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Advancing human progress with responsible AI in healthcare

Responsible AI advisory board: Supporting India’s healthcare sector The Responsible AI Advisory Board brings together thought leaders, clinicians, and innovators to shape the future of ethical AI in healthcare. By prioritizing transparency, fairness, and patient-centric care, we are driving actionable insights and building trust to improve health outcomes and empower progress.

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Our Vision

The Responsible AI in Healthcare Advisory Board is an expert body established to guide the development, dissemination, and ethical implementation of AI in healthcare.

Comprising leaders from the healthcare industry, the board aims to promote Elsevier's principles of responsible AI, which include transparency, fairness, and patient-centric innovation, within the Indian healthcare system.

Drawing on deep expertise from across the healthcare industry, the board plays an active role in strengthening India’s capability to adopt AI responsible; supporting a healthcare future where innovation benefits patients, clinicians, and health systems alike.

What We Do

Since its inception in December 2024, the board has been contributing through structured and ongoing initiatives, including:

  • Thought leadership

    on responsible AI and safe clinical adoption.

  • Sharing best practices

    for governance, evaluation, and implementation of AI tools.

  • Recognizing AI innovators

    through curated industry engagement platforms and Responsible AI for Strengthening Excellence (RAISE) Awards.

  • Sustained collaboration with policymakers

    , supporting alignment between innovation and public interest.

  • Guidance for practical adoption

    , including white papers and technology adoption blueprints that can help institutions implement AI with confidence.

  • Panel discussions and industry dialogues

    to elevate understanding, address concerns, and accelerate responsible deployment.

Board Composition

The advisory board comprises senior leaders and specialists from across the ecosystem, including:

  • Healthcare industry leadership

  • Healthcare technology professionals

  • Academic and research scholars

  • Policy and governance representatives

Together, members bring a balanced perspective spanning clinical outcomes, technical evaluation, ethical governance, and system-level impact.

Advisory board governing body

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Dr. Edna D'Souza

Cluster Manager- Health, Life Sciences

Department for Business and Trade, British High Commission

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Dr. Ashok Puranik

Executive Director

AIIMS, Guwahati

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Dr. Puja Sakhuja

Director Professor and HOD

Govind Ballabh Pant Hospital, Govind Ballabh Pant Hospital, New Delhi

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Dr. Ullas Batra

Senior Consultant & Chief of Thoracic Medical Oncology

Rajiv Gandi Cancer Institute & Research Center, New Delhi

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Dr. Arjun Kakrani

Professor of Eminence in Medicine

Dr. DY Patil Medical College, Pune

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Dr. Minu Bajpai

Honorary Executive Director

National Board of Examination in Medical Sciences

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Dr. Vinitaa Jha

Director Research & Academics

Max Healthcare

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Joy Chakraborty

Chief Operating Officer

Hinduja Hospital

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Dr. Rahul Verma

Director of Academic and Research

Sir HN Reliance Hospital, Mumba

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Kamesh Shekar

Senior Programme Manager

The Dialouge

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Dr. P M Uthappa

Group Chief Medical Director

Narayana Health

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Dr. Clive Fernandes

Group Clinical Director 

Wockhardt Hospitals

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Sudhanshu Mittal

Healthcare Vertical Lead

NASSCOM

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Dr. Tony Raj

Dean, Head of Medical Informatics

St. John's Research Institute

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Dr. Hardik Ajmera

Medical Director 

Saifee Hospital

Vivek Rajagopal

Vivek Rajagopal

Group Chief Analytics & AI Officer

Narayana Healthcare

Sandhya Shankar

Sandhya Shankar

Corporate Chief of Nursing

Fortis healthcare

Visionary Voices

A healthcare framework for patient centric use of AI

In the first episode of Visionary Voices, Dr. Rahul Verma discusses the crucial need for transparency and understanding in using AI responsibly in healthcare. He highlights the challenges faced by healthcare professionals, such as workflow inefficiencies, and the potential of AI to improve clinical decision-making and medical training.

How AI can enhance learning and build confidence

We welcome Dr. P M Uthappa in the second episode of Visionary Voices where he discusses AI and the Evolution of Patient Experience in Hospitals. He highlights how generative AI, responsibly combined with evidence-based practice, is transforming healthcare by enabling personalized, data-driven clinical decisions that enhance patient experience and outcomes.

Elsevier RAISE Awards

Elsevier RAISE Awards

India's healthcare sector is transforming, with responsible AI spearheading the revolution. The RAISE Awards: Responsible AI for Strengthening Excellence in Healthcare Awards celebrate individuals and institutions harnessing AI with integrity and transparency, delivering a powerful, sustainable impact on India's healthcare challenges, setting a benchmark for ethical innovation.

Learn more about the awards and nomination process

Become a member

Join our exclusive community to stay ahead in AI healthcare through access to special webinars featuring industry experts. Receive invite-only invitations to the prestigious Awards Ceremony, providing valuable networking opportunities. Share your innovative initiatives and have them showcased on our dedicated micro-site, gaining recognition in the field. Connect with like-minded professionals and thought leaders shaping the future of healthcare technology. Leverage these benefits to grow your influence and accelerate your projects. Become a part of this transformative journey today and lead the change in AI-powered healthcare.  If you're interested in joining the Responsible AI Advisory Board, please click here and complete the short form.