IASCC Research Grant 2019
Under the IASCC–MASCC initiative, five outstanding research proposals have been selected for support. Chosen from a total of 17 submissions, these innovative projects focus on enhancing quality-of-life outcomes, improving symptom management, and increasing treatment tolerance in cancer care. Through this initiative, IASCC aims to advance evidence-based practices in supportive cancer care.
Final Recipients
Dr Anita Dsouza
Tata Memorial Centre, Mumbai
Project: Effect of exercise and Vitamin D supplement on cognitive and non-cognitive functions and Serum TNF Alpha levels in patients undergoing chemotherapy for colorectal cancers at Tertiary Care Institute.
Award: 1st Prize
Clinical researcher at Tata Memorial Centre specializing in exercise interventions and nutritional support for cancer patients undergoing chemotherapy.
Dr Prabhat Bhargava
Tata Memorial Centre, Mumbai
Project: Olanzapine in moderately high emetogenic chemotherapy (OMEC).
Award: 2nd Prize
Medical oncologist at Tata Memorial Centre focusing on antiemetic therapy optimization and chemotherapy-induced nausea and vomiting management.
Dr Prabhat Bhargava
Tata Memorial Centre, Mumbai
Project: Validation of the HURRIA Score in predicting chemotherapy toxicity risk in elderly population undergoing chemotherapy for Breast, Gastrointestinal and Gynecological cancers in Indian setup.
Award: 3rd Prize (Joint)
Geriatric oncology specialist at Tata Memorial Centre developing assessment tools for elderly cancer patients and chemotherapy toxicity prediction.
Dr George Abraham
Tata Memorial Centre, Mumbai
Project: A prospective three-arm randomized, comparative study efficacy of orally disintegrating strip, oral tablets and intravenous administration of Vitamin B12, in post gastrectomy Indian patients.
Award: 3rd Prize (Joint)
Clinical researcher at Tata Memorial Centre specializing in nutritional support and vitamin supplementation strategies for post-surgical cancer patients.
Ms Vaishali Chalke
Tata Memorial Centre, Mumbai
Project: To assess the feasibility, safety and efficacy of frozen gloves application on prevention of paclitaxel-induced peripheral neuropathy in breast cancer patients in TMH, Mumbai.
Award: 3rd Prize (Joint)
Nursing researcher at Tata Memorial Centre developing non-pharmacological interventions for chemotherapy-induced peripheral neuropathy prevention.
Impact Summary
The grants supported innovative research in exercise interventions, antiemetic therapy, geriatric assessment tools, vitamin B12 administration methods, and neuropathy prevention strategies. These projects have contributed to advancing evidence-based supportive care practices in Indian oncology settings.
Grant Information
Status
Total Award Amount
Five research grants awarded across three prize categories
Recipients
5
Published Date
September 15, 2019
Authors
IASCC
MASCC