Manipal University signs MoU with CARF


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By Snehalatha, Udupi
Bellevision Media Network

Manipal, 19 January 2012: Cancer Aid and Research Foundation (CARF), Mumbai, a member of UICC (Union International Against Cancer), Geneva, Switzerland and a registered medical NGO has instituted a professorial chair titled “CARF and Prof. Bellur Rajashekhar Chair in Head and Neck Cancer Research and Voice Restoration at Manipal University.

 

 

The chair was officially initiated through an MOU signed between CARF and Manipal University on Wednesday in the presence of Manipal University officials, Dr.Ramdas M Pai, Chancellor, Dr. H S Ballal, Pro Chancellor, Dr.Vinod Bhat, Pro Vice Chancellor, Dr.G K Prabhu, Registrar and the CARF team comprising Vice Chairman, Dr. Raj Tendulkar, and Mr. Shamshi, trustee.

 

The chair bears the names of the foundation and Dr. Rajashekhar, Dean, Manipal College of Allied Health Sciences as an acknowledgement of his pioneering work as a Speech Pathologist in the voice restoration of throat cancer patients. This endowed professorial chair funded by CARF, India and matched equally by Manipal University is the first of its kind in India in cancer research.

 

The chair holder, who will be selected by a search team from the internationally renowned academicians in the field of cancer will build upon the recognized research strengths of the Manipal University and help develop strong translational research programs in Head and Neck cancers and Voice restoration of throat cancer patients.

 

CARF established in 2001 is the largest NGO in India related to cancer. It has made significant contribution in the area of cancer by funding and services for cancer treatment, education, research, screening, awareness and a hotline for counseling of cancer patients and their families.

 

 

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