Curriculum Vitae


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EDUCATION AND TRAINING

Fellowship in Urologic Oncology (recognized by the Society of Urologic Oncology)

Department of Urology

The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, Houston, TX, USA


Residency in Urology

Department of Urology, LAC+USC Medical Center

Institute of Urology, University of Southern California, Los Angeles, CA, USA

 

Ph.D. in Pathobiology

Keck School of Medicine & Norris Comprehensive Cancer Center

University of Southern California, Los Angeles, CA, USA


M.B.,B.S. (equivalent to M.D. in the USA)

University of Mumbai, Mumbai, India

HONORS AND AWARDS

Invited Committee Member, International Consultation on Molecular Biomarkers in Urologic Oncology

International Consultation on Urologic Diseases (ICUD) - World Urologic Oncology Federation (WUOF)


Invited Committee Member, International Consultation on Bladder Cancer

Société Internationale d'Urologie (SIU) – International Consultation on Urologic Diseases (ICUD)


ASCO Merit Award

Conquer Cancer Foundation of the American Society of Clinical Oncology


AACR-GlaxoSmithKline Outstanding Clinical Cancer Research Scholar Award

American Association for Cancer Research


James L. Goebel Award

Western Section of the American Urological Association


Urologic Oncology Symposium Travel Award

American Urological Association


John Quale Travel Fellowship

Bladder Cancer Think Tank, Bladder Cancer Advocacy Network


Basic Sciences Symposium Award

American Urological Association


Joseph F. McCarthy Physician Essay Award

Western Section of the American Urological Association


Best Poster Award

American Urological Association


Best Poster by Young Urologic Oncologist

Society of Urologic Oncology


Best Poster Award

Western Section of the American Urological Association


Elected Officer, Associate Member Council (2010-2013)

American Association for Cancer Research


Scholar-in-Training Award

American Association for Cancer Research


Harold C. and Mary L. Dailey Endowed Fellowship

The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center


Arnold Heyman Scholarship

Institute of Urology, University of Southern California


Phi Kappa Phi National Honor Society


J. Watumull Scholarship

University of Southern California


Member of the Order of Areté

Outstanding Graduate Student Recognition

University of Southern California


International Student Academic Achievement Award

University of Southern California


Best Ph.D. Student

Department of Pathology, University of Southern California


Fellow, The Future Professoriate Program

Office of the Provost, University of Southern California


Best Research Paper

Department of Pathology, University of Southern California


Top 5% of graduating M.B.,B.S. class

University of Mumbai, Mumbai, India


Dean's Recognition for Distinction in E.N.T. (Otolaryngology) & Ophthalmology

University of Mumbai, Mumbai, India


Dean's Recognition for Distinction in Pathology

University of Mumbai, Mumbai, India


Kamla Devi Memorial Scholarship for Academic Excellence

PATENTS AND INVENTIONS

Prognostic panel for urinary bladder cancer

US patent # 8,293,880

International patent pending


Panel of molecular markers to predict outcome in non-invasive urothelial cancer of the bladder

US patent pending

EXTRAMURAL GRANT SUPPORT

Development of expression signatures to improve diagnosis and prognosis for patients with muscle-invasive bladder cancer (2011-2012)

Genome British Columbia – Proof-of-Concept Program

$500,000 CAD

Role: Co-investigator

PROFESSIONAL MEMBERSHIPS

LEADERSHIP AND SERVICE POSITIONS

Co-organizer, Mentorship in Cancer Research: Fostering Excellence − Professional Advancement Session (2013)

American Association for Cancer Research Annual Meeting: 2013 Apr 6-10; Washington, DC


Co-organizer, Professional Networking: The Gateway to Scientific Collaborations − Professional Advancement Session (2013)

American Association for Cancer Research Annual Meeting: 2013 Apr 6-10; Washington, DC


Co-organizer, The Next Frontier: Setting Up Your First Laboratory − Professional Advancement Session (2012)

American Association for Cancer Research Annual Meeting: 2012 Mar 31-Apr 4; Chicago, IL


Participant, One Voice Against Cancer Capitol Hill Day (2011)

Met with Sen. Dianne Feinstein (D-CA), Sen. Barbara Boxer (D-CA), Rep. Karen Bass (D-CA), Rep. Brian Bilbray (R-CA) to advocate for cancer research funding


Co-organizer, Securing a Faculty Position: Building a Competitive Portfolio and Landing the Job − Professional Advancement Series Session (2011)

American Association for Cancer Research Annual Meeting: 2011 Apr 2-6; Orlando, FL


Officer (elected), Associate Member Council (2010-2013)

American Association for Cancer Research


Roundtable Facilitator (invited), Women in Cancer Research Career Mentoring Forum (2009)

American Association for Cancer Research


Panelist (invited), Medical and Graduate Students Professions Panel (2009)

USC Undergraduate Edmondson Summer Fellowship Program


Expert Witness, Trial Advocacy course (LAW 821) (2007-2009)

Gould School of Law, University of Southern California

SERVICE TO PROFESSIONAL ORGANIZATIONS

JOURNALS (in editorial role)




FUNDING ORGANIZATIONS (as grant application reviewer)



JOURNALS (as ad hoc reviewer)


COMMUNITY AND PUBLIC SERVICE

Volunteered for USC Health and Science Expo, helping 5th grade students from Griffin Avenue Elementary School develop science projects for the USC Science Fair - First prize winner (part of the USC Good Neighbors Campaign)


Conducted patient education workshops on maternal and child health, and STD prevention


Spent three months of elective internship posting in Badlapur Rural Hospital, Maharashtra state, India


Participating medical officer - coordinated two rural cataract surgery camps, Maharashtra state, India


District medical student coordinator - WHO Pulse Polio Immunization Program, Mumbai, India