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15 March 2026

How T Cells Transform to Defend Our Organs Against Cancer

New single-cell sequencing study reveals how tissue-resident T cells acquire unique anti-tumour capabilities in different organ environments.

8 March 2026

Indigenous CAR-T Therapy Achieves 90% Remission in Relapsed Leukaemia Trial

Locally manufactured CAR-T cells show remarkable efficacy at a fraction of international costs, bringing hope to patients with relapsed blood cancers.

22 February 2026

Liquid Biopsy Detects Lung Cancer Recurrence Months Before Imaging

A circulating tumour DNA assay developed at the institute can identify lung cancer relapse a median of 4.2 months before CT scans show evidence of disease.

10 February 2026

3D-Printed Prostheses Transform Limb-Salvage Surgery for Bone Cancer Patients

Custom titanium implants designed using AI and manufactured via 3D printing are improving functional outcomes and reducing complications in bone tumour surgery.

28 January 2026

Researchers Map the Epigenomic Atlas of Head & Neck Cancers in Indian Patients

The largest epigenomic study of tobacco-driven head and neck cancers reveals novel methylation signatures with prognostic and therapeutic implications.

15 January 2026

AI-Powered Mammography Screening Doubles Early Detection in Rural Clinics

An AI system trained on Indian mammographic data is helping radiologists in rural Tamil Nadu detect breast cancer at earlier, more treatable stages.

20 December 2025

Novel PARP Inhibitor Combination Shows Promise in Platinum-Resistant Ovarian Cancer

A first-in-India trial combining a PARP inhibitor with an ATR inhibitor demonstrates activity in heavily pre-treated ovarian cancer patients.

5 December 2025

Molecular Profiling Reveals Why Young Indians Are Developing Colon Cancer

Genomic analysis of 400 young-onset colorectal cancer cases identifies distinct mutational signatures linked to dietary and environmental factors.

18 November 2025

Institute Launches Comprehensive Childhood Cancer Survivorship Program

A new multidisciplinary program will track long-term health outcomes in childhood cancer survivors and develop interventions to reduce late treatment effects.

2 November 2025

Large-Scale H. pylori Eradication Study Shows 40% Reduction in Gastric Cancer Risk

A population-based intervention in high-incidence districts of Tamil Nadu demonstrates that mass H. pylori screening and treatment dramatically lowers gastric cancer incidence.