MAHENDERGARH, 06.03.25-The Central University of Haryana (CUH), Mahendergarh will conduct research on an ultrasensitive electrochemical biosensor to detect the Human Papillomavirus, which is primarily responsible for cervical cancer in women. For this work, Dr. Neelam, Assistant Professor in the Department of Biochemistry at the University, has received a grant of 56.44 lakh rupees from the National Research Foundation (ANRF) under the Department of Science and Technology (DST), Government of India.

Prof. Tankeshwar Kumar, Vice-Chancellor of the University congratulating Dr. Neelam on this remarkable achievement. He emphasized that this research would tackle a major health challenge faced by women. He assured full support from the university and extended his blessings, emphasizing that this research would not only help combat cervical cancer but will serve as a platform for future innovations, encouraging further developments in affordable and accessible diagnostic solutions.

Dr. Neelam said that timely detection of cervical cancer is crucial to prevent the loss of life caused by it. The investment in this research and the development of a novel screening tool offers hope in the fight against this deadly disease, potentially saving thousands of lives every year. Dr. Neelam also mentioned that cervical cancer is the fourth most common cancer among women. According to statistics from the World Health Organization, there were approximately 660,000 new cases of cancer and 350,000 cancer-related deaths in 2022. The primary cause of this cancer is infection with the Human Papillomavirus. It is hoped that through this research, timely detection of the disease will be ensured both nationally and internationally, paving the way for effective treatment.

Prof. Suneel Kumar, Registrar; Prof. Pawan Kumar Sharma, Dean Research; Prof. Dinesh Kumar Gupta, Dean of the School of Interdisciplinary and Applied Sciences (SIAS); Prof. Sanjiv Kumar, Dean of Academic Affairs; Prof. Neelam Singh Sangwan; Prof. Surendra Singh and HOD Biochemistry, Prof. Antresh Kumar and other faculty members of the University have extended their heartfelt congratulations and best wishes for this research work.