Suresh Hariram Advani | |
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 Sudhakar Shinde, Mukesh Batra & Satya Brahma conferred the recognition to Suresh Hariram Advani | |
| Born | August 1, 1947 |
| Nationality | Indian |
| Education | MBBS, MD |
| Alma mater | Grant Medical College, Mumbai |
| Occupation | Oncologist |
| Known for | Pioneering hematopoietic stem cell transplantation in India |
| Website | Official website |
Suresh Hariram Advani (born August 1, 1947) is an oncologist who pioneered hematopoietic stem cell transplantation in India. Struck by poliomyelitis at the age of 8, he studied at Grant Medical College, Mumbai, where he obtained his MBBS and MD degrees. Following his education, he worked at the Tata Memorial Centre for several years as a medical oncologist.[1] He currently consults at Sushrut Hospital & Research Centre. He gained experience in the field of bone marrow transplantation from the Fred Hutchinson Cancer Research Center in Seattle, Washington.[2]
- ^ "Wheelchair-bound this doctor covered new ground in oncology". Mid-day. 29 October 2002.
- ^ "Meet Dr Suresh Advani: India's first and best-known oncologist". The Economic Times. 21 July 2013.