Overview
Background
Associate Professor Srinivas Kondalsamy Chennakesavan is the Head of Research at the University of Queensland’s Rural Clinical School. He also shares an honorary appointment at the Peter MacCallum Cancer Centre. With a background in medicine and public health, his research expertise is in the areas of public health, translational research, rural health and medical epidemiology. He has received competitive grants, $8.1m+ including six major grants from the NHMRC/MRFF and other agencies and actively contributes to NHMRC/MRFF and other international peer review panels for major funding schemes. His expertise in the areas of community-based screening and surveillance programs for chronic diseases in rural and remote Indigenous communities is well known. On invitation, those models of screening and management have been replicated in South Africa and some parts of India (resource-poor and challenging environments). He has unique skills in utilising information technology, clinical medicine and statistics to improve clinical outcomes.
Availability
- Associate Professor Srinivas Kondalsamy Chennakesavan is:
- Available for supervision
- Media expert
Fields of research
Qualifications
- Bachelor of Medicine and Surgery and Medical Science, The Tamil Nadu Dr. M.G.R. Medical University
- Masters (Coursework) of Public Health, Institution to be confirmed
Research interests
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Public health
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Chronic diseases
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Prediction model development and validation
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Indigenous health
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Health Services Research
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Oncology
Works
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2011
Journal Article
Patterns of failure and treatment-related toxicity in advanced cervical cancer patients treated using extended field radiotherapy with curative intent
Rajasooriyar, Christhanthi, Van Dyk, Sylvia, Bernshaw, David, Kondalsamy-Chennakesavan, Srinivas, Barkati, Maroie and Narayan, Kailash (2011). Patterns of failure and treatment-related toxicity in advanced cervical cancer patients treated using extended field radiotherapy with curative intent. International Journal of Radiation Oncology Biology Physics, 80 (2), 422-428. doi: 10.1016/j.ijrobp.2010.02.026
2011
Journal Article
Hospital costs associated with adverse events in gynecological oncology
Kondalsamy-Chennakesavan, Srinivas, Gordon, Louisa G., Sanday, Karen, Bouman, Chantal, De Jong, Suzanne, Nicklin, James, Land, Russell and Obermair, Andreas (2011). Hospital costs associated with adverse events in gynecological oncology. Gynecologic Oncology, 121 (1), 70-75. doi: 10.1016/j.ygyno.2010.11.030
2011
Journal Article
Prospective, non-randomized phase 2 clinical trial of carboplatin plus paclitaxel with sequential radical pelvic radiotherapy for uterine papillary serous carcinoma
Obermair, Andreas, Mileshkin, Linda, Bolz, Katharina, Kondalsamy-Chennakesavan, Srinivas, Cheuk, Robyn, Vasey, Paul, Wyld, David, Goh, Jeffrey, Nicklin, James L., Perrin, Lewis C., Sykes, Peter and Janda, Monika (2011). Prospective, non-randomized phase 2 clinical trial of carboplatin plus paclitaxel with sequential radical pelvic radiotherapy for uterine papillary serous carcinoma. Gynecologic Oncology, 120 (2), 179-184. doi: 10.1016/j.ygyno.2010.10.039
2011
Conference Publication
Charlson's index: A validation study to predict surgical adverse
Kondalsamy-Chennakesavan, S., Johnson, S., Nicklin, J., Land, R., Garrett, A. and Obermair, A. (2011). Charlson's index: A validation study to predict surgical adverse. 42nd Annual Meeting Of The Society Of Gynecologic Oncologists, Orlando, FL United States, 6-9 March 2011. Maryland Heights, MO United States: Academic Press. doi: 10.1016/j.ygyno.2010.12.291
