
Prasanna Alluri MD PhD
Breast Cancer
Assistant Professor of Radiation Oncology, UT Southwestern Medical Center
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5323 Harry Hines BoulevardDallas, TX 75390
Phone+1 214-645-8525
Fax+1 214-645-8527
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Summary
- Dr. Alluri’s clinical focus is in treatment of breast cancer with radiation therapy. He sees the entire spectrum of breast cancer patients – from newly diagnosed early stage breast cancer patients seeking curative treatments to metastatic breast cancer patients looking for innovative clinical trials or palliative treatments for symptom relief.
Dr. Alluri also directs a research laboratory that's focused on understanding the molecular mechanisms of treatment resistance in breast cancer.
Education & Training
- University of MichiganResidency, Radiation Oncology, 2014 - 2017
- University of Michigan Health SystemFellowship, Translational Oncology, 2012 - 2014
- University of MichiganResidency, Surgery, 2009 - 2012
- University of Minnesota Medical SchoolClass of 2009
- University of Texas Southwestern Medical SchoolPh.D., Biological Chemistry, 2006
- Panjab UniversityMSc, Medicinal Chemistry, 1998
- Mangalore UniversityB.S., Pharmaceutical Sciences, 1996
Certifications & Licensure
- TX State Medical License 2017 - 2025
- MI State Medical License 2012 - 2019
- American Board of Radiology Radiation Oncology
Awards, Honors, & Recognition
- Breast Cancer Translational Research Award METAvivor, 2023
- Top Doctor in Radiation Oncology Castle Connolly, 2022-2023
- Breast Cancer - Bone Initiative Research Award Charles Pak Family Foundation, 2022
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Clinical Trials
- Hyperpolarized Carbon 13-Based Metabolic Imaging to Detect Radiation-Induced Cardiotoxicity Start of enrollment: 2019 Dec 17
Publications & Presentations
PubMed
- Global Longitudinal Strain: A Potential Non-invasive Tool for Early Detection of Radiation-Induced Cardiac Dysfunction in Lung Cancer Patients Receiving Thoracic Radia...Steven K Montalvo, Brian Lue, Eugenia Kakadiaris, Chul Ahn, Elizabeth Zhang-Velten
International Journal of Radiation Oncology, Biology, Physics. 2025-03-27 - Principal Strain Analysis for Early Detection of Radiation-Induced Cardiotoxicity in a Mouse Model.Tanmay Mukherjee, Sarah Elliott, Nandhini Manikandan, Taylor-Jade Higgins, Yuncheng Zhong
International Journal of Radiation Oncology, Biology, Physics. 2025-03-27 - Targeted STING Activation Using Modified Ultrasound-Responsive Microbubbles Enhances Immune Checkpoint Blockade Against Melanoma.Sina Khorsandi, Kristin Huntoon, Yifan Wang, Adam Woodward, Abin Antony
Advanced Science. 2025-03-26
Journal Articles
- "Androgen Receptor (AR) as a mediator and biomarker of radioresistance in triple-negative breast cancer"Speers, C., Zhao, S.G., Chandler, B., Liu, M., Wilder-Romans, K., Olsen, E., Nyati, S., Ritter, C., Alluri, P.G., Kothari, V., Hayes, D.H., Lawrence, T.S., Spratt, D.,..., NPG Breast Cancer, 1/1/2017
- "BETs Abet Tam-R in ER-Positive Breast Cancer"Alluri, P.G., Asangani, I.A., Chinnaiyan, A.M., Cell Res, 1/1/2014
- Basal-like and Triple Negative Breast Cancers: Searching for Positives Among Many NegativesAlluri, P.G., Newman, L.A., Surg Oncol Clin N Am, 1/1/2014
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Books/Book Chapters
Abstracts/Posters
- CDC20 is a therapeutic target in Triple Negative Breast CancerSharma, J., Nguyen, J., Raicu, I., Udden, S.M.N., Wang, Q., Alluri, P.G., San Antonio Breast Cancer Symposium, San Antonio, TX, 12/6/2018
- Targeting CDK4/6 inhibitor resistance in breast cancerWang, Q., Udden, S.M.N., Alluri, P.G., Conquer Cancer Foundation Scientific Retreat, Alexandria, VA, 10/10/2018
- Targeting Estrogen Receptor (ER) mutations for treatment of endocrine therapy resistance in breast cancerAlluri, P.G., Larios, J., Malik, R., Rae, J., Hayes, D., Speers, C., Chinnaiyan, A.M., ASTRO (American Society for Radiation Oncology) Annual Meeting, Boston, MA, 9/25/2016
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Lectures
- Modeling treatment resistance in breast cancer: Advanced Center for Treatment, Research & Education in Cancer (ACTREC)Tata Memorial Center, Mumbai, India - 1/11/2019
- Targeting treatment resistance in breast cancer with BET inhibition.UT Southwestern Medical Center, Dallas, TX - 9/11/2018
- Bedside to bench approaches to model treatment resistance in breast cancer.Physician Scientist Conference, UT Southwestern Medical Center, Dallas, TX - 9/6/2018
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Press Mentions
- METAvivor Announces Metastatic Breast Cancer Research AwardsJanuary 30th, 2023
- Drug Shows Promise in Overcoming Endocrine Therapy Resistance in Breast CancerNovember 15th, 2022
- Cary Council Recognizes UT Southwestern Doctors for Promising ResearchJanuary 2nd, 2019
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Grant Support
- Metabolic imaging to study radiation-induced cardiac injuryUT Southwestern Department of Radiation Oncology2019–2020
- Targeting treatment resistance in breast cancerCary Council, Southwestern Medical Foundation2018–2019
- Targeting Estrogen Receptor mutations for treatment of endocrine therapy-resistant breast cancerConquer Councer Foundation/ Breast Cancer Research Foundation2017–2018
- Surgical Oncology Training GrantNational Cancer Institute2012–2014
- An integrated approach towards targeted therapies for prostate cancer and other epithelial cancersAmerican College of Surgeons2012–2013
- Role of Staf50 in HIV-1 pathogenesisAmerican Medical Association Foundation2006–2007
Committees
- Member, Resident Selection Committee, Department of Radiation Oncology, UT Southwestern Medical Center 2022 - Present
- Member, Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Committee, Department of Radiation Oncology, UT Southwestern Medical Center 2022 - Present
- Member, Clinical and Translational Research Committee, Department of Radiation Oncology, UT Southwestern Medical Center 2020 - Present
- Member, Breast Center Executive Committee, Harold Simmons Comprehensive Cancer Center 2019 - Present
- Member, Breast Program Leadership Committee, Committee, Harold Simmons Comprehensive Cancer Center 2019 - Present
- Member, UT Southwestern Medical School Admissions Committee 2018 - 2021
Professional Memberships
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External Links
- Clinical Profile https://utswmed.org/doctors/prasanna-alluri/
- Faculty profile https://profiles.utsouthwestern.edu/profile/42027/prasanna-alluri.html
- Alluri Lab https://labs.utsouthwestern.edu/alluri-lab
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