Speakers of the Preceptorship of Lung Cancer 2026

Prof. Dr. Dodul Mondal is a Radiation Oncologist and a director at Max Super Speciality Hospital, Saket, New Delhi, India. He covers cancer treatments, such as Radiation, Chemotherapy, Immunotherapy, and Targeted therapy. He is experienced Radiation and Clinical Oncologist with a demonstrated history of working in the hospital & health care industry. He is skilled in Proton Beam Therapy, SRS, SBRT, IMRT, IGRT and Brachytherapy for various malignancies. He is currently working with Indraprastha Apollo Hospitals, Delhi which is first JCI accredited hospital in India. He provides consultancy in setting up new oncology facility including radiation facility also provides analytical information in oncology related market driven services. He has worked as a faculty in Radiation Oncology Department at AIIMS Delhi, NCI.

A/Prof. Wasek Faisal Medical Oncologist & Oncology Research Lead, Grampians Health Affiliate Associate Professor, Deakin University Deputy-Lead, Research & Education (Regional), VCCC Alliance Address: 1 Drummond St North, Ballarat, VIC 3350 Ph. (03) 5320 8500. Fax (03) 5320 3080 Email: wasek.faisal@gh.org.au #Clinical Trials and Therapeutic development #Screening in never-smokers #Biomarker development

Prof. Dr. Qamruzzaman Chowdhury is a passionate physician in the field of oncology who divides his time between clinical practice, training, consulting, scholarly writing and research. He is a medical graduate from Sir Salimullah Medical College and Mitford Hospital, Dhaka, obtained Diploma in Medical Radiotherapy (DMRT) from University of Dhaka and FCPS in Radiation Oncology from Bangladesh College of Physicians and Surgeons, Bangladesh. Professor Chowdhury exploring the field of Oncology for more than twenty years, in this dynamic period of his career he served patient from different position as Registrar, Assistant Professor, Associate Professor and Professor. He worked as a Professor & Head of Radiation Department in National Institute of Cancer Research & Hospital, Dhaka, Bangladesh. Presently working as Director Medical Services & Head, Dept of Radiation Oncology Ahsania Mission Cancer & General Hospital & Chief Consultant at Bangladesh Specialized Hospital Limited at Department of Oncology. He also worked as Consultant of Square Oncology and Radiotherapy Center, Square Hospitals Ltd. for nine years and Responsible for the establishment of Square Oncology & Radiotherapy Center. He has obtained advanced training from different renowned hospitals like Texas MD Anderson Cancer Centre, USA; National Cancer Research Institute, India; King Chulalongkorn Memorial Hospital, Thailand etc. He also joined in many seminars and symposiums in home and abroad and presented papers in international conferences like World Conference of Lung Cancer, Asia Pacific Cancer Conference etc. He has authored a number of articles in national and international journals. His current research interest is focused on the quantitative analysis of Breast cancer treatment outcome in the clinic. He is locally involved with Bangladesh Cancer Society and also member of international organizations like ASTRO, ASCO, ESTRO etc. He is present organizing Chairmen of two international conference in Bangladesh; Dhaka Head & Neck Cancer Conference and Bangladesh Breast Cancer Conference. He is also a member of editorial board of ‘Advances in Cancer Prevention’ Journal.

Dr. A.K.M Akramul Haque is a highly experienced Thoracic and Pulmonary Surgery specialist with extensive expertise in managing complex chest and respiratory surgical conditions. Currently serving as an Associate Professor at NIDCH, Mohakhali, Dhaka, he has established a strong reputation through his dedication to clinical excellence, academic contribution, and advanced surgical practice. With specialized expertise in Pulmonary Surgery and Mediastinal Surgery, Dr. Akramul Haque has successfully performed a significant number of complex procedures throughout his professional career. His experience includes more than 1,000 pulmonary and pleural surgeries, over 300 oesophageal surgeries, and more than 200 airway foreign body removal procedures. He is also highly experienced in trauma surgery and complicated thoracic surgical interventions. Dr. Akramul Haque continuously enhances his professional knowledge through international medical education and training. He completed the Masterclass in VAST (India) and actively participated in numerous international conferences held in Thailand, Malaysia, India, Australia, and China. Alongside his clinical work, he has contributed to medical research and academic advancement with two international publications and eight national publications, reflecting his commitment to evidence-based practice and continuous medical development. His special areas of achievement include Paediatric Thoracic Surgeries, Sternal Surgeries, and Thymic Surgeries, where he has demonstrated advanced skills and exceptional patient care outcomes. Dr. Akramul Haque believes that keen observation, patience, continuous study, and combined effort are the key foundations of success, a philosophy that continues to guide his commitment to delivering quality healthcare and improving patients' lives.

