AI's Role in Enhancing Oral Cancer Diagnosis & Treatment: Unleashing Full Potential.
Published Date: 30/07/2024
Biocon Foundation and IISc collaborate to organize a conference on the role of AI in oral cancer, highlighting the importance of early detection and treatment.
The Biocon Foundation, the Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) arm of the Biocon Group, in collaboration with the Indian Institute of Science (IISc), Bengaluru, recently organized the fifth edition of the Oral Cancer Task Force (OCTF) Conference. The two-day conference, held at the IISc campus, focused on the theme 'Artificial Intelligence in Oral Cancer' and commemorated the World Head & Neck Cancer Day.
The conference brought together leading experts and researchers from organizations such as AIIMS Cachar Cancer Center and MPMMCC (Mahamana Pandit Madan Mohan Malaviya Cancer Centre) to share advancements and best practices in preventing, diagnosing, and treating oral cancer. Dr. Anupama Shetty, Mission Director, Biocon Foundation, highlighted the importance of early detection and treatment, stating that the publication of consensus guidelines for head and neck cancer, specific to the Indian subcontinent's demographic and economic conditions, remains the annual highlight of the conference.
The Biocon Foundation has partnered with IISc to undertake the AI-Centre of Excellence in Oral Cancer Projects, a multicentric study involving collaboration with 28 consortium partners, with IISc as the nodal centre. Biocon Foundation is the lead expert for phase 1 of the project, which aims to develop an algorithm for an oral cancer screening tool – Aarogya Aarohan.
Further, the Medical-Imaging and Information Datasets for India (MIDAS) is a national initiative led by the Indian Institute of Science (IISc), in collaboration with the Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR) and ARTPARK-IISc. The goal of MIDAS is to create a comprehensive medical imaging and other modality datasets that accurately represents India's diverse population.
At the fifth edition of the Oral Cancer Task Force Conference, the updated India-specific guidelines on Management of Head & Neck Cancer were unveiled, which is being published in the Journal of Cancer Research Statistics and Treatment. The guidelines update were presented by Dr. Neera Gupta, General Manager – Medical Affairs and Clinical Development, Eris Life Sciences Ltd.
Biocon Foundation is the CSR arm of the Biocon Group, a leading biotechnology company in India. The foundation focuses on improving healthcare outcomes in India through various initiatives, including the Oral Cancer Task Force.
Biocon Group is a leading biotechnology company in India, with a focus on innovation and research in healthcare. The company's CSR arm, Biocon Foundation, works towards improving healthcare outcomes in India through various initiatives.
IISc is a premier research institution in India, with a focus on scientific and engineering research. The institution has collaborated with Biocon Foundation on various projects, including the AI-Centre of Excellence in Oral Cancer Projects.
FAQS:
Q: What is the focus of the Oral Cancer Task Force Conference?
A: The focus of the conference is on the role of Artificial Intelligence in oral cancer diagnosis and treatment.
Q: What is the AI-Centre of Excellence in Oral Cancer Projects?
A: The project is a multicentric study involving collaboration with 28 consortium partners, with IISc as the nodal centre, aiming to develop an algorithm for an oral cancer screening tool.
Q: What is the goal of MIDAS?
A: The goal of MIDAS is to create a comprehensive medical imaging and other modality datasets that accurately represents India's diverse population.
Q: What are the updated India-specific guidelines on Management of Head & Neck Cancer?
A: The guidelines were unveiled at the fifth edition of the Oral Cancer Task Force Conference and are being published in the Journal of Cancer Research Statistics and Treatment.
Q: What is the focus of Biocon Foundation?
A: The focus of Biocon Foundation is on improving healthcare outcomes in India through various initiatives, including the Oral Cancer Task Force.