Mahendergarh: The Central University of Haryana (CUH) is set to conduct groundbreaking research on an ultrasensitive electrochemical biosensor for detecting Human Papillomavirus (HPV), the primary cause of cervical cancer in women. This significant research will be led by Dr. Neelam, Assistant Professor in the Department of Biochemistry, who has received a ₹56.44 lakh grant from the National Research Foundation (ANRF) under the Department of Science and Technology (DST), Government of India.
A Major Step in Cancer Detection
Congratulating Dr. Neelam on her remarkable achievement, CUH Vice-Chancellor Prof. Tankeshwar Kumar emphasized that the research would address a critical health challenge faced by women. He assured full support from the university and highlighted that this initiative could lead to affordable and accessible diagnostic solutions for early cancer detection.
Dr. Neelam stressed the importance of early cervical cancer detection, which could save thousands of lives annually. She noted that cervical cancer is the fourth most common cancer among women, with 660,000 new cases and 350,000 deaths reported globally in 2022, as per World Health Organization (WHO) data. She expressed hope that this research would contribute to timely diagnosis and effective treatment options both in India and worldwide.
University Leadership Extends Support
Several senior university officials, including Registrar Prof. Suneel Kumar, Dean Research Prof. Pawan Kumar Sharma, SIAS Dean Prof. Dinesh Kumar Gupta, Dean of Academic Affairs Prof. Sanjiv Kumar, Prof. Neelam Singh Sangwan, Prof. Surendra Singh, and HOD Biochemistry Prof. Antresh Kumar, along with other faculty members, congratulated Dr. Neelam and extended their best wishes for the success of this pioneering research.
This initiative marks a major step forward in the fight against cervical cancer, paving the way for advanced screening tools and improved healthcare solutions for women across the globe.
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