The Biomedical Informatics Unit provides institutional support to integrate data-driven and digital technologies into clinical, research, education and administrative workflows at CMC. The unit works with departments to assess needs, guide adoption, and support the implementation of digital health and AI-enabled solutions that enhance efficiency, decision-making, and communication within healthcare settings.

In addition, BMIU facilitates the exploration of integration of artificial intelligence and health data into clinical and research workflows through safe and responsible processes. The unit provides expert advisory support and enables access to appropriate computing and data environments to ensu

re ethical, secure, and compliant use of digital technologies. Through targeted AI literacy initiatives and awareness programmes, BMIU strengthens institutional readiness while aligning digital practices with CMC’s values.

The Biomedical Informatics Unit (BMIU) at CMC Vellore is actively involved in increasing awareness about emerging computational technologies and related areas such as ethics regulation and issues around implementation. In alignment with the institution’s mission, the Biomedical Informatics Unit offers different options for education and training. 

Symposia

The biennial symposium on health data and AI has completed 2 iterations. We look forward to the 3rd such meeting in January 2027. We look forward to the 3rd such meeting in January 2027. 

For details of the upcoming symposium and information about past symposia, please visit https://ai.cmcvellore.edu.in/.

Workshops

The Biomedical Informatics Unit conducts focused workshops to provide opportunities for those interested in specific types of training. Past workshops have been on the use of large language models in healthcare, advanced workshop for use of imaging tools and engaging with legal experts to understand regulatory frameworks that are important for implementation of digital solutions in healthcare. 

If you would like to join one of these workshops, please send an email to cmcbmiuconnect@cmcvellore.ac.in.

Webinars

BMIU conducts webinars, inviting experts to speak about their specific domains. We are grateful to our past speakers who have provided deep insight into a variety of topics around the concept of health data science over the past year. Participants include staff, students, trainees and members of the public. 

If you are interested in joining the webinar please send a mail to cmcbmiuconnect@cmcvellore.ac.in.

The recordings from the past webinars are accessible here