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Research Interests
Primary research interests are in adult and pediatric genito-urinary and CNS cancers including prostate cancer, Wilms tumor and brain tumors. The other areas of interest include development of novel therapies for recurrent tumors including prostate, brain, sarcomas, Wilms tumor and neuroblastoma. Radiosurgery, hyperthermia,intra-operative radiation therapy, brachytherapy, novel IMRT techniques, proton therapy and nanoparticle-mediated delivery of novel radiosensitizing therapy are areas of ongoing clinical and basic research.
Certifications and Licenses
| Radiation Oncology |
Training Experience
| 1993 | Residency, Erlanger Medical Center |
| 1997 | Residency, Temple University Hospital |
Expertise related to UN Sustainable Devlopment Goals
In 2015, UN member states agreed to 17 global Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) to end poverty, protect the planet and ensure prosperity for all. This person’s work contributes towards the following SDG(s):
Education/Academic qualification
MD, Medical College Kottayam, India
… → 1988
Research interests
- Brain Cancer / Nervous System Cancer
- Kidney Cancer / Urinary Tract Cancer
- Pediatrics
- Prostate Cancer
- Radiation Oncology
- Urology
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Radiation Oncology Chair of the Children's Oncology Group
Children's Hospital of Philadelphia, National Cancer Institute
3/1/19 → 2/28/25
Project: Research project
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Systematic light exposure to prevent fatigue in prostate cancer patients
7/1/18 → 6/30/22
Project: Research project
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Retrospective NCI Phantom-Monte Carlo Dosimetry for Late Effects in Wilms Tumor
Kalapurakal, J. A., Brannigan, R. E. & Kazer, R.
8/1/17 → 7/31/22
Project: Research project
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COG NCTN Scientific Leadership Work Order
Children's Hospital of Philadelphia, National Cancer Institute
3/1/16 → 2/28/19
Project: Research project
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Subproject for Institution # SP0040264
Children's Hospital of Philadelphia, National Cancer Institute
3/1/16 → 2/28/19
Project: Research project
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Adaptability and resilience of academic radiation oncology personnel and procedures during covid-19 pandemic
Das, I. J., Bajaj, A., Kalapurakal, J. A., Strauss, J. B., Zawislak, B. R., Gopalakrishnan, M. & Mittal, B. B., May 2 2021, In: International journal of environmental research and public health. 18, 10, 5095.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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Caution warranted for low-dose radiation therapy for Covid-19
Das, I. J., Kalapurakal, J. A. & Mittal, B. B., Jan 1 2021, In: The British journal of radiology. 94, 1117, p. 20200466 1 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
3 Scopus citations -
Improving the Pediatric Patient Experience During Radiation Therapy-A Children's Oncology Group Study
Holt, D. E., Hiniker, S. M., Kalapurakal, J. A., Breneman, J. C., Shiao, J. C., Boik, N., Cooper, B. T., Dorn, P. L., Hall, M. D., Logie, N., Lucas, J. T., MacEwan, I. J., Olson, A. C., Palmer, J. D., Patel, S., Pater, L. E., Surgener, S., Tsang, D. S., Vogel, J. H., Wojcik, A. & 2 others, , Feb 1 2021, In: International Journal of Radiation Oncology Biology Physics. 109, 2, p. 505-514 10 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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Introduction to the COG/SIOP/PROS supplement on radiation oncology
Kalapurakal, J. A., Breneman, J. C., Janssens, G. O. & Marcus, K., May 2021, In: Pediatric Blood and Cancer. 68, S2, e28768.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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Long-term outcomes of spinal ependymomas: an institutional experience of more than 60 cases
Savoor, R., Sita, T. L., Dahdaleh, N. S., Helenowski, I., Kalapurakal, J. A., Marymont, M. H., Lukas, R., Kruser, T. J., Smith, Z. A., Koski, T., Ganju, A. & Sachdev, S., Jan 2021, In: Journal of Neuro-Oncology. 151, 2, p. 241-247 7 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review