2011
Conference Publication
Randomized controlled trial of laparoscopic approach to carcinoma of the endometrium (LACE): Prevalence and risk factors for surgical complications
Kondalsamy-Chennakesavan, S., Janda, M., Gebski, V., Nicklin, J., Jobling, T., Land, R., Manolitsas, T., McCartney, A., Perrin, L. and Obermair, A. (2011). Randomized controlled trial of laparoscopic approach to carcinoma of the endometrium (LACE): Prevalence and risk factors for surgical complications. Unknown, unknown, unknown. SAN DIEGO: ACADEMIC PRESS INC ELSEVIER SCIENCE. doi: 10.1016/j.ygyno.2010.12.029
2010
Journal Article
Evaluation of tumor-free distance and depth of myometrial invasion as prognostic factors for lymph node metastases in endometrial cancer
Kondalsamy-Chennakesavan, Srinivas, van Vugt, Stijn, Sanday, Karen, Nicklin, Jim, Land, Russell, Perrin, Lewis, Crandon, Alex and Obermair, Andreas (2010). Evaluation of tumor-free distance and depth of myometrial invasion as prognostic factors for lymph node metastases in endometrial cancer. International Journal of Gynecological Cancer, 20 (7), 1217-1221. doi: 10.1111/IGC.0b013e3181ef0a31
2010
Journal Article
Effect of neuraxial anaesthesia on tumour progression in cervical cancer patients treated with brachytherapy: A retrospective cohort study
Ismail, H., Ho, K.M., Narayan, K. and Kondalsamy-Chennakesavan, S. (2010). Effect of neuraxial anaesthesia on tumour progression in cervical cancer patients treated with brachytherapy: A retrospective cohort study. British Journal of Anaesthesia, 105 (2), 145-149. doi: 10.1093/bja/aeq156
2010
Journal Article
Pretreatment malnutrition and quality of life - association with prolonged length of hospital stay among patients with gynecological cancer: A cohort study
Laky, Brenda, Janda, Monika, Kondalsamy-Chennakesavan, Srinivas, Cleghorn, Geoffrey and Obermair, Andreas (2010). Pretreatment malnutrition and quality of life - association with prolonged length of hospital stay among patients with gynecological cancer: A cohort study. BMC Cancer, 10 (1) 232, 232-1-232-6. doi: 10.1186/1471-2407-10-232
2010
Journal Article
Clinical audit in gynecological cancer surgery: Development of a risk scoring system to predict adverse events
Kondalsamy-Chennakesavan, Srinivas, Bouman, Chantal, De Jong, Suzanne, Sanday, Karen, Nicklin, Jim, Land, Russell and Obermair, Andreas (2010). Clinical audit in gynecological cancer surgery: Development of a risk scoring system to predict adverse events. Obstetrical and Gynecological Survey, 65 (2), 93-94. doi: 10.1097/01.ogx.0000368144.18384.fa
2010
Journal Article
Chronic disease profiles in remote Aboriginal settings and implications for health services planning
Hoy, Wendy E., Davey, Rebecca L., Sharma, Suresh, Hoy, Phillip W., Smith, Joanna M. and Kondalsamy-Chennakesavan, Srinivas (2010). Chronic disease profiles in remote Aboriginal settings and implications for health services planning. Australian and New Zealand Journal of Public Health, 34 (1), 11-18. doi: 10.1111/j.1753-6405.2010.00467.x
2010
Conference Publication
Prognostic indicators for recurrent stage I epithelial ovarian cancer
Chetty, N., Van Hoff, J., Kondalsamy-Chennakesavan, S., Obermair, A., Nicklin, J., Perrin, L., Crandon, A., Nascimento, M. and Garrett, A. (2010). Prognostic indicators for recurrent stage I epithelial ovarian cancer. 41st Annual Meeting of the Society of Gynecologic Oncologists, San Francisco, California., 10-17 March 2010. Maryland Heights, MO, U.S.A.: Academic Press. doi: 10.1016/j.ygyno.2009.12.013
2010
Conference Publication
Evaluation of tumor-free distance and depth of myometrial invasion as prognostic factors in surgically staged adenocarcinoma of the uterus
Van Vugt, S., Jackson, D., Sanday, K., Obermair, A. and Kondalsamy-Chennakesavan, S. (2010). Evaluation of tumor-free distance and depth of myometrial invasion as prognostic factors in surgically staged adenocarcinoma of the uterus. 41st Annual Meeting of the Society of Gynecologic Oncologists, San Francisco, California., 10-17 March 2010. Maryland Heights, MO, U.S.A.: Academic Press. doi: 10.1016/j.ygyno.2009.12.013
