The Department of Biochemistry, University of Kashmir (KU), is set to host the 45th Annual Meeting of the Indian Association for Cancer Research (IACR) along with an international conference on “Advancements in Cancer Research: Discoveries, Therapeutics and Challenges” from April 10 to 13 at the varsity’s Convocation Complex at the Main Campus.
The four-day event will be graced by leading scientists, clinicians, and researchers from across India and abroad, including participants from institutions such as AIIMS, IISc Bengaluru, IITs, and globally reputed universities like Mayo Clinic, Emory University, and Harvard University. The conference is designed to engage with the full spectrum of cancer research, from understanding disease mechanisms to exploring therapeutic interventions and addressing emerging challenges in clinical and real-world contexts.
Vice-Chancellor KU, Prof. Nilofer Khan, said, “Hosting this important scientific gathering shows the University’s commitment to engaging with pressing health concerns through research and academic exchange. It is an opportunity to connect local research efforts with global scientific developments in cancer studies.”
She added that the conference is expected to strengthen academic collaborations, encourage interdisciplinary research, and provide meaningful exposure to young scholars by enabling direct interaction with experts working at the forefront of cancer science.
The conference will feature keynote and plenary lectures by internationally recognised experts, along with thematic scientific sessions covering areas such as cancer immunotherapy, CAR-T cell therapy, genomics, DNA repair, tumour microenvironment, and chemoresistance. Emerging domains including AI-driven diagnostics and translational research will also be a key focus, reflecting the evolving landscape of biomedical science.
Spread over four days, the programme will also include sessions on cell cycle regulation, signal transduction, ubiquitin biology, and precision oncology. Dedicated oral and poster presentation sessions will provide research scholars and students an opportunity to present their work and engage in academic dialogue with peers and senior scientists.
Hosting the annual meeting of IACR, the University continues to expand its role in advancing biomedical research and promoting academic exchange at both national and international levels.
