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India's next diagnostics frontier: Exploring the advances, challenges of next-gen sequencing ​During the third edition of the India Diagnostic Summit 2024, the fireside chat on ‘Current Landscape of Next Generation Sequencing in Diagnostics’ incorporated inputs from Dr Shelly Mahajan, Laboratory Director, Mahajan Imaging & Lab and Neeraj Gupta, Founder & CEO, Genes2Me. The discussion revolved around how NGS is changing diagnostic services and problems it is facing today, the conversation highlighted the technological advancements in NGS, adoption challenges due to its high costs, the emerging importance of companion diagnostics for personalising medicine and data as well as regulatory issues. #Nexgensequencing I #raregeneticdisorders I #diagnosis I #clinicalactionablereports I #precisionmedicine I #genomicsstudies I #clinicaloutcomes I #IDS I #Cancer I #Infectiousdiseases I Dr. Shelly (Mittal) Mahajan I Neeraj Gupta I Prabhat Prakash I Mahajan Imaging & Labs Read more: https://lnkd.in/gqFQHBE6

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In a recent podcast with Nitin Bajaj of Mad over growth, Dr. Garima Sawhney discussed building Pristyn Care and the challenges in India's healthcare sector, including doctor availability and infrastructure issues. The conversation also stressed the need for more accessible and affordable healthcare education in India. #Pristyncare #Podcast #Healthcare

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In a recent article in [The Hindustan Times], [Dr A. K. Dewan], Director of Surgical Oncology at RGCIRC, highlights the alarming increase in cancer cases in India, with projections indicating that it could reach 2.1 million by 2040. Dr. Dewan emphasizes the predominant role of tobacco in driving up rates of oral cavity cancer, which is the most common type of cancer. Males are at a higher risk, with a 26% incidence of head and neck cancers, compared to females at 8%. The article also provides information on the types and symptoms of head and neck cancers, as well as advancements in treatment. Dr. Dewan stresses the importance of raising awareness about prevention, early detection, and treatment of head and neck cancers. Read the full article here: https://bit.ly/3UFM2WO Let’s spread the word and fight cancer together! #CancerAwareness #StopTobacco

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21 oncology topics in 1.5 days, with take-home algorithms - Yael Waknine Rohit Gosain, MD Rahul Gosain, MD, MBA Roswell Park Comprehensive Cancer Center #Cancer #OncoDaily #Oncology #UpstateNY #CancerSymposium

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Driving Impact in Gender Equality in STEM: Grand Challenges India, BIRAC, and WomenLift Health Launch Inaugural Women Leadership in STEM Program Grand Challenges India, the Biotechnology Industry Research Assistance Council (BIRAC), supported by the Department of Biotechnology, Ministry of Science and Technology, Government of India, and the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation, along with WomenLift Health, have launched the inaugural 2024 Women Leadership in STEM (WLS) program to drive impact in gender equality in STEM leadership in India. The Women Leadership in STEM offers a pathway for advancing gender equality in STEM in India, underscoring a commitment to elevating the power and influence of mid-career women in STEM fields by equipping them with essential tools, structured mentorship, coaching, peer support, and leadership skills for high impact. The Women Leadership in STEM program is poised to promote gender equality and enhance the contributions of Indian scientists in the global science and technology landscape through more gender-equal, inclusive, and diverse STEM leadership in the country. By fostering a robust pipeline of women leaders in STEM, this initiative will contribute to systemic change and drive the nation’s progress towards greater gender equality in STEM fields. The inaugural 2024 WLS cohort comprises twenty leading women scientists from public and private research institutions across India, including the Indian Institute of Science Education and Research (IISER) Tirupati, the Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Kanpur, the Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR), and the Council of Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR). Representing diverse voices and expertise in fields such as genomics, veterinary sciences, architecture, and design sciences, these women leaders are set to drive advancements and take on leadership roles in STEM in India. Dr Shirshendu Mukherjee, Mission Director, BIRAC, emphasized the importance of gender equality for sustainable progress in India’s STEM ecosystem, stating, “We are committed to elevating women’s leadership in STEM. This initiative is a crucial step in advancing women scientists by nurturing their leadership skills.” Complementing the Government of India’s ongoing efforts towards gender equality, including the “Nari Shakti” or women-led development agenda, the WLS program consists of three fully funded, five-day residential workshops designed to equip high-potential women leaders with the knowledge and skills needed to initiate purposeful initiatives and enhance their influence in their respective STEM fields. The cohort will receive expert guidance and mentorship from leading STEM experts in India, including Dr. Manisha Shridhar, Regional Advisor, WHO India, who remarked, “For too long, women’s potential to drive groundbreaking innovations in STEM and transformative change has been unrecognized.

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The Indian 𝐩𝐡𝐚𝐫𝐦𝐚𝐜𝐞𝐮𝐭𝐢𝐜𝐚𝐥 𝐢𝐧𝐝𝐮𝐬𝐭𝐫𝐲 𝐢𝐬 𝐞𝐱𝐩𝐞𝐜𝐭𝐞𝐝 𝐭𝐨 𝐠𝐫𝐨𝐰 𝐬𝐢𝐠𝐧𝐢𝐟𝐢𝐜𝐚𝐧𝐭𝐥𝐲 𝐭𝐡𝐢𝐬 𝐟𝐢𝐬𝐜𝐚𝐥 𝐲𝐞𝐚𝐫, with sales expected to rise by 8–10%, according to a recent report by CRISIL. The growth figures demonstrates the steadfast dedication of the entire healthcare ecosystem to enhance global access to healthcare. With this pace, 𝐈'𝐦 𝐜𝐨𝐧𝐟𝐢𝐝𝐞𝐧𝐭 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐢𝐧𝐝𝐮𝐬𝐭𝐫𝐲 𝐰𝐢𝐥𝐥 𝐤𝐞𝐞𝐩 𝐮𝐩 𝐰𝐢𝐭𝐡 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐠𝐫𝐨𝐰𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐝𝐞𝐦𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐢𝐧 𝐈𝐧𝐝𝐢𝐚 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐚𝐫𝐨𝐮𝐧𝐝 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐰𝐨𝐫𝐥𝐝, 𝐦𝐚𝐤𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐡𝐞𝐚𝐥𝐭𝐡𝐜𝐚𝐫𝐞 𝐚𝐜𝐜𝐞𝐬𝐬𝐢𝐛𝐥𝐞 𝐭𝐨 𝐚𝐥𝐥. The growth trajectory is likely to encourage the creation of jobs, draw in investments, and maintain India's leadership in the pharmaceutical industry worldwide. We can use this growth to our advantage in the next years to achieve even bigger goals if we continue to innovate and put the needs of the patient first. https://lnkd.in/giCybg-f #IndianPharma #PharmaGrowth #HealthcareInnovation #GlobalHealthcare #PharmaceuticalIndustry #MankindPharma

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