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4. o matter what we have
Nstudied, no matter in which
class we were, we have
always somehow imagined us flying
off to another country. All of this in
hopes of studying and getting to know
the people there in reality and just to
satiate the curiosity we harbored either
because we saw it on T.V or read
somewhere about it. It is more than we
like to admit but the thought of going
out of country for studies is really
fascinating and for some people it
remains just a dream. There are a lot of
young learners who wish to go for
international studies in other countries,
students who wish to explore the world
and why not?
The exposure that international
educational system provides can prove
to be beneficial in terms of better
career opportunities and lifestyle for a
lot of students. Not to mention the
learning experience of different
languages and cultural values that one
gets to learn and enjoy.
The main reason one should consider
for a study abroad program is that you
get to experience a brand-new country,
a different land with amazing outlooks,
customs and activities. The advantages
of studying abroad enable opportunity
to explore never seen before terrains,
natural wonders, landmarks, and
museums of the host country. Also, the
chance to experience different styles of
education models cannot be
overlooked.
After enrolling in a study abroad
program, one can have a chance to
learn something that is not practiced
traditionally in his/her own country
and have an immersive learning
experience while understanding the
people of the host nation along with
their tradition and culture. Essentially,
when it comes to exploring different
culture, it actually refers to the process
of getting to know the distinct cultural
perspectives that the host nation has.
While studying abroad, students get to
experience the host country's incredible
new cuisine, customs, traditions, and
social atmosphere help witness a new
life completely. This definitely
provides a healthy and better
understanding along with appreciation
for the nation’s people and their
history. Other than this, studying
abroad enables an opportunity to study
foreign language(s).
The study program in any country
grants an opportunity to have a
completely immersive experience in
learning new language(s) in addition to
getting considerable language practice
just in your daily lives. The one who is
enrolled in the host university will
likely get to study language courses
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Wish List - Education
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provided by it along with a formal
education.
This will help in going beyond a purely
academic experience. We also cannot
rule out the factor of making lifelong
friends from different backgrounds
while studying abroad. It facilitates the
chance for students to live with
learners from the host country while
attending a school or college there.
Creating long lasting friendship and
relationships with the fellow
international students can help in
becoming an important factor for
networking later down the road. It will
also help in discovering oneself in
terms of personal development as
studying abroad has a potential to bring
out your independent nature. For most
students who wish to study overseas, it
can be a lifelong and fulfilling
experience altogether. There are many
overseas education consultants who are
tirelessly working towards making the
dreams come true for such students.
In this latest edition of The Knowledge
Review, through the magazine’s issue
‘The 10 Most Promising Overseas
Consultancy in 2020,’ we wish to
highlight some of the success stories of
these consultants. Inspirus Education
has made its way on the cover of this
month’s issue. It is striving to enable
studying abroad accessible for
everyone.
The list of success stories also includes
names like Mancomp Overseas
Education, which is enabling
opportunities for students who are
willing to pursue their passion and
talent in other countries. Megamind
Consultants Private Limited is a
company providing effective and
efficient services in the study abroad
vertical. Alternatively, One Window
Overseas Education Pvt. Ltd., is a
company on a mission to create a
robust outreach for every individual
who who wishes to experience the
overseas education paradigm.
Apart from the above mentioned, we
have two articles featured in our
magazine from key personalities such
as Safura Begum, the CEO of
Inventateq. She has made an effort to
educate us on how technology is on its
way to enhance workforce of the future
and the economic competition in-
between. Also, Massimo Cristofanilli
– MD, is a professor of medicine in
hematology and oncology at the
Northwestern University Feinberg
School of Medicine and Associate
Director for translational research at
the Robert H. Lurie Comprehensive
Cancer Center of Northwestern
University. He has explained the
power of molecular understanding and
interpretation in precision oncology in
his article.
We also have featured an article by our
in-house writer.
So, read away and do enjoy the
amazing stories presented to you in this
edition of the magazine.

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tudying overseas is a dream
every aspiring student wishes to
accomplish. Not only it is a
fulfilling experience but it also enables
a good career path enhancing personal
and educational growth. Studying
abroad facilitates good opportunities
however it can be challenging in terms
of appropriate choice of stream and
subject matter to study, along with
managing finances and
accommodations etc. Hence, there is a
need for proper guidance in identifying
and recognizing the right opportunities
with respect to the individual traits
pertaining to every young student who
wishes to fly abroad for studies.
A lot of parents/guardians prefer
certain planning procedures that they
can undertake before investing a huge
amount in-order to send their child
across the borders to avail quality
education. There are several
institutions which facilitate services
related to overseas education and help
solve issues that arise while preparing
for the same. One such organization
dedicatedly working towards attaining
excellence in providing guidance
related to overseas education to
aspiring students and their respective
parents/guardians is Inspirus
Education.
Established in 2017, Inspirus was
designed to empower youth across
India in accessing the best
opportunities global universities can
offer. It strives to help them harness
their collective potential. The institute
puts optimum efforts so that students
can succeed in their chosen fields and
contribute positively towards business
and society. The team of Inspirus
shares, “We work with students to help
them identify their career potential,
identify universities that match their
goals and prepare them for
success.”All of this is targeted towards
the students securing admission and
adapting to new learning/teaching
environments. Inspirus works with the
parents by helping them understand
and prepare for the cultural do’s and
don'ts, International Emergency
Services along with the finance and
regulatory norms of various countries.
