CAnCER Centre
Centres for Application of Innovative Clinical and Experimental Research in Oncology
Welcome to the TCG CREST “CAnCER” Centre, a newly formed forefront institution dedicated to creating innovative cancer research and education in India.
Our cancer research institute is dedicated to driving transformative advancements in cancer research and care. With a specific focus on translational research and education, we aim to address global challenges in the management and treatment of cancer including India-centric cancers while delving into the nuances of etiology and personalized treatment responses. Our multidisciplinary team of world-class researchers, clinicians, and educators is committed to unravelling the complexities of cancer, fostering groundbreaking discoveries, and improving patient outcomes.
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TCG CREST starts new CAnCER Centre
September 15, 2023
TCG CREST with four Centres operational till now, has started the fifth Center : Centres for Application of Innovative Clinical and Experimental Research in Oncology (CAnCER). The Centre will fous on driving transformative advancements in cancer reserach and care.
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Translational Cancer Research Directives
CAnCER Centre
State-of-the-art research in cancer biology, radiation biology, and translational research in oncology, focusing on understanding the underlying mechanisms, identifying novel therapeutic targets, and developing innovative treatment strategies specific to India-centric cancers.
Collaborations
The Centre will foster collaborations with renowned cancer research institutions locally and globally to exchange knowledge, share resources, and promote scientific advancement.
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Read MoreThe Centre will develop new educational and training programs that prepare the next generation of cancer research leaders. Initially two tracks, Cancer Biology & Therapy and Radiobiology & Molecular Therapeutics, will be available for doctoral curriculum and post-doctoral programs.
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Chandan Guha
Scientific Advisor
Chandan Guha, M.B.B.S., Ph.D. is a Professor, Department of Radiation Oncology, Department of Pathology, Department of Urology; Vice Chair, Department of Radiation Oncology of Albert Einstein College of Medicine. He is the Scientific Advsior of CAnCER Centre, TCG CREST.
Read MoreMansoor M Ahmed
Director, Department of Radiation Oncology
Mansoor M Ahmed, Ph.D., is the DIrector of the Division of Radiation Biology and Molecular Therapeutics at the Department of Radiation Oncology, Albert Einstein College of Medicine, New York, NY.
Read MoreVivek Mittal
Scientific Advisor
Vivek Mittal Scientific Advisor, CAnCER Centre Vivek Mittal is the endowed chair Gerald J Ford- O. Wayne Isom Professor of Cardiothoracic Surgery, and the Director of the Neuberger Berman Lung Cancer Laboratory at New York Presbyterian, Weill Cornell Medical Center, New York. Dr. Mittal and colleagues have made seminal discoveries describing...
Read MoreSonali Das
Director- Insilico Application, TCGLS
Sonali is the DIrector of 'In Silico Applications' in TCG Life . She has specialized in applying informatics in multiple ways that range from delineating nuances in biochemistry and cell biology to providing unique in silico solutions through translational research.
Read MoreSanjoy Kumar Mahanty
Vice President, TCGLS
Dr. Sanjoy Kumar Mahanty is the Vice President, Head of Business Development (North America), TCG Life Sciences. Dr. Mahanty has twenty-five years of expertise in scientific research, and extensive leadership experience in drug discovery & development process.
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