International Hackathon on Oncology and Cancer Research

<h4 data-start="179" data-end="243"><strong data-start="182" data-end="241">International Hackathon on Oncology and Cancer Research</strong></h4> <p data-start="244" data-end="391"><strong data-start="244" data-end="253">Date:</strong> September 12–14, 2026<br data-start="275" data-end="278" /><strong data-start="278" data-end="287">Mode:</strong> Online<br data-start="294" data-end="297" /><strong data-start="297" data-end="310">Convenor:</strong> Ms. Suguna B – Co-Founder & CBO, Mastering Up<br data-start="356" data-end="359" /><strong data-start="359" data-end="376">Organized by:</strong> Mastering Up</p> <hr data-start="393" data-end="396" /> <h5 data-start="398" data-end="428"><strong data-start="402" data-end="428">1] About the Hackathon</strong></h5> <p data-start="430" data-end="762">The <em data-start="434" data-end="496">International Hackathon on Oncology and Cancer Research 2026</em> aims to accelerate innovation in cancer prevention, diagnosis, treatment, and patient care. This global challenge brings together clinicians, biotechnologists, data scientists, and engineers to collaborate on solutions that can transform the fight against cancer.</p> <p data-start="764" data-end="1121">Through AI-powered diagnostics, advanced imaging, genomics, and targeted therapies, participants will explore multidisciplinary approaches to early detection, treatment optimization, and survivorship care. This event provides a platform for impactful ideation, technological creativity, and translational research that could redefine the future of oncology.</p> <hr data-start="1123" data-end="1126" /> <h5 data-start="1128" data-end="1166"><strong data-start="1132" data-end="1166">2] Problem Statements / Tracks</strong></h5> <h4 data-start="1168" data-end="1214"><strong data-start="1173" data-end="1214">Track 1: AI-Driven Cancer Diagnostics</strong></h4> <p data-start="1215" data-end="1477"><strong data-start="1215" data-end="1227">Problem:</strong> Late diagnosis remains a key cause of cancer mortality due to delays in detection and lack of screening access.<br data-start="1339" data-end="1342" /><strong data-start="1342" data-end="1364">Expected Solution:</strong> Develop AI or ML models for early detection using medical imaging, histopathology slides, or patient biomarkers.</p> <h4 data-start="1479" data-end="1531"><strong data-start="1484" data-end="1531">Track 2: Genomics and Personalized Medicine</strong></h4> <p data-start="1532" data-end="1765"><strong data-start="1532" data-end="1544">Problem:</strong> Cancer treatment often fails to account for individual genetic variations.<br data-start="1619" data-end="1622" /><strong data-start="1622" data-end="1644">Expected Solution:</strong> Create bioinformatics pipelines or tools that use genomic and transcriptomic data to guide personalized therapy choices.</p> <h4 data-start="1767" data-end="1826"><strong data-start="1772" data-end="1826">Track 3: Remote Cancer Monitoring and Patient Care</strong></h4> <p data-start="1827" data-end="2067"><strong data-start="1827" data-end="1839">Problem:</strong> Cancer patients require continuous monitoring even outside hospitals.<br data-start="1909" data-end="1912" /><strong data-start="1912" data-end="1934">Expected Solution:</strong> Design wearable devices or telemedicine platforms to track patient vitals, detect relapse symptoms, and manage therapy side effects.</p> <h4 data-start="2069" data-end="2128"><strong data-start="2074" data-end="2128">Track 4: Drug Discovery and Computational Modeling</strong></h4> <p data-start="2129" data-end="2350"><strong data-start="2129" data-end="2141">Problem:</strong> Drug development for cancer is time-consuming and expensive.<br data-start="2202" data-end="2205" /><strong data-start="2205" data-end="2227">Expected Solution:</strong> Use computational chemistry, molecular docking, or ML algorithms to identify and simulate potential anti-cancer compounds.</p> <h4 data-start="2352" data-end="2418"><strong data-start="2357" data-end="2418">Track 5: Cancer Data Integration and Predictive Analytics</strong></h4> <p data-start="2419" data-end="2658"><strong data-start="2419" data-end="2431">Problem:</strong> Cancer data is fragmented across institutions and studies.<br data-start="2490" data-end="2493" /><strong data-start="2493" data-end="2515">Expected Solution:</strong> Build interoperable databases or AI models that integrate clinical, molecular, and imaging data for predictive analysis and research insights.