Inspirus, through its three branches in
Mumbai (Andheri, Bandra &
Ghatkopar)with multiple direct school
programs, has successfully supported
more than six thousand students in
achieving their academic aspirations. It
has enabled them to prepare and
succeed in securing admissions into
International Universities. The institute
is focused on designing tech-enabled
modules that are currently being
accessed by students remotely. These
modules are not just limited to test-
preps but also provide students online
access to the counselors and teachers
of Inspirus, in-order to receive one-on-
one guidance. “We promise to achieve
at least 20 points improvement from
the diagnostic score of the students,”
states Inspirus’ team. It has helped 30%
of deserving students, in receiving
scholarship support from their
respective chosen universities.
Enabling Opportunities
Inspirus’ student-centric approach is
derived in three following steps:
1. Focus on Research-based
Counseling - For students on the verge
of selecting their higher education
specializations, the choice of both
University, academic stream and the
opportunity it offers is critical.
Inspirus’ counseling modules are
backed by extensive research focused
on academic avenues, University
pedagogy, environment, and ratings. It
also helps in developing an
understanding of laws while enabling
scholarship facilities and processes,
regulations and the socio-political
environment of host countries.
2. Focus on Skills & Faculties aimed at
a Future Ready Workforce - At
Inspirus, they ensure that students play
to their strengths and consider courses
that complement the interests they are
having in the area which can be a
potential career prospect for them. The
pre-test sessions are designed to
understand students’ abilities and
strengths which helps them in making
suitable choices that will lead them
towards success. This also assists the
students to work on long-term career
growth in the years to come.
3. Post-Admit-Monitoring - “Achieving
an admission for a student is not the
end of our responsibility at Inspirus,”
states the team. The program Inspirus
facilitates include monitoring of
students at the campus through the first
semester to ensure that they are able to
adapt to the changing environment,
both in and out of the classroom.
Higher education decisions include
both parents and students along with
preparedness in terms of financial
planning for the entire duration of the
course and psychological readiness to
accept, adapt and abide by new cultural
and regulatory norms. This comes
under the financial-psychological

13. planning and support that the students
and parents need to consider before
making an informed decision. The
decision-making process is simplified
by Inspirus for the benefit of both the
parties involved.
Not only planning, but the team at
Inspirus believes consultation is also
critical for students pursuing higher
education from international
universities to help them make a well-
informed career or academic choice. A
choice that is based on an
understanding of their skills, strengths,
and concerns with the evidence of
workforce demands pertaining to the
future. Consultation plays an integral
role in building realistic expectations
from academic pursuits,
comprehension of the socio-political
environment of the host nations,
preparing for newer teaching
methodologies, accepting cultural,
legal, and environmental norms while
adapting to the same. It also enables
parents to prepare better financially
and emotionally.
An Inspiring Personality
Mrs. Bakhtawar Krishnan, Director
of Inspirus Education is an
accomplished professional in the field
of higher education related to overseas
study. She brings with her around 30
years of diverse experience pertaining
to the national and international levels.
She has been engaged in different roles

14. across industries. From the last 7 years,
she has carved a niche for herself and
earned a solid reputation in the field of
international education. In her wide-
ranging career, Mrs. Krishnan has
helped hundreds of students realize
their dreams of studying in prestigious
international Universities. She has
several stories of successful top
placements to her credit. At its core lies
her deep sense of love and
commitment for students along with an
unflinching passion for education.
Mrs. Krishnan believes in facilitating
personalized student attention and
actively engages with students. All of
this in order to help them select the
most suitable university along with its
courses in line with their aspirations.
She has an innate ability to relate with
students perfectly and she is supported
by an enthusiastic and dedicated team
of expert counselors and teachers at
Inspirus. To realize their vision of
international education, the team of
Inspirus enables the highest quality of
educational coaching and counseling to
be imparted to students. The team
carries out its responsibilities with an
unparalleled dedication.
“We work with over 1000 students
annually and have reached out to
schools in and around Mumbai while
offering our services to schools as far
as Pune and Kolhapur,” shares Mrs.
Krishnan. Under her guidance, Inspirus
has achieved the following awards &
recognitions:
• Indian Education Awards (2019) –
Best Education Counselor.
• Knowledge Review – India’s 10 best
Overseas Education Institute in 2018.
• CEO Insights (2020) - 10 most
Influential Women in Education.
Her mission has always been to lead an
enterprise that is driven by purpose. “I
realized at the onset itself that the
choice of failure was not the one I
could afford to have,” says Mrs.
Krishnan. She has faced a lot of
struggle as a first-time entrepreneur
entering the choppy waters of business
at the age of 45. “My immediate
competition was with young
entrepreneurs in their late 20s and 30s,
coming from leading business schools
and/or business families,” she adds
further. Not only were they more sure-
footed, but they also had a capital
advantage over her.
Her growth started from first as a
banker moving to a leading consulting
firm as the Global Head of Human
Resources. She was inspired to help
young girls and boys from various
social strata to achieve their aspirations
of receiving quality higher education
and wanted to lay the right foundation
for their career path. This meant giving
up a thriving career and an assured
salary and opting for the challenges of
setting up an organization without any
prior experience or capital support. “To
invest my entire savings at a time when
my own son was entering an
engineering college and would need
constant financial support was a
tremendous risk at that point,” she
explains. But Mrs. Krishnan managed
to get through all of these troubles
successfully while contributing
towards the tremendous growth of the
company. This happened after a two
and a half decade long career in the
corporate sector.
“We are independent educational
consultants,” informs Mrs. Krishnan.
Inspirus’ team consists of well-traveled
counselors who have rich and diverse
experience in the educational field.
Having counseled around thousands of
students, these experts offer unbiased
advice considering the students’ needs
and knowing what works best for them
in the long run. This is what makes
Inspirus stand out from the rest of the
players in the overseas education
services space of the country.

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19. Finding the right school for children is the topmost priority for every parent. It is essential that their
children are assured of a place at the school of their choice to enable the family to accept an
international assignment or a domestic relocation.
