India's No:1 Ranked Institute IIT Madras partners with Hyundai Motor India to launch 'Hyundai Hope for Cancer' to revolutionize Paediatric Cancer Care

At the heart of this initiative is the Hyundai Centre for Cancer Genomics, housed at IIT Madras. It will also serve as a collaborative hub for clinicians, researchers, pharmaceutical scientists, and global partners, contributing to international efforts such as the International Cancer Genome Consortium (ICGC) and WHO's International Agency for Research on Cancer (IARC). At the heart of this initiative is the Hyundai Centre for Cancer Genomics, housed at IIT Madras.It will also serve as a...

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It will also serve as a collaborative hub for clinicians, researchers, pharmaceutical scientists, and global partners, contributing to international efforts such as the International Cancer Genome Consortium (ICGC) and WHO's International Agency for Research on Cancer (IARC).

 It features India's first community-based Cancer Tissue Biobank, enabling advanced genomic research in paediatric leukaemia and lymphoma.

With a total sum of INR 56 Crore committed towards this initiative, HMIF has also established a dedicated INR 3 Crore Cancer Care Fund to ensure equitable access to treatment for economically disadvantaged patients.

The project is being headed by Prof. S. Mahalingam, Department of Biotechnology, IIT Madras.

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