</p> <h4 data-start="2660" data-end="2723"><strong data-start="2665" data-end="2723">Track 6: Early Screening Technologies for Rural Health</strong></h4> <p data-start="2724" data-end="2967"><strong data-start="2724" data-end="2736">Problem:</strong> Rural populations have limited access to cancer screening facilities.<br data-start="2806" data-end="2809" /><strong data-start="2809" data-end="2831">Expected Solution:</strong> Innovate portable, cost-effective diagnostic tools or mobile health solutions for screening cancers such as cervical, breast, and oral.</p> <h4 data-start="2969" data-end="3029"><strong data-start="2974" data-end="3029">Track 7: Immunotherapy and Bioengineering Solutions</strong></h4> <p data-start="3030" data-end="3238"><strong data-start="3030" data-end="3042">Problem:</strong> Immunotherapy responses vary widely across patients.<br data-start="3095" data-end="3098" /><strong data-start="3098" data-end="3120">Expected Solution:</strong> Propose computational or bioengineering solutions to improve immune profiling and predict responses to immunotherapy.</p> <h4 data-start="3240" data-end="3297"><strong data-start="3245" data-end="3297">Track 8: Cancer Survivorship and Quality of Life</strong></h4> <p data-start="3298" data-end="3542"><strong data-start="3298" data-end="3310">Problem:</strong> Survivors face psychological and physiological challenges post-treatment.<br data-start="3384" data-end="3387" /><strong data-start="3387" data-end="3409">Expected Solution:</strong> Develop digital tools or support systems for mental health management, rehabilitation, and lifestyle monitoring of cancer survivors.</p> <h4 data-start="3544" data-end="3594"><strong data-start="3549" data-end="3594">Track 9: AI for Clinical Decision Support</strong></h4> <p data-start="3595" data-end="3814"><strong data-start="3595" data-end="3607">Problem:</strong> Oncologists face information overload in treatment planning.<br data-start="3668" data-end="3671" /><strong data-start="3671" data-end="3693">Expected Solution:</strong> Build AI decision-support systems that synthesize patient data and research evidence for better therapy recommendations.</p> <h4 data-start="3816" data-end="3863"><strong data-start="3821" data-end="3863">Track 10: Student Innovation Challenge</strong></h4> <p data-start="3864" data-end="4059"><strong data-start="3864" data-end="3874">Theme:</strong> Open category for students to propose innovative, technology-enabled solutions that address any stage of the cancer care continuum—prevention, diagnosis, treatment, or palliative care.</p> <hr data-start="4061" data-end="4064" /> <h5 data-start="4066" data-end="4103"><strong data-start="4070" data-end="4103">3] Event Schedule (Three-Day)</strong></h5> <div class="_tableContainer_1rjym_1"> <div class="group _tableWrapper_1rjym_13 flex w-fit flex-col-reverse"> <table class="w-fit min-w-(--thread-content-width)" data-start="4105" data-end="4839"> <thead data-start="4105" data-end="4145"> <tr data-start="4105" data-end="4145"> <th data-start="4105" data-end="4115" data-col-size="sm"><strong data-start="4107" data-end="4114">Day</strong></th> <th data-start="4115" data-end="4130" data-col-size="sm"><strong data-start="4117" data-end="4129">Activity</strong></th> <th data-start="4130" data-end="4145" data-col-size="md"><strong data-start="4132" data-end="4143">Details</strong></th> </tr> </thead> <tbody data-start="4189" data-end="4839"> <tr data-start="4189" data-end="4311"> <td data-start="4189" data-end="4217" data-col-size="sm"><strong data-start="4191" data-end="4216">Day 1 (Sept 12, 2026)</strong></td> <td data-start="4217" data-end="4250" data-col-size="sm">Opening Ceremony & Orientation</td> <td data-start="4250" data-end="4311" data-col-size="md">Hackathon overview, objectives, and mentor introductions.</td> </tr> <tr data-start="4312" data-end="4403"> <td data-start="4312" data-end="4314" data-col-size="sm"></td> <td data-start="4314" data-end="4354" data-col-size="sm">Team Formation & Problem Finalization</td> <td data-start="4354" data-end="4403" data-col-size="md">Teams confirm their selected challenge track.</td> </tr> <tr data-start="4404" data-end="4563"> <td data-start="4404" data-end="4432" data-col-size="sm"><strong data-start="4406" data-end="4431">Day 2 (Sept 13, 2026)</strong></td> <td data-start="4432" data-end="4468" data-col-size="sm">Development & Mentorship Sessions</td> <td data-start="4468" data-end="4563" data-col-size="md">Teams prototype solutions and receive expert guidance from oncologists and data scientists.