B S Dwarakanath

Bilikere Srinivasa Rao Dwarakanath (born August 4th, 1955) is a leading molecular biologist, experimental oncologist and a radiation biologist, working on 2-DG therapy in cancer research. He has been one of the pioneers of the field, since the late 80s. His current research interests are - Experimental oncology, radiation biology, biological radioprotection and cell signaling in cancery therapy. He is currently the Jt. Director of the Institute of Nuclear Medicine and Allied Sciences (INMAS), DRDO, Head, Division of Radiation Biosciences, INMAS and Adjunct Faculty at the Dr Ambedkar Centre for Biomedical Research, University of Delhi. Dr Dwarakanath has been honoured with the Indira Vasudevan Award for oustanding contribution to cancer research by the Indian Association of Biomedical Scientists, and has been recently been conferred the Annual Award of the Society for Cancer Research and Communication. He is a leading scientist in 2-DG therapy for cancer is among the world's most highly-cited scientists in work related to glial cell tumours.
Early Years
Dwarakanath was born in Bangalore, Karnataka, India on the 4th of August, 1955 to B N Srinivasa Rao and B S Padmavathi. He is the third among 5 siblings. He studied at the National High School. He earned his BSc degree in Physics, Chemistry and Mathematics at National College, and his MSc degree in Physics from Central College, Bangalore. He received his PhD degree from Bangalore University, working at the National Institute of Mental Health and Neurosciences, under the eminent radiation biologist and then director of NIMHANS, Dr Viney K Jain. Dwarakanath was a prodigy as a child, excelling in academics as well as extra-curricular activities. He is a gifted singer. He was a part of collegiate theatre groups during his college days. He completed his BSc when he was only 19 and his MSc when he was 21.
At NIMHANS and Wake Forest University, NC
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At INMAS, Delhi
Dwarakanath joined INMAS, Delhi in April 1994 as Scientist 'D'. He is currently the Jt Director and HOD, Division of Radiation Biosciences, INMAS. He is also an adjunct faculty at ACBR, Delhi University.
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Professional Appointments
1. Scientist F, Jt Director and Head, Division of Radiation Biosciencs, INMAS, DRDO, Lucknow Road, Delhi - 2004 to Present
2. Scientist D, E and Head, Department of Biocybernetics, INMAS - 1994-2004
3. Adjunct Faculty, ACBR, University of Delhi - 1999 to Present
4. Post-doctoral fellow, Bowman Grey School of Medicine, Wake Forest University, Winston-Salem, North Carolina, USA - 1989-1991
5. Visiting Scientist, University of Essen, Germany - 1985?, 1995
6. Scientific Assistant, Scientific Officcer and Assistant Professor, Department of Biophysics, NIMHANS, Bangalore, India - 1979-1994
Dr Dwarakanath has also completed a specialised training in Neurobiology organised by the International Brain Research Organization.
Awards, Honours and Publications
1. Awards and Honours -
a) Annual Award of the Society for Cancer Research and Communication - 2009
b) DRDO Technology Group Award, 2005
c) Indira Vasudevan award for oustanding contribution to cancer research by the Indian Association of Biomedical Scientists, 1999
d) Young Investigator Award, IX International Congress of Radiation Research, 1991
e) Young Investigator Award, VIII International Congress of Radiation Research, 1987
f) Fellow of the Indian Association of Biomedical Scientists
2. Publications -
Dwarakanath figures among the world's top 50 scientists involved in glial cell tumour research
Publications in peer-reviewed journals - Over 150
Chapters in Books and Monographs - Over 50
Presentations in International and National Conferences - Over 185
Editor - Biotechnology in Health Care, 2001
Reviewer - Mutation Research, Cytometry, JCRT, IJRB Biomedicine, IJEB
Patents - 2, 1 granted, 1 admitted
Memberships of Scientific Societies
a) American Association for Advancement of Science (2004-Present)
b) Indian Society for Radiation Biology (Vice President - 2000-2004)
c) Indian Society for Analytical Cytology (Vice President - current)
d) Indian Biophysical Society
e) Biotechnology Society of India
f) Indian Photobiology Society
g) Assoc. Med. Physicists of India
h) Indian Society of Nuclear Medicine
i) Indian Association of Cancer Research
j) Indian Physics Association
k) Honorary Membership - The ABI, USA & Society for Cancer Research and Communication
l) Chairman, Board of Studies, Biomedical Sciences - Sri Ramachandra Medical College and Research Centre, Chennai
m) Member, Board of Studies in Genetics, SRMCRC, Chennai and Bundelkhand University, Jhansi
Family
He has 2 brothers and 2 sisters in Bangalore. His father is survived by his mother. His family consists of his wife and son who stay in Delhi and Bangalore, respectively.

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