Dr. Kruthika S

Dr. Krithikaa Sekar is a highly skilled Consultant in Radiation Oncology at HCG Bangalore, India. With a strong academic background and significant clinical expertise, Dr. Sekar has specialized in the field of radiation therapy, including advanced treatments such as SRS/SRT, SBRT, adaptive radiotherapy, and brachytherapy. Her passion for advancing oncology care extends beyond clinical practice into the realm of research, focusing on innovative treatments and technology integration, such as artificial intelligence, radiomics, and metabolomics. She is also an active contributor to cancer-related academic research, publications, and presentations, gaining recognition for her contributions to the field.

Qualification : MBBS, MD
Specialities : Radiation Oncology
Locations : HCG Bangalore, India

Area of Expertise

Advanced Radiation Therapy Techniques: Proficient in 2D, 3D CRT, IMRT, IGRT, SRS, SBRT, CyberKnife, and adaptive radiotherapy using systems like ETHOS, Tomotherapy, and LINAC.

Brachytherapy Techniques: Skilled in HDR and ICBT, including free-hand ISBT and sandwich technique brachytherapy.

Metabolomics & Cancer: Leading research in mitochondrial cancer metabolomics and the application of low carbohydrate diets combined with radiation therapy to improve treatment outcomes.

Immunoradiotherapy & Cancer Immunotherapy: Co-lead in immuno-radiotherapy research and in-situ tumor vaccines combined with radiation therapy.

Artificial Intelligence and Radiomics: Consultant for various AI projects, including auto contouring, prostate habitat imaging, and liver scoring using AI models.

Medical Breakthrough

Artificial Intelligence in Radiotherapy:

Leading multiple projects in AI integration in radiation oncology, such as AI-assisted auto contouring and AI-based prostate habitat imaging, which have the potential to revolutionize treatment planning and improve precision.

Mitochondrial Cancer Metabolomics:

Sekar’s research into the effects of low-carbohydrate diets on mitochondrial modification, combined with radiation therapy, aims to enhance the tumor response to radiation.

Immunoradiotherapy:

Co-lead of a research division exploring radiation combined with immunotherapy for enhanced cancer treatment response, working towards novel therapeutic options like tumor vaccines and dendritic cell vaccines.

Awards & Accolades

Best Paper Award in ImmunoRad, New York (2023)

Best Paper Award in SOG Con (2023)

AROI TNPY 2016: Best Oral Paper in Brachytherapy, Sir DVLN Sastry Award

AROI TNPY 2017: Best Oral Paper Presentation, Padhamsingh Award

AROI TNPY 2018: Best Paper in Brachytherapy among Young Oncologists

AROI-ICRO 2017: First Place and Top Scorer Award, Certificate of Merit and Grant

Indo-UK Healthcare Conference (2018): Second Best Oral Paper Presentation

Research & Publications

Dr. Sekar is dedicated to advancing the field of radiation oncology through groundbreaking research. Key areas of her research include metabolomics, hypoxic core irradiation, immunotherapy, and radiation treatment response.

Her work has been published in several esteemed journals and presented at prominent international and national conferences. Some notable research includes:

“Prognostic Pools in FIGO Stage III-C1 Uterine Cervical Cancer – Implications of Stage Migration” published in the International Journal of Radiation Oncology, Biology, Physics.

“Next Generation Sequencing-based Genetic Screening in Breast Cancer Risk for Relatives of BRCA Positive Index Cases” published in the International Journal of Radiation Oncology, Biology, Physics.

“Intrastromal Therapy In-sync with Featured Stereotactic Body Radiotherapy (SBRT)” published in the International Journal of Radiation Oncology, Biology, Physics.

“FDG-PET Metabolic vs CT Anatomical Monitoring of Tumor Response to Anterior Chemotherapy in Breast Carcinoma” in Cancer Therapy & Oncology International Journal.

