Professional Summary

Oral Pathologist with expertise in clinical research. Skilled in molecular diagnostics, histopathological techniques, AI for medical research and advanced imaging methods for cancer research. Extensive experience with animal models (zebrafish, mice, rabbits) for preclinical studies. Proficient in immunohistochemistry, PCR, ELISA, and tumor microenvironment analysis. Passionate about applying molecular and interdisciplinary technologies to advance cancer diagnostics and therapy, and the use of AI driven platforms to improve diagnostic precision in research.

Education

• 2021-2025 - MDS (Master of Dental Surgery) in Oral Pathology and Microbiology, Saveetha Dental College, Chennai.
• 2017-2021 - BDS (Bachelor of Dental Surgery), Saveetha Dental College, Chennai.

Professional Experience

• 2024-Present - Dentist and Consultant Oral and Maxillofacial Pathologist and Microbiologist.
• 2021-2024 - PG Residency, Saveetha Dental College and Hospitals, Chennai.
• 2019-2024 - Clinical Researcher, Saveetha Dental College and Hospitals, Chennai.
• 2020-2021 - BDS Internship, Saveetha Dental College and Hospitals, Chennai.

Research & Clinical Expertise

• Diagnosed and managed oral and maxillofacial lesions, including premalignant and malignant cases.
• Conducted advanced diagnostics using frozen sections and immunohistochemistry for oral and maxillofacial cancers and pathologies.
• Trained in Advanced Molecular Techniques for Research at Tokushima University, Japan (2023).
• Contributed to Tamil Nadu Cancer Registry Project (TNCRP), generating data critical for cancer surveillance.
• Studied cases of osteoradionecrosis in post-radiotherapy cancer patients, analyzing histopathological changes.
• Worked with cancer cell lines in a study on targeted drug delivery.
• Worked extensively on both human tissues and animal models (rabbit, mice, and zebrafish).
• Investigated biomarker-driven diagnostics for oral cancers, focusing on insulin receptor substrate 1 (IRS1) as a prognostic marker.
• Collaborative research on usage of AI for diagnosis of HNSCC, OSCC, and various other Head and Neck lesions.
• Developed expertise in PCR, ELISA, DNA/RNA extraction, cell lines, In Silico analysis, and animal models.
• Experienced in Artificial Intelligence for research, imaging techniques used in pathology, and cancer diagnostics.
• Delivered preventive, prophylactic, and restorative dental treatments during BDS Internship.
• Conducted and attended public health camps.
• Assisted in oral surgeries, patient care under general anesthesia, and conscious sedation.

Key Skills

• Histological & Immunohistochemical Techniques: Special stains, immunohistochemistry, and tumor microenvironment assessment.
• Statistical Expertise: SPSS, power analysis, and advanced data modeling.
• Data Management & Analysis: Experienced in Hospital Management Software and Laboratory Information Management Systems (LIMS) for data extraction and research applications.
• AI & Tech: AI for medical and research Data collection, annotation, and analysis (basic knowledge in Python).

Publications (Select List)

• Insulin Receptor Substrate 1 (IRS1) Serum Levels in Patients with Oral Squamous Cell Carcinoma - Oral Oncology Reports (Elsevier), 2025.
• Association of IRS1 Expression in Head and Neck Squamous Cell Carcinoma - Oncology (Karger), 2024.
• Targeted Drug Delivery Using 5-Fluorouracil Loaded Porous Silica Nanoparticles - Nanotechnology Perceptions, 2024.
• Epidemiological Trends and Clinicopathological Characteristics of Oral Leukoplakia: A Retrospective Analysis - Cureus, 2024.
• In Vitro Evaluation of Antioxidant and Anti-inflammatory Potentials of Herbal Formulation - Cureus, 2023.
• Trabecular Juvenile Ossifying Fibroma Involving Maxilla: A Rare Case - Cureus, 2024.
• Laboratory Information Management Systems in Oral Pathology: A Comprehensive Review - Cureus, 2024.

Patents Filed

• Modified Pathology Bone Saw - Patent No. 202241037570.
• Modified Tissue Holding Forceps with Calibrations - Patent No. 202441042353.

Achievements & Additional Training

• Published 35 peer-reviewed research articles in reputed journals such as Oral Oncology Reports, Oncology, and Cureus.
• Recognized for outstanding contributions to cancer biomarker and prognostic research and molecular diagnostics.
• Best poster awards at International conferences.
• Certification in Molecular Techniques for Dental Research, Tokushima University, Japan (2023).
• Practical experience in oncology diagnostics and surveillance through TNCRP collaboration.

Languages Known

• Proficient: English, Tamil
• Conversational: Telugu, Hindi
• Moderate Proficiency: Japanese, Korean
• Basic: German (A2)