IIT Kanpur Prof wins Sun Pharma Science Foundation Research Award

Prof Bushra Ateeq has won the award in the medical sciences-basic research category. The award carries a trophy, citation and cash prize.  

Prof Bushra Ateeq of the Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Kanpur has been selected for the Sun Pharma Science Foundation Research Award-2021 in the medical sciences-basic research category.  

The aim of the Sun Pharma Science Foundation is to promote scientific endeavours in the country by encouraging and rewarding excellence in medical and pharmaceutical sciences and to give impetus to research activities in India. The award carries a trophy, citation and a cash prize. 

Ateeq, an associate professor in the Biological Sciences and Bioengineering (BSBE) Department, is the recipient of the highest Indian science award, the Shanti Swarup Bhatnagar Prize in Medical Sciences (2020).  

Abhay Karandikar, Director, IIT Kanpur, said, “Bushra Ateeq has been at the forefront of research on cancer and has made some significant contribution in this field. This is another step towards keeping the flame of research and development burning high at IIT Kanpur.” 

Ateeq said, “I am thankful to the Sun Pharma Science Foundation for the recognition. This is encouraging for the journey ahead in furthering my research. I am also grateful to the IIT Kanpur fraternity for offering such a vibrant environment for conducting research and forging collaborations without any hindrance or interference and with complete freedom.” 

Ateeq joined the BSBE department at the IIT Kanpur in February 2013. His research interest involves exploration of the genetic and epigenetic changes that initiate cancer and its progression. She is also focusing on understanding the molecular events that drive cancer metastases and resistance towards chemotherapeutic drugs. Ateeq and her team also have the distinction of undertaking a first-of-its-kind attempt in India of testing nearly 121 prostate cancer tissue samples and identifying several significant genetic alterations. 

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