Assistant Professor in Res
Primary Thematic Area
M_Radiation Oncology
Secondary Thematic Area
Research Summary
The Vasudevan Laboratory studies growth factor signaling through receptor tyrosine kinases and the Ras signaling pathway in development and cancer with an emphasis on neurofibromatosis.
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I am a physician scientist in the Departments of Radiation Oncology and Neurological Surgery. My clinical expertise is providing radiotherapy for children and adults with nervous system cancers. My scientific focus is understanding oncogenic growth factor signaling through receptor tyrosine kinases and the Ras signaling pathway with an emphasis on neurofibromatosis and nervous system tumors to identify better treatments for patients.
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Publications
Genetic Events and Signaling Mechanisms Underlying Schwann Cell Fate in Development and Cancer.
Neurosurgery
Histopathologic findings in malignant peripheral nerve sheath tumor predict response to radiotherapy and overall survival.
Neuro-oncology advances