In 25,000 square feet, the CAMDRC Lab at KSSSCI houses powerful NGS machines for high-throughput testing.

The Kalyan Singh Super Specialty Cancer Institute (KSSSCI) has joined forces with Karkinos Healthcare and IIT Kanpur to develop the 'Center for Advanced Molecular Diagnostics and Research for Cancer (CAMDRC)' in Lucknow.

The cooperation was formalized with the signature of an MoU by Brajesh Pathak, Deputy Chief Minister. KSSSCI, IIT Kanpur, and Karkinos Healthcare representatives were present, as were dignitaries Mayankeshwar Sharan Singh and Durga Shankar Mishra.

CAMDRC was established with the agreement of the Uttar Pradesh Cabinet and the government's strategy for cancer-care infrastructure, with an emphasis on inexpensive precision medicine. This underscores the change in cancer care toward molecular diagnostics, which enables tailored treatments based on genetics and improves patient outcomes.

Pathak said -

“CAMDRC marks a significant milestone, propelling Uttar Pradesh into a pioneering role committed to deliver accessible and affordable molecular diagnostics, revolutionising cancer care practices under the visionary leadership of Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi ji and Chief Minister Shri Yogi Adityanath Ji.”

Mishra added -

“By establishing CAMDRC in Lucknow, we work towards providing affordable cancer care solutions for the people of Uttar Pradesh, while simultaneously striving to create a comprehensive cancer atlas to fortify the healthcare sector.”

Dr Radha Krishan Dhiman, Director, KSSSCI, Lucknow said -

“CAMDRC is an aspiration turning into a reality envisaging a joint bio-bank within the facility and without the support of Karkinos Healthcare, IIT-Kanpur and our Government, it would not have been possible.”

Prof. Tarun Gupta, Dean – Research & Development, IIT Kanpur  said -

“Through this collaborative effort, we aim to position Uttar Pradesh at the forefront of superior cancer care, fostering innovation, advanced research, and a lasting partnership with the newly established Gangwal School of Medical Sciences and Technology.”

Dr. R Venkataramanan, Founder and CEO, Karkinos Healthcare said -

“Witnessing the rising number of cancer cases in the state, CAMDRC will enable the state of Uttar Pradesh with a modern high-tech lab, aiming to transform patient care in the region through faster and accurate diagnosis. This advanced lab will have the potential to generate evidence and world-class research for better control and management of cancers, not only for Uttar Pradesh, but for the entire northern region.”