IACR President's Message

Dear Colleagues,

Cancer Research is thriving in India, which is reflected in how IACR membership has expanded over the last few years. Cancer Research in India encompasses basic research in cancer biology, and in recent years, this has been accompanied by wonderful advances in bringing both new diagnostic and prognostic measures to the clinic and new therapeutic practices to improve patient care.
Despite these advances, we need to do more as a community and cannot rest on our laurels. IACR has been at the forefront of cancer research in India and also promotes cancer awareness. The annual IACR meeting is an excellent opportunity for students and postdocs to meet faculty and learn from them. In addition, it is also a forum for scientists to interact with our clinical colleagues and come together to solve problems that directly impact patient care.
I wish you all the best in your endeavors and encourage you to spread the word about IACR to your colleagues and students who are not members and encourage them to join IACR.

Sincerely,
Dr. Sorab N. Dalal,
President, IACR
E-mail: iacroffice@actrec.gov.in

ABOUT IACR

IACR (Indian Association of Cancer Research) was founded in November, 1980 in Mumbai with envision towards advancements in research encompassing all the aspects of cancers as well as to promote the interaction among researchers in this field from across different parts of our nation. Over the past 40 years, IACR has made significant strides from fostering research in cancer diagnosis, therapy and prevention to promoting cancer education and cancer awareness amongst the society. Today IACR serves as platform holding international conferences, workshops, local meetings, awareness programs and much more, which traditionally brings students, researchers, post-doctoral fellows, young investigators, senior scientists, medical faculties, oncologists and industrialists together under a single roof, thus, encouraging significant developments in all the arenas related to cancers, through thorough understanding of the molecular basis of cancer and therapeutics. The number of IACR life members has steadily risen, with a current strength of over 1000 life members, which includes more than 100 overseas members. The IACR Secretariat operates from Tata Memorial Centre – ACTREC Navi Mumbai India.

IACR FOCUS

To advance research in all aspects of cancer

To promote interaction among cancer researchers across India and abroad.

To spread awareness about cancer among common people.