</td> </tr> <tr data-start="4564" data-end="4630"> <td data-start="4564" data-end="4566" data-col-size="sm"></td> <td data-start="4566" data-end="4588" data-col-size="sm">Mid-Hack Evaluation</td> <td data-start="4588" data-end="4630" data-col-size="md">Progress check and technical feedback.</td> </tr> <tr data-start="4631" data-end="4757"> <td data-start="4631" data-end="4659" data-col-size="sm"><strong data-start="4633" data-end="4658">Day 3 (Sept 14, 2026)</strong></td> <td data-start="4659" data-end="4699" data-col-size="sm">Final Presentations & Jury Evaluation</td> <td data-start="4699" data-end="4757" data-col-size="md">Teams present their solutions before the expert panel.</td> </tr> <tr data-start="4758" data-end="4839"> <td data-start="4758" data-end="4760" data-col-size="sm"></td> <td data-start="4760" data-end="4788" data-col-size="sm">Awards & Closing Ceremony</td> <td data-start="4788" data-end="4839" data-col-size="md">Announcement of winners and concluding remarks.</td> </tr> </tbody> </table> </div> </div> <hr data-start="4841" data-end="4844" /> <h5 data-start="4846" data-end="4890"><strong data-start="4850" data-end="4890">4] Eligibility & Participation Rules</strong></h5> <ul data-start="4892" data-end="5286"> <li data-start="4892" data-end="4922"> <p data-start="4894" data-end="4922"><strong data-start="4894" data-end="4908">Team Size:</strong> 2–4 members</p> </li> <li data-start="4923" data-end="5027"> <p data-start="4925" data-end="5027"><strong data-start="4925" data-end="4941">Eligibility:</strong> Open to students, researchers, healthcare professionals, engineers, and innovators.</p> </li> <li data-start="5028" data-end="5286"> <p data-start="5030" data-end="5052"><strong data-start="5030" data-end="5050">Code of Conduct:</strong></p> <ul data-start="5055" data-end="5286"> <li data-start="5055" data-end="5109"> <p data-start="5057" data-end="5109">Respect diversity, integrity, and professionalism.</p> </li> <li data-start="5112" data-end="5167"> <p data-start="5114" data-end="5167">All solutions must be original and ethically sound.</p> </li> <li data-start="5170" data-end="5220"> <p data-start="5172" data-end="5220">Follow data privacy and bioethics regulations.</p> </li> <li data-start="5223" data-end="5286"> <p data-start="5225" data-end="5286">Maintain discipline and collaboration throughout the event.</p> </li> </ul> </li> </ul> <hr data-start="5288" data-end="5291" /> <h5 data-start="5293" data-end="5323"><strong data-start="5297" data-end="5323">5] Evaluation Criteria</strong></h5> <div class="_tableContainer_1rjym_1"> <div class="group _tableWrapper_1rjym_13 flex w-fit flex-col-reverse"> <table class="w-fit min-w-(--thread-content-width)" data-start="5325" data-end="5825"> <thead data-start="5325" data-end="5360"> <tr data-start="5325" data-end="5360"> <th data-start="5325" data-end="5341" data-col-size="sm"><strong data-start="5327" data-end="5340">Criterion</strong></th> <th data-start="5341" data-end="5360" data-col-size="md"><strong data-start="5343" data-end="5358">Description</strong></th> </tr> </thead> <tbody data-start="5398" data-end="5825"> <tr data-start="5398" data-end="5471"> <td data-start="5398" data-end="5428" data-col-size="sm"><strong data-start="5400" data-end="5427">Innovation & Creativity</strong></td> <td data-start="5428" data-end="5471" data-col-size="md">Originality and uniqueness of the idea.</td> </tr> <tr data-start="5472" data-end="5574"> <td data-start="5472" data-end="5516" data-col-size="sm"><strong data-start="5474" data-end="5515">Practical Application / Social Impact</strong></td> <td data-start="5516" data-end="5574" data-col-size="md">Real-world relevance and potential for implementation.</td> </tr> <tr data-start="5575" data-end="5658"> <td data-start="5575" data-end="5606" data-col-size="sm"><strong data-start="5577" data-end="5605">Technical Implementation</strong></td> <td data-start="5606" data-end="5658" data-col-size="md">Design, feasibility, and technology integration.</td> </tr> <tr data-start="5659" data-end="5742"> <td data-start="5659" data-end="5691" data-col-size="sm"><strong data-start="5661" data-end="5690">Scalability & Feasibility</strong></td> <td data-start="5691" data-end="5742" data-col-size="md">Future scope and replicability of the solution.</td> </tr> <tr data-start="5743" data-end="5825"> <td data-start="5743" data-end="5770" data-col-size="sm"><strong data-start="5745" data-end="5769">Presentation Quality</strong></td> <td data-start="5770" data-end="5825" data-col-size="md">Clarity, coherence, and impact of the presentation.