MRI Fusion TRUS guided Trans-Perineal Targeted Biopsy increases cancer pick-up rate by  a whopping 95% to 97%, for the first time in cancer care history  Adding another feather to its hat of achievements, Apollo Hospital Seshadripuram brings in India’s very first prostate cancer diagnosis breakthrough – MRI Fusion TRUS guided Trans-Perineal Targeted Biopsy, a novel technology that enhances the accuracy of cancer detection by 95% to 97% which was impossible to achieve with conventional diagnosis methods. Dr Manohar T, Chief of Urology, Uro Oncology & kidney Transplantation Laser, Laparoscopic, Transplant and robotic surgeon at Apollo Hospital Seshadripuram and Director, Apollo Institute of renal sciences (AIRS) is the first doctor in the country to successfully conduct 42 procedures using MRI Fusion TRUS guided Trans-Perineal Targeted Biopsy.  In this unique procedure one has to undergo multi-parametric magnetic resonance imaging (mpMRI) and contouring of the lesions which are suspected to be cancerous and prostate size is marked via a special software pack. The image is then transferred to the special ultrasound done transrectally. The ultrasound probes assess the longitudinal and cross-sectional images of the target lesions. Keeping the target in situ, a small bore needle is passed perineally (the area between the scrotum and the anus) via a grid (brachytherapy) for a more accurate yield of tissue for examination. In this method, one can do sector biopsies and saturation biopsies depending on the size of the prostate and in addition target biopsies to accurately diagnose the lesion with minimal sampling.  The procedure is conducted under local, regional, or general anesthesia. Explaining the benefits of this latest technology, Dr Manohar T, said: “Prostate cancer is the second most common and accounts for 7.1% of the total cancers in men and early diagnosis is critical in improving the outcomes. However, a delay in diagnosis may progress cancer into an advanced stage and the five-year survival rate significantly drops to 30%. Conventional investigations methods miss the diagnosis by 35-45%. The current biopsy method of TRUS biopsy which is done via the trans-rectal route and can lead to several infections still misses the diagnosis by 25%.  This new TRUS biopsy method done trans-perennially offers accuracy up to as much as 95 to 97%, have high specificity and sensitivity, prevents unnecessary biopsies, does not require the patients to be on pre-operational antibiotics or have any bowel preparations and most importantly, there is no risk of infection when  the procedure is done through the perineal region.” Adding on to the above benefits, Dr. Manohar pointed out that the MRI Fusion TRUS guided Trans-Perineal Targeted Biopsy method can access both the halves –upper and lower – of the prostate for targeting lesions and detecting if they are cancerous or not, unlike the procedure that is done trans-rectally which can cover only the lower half of the prostate. Also, this method can pick up cancers as small as 2mm, making the detection at the extremely initial stage of cancer a reality, thereby considerably enhancing the treatment outcomes. “Surgeons require extensive training before performing this procedure as it requires immense technical skills and expertise,” Dr Manohar T said. Dr. Manish Mattoo, Chief Executive Officer – Karnataka Region, Apollo Hospitals, said: “Apollo Hospital has been consistent in revolutionising India’s healthcare with the expertise of its doctors and cutting-edge infrastructure. MRI Fusion TRUS guided Trans-Perineal Targeted Biopsy, India’s one of the first will play a significant role in making prostate cancers completely curable and enhancing the quality of life of patients by detecting it at the earliest.”  Mr. Uday Davda, Unit Head – Apollo Hospitals, Seshadripuram, said: “It is a matter of great privilege and honour for us to be able to be a part of this ground-breaking breakthrough in early cancer detection. Apollo Hospital has always been a pioneer in driving technology innovations in India’s healthcare and MRI Fusion TRUS guided Trans-Perineal Targeted Biopsy will certainly revolutionise prostate cancer detection and treatment by providing optimal clinical outcomes.”  For Further Information, Please Contact Name:  Suhas Rajendra | Mobile Number: +91 9886789979 Email –suhasbrgowda@gmail.com

Upholding its commitment to bridge the cybersecurity skills gap in the country, National Institute of Electronics & Information Technology (NIELIT) and Microsoft today announced a collaboration to increase access to skills for jobs through Cyber Shikshaa and Ready4Cybersecurity programs. Aiming primarily at underserved youth, women and jobseekers from remote areas, National Institute of Electronics & Information Technology (NIELIT) and Microsoft will deploy CyberShikshaa and Ready4Cybersecurity programs in 30 training centers of NIELIT in Tier 2 and Tier 3 towns, with a special focus on Jammu & Kashmir, Ladakh and states in the North-East region of India. These programs would be scaled in subsequent years to integrate cybersecurity training programs in all the training centers of NIELIT. The global cybersecurity skills gap and the lack of diversity in the workforce are among the urgent issues facing today’s digital economy. Studies show that 3.4 million people are needed to fill the global cybersecurity workforce gap. The collaboration between NIELIT and Microsoft will help reduce the talent deficit for cybersecurity professionals and provide employment opportunities for 1100 underserved youth in the pilot year of deployment. Nearly 3500 learners will undergo training and receive internship or employment opportunities for in-demand cybersecurity jobs. Besides providing grants for training, Microsoft’s support will include curriculum content, certifications, and mentorship opportunities. Current program partners Data Security Council of India, Tata Strive, ICT Academy and Quick Heal Foundation, will partner with NIELIT to carry out the deployment of CyberShikshaa and Ready4Cybersecurity training program. As the country’s premier institution for examination and certification in the field of Information, Electronics and Communications Technology (IECT), NIELIT aims to develop skilled professionals and provide support to learners and trainers both through design and development of curriculum and acquisition of content. Combined with 90 hours of business English curriculum, CyberShikshaa will provide more than 400 hours of cybersecurity curriculum for underserved women engineering students and will be deployed in the NIELIT in Tier 2 and Tier 3 towns. Including