The Advanced Center for Treatment, Research and Education in Cancer (ACTREC), which has the mandate to function as national centre for research, treatment and education in cancer is R & D satellite of Tata Memorial Centre and comes under Tata Memorial Hospital. This, autonomous and grant-in-aid institution comes under the Department of Atomic Energies, Government of India and the governing council is headed by the Chairman of  Atomic Energy Commission. It has two different arms focusing on basic research and clinical research.

Facts and Figures about Advanced Center for Treatment, Research and Education in Cancer

Established in

March 2002

Nature of the Center

Autonomous and comes under DAE

Campus Area

60 acre

Hospital Bedding

100 Bed

Library capacity

5700 books, 10649 bound volumes, 502 theses, 2361 staff publications,30 e-books, video cassettes, CD-ROMs, 2500 journals.

Hostel

14 Flats,  2 students per room.

How to reach

By Air: 1 ½ hour from Santacruz Domestic Airport/Sahar International Airport

By Rail: 1 ½ hour from Mumbai CST Harbour Line

Kharghar  Railway Station is nearest one. Local transportation can be easily availed to travel.

Why to Join Advanced Center for Treatment, Research and Education in Cancer for researches in Cancer?

1. Comprehensive Research Undertakings: The institute has two different arms dealing with basic research and clinical research. Hence it is possible to cover all the aspects related to cancer and to do a complete research.

2. Renowned Professionals as Guides: The center has the mandate to function as national research center for cancer and hence has a pool of expert specialists in their list to help the researchers.

3. Best in class Infrastructure: The institute has an excellent infrastructure and all modern amenities. LAN connection across the campus and 24x7 WiFi facilities help the students to gather information fast and also to communicate effectively with the guides. Hostel facilities are also provided and if hostel rooms are not available, the researchers will be paid house rent allowances as per the norms.

4. Well established Library setup: The library here is equipped with 5700 books, 10649 bound volumes, 502 theses, 2361 staff publications,30 e-books, video cassettes, CD-ROMs and 2500 journals. The library emerges to be a holistic place for students to gain knowledge on any area with respect to their academic field.