Archive · 4 Sep 2025
Hyundai & IIT Madras Launch Cancer Genomics Initiative
Hyundai and IIT Madras are working together to help kids with cancer.
They've created a special center to study childhood cancers, like leukaemia and lymphoma, using advanced research methods.
They plan to build a database to help doctors find the best treatments.
A special fund is available for families who can't afford treatment.
The goal is to give every child a chance at a healthy life.
They also plan to provide HPV vaccines to girls.
Hyundai Motor India Foundation (HMIF) and IIT Madras launched the 'Hyundai Hope for Cancer' initiative.
The initiative includes the Hyundai Centre for Cancer Genomics at IIT Madras.
The Centre features India's first community-based Cancer Tissue Biobank.
A ₹3-crore Cancer Care Fund has been established for disadvantaged patients.
The Centre plans awareness and screening camps across Tamil Nadu, Haryana, and Maharashtra.
- Who
- Hyundai Motor India Foundation (HMIF) and IIT Madras
- What
- Launched the 'Hyundai Hope for Cancer' initiative and Hyundai Centre for Cancer Genomics
- When
- Announced on September 3, 2025
- Where
- IIT Madras, Chennai
- Why
- To transform paediatric cancer care in India
- Partners
- Hyundai Motor India Foundation & IIT Madras
- Initiative Name
- 'Hyundai Hope for Cancer'
- Funding
- ₹56 Crore
- Focus
- Paediatric Cancer Research
- Features
- Cancer Tissue Biobank for genomic research
- Location
- IIT Madras, Chennai