Dr. Santanu Sen

Pediatric Oncology, Hematology & Bone Marrow Transplant

Dr. Santanu Sen

Head, Pediatric Hematology, Oncology, BMT & Cellular Therapy

35 years of experience
MBBS, DCH, MRCPCH, FRCP, CCT (UK)
Kokilaben Dhirubhai Ambani Hospital, Mumbai - India

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    Major Conditions Treated
    • Benign Haematological Disorders: Thalassemia, Sickle Cell Disease, Aplastic Anaemia, Haemophilia, Idiopathic Thrombocytopenic Purpura (ITP).
    • Paediatric Blood Cancers: Leukaemia (ALL, AML), Lymphoma (Hodgkin & Non-Hodgkin).
    • Paediatric Solid Tumours: Brain Tumours, Neuroblastoma, Wilms' Tumour, Bone Tumours (Ewing's Sarcoma, Osteosarcoma), Rhabdomyosarcoma.
    • Histiocytic Disorders: Haemophagocytic Lymphohistiocytosis (HLH), Langerhans Cell Histiocytosis (LCH).
    Sub-specialties
    • Paediatric Bone Marrow Transplantation (BMT)
    • Paediatric Haematology-Oncology
    • Cellular Therapy
    • Thalassemia and Sickle Cell Disease Management
    Advanced Procedures Performed
    • Paediatric Bone Marrow Transplantation:
      • Haploidentical (Half-Matched) BMT
      • Allogeneic BMT (Matched Sibling and Unrelated Donor)
      • Autologous Stem Cell Transplant
    • Advanced Chemotherapy and Immunotherapy Protocols
    • Comprehensive management of complex paediatric blood disorders

    Qualifications & Credentials

    Medical Degrees
    • MBBS
    • DCH (Diploma in Child Health)
    Fellowships & Special Training
    • Fellowship in Stem Cell Transplantation: Newcastle General Hospital, UK
    • Fellowship in Paediatric Oncology: Royal Victoria Infirmary, Newcastle, UK
    • Fellowship in Paediatric Oncology: Royal Marsden Hospital, London, UK
    Certifications & Accreditations
    • FRCPCH: Fellow of the Royal College of Paediatrics and Child Health, UK
    • FRCP (London & Edinburgh): Fellow of the Royal College of Physicians, UK
    • CCT (UK): Certificate of Completion of Training, UK
    • International FACT/JACIE Accredited BMT Unit Inspector

    Professional Experience

    Current & Past Hospital Affiliations
    • Current Affiliation: Senior Consultant & Head, Paediatric Haematology, Oncology & BMT, Kokilaben Dhirubhai Ambani Hospital, Mumbai (2009 - Present)
    • Past Affiliations: Worked for 12 years in the UK, including at the prestigious Royal Marsden Hospital, London, and hospitals in Newcastle.
    Academic & Research Roles
    • Examiner, Royal College of Paediatrics & Child Health, UK.
    • Examiner, College of Physicians & Surgeons, Mumbai.
    • West Zonal Executive Council Representative, Paediatric Haematology Oncology Chapter, Indian Academy of Paediatrics (IAP).
    • Member of numerous international societies including SIOP, ASCO, and EBMT.
    Key Achievements & Contributions
    • The only internationally accredited FACT/JACIE inspector for BMT units in India, a mark of the highest global standard.
    • Established and developed the Paediatric Oncology and BMT unit at Kokilaben Hospital into one of the largest and most successful centres in India.
    • Pioneered the BMT for the smallest baby in the world (4 months old, for Neuroblastoma).
    • Performed the youngest thalassemia transplant in India (9 months old).
    • Leader in Haploidentical (half-matched) Transplants in Western India, expanding cure possibilities for children without a fully matched donor.
    • Appointed as a member of the Expert Committee of Coal India – Thalassemia Bal Sewa Yojna.

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