by K.M. Chengappa

Cancer is no more considered a deadly disease. It is curable if traced in its early stages, says Prof. K.S. Rangappa, Vice-Chancellor, University of Mysore.

In a tete-a-tete with Star of Mysore, Prof. Rangappa, who had been to Russia as a visiting professor, said that he, along with Prof. Alexey of the N.D. Zelenski Institute of Organic Chemistry, Russian Academy of Sciences, Moscow, are jointly conducting a research in cancer biology in which they have created new molecules that can fight the disease.

Prof. Rangappa, who had been in Moscow from July 7 to 15, said that the research is being conducted in joint collaboration of the Indian National Science Academy and Russian Academy of Sciences.

Discussions with experts in the field were held for three days following which lectures were held in which several research scholars participated, said Prof. Rangappa, adding that he had also given a lecture at the Moscow State University following an invitation.

Prof. Rangappa said that they have applied for funding for the research project from India and Russia governments collaterally.

Prof. Alexey will soon be visiting Mysore as part of the project, he said.

source: http://www.starofmysore.com / Star of Mysore / Home> Feature Articles / August 05th, 2013