YOUTH SCIENCE PROGRAM

In Partnership With
St. Xavier College, Mumbai

Empowered Autonomous Institute

December 2025-February 2026, 8:30-9:30 AM EST/ 7:00-8:00 PM IST

PROGRAM DATES:

REGISTERATION DEADLINE:

December 8, 2025

REGISTER NOW

AN INSPIRATIONAL SERIES FOR COLLEGE STUDENTS

Biomedical Research,
Technology and Healthcare:
Current Trends and Opportunities

The GCC Youth Science Program raises cancer awareness and fosters interest in biomedical research among undergraduate students at colleges and universities, while also offering continuing education for graduate and postgraduate students as well as medical residents.

It will provide foundational knowledge on current topics of cancer and related fields, featuring presentations on cutting-edge research technologies, advances in patient care, and pathways for translating innovation into entrepreneurship.

The goal of this initiative is to inspire and support the next generation of scientists and clinicians, whose contributions are essential to deepening our understanding of cancer and advancing biomedical research in the ongoing fight against this complex disease.

ELIGIBILITY

St Xavier’s College, Mumbai, students in the 3rd year B.Sc. as well as Master’s degree (Biotechnology, Botany, Life Science, Microbiology and Zoology)

COURSE LEADERSHIP

SCHEDULE

All courses will be held on Zoom at
8:30-9:30 am EST/7:00-8:00 pm IST

December 10, 2025

  • Introductory Comments:
    Dr. Karuna Gokarn, Principal, St Xavier’s College, Mumbai

  • Overview of Cancer:
    Dr. Vivek M. Rangnekar, Markey Cancer Center

  • Overview of Career Training in Oncology Program:
    Dr. Nathan Vanderford, Markey Cancer Center

December 11, 2025

  • Foreign University Applications and
    Fulbright Fellowship Opportunities:
    Dr. Tim Barnes, Director, International Office

  • Motivational Story by former Fulbright Fellow:
    Dr. Tripti Shrestha-Bhattarai, Eli Lilly

January 7, 2026

  • Career Training in Oncology Program:
    Dr. Nathan Vanderford, Markey Cancer Center

  • Inspirational Talk by ACTION Program Trainee(s)

  • Contemporary Cancer Relevant Technologies:
    Dr. David Orren, Markey Cancer Center

January 8, 2026

  • Pediatric Cancer:
    Dr. John D’Orazio, Markey Cancer Center

  • Cancer Impact in India:
    Dr. Ashish Bakshi, Hiranandani Hospital; former Med Oncologist,
    Tata Memorial Centre

January 29, 2026

  • Transforming Lives Through Healthcare Excellence:
    Dr. Aju Mathew, Consultant Ernakulam Medical Centre

  • Motivational Story by former St Xavier’s College Student:
    Dr. Pravesh Gupta, Mayo Clinic

January 30, 2026

  • Cancer Research from Bench Science to Clinical Trials:
    Dr. Vivek M. Rangnekar, Markey Cancer Center

February 11, 2026

  • Radiation Medicine and Technology:
    Dr. Mahesh Kudrimoti, St Elizabeth Healthcare

  • Cancer Immunology and Immunotherapy:
    Dr. Subbarao Bondada, Markey Cancer Center

February 12, 2026

  • Conceptualizing and Implementing Large Entrepreneurial Ventures:
    Dr. Nitin Borkar, Plantify Laboratories Former Global Head R&D, Novartis

  • Digitalization and Industry 4.0 Strategies for Innovation:
    Ashutosh Parasnis, Founder NewBox Consulting and
    Former Managing Director, PTC Software

February 27, 2026

  • Cancer Omics, Gene Editing, Nanotechnology:
    Impact on Research/Treatment: Dr. Mahuya Sengupta, Assam Univ

  • Humanized Models for Cancer Testing:
    Dr. Jyoti Kode, ACTREC, Tata Memorial Centre

February 28, 2026

  • Panel Discussion and Student Project Reports

QUESTIONS?

Contacts for the course:
Dr. Shiney Peter - shiney.peter@xaviers.edu

Dr. Priya S. - priya.s@xaviers.edu