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Brief Snapshot of Three Ongoing HNCIG Projects

Introduction of Member Organizations by Young Investigators

India’s Head and Neck Cancer Research Ecosystem: Institutions, Collaborations, and Funding Pathways
Contributed by Arjun Singh and Sreeram M.P.

India bears one of the highest global burdens of head and neck cancers
(HNC), which constitute nearly one-third of all cancer cases in the country. This
is largely due to widespread consumption of smokeless tobacco and areca
nut, combined with limited access to early diagnosis and treatment. In
response, India has developed a comprehensive and rapidly evolving
research ecosystem focused on HNC, encompassing prevention, early
detection, treatment, and survivorship.