Dr Chetana Chandrashekar
Associate Professor
Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Pathology and Oral Microbiology
Department of Oral & Maxillofacial Pathology and Oral Microbiology
CURRENT ACADEMIC ROLE & RESPONSIBILITIES
· Prepares course materials, syllabus and question papers for undergraduate program
· Involved in practical classes & demonstrations of Dental Anatomy, Oral Histology & Oral Pathology
· Guides PG students for their thesis work
· Conducts formative and summative assessments for students
· Provides histopathological diagnosis for oral lesions
SUBJECTS CURRENTLY TEACHING
| Subject | Semester / Year |
|---|---|
| Dental Anatomy, Embryology and Oral Histology | First year BDS |
| Oral Pathology and Microbiology | Second year BDS |
| Oral Pathology and Microbiology | Third year BDS |
| Oral and Maxillofacial Pathology and Oral Microbiology | MDS |
ACADEMIC QUALIFICATIONS
| Degree | Specialisation | Institute | Year of passing |
|---|---|---|---|
| MDS | Oral Pathology and Microbiology | SDM College of Dental Sciences, Dharwad | 2007 |
| BDS | SDM College of Dental Sciences, Dharwad | 2000 |
Experience
| Institution / Organisation | Designation | Role | Tenure |
|---|---|---|---|
| Department of Oral Pathology, MCODS Manipal | Associate Professor | October 2012- till date | |
| Department of Oral Pathology, MCODS Manipal | Assistant Professor | October 2007-October 2012 |
AREAS OF INTEREST, EXPERTISE AND RESEARCH
Area of Interest
Potentially malignant lesions and oral squamous cell carcinoma
Area of Expertise
Potentially malignant lesions and oral squamous cell carcinoma
Professional Affiliations & Contributions
- Member of the International Association of Oral Pathologists
- Life Member of Indian Association of Oral and Maxillofacial Pathologist
- Member of Indian Dental Association
Verma V, Chandrashekar C. Evaluation of SOX2 and podoplanin expression in oral epithelial dysplasia and its correlation with malignant transformation. J Investig Clin Dent. 2019;10(4):e12450.
Sah P, Patel P, Chandrashekar C, Martena S, Ballal M, Hegde M, Guddattu V, Murdoch C, Sharma M, Radhakrishnan R. Oral candidal carriage correlates with CD4+ cell count but not with HIV and highly active antiretroviral therapy status. J Investig Clin Dent. 2019;10(4):e12438.
Bhat A, Mitra S, Chandrashekar C, Solomon M, Kulkarni S. Odontogenic cysts and odontogenic tumors in a large rural area from India. A 10-year reflection. Med Pharm Rep. 2019 Oct; 92(4): 408–412.
Alampally H, Chandrashekar C, Rodrigues G, Carnelio S. Fascin in tooth germs: an immunohistochemical analysis. Journal of Histotechnology. 2018; 41(1): 24-28.
Chandrashekar C, Sen S, Narayanaswamy V, Radhakrishnan R. A curious case of central odontogenic fibroma: A novel perspective. J Oral Maxillofac Pathol. 2018; 22(Suppl 1):S16-S19.
Patel PN, Sah P, Chandrashekar C, Vidyasagar S, Venkata Rao J, Tiwari M, Radhakrishnan R. Oral candidal speciation, virulence and antifungal susceptibility in type 2 diabetes mellitus. Diabetes Res Clin Pract. 2017;125:10-19.
Kulkarni S, Chandrashekar C, Kudva R, Radhakrishnan R. Giant-cell fibroma: Understanding the nature of the melanin-laden cells. J Oral Maxillofac Pathol. 2017; 21(3):429-433.
Mutalik VS, Aparna M, Chandrashekar C, Radhakrishnan R. Margin control in oral squamous cell carcinoma: A survey of contemporary practice in India. Journal of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery Medicine Pathology. 2017; 29(5): 467-471.
Thennavan A, Sharma M, Chandrashekar C, Hunter K, Radhakrishnan R. Exploring the potential of laser capture microdissection technology in integrated oral biosciences. Oral Dis. 2017; 23(6):737-748.
Chandrasekar C, Salati N, Rao L, Radhakrishnan R. Salivary duct carcinoma in the mandibular anterior region: The role of immunohistochemical markers in its definitive diagnosis. J Oral Maxillofac Pathol. 2016; 20(3):505-509.
Chetana Bhat, Kaveri Hallikeri, Punnya Angadi. Aggressive osteoblastoma of the maxilla-a diagnostic conundrum. Eastern J Med. 2016; 21(3): 145-149.
Solomon MC, Vidyasagar MS, Fernandes D, Guddattu V, Mathew M, Shergill AK, Carnelio S, Chandrashekar C. The prognostic implication of the expression of EGFR, p53, cyclin D1, Bcl-2 and p16 in primary locally advanced oral squamous cell carcinoma cases: a tissue microarray study. Med Oncol. 2016; 33(12):138.
Patel PN, Thennavan A, Sen S, Chandrashekar C, Radhakrishnan R. Translational approach utilizing COX-2, p53, and MDM2 expressions in malignant transformation of oral submucous fibrosis. J Oral Sci. 2015; 57(3):169-76.
Natarajan J, Chandrashekar C, Radhakrishnan R. Critical biomarkers of epithelial mesenchymal transition in the head and neck cancers. J Cancer Res Ther. 2014; 10(3):512-8.
Sah P, Menon A, Kamath A, Chandrashekar C, Carnelio S, Radhakrishnan R. Role of immunomarkers in the clinicopathological analysis of unicystic ameloblastoma. Dis Markers. 2013; 35(5):481-88.
Maheshwari P, Chandrashekhar C, Radhakrishnan R. Vascularized mandibular anterior ameloblastoma- An entity still unresolved. Minerva Stomatol. 2013; 62(5):183-88
Chandrashekar C, Angadi PV, Krishnapillai R. β-catenin expression in benign & malignant salivary gland tumors. Int J Surg Pathol. 2011; 19(4): 433-40.
Laxmidevi LB, Angadi PV, Pillai RK, Chandreshekar C. Aberrant β-catenin expression in the histologic differentiation of oral squamous cell carcinoma and verrucous carcinoma: An immunohistochemical study. J Oral Sci. 2010; 52(4): 633-40.