Arun Ramanan V
Dr Arun Ramanan V
Clinical Lead & Senior Consultant - Medical Oncology
Speciality
Cancer Care
Qualification
  • MBBS
  • MD (RT)
  • DM (Medical Oncology)
Gender
Male
Location
Chennai,Perumbakkam
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About

Areas of Specialization:

  • Chemotherapy for solid and hematologic malignancies
  • Bone Marrow Transplantation (Trained at RCC, Trivandrum)
  • Advanced Radiotherapy Techniques (IMRT, IGRT, RAPIDARC, VMAT, Brachytherapy)
  • Immunotherapy and Targeted Therapy
  • Palliative Care and Management of Advanced Malignancies

 

Areas of Interest:

  • Personalized Oncology and Precision Medicine
  • Immunotherapy and Emerging Cancer Treatments
  • Breast and Gynecologic Oncology
  • Multidisciplinary Cancer Management
  • Translational Research in Oncology

 

Professional Memberships:

  • Life Member, Indian Society of Medical and Pediatric Oncology (ISMPO)
  • Life Member, Association of Radiation Oncologists of India (AROI)
  • Life Member, Immuno-Oncology Society (I-OS)
  • Member, Tamil Nadu Association of Medical and Pediatric Oncology Society (TAMPOS)

 

Notable Academic Contributions:

  • Delivered over 80 expert talks and moderated panels across India on cutting-edge oncology developments, including BRCA testing, CDK4/6 inhibitors, and immunotherapy sequencing strategies.
  • Engaged as an advisor for multinational pharmaceutical and diagnostic companies, providing insights into new drug launches and molecular diagnostics.
  • Recognized as a thought leader in multidisciplinary cancer management, with specific expertise in breast, lung, and gastrointestinal cancers.
  • Regularly participates in national and international oncology conferences, collaborating with renowned faculty to discuss advancements in cancer therapies.

 

Clinical Expertise:

  • Management of complex oncology cases with a patient-centered, evidence-based approach.
  • Expertise in advanced diagnostic techniques, including molecular profiling and next-generation sequencing.
  • Proficient in designing and executing personalized treatment plans for patients with rare and resistant cancers.
  • Comprehensive knowledge of oncologic pharmacology and the implementation of innovative therapeutics.

 

Teaching and Mentorship:

  • Supervises and mentors postgraduates and fellows in medical oncology.
  • Conducts regular CME programs to disseminate knowledge on recent advances in cancer care.
  • Guides research projects and clinical audits to improve patient care outcomes.

Achievements

  • Over 16 years of clinical oncology experience, specializing in comprehensive cancer care and advanced therapeutic approaches.
  • Awarded "Best Doctor" by the Government of Tamil Nadu consecutively for 2022-2023 and 2023-2024.
  • Principal Investigator in multiple Phase II-IV clinical trials involving cutting-edge oncology treatments, including immunotherapies, biosimilars, and targeted therapies.
  • Published eight original research articles and two case reports in reputed international and national journals, covering diverse oncology topics from glioblastoma outcomes to compliance with advanced chemotherapy regimens.
  • Regular faculty member and speaker at prestigious oncology conferences (e.g., ESMO 2019, Asia Pacific Uro-Oncology Summit 2019), contributing expertise on ovarian cancer, HER2-positive breast cancer, and novel immunotherapies.
  • Active contributor to cancer registry programs and hospital-based research to enhance cancer surveillance and patient outcomes.

 

Research and Clinical Trials:

  • Lead investigator for pivotal studies on biosimilar efficacy in breast cancer (HER2-positive) and novel therapies in metastatic lung and thyroid cancers.
  • Significant contributions to clinical trials assessing safety and efficacy of advanced oncology drugs, including paclitaxel nano-dispersions and targeted immunotherapies.
  • Principal investigator for an open-label, randomized, multicenter study evaluating new therapies for non-small cell lung cancer and HER2-positive breast cancer.

Qualifications

  • MBBS: Thanjavur Medical College (2005)
  • MD (Radiotherapy): Madras Medical College (2010)
  • DM (Medical Oncology): Madras Medical College (2017)
  • Fellowship in Palliative Medicine (FIPM)
  • Certificate in Palliative Care: Indian Association of Palliative Care (2008)

Publications

  1. "Rare Side Effects of Imatinib – Lichenoid Dermatitis: A Case Report," International Journal of Contemporary Medical Research, 2017.
  2. "Metronomic Oral Cyclophosphamide Therapy in Recurrent and Advanced Ovarian Cancer Patients: A Retrospective Study," International Journal of Medical Pediatrics and Oncology, 2017.
  3. "Survival Outcome and Its Predictors for Treated Patients with Glioblastoma Multiforme: A Retrospective Study," IOSR Journal of Dental and Medical Sciences, 2019.
  4. "Prognostic Factors for Locally Advanced Cervical Cancer Treated by Cisplatin-Based Concurrent Chemoradiotherapy: A Retrospective Study," Asian Journal of Medical Research, 2019.
  5. "Clinicopathological Features and Outcome of GIST: A Five-Year Data from a Tertiary Cancer Care Centre in South India," European Journal of Molecular & Clinical Medicine, 2022.
  6. "Compliance of Temozolomide with Concurrent Radiotherapy as an Adjuvant in Patients with High-Grade Glioma: A Retrospective Study," European Journal of Clinical and Experimental Medicine, 2023.
  7. "ALK-Negative Inflammatory Myofibroblastic Tumor of the Ileum with Liver Metastasis and Paraneoplastic Syndrome: A Diagnostic & Therapeutic Challenge," Journal of International Case Reports (ICARE), 2023.

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