Nikhil Khushalani, MD

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Associate Professor of Oncology
Section Chief, Soft Tissue and Melanoma
Director, IL-2 Program
Roswell Park Cancer Institute

Profile

Areas of Expertise: 
Melanoma
Sarcoma
Gastrointestinal stromal tumors (GIST)
Biological therapy in cancer

Research

Research Interests: 
Investigation of novel therapeutics, including anti-angiogenics in melanoma and sarcoma
Investigate immunotherapy approaches for melanoma
Identify predictors of response to high-dose Interleukin-2 biotherapy

Background Information

Education and Training: 
MD - Topiwala National Medical College, University of Mumbai, Maharashtra, India
Residency: 
School of Medicine and Biomedical Sciences, State University of New York at Buffalo
Board Certification: 
Internal Medicine, American Board of Internal Medicine
Medical Oncology, American Board of Internal Medicine
Fellowships: 
Roswell Park Cancer Institute, Buffalo, NY

Cancer Talk Blog
Improving Chemotherapy Response Rates for Melanoma Patients: Case Study Provides Possible Clue
Over the last year, we have made great progress in melanoma research. This research has provided us with a better understanding of this deadly disease and has also led to new treatments.
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