Novel hub for advancement of cancer research inaugurated

Param Hansa Centre for Computational Oncology (PHCCO) at IISc

Param Hansa Philanthropies will fund $1 million over next seven years

A novel hub for the advancement of cancer research has been inaugurated at the prestigious Indian Institute of Science (IISc) in Bengaluru, making waves on November 2.

Dubbed as the Param Hansa Centre for Computational Oncology (PHCCO), its primary mission is to drive forward research in the realm of predictive and quantitative mathematical models related to cancer progression, metastasis, and tumor relapse. By delving deep into the underlying dynamics of these complex processes across various scales, the centre aspires to revolutionize patient outcomes within clinical settings.

Moreover, the PHCCO is determined to cultivate a vibrant cohort of upcoming trailblazers in the field of computational oncology in India, fostering an environment of dynamic collaboration among researchers in academia, medicine, and industry.

In a statement, the IISc emphasized that this launch represents a significant stride in the integration of state-of-the-art computational methodologies into the cutting-edge domain of cancer research.

Overseeing the operations of the centre is Mohit Kumar Jolly, an associate professor at the Department of Bio-engineering, who spearheads the Cancer Systems Biology research group at IISc. The generous support of $1 million over the next seven years from the Param Hansa Philanthropies will be instrumental in propelling the centre’s pioneering initiatives forward.