About
Dr. Senthuran Shivakumar is a Respiratory Physician and Clinical Pharmacologist based at Austin Health and the Olivia Newton-John Cancer Research Institute in Melbourne, Victoria. He is currently pursuing a PhD focused on identifying biomarkers for immunotherapy-related pneumonitis.
Dr. Shivakumar’s research investigates the intricate immunobiology underlying this form of drug-induced ILD, which is associated with significant morbidity and mortality in cancer patients. By examining the cellular, molecular, and microbial factors driving immunotherapy-related pneumonitis, his work aims to find predictive and diagnostic biomarkers as well as potential therapeutic targets that could improve management.
His overall goal is to improve the survivorship of cancer patients receiving immunotherapy throughΒ improved safety and precision medicine. He hopes that his findings in this form of drug induced ILD advances understanding and management of other inflammatory ILDs.