Dr Pramod Kumar Julka

Dr. Pramod Kumar Julka is a pioneer of oncology in India and currently serves as Vice Chairman of Cancer Care / Oncology at Max Healthcare. He is widely recognized for performing India’s first peripheral blood stem cell transplant following high-dose chemotherapy in metastatic breast cancer (1995), a milestone featured in the Limca Book of Records. He has contributed significantly to medical education, clinical oncology, and international cancer research.

Educational Qualification:

• M.D. (Radiotherapy & Oncology), Maulana Azad Medical College, New Delhi
• WHO Fellowship at M.D. Anderson Hospital, Houston, Texas, USA
• Advanced training at Long Beach Memorial Cancer Centre, Long Beach, California, USA

Professional Experience:

• Vice Chairman, Cancer Care / Oncology – Max Healthcare
• Dean of Academics & Professor – Dept. of Radiotherapy and Oncology, AIIMS, New Delhi
• Former President – Association of Radiation Oncologists of India (Northern Chapter)
• Former Chairperson – Indian College of Radiation Oncology (2000–2009)

Awards & Achievements:

• Padma Shri Award – Fourth highest civilian award of India (2013)
• WHO Fellowship – MD Anderson Hospital, Houston & Long Beach Memorial Cancer Centre, USA
• Limca Book of Records – For India’s first stem cell transplant in metastatic breast cancer (1998)
• IMA Award for Medical Education & Research (2000–2001)
• OISCA Foundation Award (UN Award) for outstanding contribution to cancer treatment (2001)
• “Leading Scientist of the World” Award – International Biographical Centre, Cambridge, UK (2005)
• Multiple Oration Awards – AROI, IMA, NDB, GD Pandey, PK Haldar
• Life Time Achievement Award – Association of Radiation Oncologists of India (2013)

Professional Memberships:

• Emeritus Member – American Society of Clinical Oncology (ASCO)
• Member – Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR) Task Force
• Member – Society of Cancer Research & National Advisory Committee, Global Cancer Summit
• Fellow – National Academy of Medical Sciences (FAMS)

Research & Publications:

• Authored over 250 peer-reviewed articles in national and international journals
• Author of the book Becoming a Successful Clinical Trial Investigator
• Recognized globally for contributions to translational cancer research