Dr Raghu Radhakrishnan
Professor, Oral Pathology, MCODS, Manipal , Manipal Academy of Higher Education, Manipal.
MDS, PhD
Department of Oral & Maxillofacial Pathology and Oral Microbiology
CURRENT ACADEMIC ROLE & RESPONSIBILITIES
Dr Raghu Radhakrishnan is a Oral Pathologist at Manipal College of Dental Sciences, Manipal and the Director of Internatonal Affairs and Collaborations at Manipal Academy of Higher Education, Manipal. As a professor in the department of oral pathology, he is actively involved in teaching and supervising postgraduates. In his role as Director, International Collaborations, he is involved in fostering academic and research cooperation globally.
SUBJECTS CURRENTLY TEACHING
| Subject | Semester / Year |
|---|---|
| Dental Anatomy, Embryology & Oral histology | First year BDS |
| Oral Pathology and Microbiology | Second and third year BDS |
| Oral and Maxillofacial Pathology | MDS |
ACADEMIC QUALIFICATIONS
| Degree | Specialisation | Institute | Year of passing |
|---|---|---|---|
| BDS | TN Dr MGR Medical University | 1994 | |
| MDS | Oral Pathology and Microbiology | Manipal College of Dental Sciences, Manipal | 1997 |
| PhD | Oral Cancer Epigenetics | Manipal | 2009 |
| Marie Curie Fellow | Chemoprevention in oral cancer | School of Clinical Dentistry, Sheffield, UK | 2015 |
| Wellcome Trust Fellow | Oral Cancer Epigenetics | Manipal Academy of Higher Education | 2019-2024 |
Experience
| Institution / Organisation | Designation | Role | Tenure |
|---|---|---|---|
| Manipal Academy of Higher Education, Manipal | Director, International Collaborations | 2017 till date | |
| Manipal Academy of Higher Education, Manipal | Deputy Director, Research | 2015-2017 | |
| The University of Sheffield, UK | Marie Curie Fellow | 2013-2015 | |
| Manipal College of Dental Sciences, Manipal | Professor and Head | 2010-2013 | |
| Manipal College of Dental Sciences, Manipal | Professor | 2008-2010 | |
| Manipal College of Dental Sciences, Manipal | Associate Professor | 2003-2008 | |
| Manipal College of Dental Sciences, Manipal | Assistant Professor | 1998-2003 |
Projects
Ongoing Projects:
1. Title: Epithelial Reprograming of HOX Genes by Epigenetic Mechanisms and its implication to Oral Cancers.
IA/CPHI/18/1/503927
PI: Raghu Radhakrishnan
Duration: 01/09/19 - 01/08/24
EMR/2017/002792
2. Title: Characterization of novel TGF-β1/SMAD regulated microRNAs in the rat model of oral Submucous Fibrosis
PI: Raghu Radhakrishnan
Duration: 25/09/18 - 24/9/21
3. TBI-GoK-Manipal-BioPharma
PI: Raghu Radhakrishnan
Duration: 2/09/2018 – 1/09/2023
Title: Government of Karnataka – Manipal – Technology Business Incubator
Completed Projects
1. FP7-PEOPLE-2012-IIF
CoPI: Raghu Radhakrishna
13/10/2013– 14/10/2015
Title: Understanding the functional role of Retinoic Acid Receptor Beta2 in the development of oral cancer
PhD Guide
Supervisor to two PhD Fellows
PhD Topic:
1. Role of Epithelial Mesenchymal Transition in the Pathogenesis of Oral Submucous Fibrosis and its Implications in Malignancy
2. Characterization of novel TGF-β1/SMAD regulated microRNAs in the rat model of oral Submucous Fibrosis
Collaborations
1. Mohit Sharma, National
Department of Oral Pathology, Sudha Rustagi College of Dental Sciences and Research, Greater Faridabad 121002, Haryana, India.
Pathogenesis of Oral Submucous Fibrosis
2. Fonseca FP, International
Department of Oral Diagnosis and Pathology, School of Dentistry, Federal University of Rio de Janeiro, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil.
