HCG Partners with Accenture to Revolutionize Cancer Care Using AI

HealthCare Global Enterprises Limited (HCG), one of India’s largest cancer care networks, has partnered with Accenture (NYSE: ACN) to advance cancer research and treatment using cutting-edge artificial intelligence (AI), including generative AI and deep learning.

The collaboration aims to leverage Accenture’s expertise in AI, machine learning, and quantum computing alongside HCG’s clinical insights in oncology to improve early cancer detection and personalized treatment.

Accenture will utilize advanced technologies such as image analysis, informatics, and innovative algorithms to study molecular alterations in cancer patients. The initiative will also employ generative AI to drive breakthroughs in drug discovery, biomarker identification, and treatment pathways. Focused initially on lung adenocarcinoma and head and neck cancers, the program will eventually expand to other cancer types.

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This first-of-its-kind effort in South Asia seeks to enhance understanding of cancer biology, streamline precision medicine, and improve patient outcomes. HCG’s Executive Chairman, Dr. B.S. Ajaikumar, emphasized the importance of tech-driven advancements in oncology, noting that AI-powered research has already led to innovative uses for existing drugs in treating tumors.

Potential of next-generation computing

Accenture’s Global Lead of Data and AI, Senthil Ramani, highlighted the potential of next-generation computing, stating that combining technology with clinical expertise can revolutionize cancer care not just in South Asia, but globally.

HCG operates 22 comprehensive cancer centers across India and Africa, offering advanced diagnostics and treatments. Accenture, a global leader in professional services, brings its expertise in technology and data-driven solutions to this groundbreaking collaboration.

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