IIT Kanpur, KSS Cancer Institute & Karkinos Healthcare to establish Cancer Research centre in Lucknow

The CAMDRC Lab, located within the KSSSCI premises, will feature cutting-edge NGS machines for high throughput testing in its 25,000 square feet space.

Kalyan Singh Super Specialty Cancer Institute (KSSSCI) has joined hands with Karkinos Healthcare and Indian Institute of Technology Kanpur (IIT Kanpur) to start 'Center for Advanced Molecular Diagnostics and Research for Cancer (CAMDRC)' in Lucknow.

According to the world cancer report 2020, India had an estimated cancer burden in 2018 of 1.16 million new cases, 7,84,800 deaths and 2.26 million 5-year prevalent cases. 1 in 8 Indians will develop cancer during their lifetime and 1 in 15 will die of the disease. Uttar Pradesh is facing a concerning rise in cancer cases, evident from the Indian Council of Medical Research's 2020 report, which documents 2,01,319 cases prompting a strong push to elevate healthcare standards in the region.

Following the Uttar Pradesh Cabinet’s approval on the project and the Government’s vision to develop the cancer-care infrastructure in the state for the common people, has led to the creation of the Center for Advanced Molecular Diagnostics and Research for Cancer (CAMDRC), marking a step towards affordable precision medicine. This initiative aligns with the shift towards molecular diagnostics in cancer care, offering personalized treatments based on genetic insights and improving patient outcomes. The CAMDRC Lab, located within the KSSSCI premises, will feature cutting-edge NGS machines for high throughput testing in its 25,000 square feet space.

Brajesh Pathak ji, Dy. CM, said “CAMDRC marks a significant milestone, propelling Uttar Pradesh into a pioneering role committed to deliver accessible and affordable molecular diagnostics, revolutionizing cancer care practices under the visionary leadership of Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi ji and Chief Minister Shri Yogi Adityanath Ji.”

Prof. Tarun Gupta, Dean - Research & Development, IIT Kanpur said, “Through this collaborative effort, we aim to position Uttar Pradesh at the forefront of superior cancer care, fostering innovation, advanced research, and a lasting partnership with the newly established Gangwal School of Medical Sciences and Technology.”

Dr. R Venkataramanan, Founder and CEO, Karkinos Healthcare said, “Witnessing the rising number of cancer cases in the state, CAMDRC will enable the state of Uttar Pradesh with a modern high-tech lab, aiming to transform patient care in the region through faster and accurate diagnosis. This advanced lab will have the potential to generate evidence and world-class research for better control and management of cancers, not only for Uttar Pradesh, but for the entire northern region.”

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