Faculty Profile

Meeradevi Kanagaraj

Senior Resident

Qualification

MBBS | MD RADIATION ONCOLOGY

Contact Info

[email protected]

Bio

I completed my MBBS at the esteemed Madurai Medical College (2013–2018), one of Tamil Nadu’s most respected institutions for medical training. I then pursued my MD in Radiation Oncology at the prestigious Cancer Institute (WIA), Adyar, a regional leader in cancer research and treatment. My training emphasized a blend of evidence-based medicine, advanced technological expertise, and a holistic, patient-centered approach.

In 2023, I was honored as the Best Outgoing Student at the Cancer Institute (WIA)—a recognition of my academic excellence, clinical acumen, and steadfast commitment to patient care. I have also been certified in the Essentials of Palliative Care (September 2021)[Certificate Course in Essentials of Palliative Care (CCEPC)Indian Association of Palliative Care (IAPC)], further strengthening my ability to provide comprehensive, empathetic support to patients across all stages of cancer treatment. Certificate Course in Biomedical ResearchICMR-NIE & NPTEL/SWAYAM, December 2022.

Clinical & Technical Proficiencies

  • Comprehensive patient care: diagnosis, treatment planning, prognosis communication, ICU protocols, and palliative care
  • Advanced radiotherapy techniques: IMRT, VMAT, SRT, SBRT (lung, liver, prostate, spine)
  • Image verification: Offline & online review, Adaptive Radiotherapy
  • Treatment planning: Monaco and Eclipse systems
  • Equipment proficiency: TrueBeam STx, Elekta Synergy, Varian BrachyVision (V2), Elekta Flexitron, and cobalt therapy units
  • Brachytherapy expertise: Cervical, head & neck, and sarcoma cases, including respiratory-gated SBRT
  • Quality & safety protocols: NABH-aligned Crash Cart and Case Record audits

Research & Publications

  • Scientific Paper: “Dosimetric Analysis of the Impact of Tracheostomy Devices in External Beam Radiation Therapy of Squamous Cell Carcinoma Hypopharynx” – Published in TNMGRMU eJournal
  • Poster Presentation: “Incidence and Impact of Anaemia on Outcomes in Female Patients with Squamous Cell Carcinoma of the Hypopharynx: A Retrospective Analysis” – AROI TNPY 2021
  • Thesis: “Dosimetric Analysis to Assess the Incidence of Trismus by Evaluating Dose to Masticatory Structures in Head & Neck Squamous Cell Carcinoma Treated with Chemoradiation”

Educations

  • MBBS – Madurai Medical College (2013–2018)
  • MD in Radiation Oncology – Cancer Institute (WIA), Adyar Best Outgoing Student, 2023
  • Certificate in Essentials of Palliative Care – Indian Association of Palliative Care (CCEPC), September 2021
  • Certificate in Biomedical Research – ICMR-NIE & NPTEL/SWAYAM, December 2022
  • The Emergence of Oncofertility: The Past, Present & Future – Michigan State University & Oncofertility Consortium (Coursera), July 2025
  • Health after Cancer: Cancer Survivorship for Primary Care – Stanford University (Coursera), July 2025
  • Good Clinical Practice (GCP) certification through the NIDA Clinical Trials Network.

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Membership

Member of Association of Radiation Oncologists of India (AROI – TN PY)

ASCO- American Society of Clinical Oncology

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