Dr Madhuchanda Kar

Dr. Madhuchanda Kar is a distinguished Medical Oncologist at Peerless Hospital, Kolkata, with significant experience in clinical oncology and cancer research. She has served as the Principal Investigator in multiple global and multicentric oncology studies, particularly in lung and colorectal cancers. Her research contributions have been published in reputed international journals, focusing on molecular biomarkers, targeted therapy, and chemotherapy outcomes. She also contributes to the hospital’s Cancer Registry Program, advancing data-driven oncology care.

Educational Qualification:

• MBBS
• MD (General Medicine)

Professional Experience:

• Consultant – Medical Oncology, Peerless Hospital, Kolkata
• Principal Investigator – Multiple Global and Indian Cancer Research Studies

Research Work / Publications:

• Principal Investigator in Global Study on Profile of EGFR Mutations in Lung Cancer in Asian Patients (PIONEER Study)
• Principal Investigator – Global Study on Metastatic Colorectal Cancer Evaluating Bevacizumab with Cediranib
• Principal Investigator – Multicentric Study of SPARC Protein in Solid Tumors in Indian Cancer Patients
• Nimotuzumab Plus Chemotherapy versus Chemotherapy Alone in Advanced Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer (Oncotargets and Therapy, 2014; 7:1051–1080)
• A Novel Polymorphism in Codon 25 of the KRAS Gene Associated with Gallbladder Carcinoma Patients of Eastern India (Genetic Testing and Molecular Biomarkers, 2011; 15(6):431–434)

Awards & Achievements:

• Lead researcher in several international oncology trials
• Contributed to significant advancements in lung and gastrointestinal cancer management in India