Roche Pharma India announces winners of LEAP 2025 oncology innovation programme
Roche Pharma India has announced the winners of the second edition of its Leading Engagements to Advance Patient Care (LEAP) programme, which recognises innovation among final-year oncology students across India.
This year’s edition drew participation from more than 100 leading medical colleges and hospitals, generating 256 submissions across clinical care, immunotherapy, patient support and access solutions. Five outstanding students were felicitated for their contributions:
- Dr Beulah Elizabeth Koshy, Kidwai Memorial Institute of Oncology, Bengaluru – recognised for her focus on palliative support and ethical decision-making.
- Dr Ruhi Kumar, Stanley Medical College, Chennai – awarded for developing an affordable caregiving support model to boost treatment adherence.
- Dr Prabhu Pandian, Madurai Medical College – honoured for creating a standardised multidisciplinary platform for personalised cancer care plans.
- Dr Athira Vincent, Regional Cancer Centre, Thiruvananthapuram – celebrated for designing an AI platform enabling accurate diagnosis, personalised treatment and real-time monitoring.
- Dr Soumya BM, Manipal Hospital, Bengaluru – acknowledged for solutions on access programmes, tiered pricing and partnerships for affordable medicines and technologies.
Each winner received a scholarship of ₹3 lakh, along with a certificate and medal.
Rajwinder Mehdwan, CEO & managing director, Roche Pharma India, said the initiative reflects the company’s commitment to nurturing the next generation of medical talent: “The winners and participants are addressing today’s oncology challenges with creativity and compassion, and are the future architects of a more human, inclusive and accessible approach to cancer care in India.”
The entries were assessed by a distinguished jury including Dr Amit Rauthan (Manipal Hospital), Dr Surinder Kher (Aster Hospitals), Dr Geeta Kadayaprath (Apollo Women’s Cancer Centre), and Dr Aju Mathew (Ernakulam Medical Centre). Evaluation focused on originality, practicality, strategic insight and potential patient impact.
Launched in 2023, LEAP provides a platform for DM, DNB and MCh oncology students to collaborate, exchange ideas and develop real-world solutions in cancer care.
More details are available at www.rocheindia.com/about/about-leap
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