</td> </tr> </tbody> </table> </div> </div> <hr data-start="5827" data-end="5830" /> <h5 data-start="5832" data-end="5863"><strong data-start="5836" data-end="5863">6] Prizes & Recognition</strong></h5> <ul data-start="5865" data-end="6698"> <li data-start="5865" data-end="5995"> <p data-start="5867" data-end="5995"><strong data-start="5867" data-end="5892">Top 10 Winning Teams:</strong><br data-start="5892" data-end="5895" />Receive <strong data-start="5905" data-end="5935">USD 1000 worth of vouchers</strong> under the <em data-start="5946" data-end="5972">“Idea to Startup Scheme”</em> by <strong data-start="5976" data-end="5992">SUKISH GROUP</strong>.</p> </li> <li data-start="5997" data-end="6308"> <p data-start="5999" data-end="6139"><strong data-start="5999" data-end="6015">Top 3 Teams:</strong><br data-start="6015" data-end="6018" />Ideas will be shared with reputed companies and research organizations for <strong data-start="6095" data-end="6125">seed funding consideration</strong>, including:</p> <ol data-start="6142" data-end="6308"> <li data-start="6142" data-end="6156"> <p data-start="6145" data-end="6156"><strong data-start="6145" data-end="6154">Roche</strong></p> </li> <li data-start="6159" data-end="6185"> <p data-start="6162" data-end="6185"><strong data-start="6162" data-end="6183">Novartis Oncology</strong></p> </li> <li data-start="6188" data-end="6233"> <p data-start="6191" data-end="6233"><strong data-start="6191" data-end="6231">AstraZeneca Cancer Research Division</strong></p> </li> <li data-start="6236" data-end="6260"> <p data-start="6239" data-end="6260"><strong data-start="6239" data-end="6258">Pfizer Oncology</strong></p> </li> <li data-start="6263" data-end="6308"> <p data-start="6266" data-end="6308"><strong data-start="6266" data-end="6306">National Cancer Institute (NCI), USA</strong></p> </li> </ol> </li> <li data-start="6310" data-end="6368"> <p data-start="6312" data-end="6368"><strong data-start="6312" data-end="6329">Certificates:</strong> E-certificates for all participants.</p> </li> <li data-start="6369" data-end="6465"> <p data-start="6371" data-end="6465"><strong data-start="6371" data-end="6395">Special Recognition:</strong> <em data-start="6396" data-end="6415">Innovation Awards</em> during <strong data-start="6423" data-end="6462">MU International Awards 2026 Series</strong>.</p> </li> <li data-start="6466" data-end="6602"> <p data-start="6468" data-end="6602"><strong data-start="6468" data-end="6493">Showcase Opportunity:</strong> Present winning ideas at the <strong data-start="6523" data-end="6599">MU International Conference on Clinical Medicine & Healthcare Innovation</strong>.</p> </li> <li data-start="6603" data-end="6698"> <p data-start="6605" data-end="6698"><strong data-start="6605" data-end="6621">Publication:</strong> All selected abstracts will be featured in the <strong data-start="6669" data-end="6697">MU International Journal</strong>.</p> </li> </ul> <hr data-start="6700" data-end="6703" /> <h5 data-start="6705" data-end="6736"><strong data-start="6709" data-end="6736">7] Registration Section</strong></h5> <ul data-start="6738" data-end="6984"> <li data-start="6738" data-end="6842"> <p data-start="6740" data-end="6842"><strong data-start="6740" data-end="6768">Indian Team (4 Members):</strong> ₹499<br data-start="6773" data-end="6776" />👉 <a class="decorated-link" href="https://rzp.io/rzp/4JM7ux4N" target="_new" rel="noopener" data-start="6781" data-end="6840">Register Here (Indian Teams)</a></p> </li> <li data-start="6843" data-end="6984"> <p data-start="6845" data-end="6984"><strong data-start="6845" data-end="6880">International Team (4 Members):</strong> USD 50<br data-start="6887" data-end="6890" />👉 <a class="decorated-link" href="https://www.paypal.com/ncp/payment/3ZZAY2H3ZDMBS" target="_new" rel="noopener" data-start="6895" data-end="6982">Register Here (International Teams)</a></p> </li> </ul> <p data-start="6986" data-end="7041">📅 <strong data-start="6989" data-end="7019">Deadline for Registration:</strong> <strong data-start="7020" data-end="7041">September 5, 2026</strong></p> <hr data-start="7043" data-end="7046" /> <h5 data-start="7048" data-end="7078"><strong data-start="7052" data-end="7078">8] Contact Information</strong></h5> <p data-start="7080" data-end="7200">📧 <strong data-start="7083" data-end="7093">Email:</strong> <a class="decorated-link cursor-pointer" rel="noopener" data-start="7094" data-end="7117">contact@masteringup.com</a><br data-start="7117" data-end="7120" />🌐 <strong data-start="7123" data-end="7135">Website:</strong> <a class="decorated-link" href="https://www.masteringup.com/events" target="_new" rel="noopener" data-start="7136" data-end="7200">www.masteringup.com/events</a></p>