Biography:
Dr. Megadeepan Senthil Kumar is a second-year Paediatric Oncology Resident at Kidwai Memorial Institute of Oncology, Bengaluru, where he is immersed in the comprehensive management of childhood cancers at one of India's leading oncology centers. His medical training spans two of India's most respected institutions: his foundational MBBS was completed at Coimbatore Medical College, followed by postgraduation in Paediatrics from Swami Dayanand Hospital, Delhi, where he developed robust clinical expertise in managing complex pediatric conditions. Driven by a passion for tackling the most challenging pediatric malignancies, Dr. Megadeepan Senthil Kumar is carving a niche in the specialized fields of Paediatric Neuro-Oncology and Histiocytic Disorders. His academic focus lies at the crossroads of these disciplines, particularly exploring the burgeoning potential of paediatric immuno-oncology. He is actively involved in clinical research aimed at understanding the tumor microenvironment of CNS malignancies and applying novel immunotherapeutic approaches to improve survival and quality of life for his patients. His ultimate goal is to contribute to the development of targeted, less toxic therapies for children with brain tumors and refractory histiocytic diseases.
Title : Unmasking the cytokine storm: A spectrum of paediatric hemophagocytic lymphohistiocytosis across immuno-oncologic, infectious, and genetic landscapes - insights from a tertiary oncology centre in South India