AIIMS Delhi Partners with University of Liverpool for Translational Research in Head and Neck Cancer
- 13 Feb 2024
On 12th February, 2024, All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS), New Delhi, signed a collaboration agreement with the University of Liverpool, UK, focusing on translational research in head and neck cancer.
Key Points
- Access to Diverse Datasets: The collaboration allows access to high-quality clinical datasets and tissue repositories from ethnically diverse populations.
- The differing causes of head and neck cancer between India and the UK, such as tobacco consumption and HPV infection respectively, present unique research opportunities.
- Building upon Existing Links: The collaboration builds upon pre-existing ties between the Liverpool Neck and Head Centre and AIIMS's Head and Neck Cancer Unit. By leveraging these connections, the partnership aims to maximize research impact and outcomes.
- Cancer Burden: Head and neck cancer ranks as the most common cancer in Indian men and third in Indian women, underscoring the urgency and significance of research initiatives targeting this disease.
- Future Prospects: The collaboration is poised to contribute significantly to the understanding, prevention, and treatment of head and neck cancer, ultimately reducing cancer mortalities in India and beyond.