“Dose Escalation Using Cyberknife Boost in Locally Advanced High-Risk Prostatic Carcinoma” published in the Open Access Journal of Surgery.

“Radiotherapy Management of Cervical Carcinoma Across the Globe” in Annals of Oncology.

Courses & Workshops Attended

IAPC Pain and Palliative Care Course (Nov 2017 Batch): Achieved First Rank

Certificate Workshop on Good Clinical Practice (2019): Completed successfully, underscoring his commitment to maintaining high standards in clinical practice

Dr. Kruthika S

Dr. Kruthika S

Dr. Kruthika S

Area of Expertise

Advanced Radiation Therapy Techniques: Proficient in 2D, 3D CRT, IMRT, IGRT, SRS, SBRT, CyberKnife, and adaptive radiotherapy using systems like ETHOS, Tomotherapy, and LINAC.

Brachytherapy Techniques: Skilled in HDR and ICBT, including free-hand ISBT and sandwich technique brachytherapy.

Metabolomics & Cancer: Leading research in mitochondrial cancer metabolomics and the application of low carbohydrate diets combined with radiation therapy to improve treatment outcomes.

Immunoradiotherapy & Cancer Immunotherapy: Co-lead in immuno-radiotherapy research and in-situ tumor vaccines combined with radiation therapy.

Artificial Intelligence and Radiomics: Consultant for various AI projects, including auto contouring, prostate habitat imaging, and liver scoring using AI models.

Medical Breakthrough

Artificial Intelligence in Radiotherapy:

Mitochondrial Cancer Metabolomics:

Immunoradiotherapy:

Awards & Accolades

Best Paper Award in ImmunoRad, New York (2023)

Best Paper Award in SOG Con (2023)

AROI TNPY 2016: Best Oral Paper in Brachytherapy, Sir DVLN Sastry Award

AROI TNPY 2017: Best Oral Paper Presentation, Padhamsingh Award

AROI TNPY 2018: Best Paper in Brachytherapy among Young Oncologists

AROI-ICRO 2017: First Place and Top Scorer Award, Certificate of Merit and Grant

Indo-UK Healthcare Conference (2018): Second Best Oral Paper Presentation

Research & Publications

Dr. Sekar is dedicated to advancing the field of radiation oncology through groundbreaking research. Key areas of her research include metabolomics, hypoxic core irradiation, immunotherapy, and radiation treatment response.

Her work has been published in several esteemed journals and presented at prominent international and national conferences. Some notable research includes:

“Prognostic Pools in FIGO Stage III-C1 Uterine Cervical Cancer – Implications of Stage Migration” published in the International Journal of Radiation Oncology, Biology, Physics.

“Next Generation Sequencing-based Genetic Screening in Breast Cancer Risk for Relatives of BRCA Positive Index Cases” published in the International Journal of Radiation Oncology, Biology, Physics.

“Intrastromal Therapy In-sync with Featured Stereotactic Body Radiotherapy (SBRT)” published in the International Journal of Radiation Oncology, Biology, Physics.

“FDG-PET Metabolic vs CT Anatomical Monitoring of Tumor Response to Anterior Chemotherapy in Breast Carcinoma” in Cancer Therapy & Oncology International Journal.

“Dose Escalation Using Cyberknife Boost in Locally Advanced High-Risk Prostatic Carcinoma” published in the Open Access Journal of Surgery.

“Radiotherapy Management of Cervical Carcinoma Across the Globe” in Annals of Oncology.

Courses & Workshops Attended

IAPC Pain and Palliative Care Course (Nov 2017 Batch): Achieved First Rank

Certificate Workshop on Good Clinical Practice (2019): Completed successfully, underscoring his commitment to maintaining high standards in clinical practice

Research Leadership

TRAIN Project (India-Netherlands collaboration): Co-investigator

Siemens AI Project on Auto Contouring: Consultant

Philips Prostate Habitat Imaging: Chief Investigator

LIRADS Scoring for Liver Using AI: Chief Investigator

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