Each winner was awarded Rs 3 lakh scholarship, a certificate, and a medal for their contributions to advancing academic excellence in oncology
Roche Pharma India announced the winners of the second edition of the Leading Engagements to Advance Patient Care (LEAP) program. The felicitation ceremony celebrated five outstanding oncology students, whose solutions addressed challenges in the field of cancer care.
The second edition of LEAP invited all streams of final-year oncology students enrolled in super-speciality courses such as DM/DNB/MCh to provide solutions across clinical care, immunotherapy, patient care, and other areas such as innovation and access. This edition attracted participation from 100+ leading medical colleges and hospitals nationwide, with 256 innovative solutions being submitted. The five winners from this year include:
- Dr Beulah Elizabeth Koshy from Kidwai Memorial Institute of Oncology, Bengaluru, whose solution focussed on palliative support and ethical decision-making, earning jury recognition for its emphasis on compassionate care and patient dignity
- Dr Ruhi Kumar of Stanley Medical College, Chennai, who developed an affordable caregiving support model that enhanced treatment adherence and was lauded for its patient-centric approach
- Dr Prabhu Pandian of Madurai Medical College, Madurai, who introduced a standardized MDT platform for personalized cancer care plans, enabling real-time adjustments, earning praise for its structured, evidence-driven methodology
- Dr Athira Vincent of Regional Cancer Centre, Thiruvananthapuram, whose AI platform for accurate cancer diagnosis, personalized treatment and real-time monitoring stood out for its potential to transform cancer care
- Dr Soumya BM of Manipal Hospital, Bengaluru, whose solution focused on access programs, tiered pricing models and partnerships for affordable medications and technologies
Each winner was awarded Rs 3 lakh scholarship, a certificate, and a medal for their contributions to advancing academic excellence in oncology. This year’s felicitation event was graced by deans of medical colleges and renowned oncologists, creating a highly engaging experience.
“LEAP program is a testament of our commitment to reimagining healthcare, aligned with the vision of Viksit Bharat, by investing and nurturing in the next generation of India’s medical talent. The winners and participants of this program are not only addressing today’s oncology challenges with creativity and compassion, but are the future architects of a more compassionate approach to cancer care in India which is more human, inclusive, and accessible”, said Roche Pharma India CEO & Managing Director, Rajwinder Mehdwan.
