and sustainable community impact.”

Highlighting the significance of the partnership, Dr. Biranchi Jena, Director, AREF, said,

“Collaborating with DPU School of Allied Health Sciences is a tremendous opportunity to integrate our practical experience in health management education with a leading academic institution. Our shared commitment to quality, accessibility, and innovation positions us to create meaningful change. We look forward to co-creating programs, resources, and learning pathways that elevate student readiness and deliver long-term value to the communities we serve.”

The partnership will further explore joint programs, research initiatives, field training, community engagement activities, and development of educational tools and materials. Both institutions aim to position the collaboration as a model for future academic-industry partnerships in India.