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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.