The number of international schools is increasing at an astonishing rate. Thus whether you are admitting your
child to a private or international school or college, it makes sense to bring in an education expert to help you
navigate the system and make informed decisions.
It is particularly important where school places are scarce or you are working in a tight time frame. One can
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20. take the help of an educational consultant who is easily
available in most regions. But it is essential for them to
know which companies support particular schools and the
locations expatriate families prefer to live in, to help them
make their choice. The consultant can take into account the
education system one’s child is moving from and any
particular requirements, by making efficient search for
places, and recommend shortlisted schools to visit.
Does One Really Needs a Consultant?
Finding a home in the preferred location is vital, but the
need to be within comfortable travelling distance of both
school and work can be challenging. Therefore, discussing
the specific needs of the relocation with an education
consultant can really help the parents with property search.
Their knowledge of local property and the best schools may
save a lot of time and worry.
In some countries, it is important to have a permanent
address in the school’s catchment area before an application
for a state school can be considered. If an education
consultant is familiar with the relocation process, he will be
able to coordinate with relocation or destination services
provider (DSP), sourcing suitable accommodation for the
family.
Some relocation management companies (RMCs) have
their own in-house education consultants, while other firms
use the services of particular education consultants.
Usually, an employer plans to move families to coincide
with the start of the academic year. But, this would not be
always feasible in the fast-paced and competitive global
markets. Sometimes companies need to relocate the
employees to take up an assignment to meet business needs.
Considering the scenario, an education consultant can be
particularly helpful in sourcing schools in a minimal time. A
professional consultant may know the market situation and
understand the fluctuations in school-place availability. The
consultant can therefore help with the timing of the move
and the application.
Notably, the advice of an educational consultant is more
helpful when a group relocates, whether that is a domestic
group move or transfer to another country.
The Mode of Education
Not all relocating families admit their child to private
institutions, which may demand huge payment fees. In
many countries and regions, particularly where language is
not an issue, the local state system may provide education
that is equal in quality to that provided by fee-paying
schools. However, if the family seeks the advice of the
consultant having knowledge of the local state system and
the quality of schools in the chosen area, it might be easier
for the family to choose the school.
Some consultants deal solely with finding private fee-
paying schools and would not be familiar with the process
of sourcing schools in the state education system. Hence, it
is crucial to make sure that one selects a consultant who is
familiar with the state education system. If one is not sure
whether to opt for state or fee-paying education, a
consultant who is familiar with both state and fee-paying
schools is ideal. If one fails to obtain a place in the chosen
state school, engaging an education consultant to help with
an appeal can be worthwhile, as it can be a complicated and
stressful process.
Planning School Visits
It is always good to visit a school when it is working, and
when the children are in the school premises. Due to this,
one can gain a better appreciation of the culture of the
school and the quality of the education it provides.
Moreover, when one is planning school visits, it is
important to check whether the school is in session or not.
Additionally, one should always remember that the state
schools, private schools and international schools may have
different term dates.
It would not be always possible to visit state schools out of
term time or in busy periods near the end or beginning of
term. But if an education consultant has a good relationship
with local schools, he can possibly arrange a tour when the
school is closed.
In the case of private, international or selective state
schools, children are many a times required to give exams
or tests or undergo an interview. All of this can be arranged
by an education consultant, which can be incorporated into
the orientation visit.
Finding the Right Education Consultant
It is important to know that the consultant understands the
need of the child and if any particular education
requirements. For instance, if the child has Special
Educational Needs (SEN), the consultant should be able to
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21. settle the child in appropriate schools, and understand the
schooling options and support available.
Regarding fees, it varies considerably from country to
country and between local areas. Consultants specializing in
obtaining school places in top fee-paying schools may be
very expensive. One should be able to obtain an idea of
basic fees from the websites of most reputable consultants,
or make an initial enquiry.
Getting the Best from your Education Consultant
When appointing an education consultant, one should
check their knowledge of school systems, curricula, and
state, private and international schools, to make choices
accordingly. Most importantly establishing a rapport with
the consultant, and discussing about the child’s particular
requirements would surely help. Preparedness towards
negotiating with the consultant and exploring new options
are the better ways to get ones child admitted to the best
institution thereby getting best from the consultant.T R
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22. S
electing a desired school or
college is the most crucial
decision a student has to take.
With the plethora of colleges and
courses now present in the world,
making an informed decision might be
difficult not only for the parents but
also for the students. This is where
educational consultants show their
presence felt. Experienced in
educational consulting and having
extensive resources and knowledge
regarding educational and therapeutic
program options, such educational
consultants help both the students and
the parents make the right choice.
Recognizing the same thought, we had
the opportunity to talk with
Mr. P. Sreedharan, the Managing
Director of Mancomp Overseas
Education. The below conversation
centers around why consulting an
experienced education consultant is
important and how his team and
consultancy is helping students achieve
their dreams.
Kindly provide us the detailed
information about your firm.
Mr. Sreedharan : Incorporated in the
year 1988, Mancomp Overseas
Education (previously known as
Mancomp Professional Services Pvt.
Ltd.) is a 32-year-old organization
promoting overseas Education in India.
A pioneer in the field of Education
Consultancy in India, Mancomp
represents many leading universities
across the globe. We started long
before any multi-national company
opened offices in India. Mancomp was
the first educational consultancy to
operate in India, under a corporate
banner. We have experienced
counsellors who have completed
relevant counselling, training for
Australia, UK and Singapore. We
provide personalized attention and care
to all our students. We look back over
the thirty two years we have left
behind, with a sense of satisfaction and
fulfilment. We have lived up to the
rigorous standards we have set for
ourselves. Whenever we receive a
former student at our office or talk to
their parents or read a mail from them,
we know we have taken the right
decision by starting Mancomp. The
happiness and confidence on their
faces gives us the strength to better
ourselves in future.
