What Sets Us Apart
All About Us
Osiris Foundation was created by Dr. Sachin as a not-for-profit for improving access to high-quality cancer care in LMIC.
The goals of the Foundation are research, education and patient support.
The Foundation has created a network of cancer specialists called the International Hematology Consortium (IHC) for its research and educational activities.
Research
The focus is on improving the success of treatment for blood cancers and SCT in LMIC. We conduct research on:
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Infections in cancer patients
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low-cost , effective chemotherapy and transplant protocols
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Nursing for cancer and transplant patients
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Hastening bone marrow recovery
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Graft versus host disease (GVHD)
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Cancer genomics
Education
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Training Programs for doctors and nurses
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Annual scientific conference
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Monthly ‘Haem Club’ to discuss challenging clinical issues
Patient support
Free medicines
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The Foundation procures novel free medicines through Patient Access Programs
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Funds the purchase of medicines for patients
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The Foundation is provided free medicines worth over Rs. 6,00,00,000 ($650,000) over the last 6 years
Free blood tests
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The Foundation provides access to free blood tests by collaborating the Pharmaceutical companies and laboratories
Financial support
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The Foundation has raised funds of over Rs. 2,50,00,000 ($275,000) through crowdfunding for treating patients from the low economic strata
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We will soon be starting our own Crowdfunding platform ‘Iris’