Speakers of the Management of Brain Tumors in New Era 2025

Prof. Dr. Rajesh Balakrishnan completed MD Radiation Oncology from Christian Medical College Vellore in 2004 and is working at CMC Vellore since then. He was awarded DNB Radiation oncology in 2005. He also had Image Guided RT training at Clatter Bridge Centre of Oncology, Liverpool, United Kingdom and Breast / Genitourinary Radiotherapy training at Peter MacCallum Centre Australia. His current position is Professor, Department of Radiation Oncology, Christian Medical College, Vellore. He is specialized in treating malignancies with Radiotherapy including Brachytherapy, Chemotherapy, Targeted Therapies and Immunotherapy. He has been part of more than 30 clinical trials (national and international). His main areas of interest include Breast cancer, Brain tumors, Lymphomas, Pediatric tumors, GI/GU Oncology. His special areas of interest include Reirradiation and Radiosurgery. He is a member of various organizations like AROI, ISNO, ISMPO, ESTRO, ESMO, IBS, SIOP, TISS, IBS, ISCR, AMPI etc. He has been an invited faculty in conferences both nationally and internationally. He has more than 20 publications in peer reviewed journals and is a reviewer in more than 10 journals. He has been guide for many postgraduate students in his institution.

Dr. Md. Arifur Rahman is a skillful and accomplished Consultant in the field of Oncology & Radiotherapy who focuses on management of Solid Tumors, Precision Oncology and Advanced radiation therapy including SRS, SRT, SBRT. He has over 10 years of Clinical & Research experience and has authored more than 15 publications in international Peer- reviewed journals. His work has provided insights in understanding & management of various complex cancers like Primary Tracheal Carcinoma, Non-Hodgkin’s Lymphoma, Advanced Lung & Breast Cancer etc. He has presented his research at various leading Oncology Conferences in local and abroad. He has received specialized training in High-precision Radiation Therapy from Amrita Institute of Medical Science (AIMS) also completed many IAEA supported pogroms on Cancer Treatment Planning. He is a certified member of UICC, ASCO, ASTRO, ESMO & ESTRO also holds certification in Immuno-oncology from Harvard Medical School. With his knowledge and dedication, he is committed to enrich the Oncology field in Bangladesh.

Dr. Reinhardt is a neuropathologist with focus on molecular diagnostics in brain tumors. She studied medicine at the Charité - University Hospital Berlin, acquired her specialization in neuropathology at the University Hospital in Heidelberg and has been working at CeGaT / Center for Human Genetics Tuebingen since 2022.