Dr. Rawnak Afrin, MBBS, MD (Radiology & Imaging) PhD Fellow in Molecular Imaging & Molecular Biology Dr. Rawnak Afrin is an accomplished Nuclear Medicine and Molecular Imaging specialist with over 18 years of professional experience in clinical practice, research, and academia. She is currently serving as an Associate Professor at the Institute of Nuclear Medicine and Allied Sciences (INMAS), Dhaka Medical College Hospital Campus, under the Bangladesh Atomic Energy Commission (BAEC). She also serves as an Invited Faculty Member at Bangladesh Medical University. Her areas of expertise encompass Nuclear Medicine, Radiology, and Molecular Imaging, with particular interests in Molecular Imaging, Theranostics, Genetics, PET-CT, Oncological Imaging, and Cardiac Imaging. Dr. Afrin has received several prestigious international awards and recognitions, including: Travel Grant Award, International PET-CT Conference (IPET 2024), International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA), Vienna, Austria. Young Investigator Award, 13th Congress of the World Federation of Nuclear Medicine and Biology (WFNMB), Kyoto, Japan, 2022. PET-CT Fellowship Award, Nuclear Medicine Society of Singapore, 2019. Nuclear Medicine Update Award, Singapore Nuclear Medicine Society and WFNMB, 2023. Multiple Best Oral Presentation and Best Poster Presentation Awards at national and international scientific conferences. An active researcher, Dr. Afrin has published approximately 30 original research articles in national and international indexed journals. She has presented around 50 scientific papers at national and international conferences and has been invited as a speaker at numerous scientific meetings, conferences, and webinars. Her academic and professional contributions extend to international organizations and quality initiatives. She serves as a Member of the Quality, Safety and Standards Committee of the Asian Oceanian Society of Radiology (AOSR) and is also a Member of the ASIA SAFE Committee. Additionally, she is an IAEA-certified Auditor in QUANUM/QUADRIL quality assurance programs. Dr. Afrin has played significant leadership roles in research and international collaborations, serving as Principal Investigator in several research projects funded by the Ministry of Science and Technology, Bangladesh, and as a National Team Member in multiple projects supported by the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA). Through her clinical expertise, research excellence, and commitment to advancing molecular imaging and theranostics, Dr. Rawnak Afrin continues to contribute significantly to the development of Nuclear Medicine and precision healthcare in Bangladesh and beyond.

Dr. Kunjal Patel is an accomplished Molecular Pathologist with over 10 years of experience in oncology-focused molecular diagnostics and clinical genomics. Currently serving as Head of the Solid Molecular Oncology Division at Neuberg Centre for Genomic Medicine, Ahmedabad. He holds MBBS, DNB qualifications in pathology and a 2-year fellowship in Molecular Pathology at Tata Medical Center. He has specialized expertise in NGS-based clinical reporting for solid malignancies and liquid biopsy applications. He has extensive experience in sarcomas, CNS neoplasms and precision oncology.

Dr. Kirill Shur is a molecular geneticist and genomics expert at CeGaT GmbH with extensive experience in molecular diagnostics, next-generation sequencing (NGS), precision oncology, and rare disease genomics. Dr. Shur has authored numerous scientific publications and is a frequent speaker at international conferences, where he presents on comprehensive genomic profiling, precision medicine, molecular oncology, and the clinical application of innovative NGS-based diagnostic solutions.