Our Story

About Us

India's first student oncology society — built from curiosity, driven by passion, and committed to making oncology accessible to every medical student.

How We Began

Nurture Oncology was born from a simple but powerful belief: that oncology should not be out of reach for medical students. Two medical students — from JIPMER, Puducherry and MGMC, Indore — set out to change that.

Within a year of founding, we achieved our core goal of sensitizing students to oncology and connecting them with experts — and we were just getting started.

Today, Nurture Oncology is India's first recognized student oncology society, with published research across PMC, PubMed and IJMIO, national awareness programs, and a growing community of future oncologists.

2024
Nurture Oncology Founded
Co-founded in July 2024 by Mansi Agrawal and Adwaith Krishna S. The society begins with a focus on research education and student sensitization to oncology.
2025
ASCO® Recognition, Publications & Pilot Awareness
Nurture Oncology is officially recognized by ASCO® as an Oncology Student Interest Group (OSIG). Research papers published across PMC, PubMed, and IJMIO. Pilot community awareness initiatives in Puducherry and Indore.
2026
Nurture Awareness Officially Launched
The public outreach wing officially launches in January 2026, expanding our impact from academia to communities.
The People

Who We Are

Founded by two medical students with a shared vision — open to all who share a passion for oncology. No prior research experience required.

Co-Founder & Joint Researcher
Adwaith Krishna S
MBBS · JIPMER, Puducherry
Co-founder of both Nurture Oncology and Nurture Awareness, published oncology researcher, assistant editor at IJMIO, peer reviewer and oncology research enthusiast with a passion for clinical research and public awareness.
Co-Founder & Joint Researcher
Mansi Agrawal
MBBS · MGMC, Indore
Co-founder of both Nurture Oncology and Nurture Awareness.Published oncology researcher, author of several book chapters and peer reviewer. Passionate about building a community that empowers students to meaningfully engage with cancer science and outreach.

Nurture Oncology is actively growing. We welcome medical students from all years and institutions interested in oncology research, community awareness, or leadership. Reach out or fill in our membership form to be part of the story.

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The People

PublicHealth Advocates

Core Team

Chairperson
Sanjana Sankarayogi
Final Year MBBS · MS Ramaiah Medical College
To make nurturing a strength, and not a sentiment. If we can make even one person feel a little more understood or identify a symptom a little earlier, then we've already made a difference.
Chief Advisor
Yousra Iftequar
Intern · Dr. VRK Women's Medical College
Committed to shifting perceptions around cancer by highlighting preventable risk factors, encouraging early recognition, and emphasising consistent follow-up for survivors — because true progress begins with awareness.
Outreach Lead
Mrithika Sankar
2nd Year MBBS · ESIC Medical College, KK Nagar
Driven by the belief that awareness is the first step in cancer prevention — connecting with people across all sections of society to empower communities, reduce stigma, and create open conversations around cancer.
Outreach Team Co-Lead
Tejal Varma
2nd Year MBBS · KS Hegde Medical Academy
Drawn to the field by its potential to change the entire course of somebody's life — committed to making meaningful on-ground impact through evidence-based cancer awareness and community outreach.
South Regional Lead · Outreach
Tejasswini G
Final Year MBBS · MS Ramaiah Medical College
Believes communities battle illness without timely awareness and early detection — championing prevention as the new cure and working to make that reality accessible for everyone around us.
West Regional Lead · Outreach
Furva Khanbahadur
3rd Year MBBS · MGMSOP
Joined Nurture Awareness with the conviction that spreading accurate information can make a real difference — focused on educating communities and promoting early detection and prevention across western India.
West Regional Co-Lead · Outreach
Dr Astha Jain
2nd Year PG · GMC Akola
Passionate about cancer prevention and bringing good public health initiatives to communities — contributing postgraduate clinical insight to Nurture Awareness's ground-level outreach work.
Member · Outreach Division
Swayam Amit Bartakke
3rd Year MBBS · Prakash Institute of Medical Sciences, Sangli
Believes oncology awareness is the need of the hour — passionate about on-ground work and driven to take cancer education directly to the communities that need it most.
Lead · Content & Media Team
Rishika Mishra
MBBS · Mahatma Gandhi Memorial Medical College, Indore
Here to learn how things work on the ground — committed to not just spreading knowledge but delivering awareness wrapped in kindness and warmth.
Content & Media Co-Lead
Zahra Kothawala
Intern · BJGMC, Pune
Deeply interested in oncology and committed to contributing — even in a small way — to cancer prevention and positively impacting the lives of those affected by it.
Member · Content Wing (Research & Creative Writing)
Rishi Shukla
2nd Year MBBS · AIIMS Bhopal
Excited to share the latest evidence-based research, guidelines, and advancements in oncology with the general public — bridging the gap between cutting-edge science and community understanding.
Member · Media Team
Jayashree Rajesh
Final Year MBBS · MS Ramaiah Medical College
With an interest in preventive medicine, she translates vital cancer awareness and screening information into clear, accessible visuals — reinforced by witnessing firsthand how early awareness can change patient outcomes.
Media Team Member
Aditi Bamniya
3rd Year MBBS · MGM Indore
Joined to expand her knowledge in oncology and contribute to spreading awareness in a simplified, accessible manner — making complex cancer science understandable for everyone.
Media Team Member
Nidhi Agrawal
3rd Year MBBS · Mahatma Gandhi Memorial Medical College, Indore
Being part of Nurture Oncology brought home how important cancer awareness is for the general population — firm believer that small steps like these lead to massive impact on people's lives.
Finance Lead
Kushagra Sharma
3rd Year MBBS · MGM Medical College, Indore
Here to explore other dimensions of helping the general public attain better health — bringing financial rigour and operational discipline to Nurture Awareness's growing initiatives.
Co-Lead · Finance Team
Rajitha Harishankar
MBBS · MS Ramaiah Medical College
Driven by the belief that some battles against cancer are won the moment the signs are recognised — committed to turning that moment of possibility into reality, one fact at a time.
Milestones

Recognition & Achievements

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ASCO® Recognized OSIG
Officially recognized by the American Society of Clinical Oncology as an Oncology Student Interest Group (OSIG)
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Published Research
Four publications across PMC, PubMed, IJMIO, and Atlantis Press — covering colorectal cancer screening, lung immunotherapy, retinoblastoma liquid biopsy, and participatory medicine.
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India's First Student Oncology Society
Pioneering a dedicated space where Indian medical students can meaningfully engage with and contribute to the world of oncology.

Be Part of Our Story

Whether you're driven by research, outreach, or pure curiosity — there's a place for you in Nurture Oncology.

Access to oncology research projects and expert mentorship
Opportunities to co-author and publish papers
Participate in community cancer awareness drives
Connect with leading oncologists and researchers
No prior experience required — just passion
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Get in Touch

Have a question, collaboration idea, or just want to connect? We'd love to hear from you.

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