What efforts do you take to consult
about the best institutes and schools
or courses for the students to
pursue?
Mr. Sreedharan: First and foremost,
we look at the history of the university
in terms of age and recognition. We
also look at the ranking of the
university in various courses they offer,
how the university ranks among
world’s most international universities,
where do they stand among Asia’s
most innovative university, QS world
university rankings, Times Higher
Education World University rankings
and many other significant rankings.
We also see what life changing
research; the university has contributed
in making a positive impact in local
communities around the world. We
also look at how welcoming and
friendly they are toward international
students. We also look at the tuition fee
structure, scholarships offered and the
liveability and friendliness of the city
the university is present in.
In what way do you provide overseas
boarding, financial assistance and
insurance assistance to the students?
Mr. Sreedharan : We keep our
students well informed about the on-
campus accommodation facilities
offered by universities and even help
them with the application process. We
are also tied up with international
student accommodation provider
“Urban Nest” who offer
accommodation at competitive rates at
their properties in Australia. We also
help students to network with existing
students who we have sent in finding
accommodation before travelling.
We also help in arranging educational
loans for our students by tying up with
banks like Bank of Baroda and Axis
Bank whose loan processing is faster
and more convenient to the students
and parents.
We recommend good overseas health
covers to the students and help in the
application of the same. We
recommend insurances that provide a
good cover at a competitive price
without keeping any commissions in
mind. We put the student and parents
first always.
What support do you provide in
acquiring visa services in minimum
time or other immigration services,
and aid in further settlements?
Mr. Sreedhara: Visa and immigration
rules cannot be influenced in any
Mancomp Overseas Education
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23. manner from an organisational aspect.
We aid in preparation of the necessary
documentation for the visa submission
and submit to the concerned embassy
on behalf of the student and engage in
constant follow-up. If legitimate
documents are presented and the
student meets the visa requirements,
the student shall receive the visa in
reasonable mentioned time. Mancomp
has a very high visa success rate with
all embassies considering the
meticulous and genuine submissions
made by the organisation.
How according to you is consultation
important before admitting into an
overseas school or institute?
Mr. Sreedharan: Consultation is
important to determine the class and
type of visa that the student is applying
for. One can also determine the
duration of the visa and the fee to be
paid. The student also gets to know the
living expenses the student should
have in his or her account in India to
aid in visa approval. Consultation
enables us to educate the student about
the country they are moving to from an
all-round aspect without leaving out
any details so that the transition
becomes easier for the student as they
are temporarily stepping out of their
comfort zone. We highly appreciate the
students for taking this decision and
want to make things from our side as
comfortable as possible.
State about the awards and
accreditations your firm has
achieved?
Mr. Sreedharan: We have not received
any awards as such. The best award
and reward to us is when we hear from
a student or their parent the news about
the successful completion of the
course. We are happy that we were able
to aid the student in their journey and
we at Mancomp always wish them best
ENABLERS OF THE DREAM PATHWAY
Graduate in Business and Law from Bangalore University, Mr. P.
Sreedharan started his career as Manager in 1973 with a well-
known public limited company in Chennai. In 1988, he floated
Mancomp, a company to promote Overseas Education among
Indian students. Mr. Sreedharan successfully completed the
Professional Development Program in promoting UK Education
and the training course conducted by The British Council. A
very widely read person, Mr. Sreedharan has a good collection
of books under him which he proudly speaks about. He is also a
Rotarian, holding membership at the Rotary Club of
Meenambakkam and has also been the president of his club for
the year 1994-1995. He has been a mentor to the very many
students who have come to Mancomp seeking advice.
Graduate in Literature from University of Madras, Shoba has
been working with Mancomp since 2000. She has successfully
completed EATC (Education Agent Training Course), is now a
Qualified Education Agent Counsellor (QEAC). She has also
completed the Professional Development Program in
Promoting UK Education and Training course conducted by
British Council. Shoba has been a pillar of support for Mancomp
these last 20 years by counselling an overwhelming number of
students and guiding them in the right direction and helping
them with their college application and visa process. Shoba sees
to that she stays in touch with our past and present students as
she believes the relationship Mancomp builds with a student
doesn’t end once the student leaves for the destination country.
Mr. P Sreedharan
(Managing Director)
Mrs. Shoba Gopalakrishnan
(Senior Student Counsellor)
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24. of luck. We also are awarded with a
greater number of students coming to us
from the referrals of our earlier students
and their parents. We are extremely
grateful to them for this.
Accreditations: Member since the
inception of AAERI (Association of
Australian Educational Representatives
in India)
Member of the Indo-Australian Chamber
of Commerce
Certificate of appreciation and support
from QUT International (Queensland
University of Technology) from then
Vice-Chancellor RD Gibson in the year
1993.
What is the outreach of the firm
globally in terms educational
consultancy?
Mr. Sreedharan : We have reached all
over India. We have sent students hailing
from different students across India
despite not having a physical office
elsewhere. Being a 32-year-old
organisation, Mancomp is well known
amongst most reputed universities in
countries like Australia, Singapore, UK
and Ireland. This is because we were
here before anyone else and have
represented and been associated with
them for long.
What are the future prospects of your
firm in terms of expansion?
Mr. Sreedharan : Over these 32 years
we have helped in transforming the lives
of over 5000 students and we wish to
continue with our service and help many
more students in the years to come. We
plan on expanding and reaching out to
more students by opening satellite
offices in Bengaluru, Hyderabad,
Coimbatore and Cochin in the coming
years.