Molecular Pathogensis of Oral Squamous Cell Carcinoma
3. Keith Hunter, International
Integrated Biosciences, School of Clinical Dentistry, University of Sheffield, Sheffield, UK
Hox Genes and Oral Cancer
Grants
Characterization of novel TGF-β1/SMAD regulated microRNAs in the rat model of oral submucous fibrosis and the effect of Resveratrol as an Anti-Fibrotic Agent. SERB, DST, New Delhi (2018, 3 years); 3.448.500 (INR)
Epithelial Reprograming of HOX Genes by Epigenetic Mechanisms and its implication to Oral Cancers. The Welcome Trust/DBT India Alliance (2019, 5 years); 35.551.271 (INR)
Contributions
· Sivapathasundaram B, Raghu AR. Anatomy of human salivary gland, Manual of Salivary Gland Diseases, 1st edition, Jaypee Brothers, 2-21, Year – 2013,
· Sivapathasundaram B, Raghu AR, Rajendran R. Physiology and Functional disorders of salivary glands, Manual of Salivary Gland Diseases, Jaypee Brothers, 55-66, Year – 2013,
· Raghu Radhakrishnan, Bijayata Shrestha, Dipshikha Bajracharya. Oral Cancer. Edited by Kalu U. E. Ogbureke, Published by InTech, Croatia, Year 2012
· Sivapathasundaram B, Raghu AR, Dental Caries, Shafer’s textbook of Oral Pathology, 8th Edition
· Sivapathasundaram B. Raghu AR, Dental Caries. Shafer’s textbook of Oral Pathology, 7th edition Volume: - Year: 2012, Elsevier, 419 – 474
· Sivapathasundaram B. Raghu AR, Dental Caries. Shafer’s textbook of Oral Pathology, 6th edition Volume: - Year: 2009, Elsevier, 409 – 473
· Sivapathasundaram B, Raghu AR, Dental Caries. Shafer’s textbook of Oral Pathology, 5th edition Volume: - Year: 2006, Elsevier, 567 – 658
· Radhakrishnan AN, Raghu AR. Periodontics Made Easy Year: 2006, CBS Publishers
Awards and Recognition
Dates |
Award |
Awarding Institution |
2019 |
Member - Executive Council |
Indian Association of Oral and Maxillofacial Pathologists |
2019 |
Wellcome Trust Fellowship |
Department of Biotechnology India Alliance |
2017 |
Dr. TMA Pai Gold Medal |
Best Research at Manipal College of Dental Sciences, Manipal |
2015 |
Marie Sklodowska Curie Individual Fellowship |
European Union’s Seventh Research Framework Programme (FP7) at the University of Sheffield |
2013 |
Mentor – Best Case Report |
XIII National Post Graduate Convention of IAOMP, Thirupathi, AP |
2013 |
Mentor - Best Case Report, Best Review, Best paper on novel marker, Best poster configuration |
National Midterm Conference of the IAOMP, Chennai, TN |
2012 |
Best Teacher Award |
Manipal College of Dental Sciences, Manipal University, Manipal |
2012 |
Travel Fellowship |
Council for Scientific and Industrial Research to attend the AAOMP meet at Minneapolis, MN, USA |
2011 |
Mentor - Best Poster |
Prevalence of Candida species in HIV positive subjects in Udupi District XX National Conference of IAOMP, Hyderabad |
2011 |
Research Incentive Award |
Manipal College of Dental Sciences, Manipal University, Manipal |
2010 |
Travel Fellowship |
Department of Science and Technology, Govt. of India to attend 15th International Congress on Oral Pathology and Medicine |
2010 |
Travel Award |
International Association of Oral Pathologists, to attend 15th International Congress on Oral Pathology and Medicine |
2009 |
ISDR Fellowship |
Indian Society of Dental Research |
2007 |
Travel Fellowship |
Department of Science & Technology to attend Gordon Research Conference on Cancer Genetics and Epigenetics at Barga, Italy |
2006 |
Best poster |
Manipal University Scientific meet, for the poster “DNA methylation as an epigenetic marker in oral cancer |
2003 – 2006 |
Faculty Research fellowship |
Manipal Foundation for the PhD work titled “Molecular pathogenesis of human oral cancer by epigenetic mechanism |
AREAS OF INTEREST, EXPERTISE AND RESEARCH
Area of Interest
1. Oral Cancer and Epigenetics 2. Molecular understanding of Oral submucous Fibrosis 3. Prognostic markers in early stages of oral cancer 4. Molecular mechanisms of oral carcinogenesis
Area of Expertise
1. Oral Cancer and Epigenetics 2. Molecular understanding of Oral submucous Fibrosis 3. Prognostic markers in early stages of oral cancer 4. Molecular mechanisms of oral carcinogenesis
Professional Affiliations & Contributions
1. International Association of Oral and Maxillofacial Pathologists
2. International Association of Oral and Maxillofacial Pathologists
Link for publication details:
https://www.scopus.com/authid/detail.uri?authorId=7103113006
Methylation regulated genes as diagnostic and prognostic marker for early detection of oral cancer--submitted to Regional Indian Patent Office, Chennai.