Dr. Nishant Sinha is a Medical Oncologist and Haemato-Oncology specialist with extensive training in internal medicine, medical oncology, blood and marrow transplantation, and advanced cellular therapies. He completed his MBBS from Rajendra Institute of Medical Sciences (RIMS), Ranchi, followed by MD in Internal Medicine at RIMS. He subsequently pursued DM in Medical Oncology at AIIMS Rishikesh, where he served as a Senior Resident from January 2022. He also underwent specialized training as a Fellow in Blood and Marrow Transplantation at Dr. B.R. Ambedkar Institute Rotary Cancer Hospital, AIIMS New Delhi, during 2024–2025.

He currently serves as Assistant Professor and Chief of the Department of Medical Oncology at Shri Guru Ram Rai Institute of Medical & Health Sciences and Shri Mahant Indiresh Hospital.

Academic Distinctions & Awards

Dr. Sinha has demonstrated exceptional academic performance throughout his medical education. He was honoured with the Dr. Vinod Priya Memorial Trophy for Best Graduate MBBS and the Late Nawal Kishore Prasad Memorial Trophy for Best Medicine Graduate. He received a Gold Medal for distinction in Obstetrics & Gynaecology and the Dr. J. Sharan Memorial Gold Medal in Pathology.

He was awarded the Dr. Brahmeshwar Prasad Memorial Gold Medal for Medicine Topper at the 30th Annual Convocation of Ranchi University. He was also invited to Raj Bhawan, Jharkhand, to represent the medical field among university toppers and participate in discussions concerning the advancement of education in Jharkhand. In January 2022, he received a Gold Medal for being the MD Medicine topper at Ranchi University.

Specialized Oncology & Transplantation Training

Dr. Sinha has developed substantial clinical expertise in the management of solid-organ and haematological malignancies, incorporating contemporary molecular and therapeutic approaches. His specialist training includes blood and marrow transplantation, CAR-T therapy, and advanced cellular therapies.

During his transplant training and clinical practice, he has participated independently and under supervision in approximately 58 autologous HSCTs, 38 matched-sibling allogeneic HSCTs, and 30 haploidentical allogeneic HSCTs. He has also participated in 12 third-generation CD19 CAR-T procedures and 6 second-generation CD19 CAR-T procedures for ALL and non-Hodgkin lymphoma.

His clinical competencies include management of cytokine release syndrome (CRS), ICANS, engraftment syndrome, and treatment-related toxicities, in addition to comprehensive management of malignant diseases.

Research & Academic Contributions

Dr. Sinha has been involved in clinical research and has served as a Co-Principal Investigator of the Density Breast trial. He has also been closely associated with CD19 CAR-T clinical trials, contributing to patient-centric and related research responsibilities.

His academic engagement extends to scientific publishing and peer review. He has served as a Junior Editor for IJMIO, a reviewer for CRST, and a reviewer for various national and international medical journals.

Competitive Achievements & Professional Credentials

Among his notable achievements, Dr. Sinha secured All India Rank 7 in the INI-SS examination and pursued DM Medical Oncology at AIIMS Rishikesh. He successfully cleared USMLE Step 1 and Step 2 and qualified the European Society for Medical Oncology (ESMO) examination in Medical Oncology, becoming ESMO-certified in 2024. He also secured AIR 1 in the Fellowship in Blood and Bone Marrow Transplantation at AIIMS New Delhi for the January 2025 session.

Areas of Interest

His professional interests include gastrointestinal malignancies, sarcomas, myeloid malignancies, bone marrow transplantation, CAR-T therapy, and advanced cellular therapies. He is particularly interested in developing high-quality clinical research and contributing to the establishment of advanced BMT and CAR-T services in Uttarakhand.

Eligibility for Young Researcher Award 

Dr. Nishant Sinha demonstrates a strong combination of academic excellence, specialized oncology training, advanced clinical expertise, research involvement, clinical-trial participation, scientific peer-review activities, and achievements in competitive medical examinations. His experience in haematological malignancies, hematopoietic stem-cell transplantation, CAR-T therapy, and emerging cellular therapies, together with his involvement in clinical research and academic publishing, reflects a promising trajectory in contemporary medical oncology.

Based on his outstanding academic record, specialized professional achievements, research engagement, advanced therapeutic expertise, and commitment to developing oncology and cellular-therapy services, Dr. Nishant Sinha is eligible for consideration for the Young Researcher Award in Scientific Laurels.