Graduate in Economics from University of Madras, Sujitha has been
working with Mancomp since 2007. She has successfully completed
the Professional Development Program in Promoting UK Education
and Training course conducted by British Council. Apart from
counselling students, she also handles the company’s Accounts and
statutory compliance. Sujitha is also a person who keeps in constant
touch with the students she has counselled.
Dhandapani is the office assistant at Mancomp and is the oldest
employee of the organisation. He has been with Mr. Sreedharan right
since day one of the incorporation and is a truly dedicated person and
a hard worker when it comes to doing his job. He is highly dependable
and honest is what Mr. Sreedharan says. Every person who has
walked in and out of Mancomp from students to university staff from
abroad are well acquainted with his friendly face.
Rohith is an MBA graduate from Edith Cowan University, Perth and is
Director- Marketing at Mancomp. He has 4 years of experience
working as a Business Development Manager and Administrative
Officer both in India and Australia. His passion is marketing and
business development and is currently on the run to make the
organisation’s presence known across India. Rohith is also a student
who went through Mancomp in the year 2018 and now has joined this
organisation so that he can also talk with students looking to study in
Australia from having experienced ground zero reality.
Ms. Sujitha Sudhakaran
(Student Counsellor)
Mr. Rohith Satheesh
(Director- Marketing)
Mr. Dhandapani
(Office Assistant)
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26. THE POWER OF MOLECULAR
UNDERSTANDING AND
INTERPRETATION IN
PRECISION ONCOLOGY:
FROM SCIENCE
FICTION TO REALITY
recision medicine may represent the most
Psignificant revolution in medicine in the last
decade. Since the completion of the Human
Genome Project, there has been a proliferation of
studies aimed at the discovery of direct links between
specific alterations in the individual DNA, also known
as germline DNA, and diseases. The first goal is to
identify potential therapeutic interventions aimed at
replacing the defective gene or correcting the
underlying defect causing the disease. The second,
probably with much more downstream impact, is to
identify individuals at risk and make them aware of the
potential risk for future generations and, in some cases,
correct the defect before it is transmitted.
Massimo Cristofanilli MD, , is a
professor of medicine in
hematology and oncology at
Northwestern University Feinberg
School of Medicine and associate
director for translational research
at the Robert H. Lurie
Comprehensive Cancer Center of
Northwestern University.
An expert in translational research
and treatment of patients with
inßammatory breast cancer, Dr.
Cristofanilli has led the
development of novel diagnostic
and prognostic markers in primary
and metastatic breast cancer. His
research is focused on advancing a
patient-centered, biology-driven
model of cancer care, combining
sophisticated tissue and blood-
based molecular diagnostic
technologies and innovative
treatments.
Dr. Cristofanilli is also Director of
Lurie Cancer Center OncoSET.
Through an innovative three-step
process – Sequence, Evaluate, Treat
-- the precision medicine program
combines oncology with genomic
sequencing to provide cutting-
edge cancer care personalized for
each patient. Another area of
emphasis is educating physicians
about emerging technologies and
strategies for translating advances
in precision medicine to their
clinical practice.
ABOUT THE AUTHOR
Massimo Cristofanilli
MD
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27. identified therapeutic interventions. There is a new and
pressing need to provide every physician with the tools and
capability to rapidly access this expanded knowledge and
translate it into more effective and individualized
therapeutic options.
Large organizations have created infrastructures such as
molecular tumor boards (MTBs) and have expanded their
portfolio of clinical trials to include more targeted agents.
Even in such a scenario, if we were to rapidly escalate the
use of molecular diagnostics in every patient with advanced
cancer and incorporate the use of liquid biopsy into
everyday practice, the time and resources needed to analyze
individual data over time would be overwhelming. This
challenging and complex task requires the incorporation of
artificial intelligence (AI) capabilities in the practice of
oncology allowing rapid bioinformatics analysis of complex
genetic codes and provides the list of cancer-related
genomic abnormalities likely to drive individual tumors.
The use of AI can drastically reduce the time to analyze the
“current” scientific and clinical evidence available in the
literature (sometimes thousands of manuscripts) to predict
the pathway- or gene-direct agent likely to produce the best
therapeutic benefit. In the near future, it will also
incorporate structured clinical data from thousands of real
cases, improving the predictive value of the structured
reports.
The evaluation and treatment of a cancer patient is moving
closer to the reality seen in science-fiction literature and
movies. For every medical consultation, a treatment and
prediction of benefit can only be accurately prepared after
analysis of both tissue and blood samples for somatic and
germline mutations. The simplified report of this complex
analysis is performed with the support of both sophisticated
laboratories supported by AI in a short time, and repeated
over time in the blood to monitor response to treatment and
potentially change it. Imaging studies will become less
useful and the overwhelming data will furnish evidence for
new models to develop drugs, ultimately reducing cost.
The creation of the “perfectly healthy” individual without
any genetic condition is coming closer to reality. In the
meantime, the development of revolutionary interventions
to treat progressive blindness due to a mutated gene
(RPE65) and hemophilia represent some examples of such
novel and impactful opportunities. At a more practical level,
today pharmacogenomic testing is increasingly offered to
patients to predict the efficacy and toxicity profile of
commonly used drugs, allowing physicians to practice a
safer and more precise therapeutic intervention.
Perhaps the area with the greatest potential impact for
precision medicine is oncology, by definition a genetic
disease. Many alterations in gene-controlling essential
functions in cancer cells have already been discovered, but
genetically-directed therapeutic interventions have been
successful in only a minority of cases. Generally, these
interventions are beneficial when the genetic change in the
cancer cells is predominantly in one gene location in all the
cells.
