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IIT Madras Unveils Bharat Cancer Genome Atlas (BCGA) to Revolutionise Cancer Research in India

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On the occasion of World Cancer Day 2025, the Indian Institute of Technology Madras (IIT Madras) proudly announces the launch of the Bharat Cancer Genome Atlas (BCGA)—a groundbreaking initiative that maps the genetic landscape of Indian cancer patients. The BCGA fills a critical gap in the nation’s cancer genomic data, paving the way for improved diagnostics, treatment strategies, and drug discovery tailored to the Indian population.

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Breast Cancer: Can we make a difference?

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Friends, this is breast cancer awareness month and this is part 1 of the 3-part series of articles I decided to write for the benefit of team Karkinos, nonmedical colleagues, and friends. Education, they say, starts at home as we expand our horizons to go to the world. Part 2 deals with the changing spectrum in breast cancer and Part 3 – the challenges in breast cancer and overcoming them.