SKAN Research Trust, promoted by Indian entrepreneur Ashok Soota, has announced that Happiest Health and SKAN have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Manipal Academy of Higher Education (MAHE) for academics, research and consultancy.

The projects for joint collaborative research will include microbiome studies, stem cell research, and biotherapeutics. MAHE will use its vast experience to provide consultancy to facilitate the setting up of various healthcare practices for Happiest Health.

Ashok Soota, Chairman & Managing Trustee of SKAN, said, "We are delighted that Manipal Academy of Higher Education (MAHE) has agreed to sign an agreement covering R&D and academic collaboration with SKAN and also an agreement to provide consultancy to Happiest Health, for various healthcare practices."

Lt. Gen. (Dr) M. D. Venkatesh, VSM (Retd.), Vice Chancellor of Manipal Academy of Higher Education, added, "This partnership not only enhances our capabilities but also allows us to contribute significantly to impactful research in emerging fields like microbiome studies and stem cell therapies, areas where MAHE has been actively involved. We look forward to leveraging our strengths to drive innovations that will transform healthcare practices."