NIELIT’s Information Security curriculum, Ready4Cybersecurity is a 120-hour virtual instructor-led training program delivered by the NIELIT Centers for beginners in rural colleges and higher education institutions to be employable for in-demand job roles in cybersecurity industry. Learners receiving industry certifications will also have access to internship opportunities through partner recruitment platforms of the Future Ready Talent Program. Both the programs will be deployed through NIELIT centres, with a focus on the Northeast States, Jammu Kashmir and Ladakh enabling access to latest technology courses for underserved youth and job seekers from remote regions. Dr Madan Mohan Tripathi, Director General, NIELIT, said, “Recognizing the challenges owing to the lack of trained cybersecurity professionals, NIELIT is committed to training people for in-demand jobs, especially in remote regions, so that they can participate in today’s digital economy. This will enable a robust pool of skilled professionals who can help protect organizations from cyber threats. NIELIT welcomes this collaboration with Microsoft, which will not only multiply the skill sets through these  training programs but also provide opportunities in terms of employment to the youth of the country.”  Dr Rohini Srivathsa, National Technology Officer, Microsoft India, said, “The threat landscape is becoming more sophisticated, and we need more diversity in our workforce to solve cybersecurity challenges swiftly and innovatively. Since its inception in 2018, the CyberShikshaa program has driven tremendous impact in skilling for employability of women and underserved youth – and is now expanding to reach 45,000 learners over the next three years. We are delighted to partner with NIELIT and enable greater access to skills for jobs through this collaboration.” About NIELIT NIELIT is a scientific society of MeitY, engaged in Training, Education, Skill Development and Capacity Building activities in the area of IECT and endeavored to establish standards for Examination and Certification in the field of IECT. It has a large training delivery network with direct presence at 47 locations in country with 850+ Accredited Institutes and 4200+ Facilitation Centers for training and skilling.  In the last 11 years, NIELIT has trained more than 84 lakh candidates.  NIELIT envisages to create a pool of one crore skilled manpower in IECT in the next five years and to achieve this ambitious target, NIELIT is having end-to-end training system including online mode in place through web portals which works 24X7. The state-of-art facilities of NIELIT include high-end labs in emerging areas and future skill technologies. Existing digital capability of NIELIT includes Digital Content- LMS, Virtual Training Academy, VTE for Cyber Security, Online Remote Hardware Lab, Cyber Forensic on Virtual Platform, National Level Examination, Certification and Accreditation Body with services in online mode all targeted towards skilling of students, working professionals, government employees, scholars and as per specific needs of public and private sector firms along with technical manpower strength which includes scientists, faculties and managers. About Microsoft India Microsoft (Nasdaq “MSFT” @microsoft) enables digital transformation for the era of an intelligent cloud and an intelligent edge. Its mission is to empower every person and every organization on the planet to achieve more. Microsoft set up its India operations in 1990. Today, Microsoft entities in India have over 20,000 employees, engaged in sales and marketing, research, development and customer services and support, across 11 Indian cities – Ahmedabad, Bengaluru, Chennai, New Delhi, Gurugram, Hyderabad, Kochi, Kolkata, Mumbai, Noida, and Pune. Microsoft offers its global cloud services from local data centers to accelerate digital transformation across Indian startups, businesses, and government organizations.   For more information, please contact: Microsoft India Tithi Sarkar tithi.sarkar@microsoft.com Edelman India Kanupriya Kaikeya kanupriya.kaikeya@edelman.com +91 96504 43863

The Ben-Gurion University of the Negev (BGU) is now inviting applications for its unique Data Mining and Business Intelligence Summer Program. Data Mining and Business Intelligence focuses on automatic data analysis and the extraction of information and knowledge. Over the last few years, data mining has become a crucial factor in the competitive environment and serves organization as all levels, from operational decisions to the improvement of strategic planning. BGU’s summer program in data mining and business intelligence will meet the obvious need for academic training in big data, business intelligence and data mining methods, especially for cyber security enhancement. The purpose of the program is to provide both theoretical and practical knowledge, including tools, on data mining. Program delivery The program offers two academic courses (each for 3 credits), where students learn the basic tools of data mining and the utilization of machine learning techniques for solving cybersecurity problems. The final project corresponds with the course materials and contributes to the practical experience component. In addition, students will take part in professional field trips to leading companies, in order to enhance their understanding of data mining and cybersecurity. The program will be taught entirely in English. Admission Cycle: Application deadline: March 10, 2023 Courses dates: July 09 – August 03, 2023 Admission Requirements: Students in their third year of undergraduate studies (and higher) or at any stage of their graduate studies in Information Systems Engineering, Software Engineering, Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, Communication Engineering, Data Science, Applied Mathematics, Statistics and Industrial Engineering & Management with Robotics or Information Systems track. The student must have a GPA of at least 82 or 3.0. English proficiency required. Personal Laptop (Windows OS). Programming experience – advantage. Background in Cybersecurity- advantage. All applications will be evaluated by the admissions committee. Tuition: Application Fee – $60 (Non-refundable) Tuition – $2,950* Tuition includes academic credit certificate, accommodations, health insurance, professional field trips. Does not include airfare, meals & personal expenses. Scholarships: Scholarships are available for outstanding students. How to Apply: Please visit our online application form at: https://www.tfaforms.com/399172 For more information visit BGU website: https://join.bgu.ac.il/cybersecurityatbgu/.