Ajay Prakash
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Credentials
MD, PhD

Assistant Professor of Medicine, Division of Hematology, Oncology and Transplantation
Biography

Bio

Administrator Info
Name: Karen Fitz
Phone: 612-626-5906
Email: fitz0355@umn.edu

Summary
Dr. Ajay Prakash is a medical oncologist specializing in gastrointestinal malignancies. His research is focused on understanding the relationship between the tumor microenvironment, prognosis, and treatment response, with a specific focus on the role of the microbiome in this process. A better understanding of the microbiome, the community of organisms that reside in most human tissues, may allow us to better tailor treatments and offer patient specific guidance on cancer prevention. Clinically, Dr. Prakash is committed to healthcare equity and the delivery of high-quality, academic medicine to historically underserved communities.

Research Summary

  • Gastrointestinal Malignancies
  • Microbiome
  • Tumor Immunology
  • Healthcare Disparities

Teaching Summary

Solid Tumor Oncology

Clinical Summary

Gastrointestinal Malignancies; Healthcare Equity

Education

MD, University of Michigan

Honors and Recognition

Lawrence Gardner Fellow, NYU Langone Cancer Center
2019
Franco Muggia Clinical Trials Award, NYU Langone Cancer Center
2019

Professional Memberships

American Society of Hematology
American Association of Cancer Research
American Society of Clinical Oncology