Research

Research summary

Dr. Saroj Niraula's research encompasses four main themes: cancer drug regulation, toxicity assessment of new anticancer drugs, global oncology, and real-world outcomes. He actively participates in approving new cancer drugs in Manitoba and has published extensively in respected medical journals such as the Journal of Clinical Oncology and the Journal of the American Medical Association.

His research interests include cancer policy, clinical trial methods, drug regulations, and global oncology. Dr. Niraula holds positions at the Max Rady College of Medicine and the Research Institute of Oncology and Hematology (RIOH), CancerCare Manitoba. He is also affiliated with the Specialized Services for Children and Youth (SSCY) Research and Evaluation Committee, the SPOR Evidence Alliance Research Network, and the International Research Network on Transitions to Adulthood from Care (INTRAC).

Research interests

Dr. Niraula's research interests include:

  • Cancer policy
  • Clinical trial methods
  • Drug regulations
  • Global oncology

Research affiliations

Max Rady College of Medicine, Internal Medicine, Section of Medical Oncology and Hematology

  • Associate professor

Research Institute of Oncology and Hematology (RIOH), CancerCare Manitoba

  • Scientist

Specialized Services for Children and Youth (SSCY) Research and Evaluation Committee

SPOR Evidence Alliance Research Network

International Research Network on Transitions to Adulthood from Care (INTRAC)

Biography

Brief bio

Dr. Saroj Niraula is an associate professor in internal medicine at the Max Rady College of Medicine. He serves as a medical oncologist at CancerCare Manitoba and is a scientist at the Research Institute of Oncology and Hematology, CancerCare Manitoba. Dr. Niraula's clinical focus lies in treating solid organ malignancies, with an emphasis on breast cancer treatment. Additionally, he chairs the breast cancer program at CancerCare Manitoba.

His research interests encompass cancer policy, clinical trial methods, global oncology, and cancer drug regulation. Dr. Niraula is involved in approving new cancer drugs in Manitoba and has authored numerous articles in esteemed medical journals like the Journal of Clinical Oncology and the Journal of the American Medical Association.

Beyond his academic pursuits, Dr. Niraula is dedicated to training the next generation of Canadian oncologists. He actively mentors cancer doctors from low- and middle-income countries and participates in initiatives aimed at enhancing global cancer outcomes.

Education

  • Doctor of Medicine (MD)
  • Master of Science (MSc)
  • Fellow of the Royal College of Physicians of Canada (FRCPC)

Awards

  • Merit awards from the American Society of Clinical Oncology (ASCO) and the European Society for Medical Oncology (ESMO)
  • National Oncology Youth Cancer Innovation Award (NOYCIA)
  • Manitoba Future 40 under 40
  • Top 25 Canadian Immigrant Awards

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University of Manitoba
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