The most successful example of gene-directed therapy is
represented by imatinib (Gleevec), FDA-approved for the
treatment of chronic myeloid leukemia (CML) and
gastrointestinal stromal tumors (GISTs). The clinical use of
this agent also provided the opportunity to learn about
resistance mechanisms to targeted therapies and the
importance of monitoring the complex biology of cancer
cells. Thus, we need to use multigene testing to be able to
assess a more complex pathway analysis and to use the
same testing in a longitudinal fashion.
The availability of sophisticated genomic analysis allowing
investigators to evaluate large panels of cancer genes
(somatic DNA alterations), sometimes associated with
mRNA expression profiling using a small amount of tissue,
is becoming an affordable reality for every tumor and
available to every patient. Most of these tests perform
parallel testing of germline (individual patient) DNA,
giving a more complete understanding of the cancer-
associated risk and potential therapies. Moreover, the use of
blood-based genomic testing or liquid biopsy allows for a
continuous monitoring of somatic (tumor) alterations over
time, with the assumption that we can potentially predict
benefit or response and use imaging studies more
judiciously. The availability of these novel tests created a
paradoxical situation in clinical practice. Many times
oncologists are not prepared to deal with the complexity of
the information provided, or do not have access to the
Expert’s Viewpoint
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28. O
verseas Education nowadays,
has become a trend amongst
young learners who are
looking to take their career up a notch.
Studying abroad is opening up avenues
that are not just ensuring personal
growth for an individual but also
enhancing the professional arena in a
very astute manner. Therefore, to
satiate the market demand of
compatible and convenient overseas
education opportunities, there are few
agencies that are driving a holistic
approach for
aspirants who are
looking to study abroad by
enabling proper guidance for the
same. One such organization which
provides effective and efficient services
in the study abroad domain is
Megamind Consultants Private
Limited.
Mr. Ganesh Kejriwal, Founder of
Megamind, established the company in
2003. The firm provides services such
as Career Counseling, Application
Guidelines, University Selection
Process, LOR/SOP, and IELTS test
preparation to students who are
planning their higher studies abroad.
The organization has its branches
spread in Delhi and Chandigarh, with
its Head Office located in Delhi.
Megamind has expertise in all the
aspects of study
abroad admissions, may
it be University profiling,
shortlisting, application and VISA
services. A 95% VISA success rate,
strong alumni network and prompt
placement of the company shows its
expertise in the study abroad domain.
Distinguished Offerings
Megamind's branches have
experienced specialists for each
country as a study destination, IELTS
preparation, and application process.
The firm has end to end services for
study abroad aspirants.It has placed
more than 10,000 students globally,
serving more than 200 Universities. It
also has a Visa success rate of 95%.
The company believes in delivering
complete satisfaction to its students
through its alumni network, a strong
VISA process, and its excellent success
rate of placing the students abroad.
All these services are of paramount
importance to overseas education
aspirants, as they have very limited
information on all these aspects. For
any student to go abroad and study, it
Elevating the Paradigm of Overseas Education to the Next Level
Megamind
Consultants
Mr. Ganesh Kejriwal
Founder
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29. is imperative to have all the necessary
information beforehand.
The firm has Boarding Associates,
Insurance Partners and tie ups with
Financial Institutions, in order to help
the students and meet their needs
which can be fulfilled at the earliest.
This makes things much easier for
students as they get to avail all these
services under one roof enabled by
Megamind. Assisting on financial
requirements and Insurance needs is as
important as the test score.Megamind
makes sure that a student gets all
services as per the requirement with
the least amount of efforts made by the
aspirants.
Dynamics of Megamind
Megamind is a success story of a
strong, self-motivated team, which
strives for student satisfaction in their
Study Abroad journey. Most of its
students are procured through referrals
via past students and parents. This
shows that the growth of the company
has been majorly achieved due to the
kind of trust that people have displayed
in the firm. The trust is based on the
Alumni network, and decent amount of
Scholarships, that the company has
been facilitating and maintaining.
Megamind has witnessed growth not
only in its size and geographical
presence, but also in the number of
students who were provided the
services, the range of Universities in
its network and its success rate in
placing the students abroad.
Megamind stays in constant touch with
Universities and colleges abroad for
updates on their latest programs, fee
structure, and requirements. It has
networked with over 200 Universities
abroad and provides apt information
students on their study abroad queries.
The firm participates in regular
meets/seminars, and admission fairs
organized by these Universities and
colleges to stay updated with all the
information which can be later passed
down to the aspirants.
There is a point system on which the
students need to have minimum points
for securing a seat in his/her desired
College/University. The teams at
Megamind, in this case, guide the
candidate as per the profile keeping all
the factors in mind, right from IELTS
score to Undergrad/Grad score. “Our
PR experts take care of the PR
services, and citizenship requirements
of the candidates. All these factors
contribute to a 95% VISA success
rate,” shares Mr. Ganesh.
Over the Time…
Megamind has tie ups with more than
200 Universities abroad, making these
accessible for students in accordance to
their individual profile and
candidature. The company makes sure
that the student gets the
University/College, he/she deserves.
“Where students and their parents find
it hard to even know the
University
/Colleges
suited for their
profile, we not only
provide them with
University/College options
but also give them insights into
the cultural aspects and
environment of different countries,”
states Mr. Ganesh.
The spectrum of overseas education
today, is not limited to only 4-5
countries. It is expanding now to
countries like Canada, United States of
America, United Kingdom, New-
Zealand, Australia, Ireland, and
Germany etc.The requirement of
overseas education consulting has now
started to take place in tier 2 and tier 3
cities as well. Megamind has plans to
expand in other cities of the country.
