Journal of Nanomedicine & Nanotechnology

Singh JK

Biography

Dr Jitendra Kumar Singh is the Director of Mahavir Cancer Sansthan, Phulwarisharif, Patna, Bihar. As a Cancer Specialist, he is the moving spirit behind not only the Mahavir Cancer Sansthan but also the campaign against the dreaded disease in Bihar and entire eastern region. Dr. Singh has been playing a pioneering role in teaching and research in the field of cancer. Dr. J. K. Singh worked at the radium institute of Patna Medical College and Hospital for 14 years as a senior faculty member. He also worked as additional professor at Darbhanga Medical College and Hospital. He joined Mahavir Cancer Sansthan as Director in 2001 and continuing till date. He has been National President of two major associations of cancer management in the country, Indian Brachytherapy Society and Indian Association of Hyperthermic Oncology & Medicine. He authored 81 articles, all published in national and international journals. The Govt. of India conferred on him “PADMA SHRI” in 2012.

Research Interest

Dr. Singh has been playing a pioneering role in teaching and research in the field of cancer. He served as the principal investigator in 25 national and international clinical trials of cancer medicines and in charge of 12 major projects sanctioned by Department of Science and Technology and the Indian Council of Medical Research, Government of India. His tremendous work in the Palliative Care of cancer patients has been highly appreciated throughout in many countries.