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Kirtana Sivasubramanian

Election Year: 2023

Election Constituency: India

Scholar Status: Scholar in Residence

Rhodes Identifier: India & Balliol 2023

Kirtana Sivasubramanian

Biography

Kirtana graduated with an MBBS from Govt. Omandurar Medical College, Chennai. She is excited by the potential of genetic engineering to deploy the immune system more effectively in treating diseases. At Oxford she looks forward to exploring fundamental concepts of T-cell biology that might help enhance immunotherapy for cancer and autoimmune conditions. Kirtana is a Bharathanatyam dancer, enjoys travel, reading and art history, and is an ardent Taylor Swift fan. She is committed to using primary research and innovation to democratize access to cutting-edge therapies.