2 Day National Workshop on Modern Cancer Research: Biology, Immunotherapy & AI-Powered Therapies

2 Day National Workshop on Modern Cancer Research: Biology, Immunotherapy & AI-Powered Therapies

Build a Career in Cancer Research: Learn the Science Behind Modern Oncology

Understand the Science Behind Cancer and the Technologies Transforming Its Treatment

JOIN LIVE on 21st & 22nd March 2026

e-certificates will be given to all attendees

Cancer remains one of the most complex diseases in modern medicine. Rapid advances in genomics, immunotherapy, precision medicine, and artificial intelligence are transforming how scientists understand tumors, diagnose patients, and design therapies.

For students and researchers in life sciences, keeping up with these developments is no longer optional it is essential.

This 2-Day National Workshop on Modern Cancer Research provides a structured learning experience that bridges fundamental cancer biology with next-generation therapies and AI-driven oncology research.

Through expert-led sessions, visual explanations, case discussions, and a practical demonstration session, participants will gain a clear understanding of how cancer research is evolving and where future opportunities lie.

Workshop Details

• Workshop Title : 2 Day National Workshop on Modern Cancer Research: Biology, Immunotherapy & AI-Powered Therapies
• Dates : 21st and 22nd March 2026
• Mode : Online Live Workshop
• Duration : Two Days | Approximately 4 Hours per Day
• Certificate : National Workshop Participation Certificate will be provided

Eligibility

This workshop is open to participants from the life sciences and biomedical fields, including:

• Undergraduate students in Biotechnology, Life Sciences, Microbiology, Biochemistry, or related fields

• Postgraduate students (MSc / MTech) in biotechnology and biomedical sciences

• PhD scholars working in cancer biology or related disciplines

• Bioinformatics and computational biology learners

• Medical and pharmacy students interested in oncology

• Early-career researchers and industry professionals

• Anyone interested in understanding modern cancer research and emerging oncology technologies

Basic knowledge of molecular biology will be helpful but is not mandatory.

Why You Should Attend This Workshop?

Understanding cancer today requires more than basic biology. Modern oncology research integrates molecular biology, genomics, immunology, computational biology, and artificial intelligence.

This workshop will help participants:

• Understand how normal cells transform into cancer cells

• Explore molecular mechanisms driving tumor progression and metastasis

• Learn how modern cancer therapies work and why they sometimes fail

• Understand immunotherapy approaches such as CAR‑T Cell Therapy

• Discover how artificial intelligence is transforming cancer diagnostics and drug discovery

• Gain exposure to modern experimental models used in cancer research

• Understand emerging technologies including CRISPR Gene Editing and personalized cancer vaccines

• Explore career opportunities and high-impact roles in oncology research

Key Takeaways

By the end of this workshop, participants will:

• Understand the biological foundations of cancer development

• Learn the molecular mechanisms involved in tumor progression and metastasis

• Gain insights into conventional and emerging cancer therapies

• Understand immunotherapy and precision oncology strategies

• Learn how artificial intelligence is used in cancer diagnostics and research

• Explore future directions in cancer treatment technologies

• Discover career pathways in oncology, biotechnology, and AI-driven biomedical research

Workshop Modules

Day 1: Foundations of Cancer Biology & Molecular Mechanisms

Date: 21st March 2026
Host: Mr. Tithi Saha

Session 1

The Biology of Cancer – From Normal Cell to Malignancy

Topics Covered

• What is cancer and the global disease burden

• Clonal evolution theory

• Cell cycle dysregulation

• Oncogenes vs tumor suppressor genes

• Hallmarks of cancer

• Genomic instability and mutation accumulation

Speaker: Mrs. Tithi Saha

Session 2

Molecular Mechanisms of Tumor Progression and Experimental Models to Study Metastasis

Topics Covered

Molecular Mechanisms

• Epithelial–Mesenchymal Transition (EMT)

• Tumor microenvironment

• Angiogenesis

• Immune evasion

• Cancer stem cells

Experimental Models

• 2D versus 3D cell culture systems

• Organoids and patient-derived models

• Xenograft and transgenic mouse models

• CRISPR screening in oncology

Speaker: Mr. Ramdev Krishnan
Project Manager, Mazumder Shaw Medical Foundation – Centre for Translational Research

Session 3

Cancer Therapies: Conventional Treatments, Clinical Challenges and Advances

Topics Covered

• Major conventional cancer therapies

• Mechanisms of action of different treatment approaches

• Advantages and limitations of each therapy

• Recent technological and clinical advances in cancer treatment

• Introduction to precision medicine

Speaker: Mrs. Himani Agarwal

Q&A Session and Conclusion of Day 1

Day 2: Next-Generation Therapies & Artificial Intelligence in Cancer Research

Date: 22nd March 2026
Host: Mrs. Urmimala Ray

Session 1

Immunotherapy, Precision Oncology and Genomics

Topics Covered

• Immune checkpoints including PD‑1/PD‑L1 pathway and CTLA-4

• CAR-T therapy

• Cancer vaccines

• Next-generation sequencing in cancer diagnostics

• Liquid biopsy

• Biomarkers and companion diagnostics

• Tumor mutational burden

Speaker: Mrs. Somrhita Pal

Session 2

Artificial Intelligence in Cancer Research

Topics Covered

• AI in histopathology image analysis

• Deep learning applications in radiology

• AI-driven drug discovery

• Predicting treatment response

• Integration of omics data with AI

Speaker: Dr. Nilofer K. Shaikh

Demonstration Session

Analyzing Genomic Data with AI Tools to Understand Metastasis

This session will include a demonstration of how artificial intelligence tools can be used to analyze genomic datasets and investigate mechanisms involved in metastasis.

Trainer: Dr. Nilofer K. Shaikh

Final Session

Future Frontiers in Cancer Cure and High-Impact Careers in Oncology

Topics Covered

Future Therapeutic Directions

• Gene editing approaches using CRISPR‑Cas9

• mRNA-based personalized cancer vaccines

• Nanomedicine and smart drug delivery systems

• Next-generation cell and immune engineering

Career Opportunities

• Research and academic careers in oncology

• Roles in biotechnology and pharmaceutical industries

• AI and data-driven biomedical careers

• Approximate salary ranges in oncology-related roles

Speaker: Dr. Prangya Rath

Final Q&A Session and Workshop Conclusion

Participant Benefits

Participants will receive:

• National Workshop Participation Certificate

• Access to workshop recordings

• Learning materials and reference resources

• Exposure to current cancer research technologies

• Insights into future career opportunities in oncology