Dr. D. Raghunadharao is a pioneering Medical Oncologist with 40+ years of experience in cancer care, clinical research, and academic leadership. He is widely recognized for establishing and advancing medical oncology infrastructure, cancer registries, stem cell transplantation, and clinical trial programs in India.

He has contributed significantly to translational oncology, clinical trials (82+ across phases), cancer epidemiology, and medical education, and has held key leadership roles in premier institutions and national programs.

Education & Training

FRCP (UK), FACP (USA), FSX (Sigma Xi)

DM Medical Oncology – Cancer Institute, University of Madras

MD Internal Medicine – PGIMER, Chandigarh

MBBS – Andhra Medical College

Advanced training in Oxford University (clinical trials, statistics, gene therapy)

Fellowships: UICC (Toronto, Birmingham), USMLE certified (USA)

Academic & Clinical Positions

Professor of Medical Oncology, MNJ Institute of Oncology (2023–present)

Professor & Head, Medical Oncology, GSL Medical College (2022–2023)

Chief Medical Oncologist, KIMS ICON Hospital (2020–2023)

Founder Director, Homi Bhabha Cancer Hospital & Research Centre (2013–2020)

Professor / Additional Professor, NIMS Hyderabad (1998–2013)

Senior Resident, Tata Memorial Hospital (1985–1987)

Research & Academic Contributions

Mentor for PhD, MD, and postgraduate oncology research

Guided research in:

Leukemia biology, pharmacogenomics, cancer genetics

Tumour markers, drug metabolism, molecular oncology

284+ indexed publications (Web of Science / ResearchGate)

Editor-in-Chief / Editorial board member of leading oncology journals

Reviewer for major international journals including JCO, BMC Cancer, Lancet-associated journals

Orations & Lectures

Delivered 20+ prestigious national and international orations, including:

ISMPO Presidential Oration

Indian Society for Lung Cancer Oration

Multiple university foundation and memorial lectures

Oncology leadership lectures across India and abroad

Leadership & Honorary Roles

President, Andhra Pradesh Academy of Sciences

Member, ASCO Awards Committee

Member, NMC Ethics Board (India)

Member, NACO Technical Committee

Governing & advisory roles across national cancer institutes

Founder President, Medical Oncologists Forum

Awards & Recognition

Dr. B. C. Roy National Award (2016) – highest medical honor in India

Multiple Lifetime Achievement Awards (ISMPO, ACP India, ICNO, etc.)

Fellowships: FRCP (UK), FACP (USA), Sigma Xi Fellow

International fellowships: UICC, ICRETT (Canada, UK)

Numerous civic and national excellence awards in medicine and public service

Professional Memberships

American Society of Clinical Oncology (ASCO)

European Society for Medical Oncology (ESMO)

American Association for Cancer Research (AACR)

International Union Against Cancer (UICC)

Indian Society of Medical & Pediatric Oncology (ISMPO)

Multiple national oncology, research, and medical associations

Founder Director, Comprehensive Cancer Hospital, Department of Atomic Energy, Government of India (2013–2020)

Established first Medical Oncology Department & Cancer Centre in Andhra Pradesh (NIMS, 1989)

Created hospital-based cancer registry, cancer pharmacy, and clinical research facility at NIMS

Pioneered phase I and multi-phase cancer clinical trials (82+ studies since 1993)

Established first stem cell transplant unit in Telangana/AP region (2003)

Founded multiple academic and clinical networks including:

Twin Cities Cancer Club

Medical Oncologists Forum

Childhood Cancer Study Group

Led national cancer screening & prevention training programs (NRHM-NCD)

Established population-based cancer registry for Hyderabad (ICMR-NCRP)

First ACRP-certified Clinical Research Physician in India