MANU PRASAD MADHUSOODANAN NAIR
Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center (MSKCC)
New York,NY
12
years of professional experience
Accomplished Cancer Biologist with over ten years of research experience in tumor progression, therapeutic resistance, and cancer immunology. Expertise in integrating functional cancer biology, genomics, and advanced preclinical models to uncover actionable vulnerabilities in head and neck cancers. Currently serving as Research Associate in the Department of Surgery at Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center, focusing on tumor suppressor biology, cancer evolution, and precision immunotherapy.
Work History
Research Associate
1 Year 6 Months- Department of Surgery
Research Scholar
2 Years 11 Months- Department of Surgery
Short-Term Postdoctoral Fellow
10 Months- Shraga Segal Department of Microbiology, Immunology & Genetics, Faculty of Health Sciences
Doctoral Fellow (PhD Researcher)
4 Years 3 Months- Shraga Segal Department of Microbiology, Immunology & Genetics, Faculty of Health Sciences
Junior Research Fellow
2 Years 11 Months- Cancer Research Program
- Conducted literature reviews to support research projects and identify emerging trends in biotechnology.
- Assisted in experimental design and implementation of protocols for various research studies.
- Collaborated with team members to analyze data using statistical software, ensuring accuracy and reliability of results.
Education
B.Sc. - Biotechnology & Botany
Ph.D. - Cancer Biology
M.Sc. - Biotechnology
Skills
Tumor evolution
Mammalian cell culture
Flow cytometry
RNA sequencing expertise
Genetic mouse models
Tissue sample evaluation
Protein analysis methods
Metabolic profiling
Laboratory operations
Experimental design
Experimental protocols
Data interpretation
Ethics compliance
Literature reviews
Scientific writing
Languages
English
Native or Bilingual
Malayalam
Native or Bilingual
Hindi
Professional Working
Selected publications
- 2026: Prasad M, Cheng AT, Mayer M, et al. Genomic enrichment and functional impact of TP53 and CYLD alterations in recurrent and metastatic HPV-associated head and neck cancer. Clinical Cancer Research (Impact Factor: 10.9; Q1)
- 2025: Zhao K, Vos JL, Lam S, Prasad M, et al. Longitudinal and multisite sampling reveals mutational and copy-number evolution during metastatic dissemination. Nature Genetics (Impact Factor: 25.5; Q1)
- 2023: Vos JL, Burman B, Jain S, Prasad M, et al. Nivolumab plus ipilimumab in advanced salivary gland cancer: A phase II trial. Nature Medicine (Impact Factor: 52.5; Q1)
- 2022: Prasad M, Zorea J, Jagadeeshan S, et al. MEK1/2 inhibition transiently alters the tumor immune microenvironment to enhance the efficacy of immunotherapy against head and neck cancer. Journal for ImmunoTherapy of Cancer (Impact Factor: 11.7; Q1)
- 2019: Badarni M*, Prasad M* et al. Repression of AXL expression by AP-1/JNK blockage overcomes resistance to PI3Kα therapy. JCI Insight (Impact Factor: 6.8; Q1)
- 2019: Jagadeeshan S*,Prasad M* et al. Adaptive responses to monotherapy in head and neck cancer: Interventions for rationale-based therapeutic combinations. Trends in Cancer (Impact Factor: 21.6; Q1)
Research Interests
- Cancer Immunology
- Tumor Evolution
- Cancer Genomics
- Head and Neck Cancer Biology
- Precision Oncology
- Tumor Suppressor Biology
- Translational Cancer Therapeutics
- Genetically Engineered Mouse Models (GEMMs)
Awards & Honors
2020: Excellence in Biomedical Research Award, Ben-Gurion University of the Negev, Israel,
2019: Midway Negev Fellowship for Outstanding PhD Students, Ben-Gurion University of the Negev, Israel,
2017–2021: Kreitman Foundation Doctoral Fellowship, Kreitman School of Advanced Graduate Studies, Ben-Gurion University of the Negev, Israel
Complete List of Publications
https://scholar.google.com/citations?user=QsUusy4AAAAJ
- Citations: 790 (6.28.26)
- H-index: 16
- I10-index: 20
Timeline
Research Associate
Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center (MSKCC)
01.2025 - CurrentRead More
Research Scholar
Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center (MSKCC)
01.2022 - 12.2024Read More
Short-Term Postdoctoral Fellow
Ben-Gurion University of the Negev
03.2021 - 01.2022Read More
Doctoral Fellow (PhD Researcher)
Ben-Gurion University of the Negev
03.2017 - 06.2021Read More
Junior Research Fellow
Rajiv Gandhi Center for Biotechnology (RGCB)
02.2014 - 01.2017Read More
Mahatma Gandhi University
M.Sc. from Biotechnology
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Ben-Gurion University of the Negev
Ph.D. from Cancer Biology
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Mahatma Gandhi University
B.Sc. from Biotechnology & Botany
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