Dr. Nataraj KS

Dr. Nataraj KS is a renowned Hemato-Oncologist and Bone Marrow Transplant (BMT) Specialist with extensive expertise in the diagnosis and treatment of hematological malignancies and complex blood disorders in both pediatric and adult patients. He serves as a Senior Consultant – Hemato-Oncology and Stem Cell Transplantation at HCG Cancer Centre, Bengaluru.

With over 15 years of experience, Dr. Nataraj has successfully performed more than 1,500 stem cell transplants, including a high proportion of allogeneic transplants. His expertise includes advanced stem cell transplantation, CAR T-cell therapy, and personalized treatment strategies for hematological cancers and blood disorders.

Expertise

• Leukemia (Acute and Chronic).
• Lymphoma.
• Multiple Myeloma.
• Aplastic Anemia.
• Myelodysplastic Syndrome (MDS).
• Management of Pediatric and Adult Blood Disorders.
• Autologous Stem Cell Transplantation.
• Allogeneic Stem Cell Transplantation.
• Matched, Unrelated, Mismatched, and Haploidentical Donor Transplants.
• Graft Manipulation Techniques.
• CAR T-Cell Therapy.
• Management of Post-Transplant Complications.
• Personalized Cancer Care.

Clinical Leadership & Research

• Performed over 1,500 stem cell transplants, with nearly 70% being allogeneic transplants.
• Investigator in multiple clinical trials involving lymphoma, leukemia, multiple myeloma, aplastic anemia, and personalized cancer therapy.
• Dissertation guide for Hematology Fellowship and Diplomate of National Board Super Specialty Programme.
• Expert in managing immediate and long-term complications following stem cell transplantation.

Medical Achievements

• Established the Stem Cell Transplant Centre at Sri Shankara Cancer Hospital & Research Centre.
• Developed transplant protocols for autologous, allogeneic, matched unrelated donor, mismatched donor, and haploidentical stem cell transplantation.
• Collaborated in advanced clinical trials involving CAR T-cell therapy for blood cancers.
• Completed advanced training in Cell and Gene Therapy at Houston Methodist Hospital and Baylor College of Medicine, Houston, Texas, USA.
• Actively participated in rural healthcare initiatives and the Government of India's Pulse Polio Immunization Programme.

Professional Memberships & Recognition

• Member – American Society of Hematology (ASH).
• Member – American Society of Clinical Oncology (ASCO).
• Member – Indian Society of Hematology and Transfusion Medicine (ISHTM).
• Member – International Society for Cell & Gene Therapy (ISCT).
• Member – European Society for Blood and Marrow Transplantation (EBMT).
• Recipient of multiple Gold Medals and Best Outgoing Student Awards during medical training.
• Invited speaker at numerous national hematology and oncology conferences.
• Presented multiple oral and poster presentations at scientific meetings.
• Author of chapters in hematology textbooks.

Research & Publications

Dr. Nataraj has authored numerous research papers published in reputed national and international medical journals. His research interests include stem cell transplantation, leukemia, lymphoma, multiple myeloma, aplastic anemia, CAR T-cell therapy, telomere biology, personalized oncology, and innovative treatment approaches for hematological malignancies. He continues to contribute to advancing evidence-based hematology and transplant medicine through clinical research and academic collaborations.