TDU Blog

Transdisciplinary research is increasingly recognized as essential for addressing 21st-century challenges that are too complex for any single discipline or sector to solve alone. At TDU, Transdisciplinary research creates new frameworks and solutions by fully merging knowledge, theories, and methodologies from multiple disciplines. This approach involves stakeholders outside of academia including the community, policymakers, and industry experts, to co-produce knowledge and ensure that research outcomes are relevant and sustainable.

The Future of Medicine: Weaving Together Traditional Knowledge and Modern Medicine

For centuries, humanity has sought to understand the complexities of health and disease. Modern biology, with its powerful tools and reductionist approach, has unveiled intricate molecular mechanisms and paved the way for groundbreaking medical interventions. Simultaneously, traditional systems of medicine, like Ayurveda, have accumulated vast knowledge through empirical observation and practice, offering holistic perspectives on well-being that have stood the test of time.