Dr. Santanu Sen

Dr Santanu Sen is a highly distinguished Head of Paediatric Haematology, Oncology, and BMT at Kokilaben Dhirubhai Ambani Hospital and Medical Research Institute, Andheri West, in Mumbai. With an outstanding 35 years of clinical experience, he is internationally recognized for providing life-saving bone marrow transplants and advanced cellular therapies for children battling severe blood disorders and complex pediatric cancers.

An exceptionally qualified pediatric oncologist, Dr Sen holds an MBBS from the University of Burdwan, alongside prestigious global fellowships, including FRCP from the Royal College of Physicians and FRCPCH from the UK. His profound expertise was shaped during his 12-year tenure in the UK, where he trained at elite institutions like the Royal Victoria Infirmary and served as a Consultant at the world-renowned Royal Marsden Hospital in London.

Doctor Sen currently leads the Paediatric Stem Cell Transplantation program at Kokilaben Dhirubhai Ambani Hospital and Medical Research Institute, Andheri West. He leverages his vast international expertise to perform highly complex Haploidentical (half-matched) bone marrow transplants, successfully treating severe leukemia, thalassemia, and neuroblastoma, holding the record for transplanting the youngest thalassemia patient in India.

Specialty Areas and Treatments

Dr Santanu Sen provides comprehensive pediatric oncology and hematology care, utilizing advanced stem cell transplantation protocols.

Advanced Bone Marrow Transplantation (BMT)

Dr Santanu is highly specialized in executing precise, life-saving transplants for critically ill children:

• Complex Haploidentical (Half-Matched) Bone Marrow Transplants
• Advanced Allogeneic and Autologous Stem Cell Transplants
• Specialized BMT for Severe Thalassemia and Sickle Cell Disease
• Curative Transplants for Aplastic Anemia

Paediatric Oncology and Tumour Management

Dr Sen has extensive expertise in diagnosing and managing severe childhood cancers:

• Comprehensive Treatment for Paediatric Leukemia and Lymphoma
• Advanced Protocols for Relapsed and Resistant Blood Cancers
• Precision Treatment for Brain Tumours and Neuroblastoma
• Management of Bone Tumours (Ewing's Sarcoma and Osteosarcoma)

Benign Paediatric Haematology

Dr S Sen offers highly specialized clinical management for non-cancerous pediatric blood disorders:

• Comprehensive Care for Haemophilia and Bleeding Disorders
• Advanced Management of Idiopathic Thrombocytopenic Purpura (ITP)
• Expert Treatment for Haemophagocytic Lymphohistiocytosis (HLH)
• Management of Langerhans Cell Histiocytosis (LCH)

Research and Publications

Dr Santanu Sen is a highly prolific medical researcher with major contributions to pediatric oncology and stem cell therapy. His top clinical studies include:

• "Comparison of PICC Lines vs. Tunneled Catheters in Stem Cell Transplantation" — Published in Blood (2025).
• "Clinical and Biological Landscape of Constitutional Mismatch-Repair Deficiency Syndrome" — Published in The Lancet Oncology (2024).
• "Survival Benefit for Individuals with Constitutional Mismatch Repair Deficiency" — Published in the Journal of Clinical Oncology (2021).
• "Impact of Conditioning Regimen and GVHD Prophylaxis on Haploidentical Stem Cell Transplantation" — Published in Transplantation and Cellular Therapy (2023).
• "A Difficult Case of Pyrexia of Unknown Origin" — Published in the Indian Journal of Pediatrics (2021).

Awards and Recognitions

• Top Doc Mumbai — Consistently recognized as one of the best medical experts in Mumbai in 2019 and 2020.
• Indian Icon Award Winner — Honored in 2015 for his outstanding contributions to pediatric oncology in India.

Education and Qualifications

• MBBS — The University of Burdwan (1991)
• FRCPCH — Royal College of Paediatrics and Child Health, UK (2000)
• FRCP — Royal College of Physicians, UK (2003)
• CCT in Paediatrics — University of London, UK
• Fellowship in Paediatric Oncology — Royal Victoria Infirmary, Newcastle, UK
• Fellowship in Stem Cell Transplantation — Newcastle General Hospital, UK

Professional Memberships

• General Medical Council (GMC), UK
• Royal College of Physicians, UK
• American Academy of Paediatrics (AAP)
• International Society of Paediatric Oncology (SIOP)
• Children's Cancer and Leukaemia Group, UK (CCLG)
• Indian Academy of Paediatrics (IAP)

Professional Experience

Dr Santanu Sen currently practises at the following leading facilities across the MMR region:

• Head of Paediatric Haematology and Oncology, Kokilaben Dhirubhai Ambani Hospital and Medical Research Institute, Andheri West
• Former Consultant, Royal Marsden Hospital, London
• Former Consultant, North City Hospital
• Former Consultant, Kokilaben Dhirubhai Ambani Hospital, Navi Mumbai

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