What's the latest breakthrough in cancer? President Murmu launches India's first homegrown gene therapy, making cancer treatment more accessible and affordable.
- India unveils its first indigenous gene therapy for cancer, named CAR-T Cell Therapy
- The therapy offers new hope to countless patients by being both accessible and affordable
- Developed through collaboration between IIT-B, Tata Memorial Hospital, and ImmunoACT, it exemplifies successful academic-industry partnership
President of India Launches India’s First Home-grown Gene Therapy for Cancer
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CAR-T Cell Therapy Now Accessible and Affordable in India
While acknowledging that CAR-T Cell Therapy has been accessible in developed nations, President Murmu highlighted its exorbitant cost, rendering it inaccessible to many patients worldwide. However, she emphasized that this innovative treatment is both accessible and affordable, offering newfound hope for humanity and the potential to save countless lives.CAR-T Cell Therapy, India's latest medical breakthrough, has the potential to revolutionize cancer treatment globally, offering hope to millions of patients. #cancertreatment #medicalbreakthrough #medindia’
Collaborative Effort Between IIT-B, Tata Memorial Hospital and ImmunoACT
President Murmu expressed her delight in launching the world’s most cost-effective CAR-T Cell Therapy, citing it as a prime example of the Make In India and Atmanirbhar Bharat initiatives. Developed through a collaborative effort between IIT-B, Tata Memorial Hospital, and industry partner ImmunoACT, the therapy epitomizes a successful academic-industry partnership, poised to inspire similar endeavors.Emphasizing the convergence of technology and humanity, President Murmu praised the partnership between IIT-B, an eminent academic institution, and the industry. This collaboration underscores the significant strides made in research and development by IIT-B over the past three decades.
The President emphasized that India stands to reap immense benefits from the ongoing technological revolution, leveraging the knowledge and expertise of institutions like IIT-B. Maharashtra Governor Ramesh Bais, IIT-B Director Subasis Chaudhuri, along with other dignitaries, faculty, and students, were present at the event, underscoring the importance of this groundbreaking achievement.
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- President of India Launches India’s First Home-grown Gene Therapy for Cancer - (https://pib.gov.in/PressReleaseIframePage.aspx?PRID=2017142)
Source-Medindia