<p>IIT Bombay signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) on February 18, 2022 with its distinguished alumnus Mr Sharad Sanghi (BTech., Electrical Engineering, 1989) for the setting up of a Centre of Ageing and Neurodegenerative Diseases at the Institute. Mr. Sanghi, who is currently the Managing Director of NTT Ltd. in India, has committed a donation of generous amount towards the Centre which will be called “Sunita Sanghi Centre of Ageing and Neurodegenerative” diseases (SCAN), in memory of his late mother Mrs. Sunita Sanghi.</p><p>Speaking about this collaboration, Prof. Subhasis Chaudhuri, Director, IIT Bombay said, “As the Indian population ages and its growth slows down, the burden of neurodegenerative diseases will increase. Early detection and slowing the onset of such diseases will be key levers towards effective therapy, and this Centre will go a long way in helping us overcome this challenge. Mr. Sanghi’s donation will enable us to embark on this journey and we are deeply grateful to him for his generosity.”</p><p>Speaking about the initiative, Mr. Sharad Sanghi, Managing Director, NTT Ltd. in India said, “Neurodegenerative diseases are increasingly becoming a challenge to the senior citizens of our society and threatening to deprive them of a quality life in their golden years. The onset of such ailments is a trauma for the affected person, as well as their loved ones. This contribution is a tribute to my late mother Mrs. Sunita Sanghi, and an effort towards enabling the planned Centre of Ageing and Neurodegenerative Diseases at the Institute. This Centre is an endeavour towards ensuring that neurogenerative disorders in the elderly are detected and treated in a timely manner for better outcomes.” </p>