Its Admissions, VISA, and Application
teams are now expanding, and services
have become deliverable online now.
Some of the notable awards and
accolades achieved by Megamind are
as follows:
• Megamind is an IELTS registration
centre for the British Council and a
member of British Council IELTS
Partnership Programme.
• Megamind has received a certificate
from Business World for Excellence
in Higher Education Counselling.
• Megamind has received a Certificate
of excellence from Kwantlen
Polytechnic University, Top Ranked
KPU agent.
• Megamind has received a Certificate
of appreciation from Centennial
College of Arts & Technology as No.
8 performer for 2016.
• Megamind has received a Certificate
of appreciation from Algonquin
College.
“We believe in delivering complete
satisfaction to students through a
very strong alumni network,a
strong VISA process,and excellent
success rate of placing the
students abroad”
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32. opportunity to be at the forefront of
creativity and innovation.
Overseas education is continuously
growing in demand for students
aspiring for a quality education which
at certain times the universities in their
country can’t offer. In light of this, an
overseas education consultancy is the
solution for the students who aspire to
attain higher education, prepare, and
carefully plan the steps.
One Window Overseas Education
Pvt. Ltd is on a mission is to bring
overseas education within reach of
every individual. It is committed to
provide superior services of
international standards
comprehensively with an emphasis on
quality, service excellence, empathy,
and respect.
One Window, incepted in the year
2009, provides easy reach to quality
education options around the world for
deserving students without any hassle.
To date, One Window has successfully
placed 6500+ students in universities
across the world.
In an interview with Insights Success,
the team of One Window shares
insightful perspectives and opinions
about the organization, its vision and
mission, its key aspects, and how it
strives towards a better tomorrow.
Below are the highlights of the
interview:
What efforts do you take to consult
about the best institutes and schools
or courses for the students to
pursue?
Understanding the students’
requirements and matching them with
the right institution. With the use of
data analytics to analyse previous
acceptance rates and current
requirements of the university we
deliver the best results for the success
of the student.
In what way do you provide overseas
boarding, financial assistance and
insurance assistance to the students?
We have partnered with the best
organisations of the world to provide
these kinds of benefits along with our
forte of career counselling and
admission processing. We check the
track record of the companies before
associating with them to match them
with our level of customer satisfaction.
What support do you provide in
acquiring visa services in minimum
time or other immigration services,
and aid in further settlements?
With constant training and continuous
delivery of the error-free service, our
team has gained expertise in making
the visa successful rate stand on the
highest numbers possible. Our visa
success rate has always been more than
98%. Our service not just ends at visa
acceptance but we also cater to
students and parents in getting the best
One Window Overseas
Education Your Ultimate Solution to Explore Various
Study Destinations
ONE WINDOW
ENVISIONS TO BE A
PIONEER IN THE
EDUCATION INDUSTRY
BY CONSISTENTLY
DELIVERING
QUALITY SERVICE
Those days are over when most
of the Indian students opted for
either engineering or medical
courses after high school. Today’s
generation is not shying away from
taking a path less travelled. Unlike
before, they now have a pool of
options to choose from their interests
and skillsets. This trend has also caught
on with individuals studying overseas.
It is delighting to see so many young
people from across the world choosing
foreign educational institutes to pursue
their higher education. In doing so,
they’re becoming part of a global
community that has produced some of
the world’s most exciting and
innovative companies. With world-
leading universities, thriving business
ecosystems and unrivalled cultural
landscapes, studying in foreign
educational institutes offer the
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33. fares for travel tickets, best exchange
rates for foreign currency and
accommodation in the destination
country.
How according to you is consultation
important before admitting into an
overseas school or institute?
Taking counselling from an expert
advisor helps gain clarity over the
needs and wants to the student. Getting
into the right college is the most
crucial decision a student has to ever
make. A wrong move may lead to
compromising on a bright and
successful career. Counsellors are the
experts who have complete knowledge
about suitable careers. They possess
the skills to guide a student on the right
path of education. Counsellors at One
Window are highly experienced and
skilled to guide students for any level
of education all around the world. They
have been trained and assessed by
reputed organisations from different
parts of the world.
State about the awards and
accreditations?
One Window is an officially accredited
agency by ICEF. We’ve been awarded
Highly Responsive Business by
Sulekha.com in 2018 (one of the
leading local business search engines).
We’ve also been recognized by the
Higher Education Review Magazine as
the Best Consultancy of the Year 2017
with a cover story on One Window
Overseas Education. In the year 2013
and 2015 IDP recognized us as the
Best Business Partner.
What is the outreach of the firm
globally in terms of educational
consultancy?
Students guided by One Window are
studying at multiple destinations across
the world. Its clients are also from
different countries like Sri Lanka,
Philippines, USA, Dubai, Qatar, Nepal,
Thailand, etc. Our USP is to provide
services that can be delivered virtually
through different modes i.e. Email,
Phone Calls, Skype, etc.
What are the future prospects of
your firm in terms of expansion?
With the growing digitisation in the
world, One Window plans to become
one of the leading companies to be
present in every corner of the world.
New tools will make the students get
counselled in a way no one was
counselled before. With the use of
technology, it is going to be a whole
new experience for the students. One
Window’s New Office is going to set
new standards in the whole overseas
education consulting industry. It is
going to be an amazing experience
altogether.
About the Leaders
This entrepreneurial venture was
founded by Anurag Jain, the Director
and the visionary behind the success of
One Window. He has driven the
company with complete dedication and
has ensured that each student gets into
his/her dream institution for higher
education.
He speaks to every student before their
application process starts at One
Window and also after it gets
completed. As of today, One Window’s
admission success rate is more than
95% because of the methods Anurag
has developed which are used by each
counsellor at One Window. His
motivation towards work gets everyone
in the office charged up and moving
towards the mission of the company.
Ankit Jain, the Business
Development Specialist, has taken up
the reigns to make One Window rise
with international standards and ethical
code of conduct from among the other
companies in the industry. He is
responsible for getting numerous
associations and tie-ups from
international institutions. One Window,
since its inception, has always been
known for their ethical ways of
running the business.
Ankit Jain
Business Development Specialist
Anurag Jain
Director
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34. ost technologies can be shaped to have more
Mbenefits than negatives. The highest beneficiary
of technology is the education system today.
It is advancing learning and improving performance by
creating and using appropriate technological processes and
resources.
The Role of Social Media in Learning
Social media has gained credibility as a source of informa-
tion and a platform for organizations to communicate with
audiences. Educational systems are rapidly adopting it as a
communication tool where students can interact with their
peers and faculty members. Embracing social media in
education is making students access useful materials to
connect learning groups and other educational systems
making learning convenient.
Social media giants like Google, Facebook, Youtube have
enabled educational institutions to communicate campus
news, announcements, useful information. Hashtags on
social media and engaging students in online discussions is
also the latest trend.
The Power of Visuals
Visuals are helping learners grasp the concepts efficiently
by stimulating imagination and affecting their cognitive
capabilities. Besides, the visual language also has the
potential to stretch ‘human bandwidth’. The learning
analytics created by digital learning content has been most
exciting and potentially impactful so far.
Students and teachers have unanimously agreed upon the
positive impact on the quality education delivered and the
benefits of introducing e-books in education.
E-books have enabled students to easily highlight, annotate
and share their notes with friends, tutors or study groups.
E-books are streamlining and enhancing the overall
learning insights making the learning process more
interactive and engaging.
E-books are proving to be an educational reform helping
students to imbibe and recall the information better and
faster.
Also, SmartBoard technology which displays the content in
the form of animations, videos and previews are making the
learning experience fun among students.
Transforming Classrooms
AR integrates digital information that makes us feel like a
real-world environment which increase the participation,
immersion, and interaction with the topics whereas VR
creates an artificial environment. AR is making deep
inroads in education making studies more interesting and
contextual.
Media and Digital Literacy
The development of mobile apps for education unlocked a
new way of need-based learning.
Students are collaborating on group projects using technol-
ogy-based tools such as google docs and Trello.
To name a few apps that are helping out the learners are
Hologo, Netflix, edX, Coursera, Brilliant and Youtube are
the best platforms for formal and informal learning.
Beyond The Walls of School
Through technology, educators now are no longer con-
stricted to collaborate with students in schools, instead they
can connect with other educators and experts across their
communities or around the world.
They can now connect with real-world concerns and design
learning experiences that can allow students to explore local
needs and priorities. This makes classroom learning more
authentic and relevant.
Additionally by using tools like video conferencing, online
chatting, social media sites, people from urban and rural
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Technology
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35. ABOUT THE AUTHOR
SafuraBegum the CEO of Inventateq, has extensive experience in
thefieldofcomputerandanalyticsandhasbeenleadingthetraining
institutesuccessfullyformanyyears.Shehasworkedacrossmultiple
industry verticals and possesses a deep analysis in the technology
sectormade.
Safura Begum
CEO
Inventateq
33April | 2020
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36. areas to rural can connect and collaborate with peers and
experts around the world to form professional learning
communities.
Aiding the Specially-abled
Technology is been pivotal in the life of specially-abled
people by working around their disabilities and providing
them a suitable learning environment. Technology does not
necessarily require a large amount of funding but a great
talent to invent it.
Adaptive computing is overcoming challenging tasks. A
remarkable example has shown how technology can
become the game-changer of the specially-abled by making
use of telepresence robots; at a school in Copenhagen,
Denmark which is a k-12 school for the specially-abled.
It has made the students virtually attend the classes. The
telepresence robot is a FaceTime connection on two wheels
that is WiFi-enabled iPad or tablet and controlled by a
controller or smartphone.
Moreover, screen reader applications like JAWS with
specially designed Braille keyboards are enabling visually
challenged students to use computers.
Augmentative communication that uses pictures, charts,
books, and specialized computers provide functions for
word-prediction with more effective communication
helping the students to tackle the communication barrier.
Tech Grooming Seniors
With advancing technology, those are the senior citizens
that stay behind in house and far away from their brood.
They fear something might go wrong if touched an iPad or
a laptop and remain reluctant to modern advances. But now
a growing number of ageing older are embracing digital and
trying to learn new things.
Many times there are debates on how technology is spoiling
relationships but it has undoubtedly helped in sustaining
relationships for the older who are far away from their
loved ones.
Studies have found that today baby boomers and senior
citizens form an important percentile in smartphone
ownership using it for medication alerts, fall detection
alerts, ordering books, and leisure.
Need for a Guide
Regardless of the advancements in technology, the presence
of a teacher will not be hampered. The biggest factor in the
achievement of a student is the teacher-student relationship.
You can have a personalized device approach, continuous
internet connection and avail the latest software but the fact
will prevail. Unless a teacher is on hand to engage the
students and enquire them, learning is limited.
The Foreseeable Generation
Providing higher connectivity to mobile phones, tablets,
and e-readers can be a solution in the global effort to give
high-quality, multifaceted education for the people every-
where, especially for the people living in the most isolated
and poorest countries.
In the years to come, digital literacy will be deemed more
important than academic literacy. The education cost
offered now will see a decline and numerous options will be
available on the internet.
Upgraded tools will emerge for measuring the text com-
plexity. Diverse learning forms will begin to supplement the
schools including business learning, invisible learning, and
open-source learning.
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