2010
Conference Publication
Nomograms to predict five-year freedom from relapse and overall survival after surgery for endometrial cancer
Kondalsamy-Chennakesavan, S, Yu, C., Kattan, M., Van Vugt, S. and Obermair, A. (2010). Nomograms to predict five-year freedom from relapse and overall survival after surgery for endometrial cancer. 41st Annual Meeting of the Society of Gynecologic Oncologists, San Francisco, California., 10-17 March 2010. Maryland Heights, MO, U.S.A.: Academic Press. doi: 10.1016/j.ygyno.2009.12.013
2010
Conference Publication
Applying the FIGO 2009 staging system for carcinoma of the vulva to patients previously staged with the FIGO 1988 staging system
Tan, J., Chetty, N., Kondalsamy-Chennakesavan, S., Crandon, A., Garrett, A., Land, R., Nascimento, M., Nicklin, J., Perrin, L. and Obermair, A. (2010). Applying the FIGO 2009 staging system for carcinoma of the vulva to patients previously staged with the FIGO 1988 staging system. 41st Annual Meeting of the Society of Gynecologic Oncologists, San Francisco, California., 10-17 March 2010. Maryland Heights, MO, U.S.A.: Academic Press. doi: 10.1016/j.ygyno.2009.12.013
2009
Journal Article
Depression, anxiety and body image after treatment for invasive stage one epithelial ovarian cancer
Bisseling, Karin C. H. M., Kondalsamy-Chennakesavan, Srinivas, Bekkers, Ruud L. M., Janda, Monika and Obermair, Andreas (2009). Depression, anxiety and body image after treatment for invasive stage one epithelial ovarian cancer. Australian & New Zealand Journal of Obstetrics & Gynaecology, 49 (6), 660-666. doi: 10.1111/j.1479-828X.2009.01074.x
2009
Journal Article
Clinical audit in gynecological cancer surgery: Development of a risk scoring system to predict adverse events
Kondalsamy-Chennakesavan, Srinivas, Bouman, Chantal, De Jong, Suzanne, Sanday, Karen, Nicklin, Jim, Land, Russell and Obermair, Andreas (2009). Clinical audit in gynecological cancer surgery: Development of a risk scoring system to predict adverse events. Gynecologic Oncology, 115 (3), 329-333. doi: 10.1016/j.ygyno.2009.08.004
2009
Journal Article
Comparative study of LDR (Manchester System) and HDR Image-guided Conformal Brachytherapy of cervical cancer: Patterns of failure, late complications, and survival
Narayan, Kailash, van Dyk, Sylvia, Bernshaw, David, Rajasooriyar, Chrishanthi and Kondalsamy-Chennakesavan, Srinivas (2009). Comparative study of LDR (Manchester System) and HDR Image-guided Conformal Brachytherapy of cervical cancer: Patterns of failure, late complications, and survival. International Journal of Radiation: Oncology - Biology - Physics, 74 (5), 1529-1535. doi: 10.1016/j.ijrobp.2008.10.085
2009
Conference Publication
Clinical audit in gynecological cancer surgery: Development of a risk scoring system to predict adverse events
Kondalsamy-Chennakesavan, Srinivas, Bouman, Chantal, De Jong, Suzanne, Sanday, Karen, Nicklin, Jim, Land, Russell and Obermair, Andreas (2009). Clinical audit in gynecological cancer surgery: Development of a risk scoring system to predict adverse events. Annual Scientific Meeting of the Australian and New Zealand Gynaecological Oncology Group/Australian Society of Gynaecological Oncology, Noosa, Australia, 2 April 2009. Maryland Heights, MO, United States: Academic Press. doi: 10.1016/j.ygyno.2009.08.004
2009
Conference Publication
A trial of pharmacologic prevention of albuminuria, hypertension and diabetes in Aborigines
Hoy, W. E., Sharma, S. K., Swanson, C. E., Allcock, G., McLeod, B., Dunbar, M., Heslop, C. and Kondalsamy-Chennakesavan, S. (2009). A trial of pharmacologic prevention of albuminuria, hypertension and diabetes in Aborigines. 45th Annual Scientific Meeting of the Australian and New Zealand Society of Nephrology, Hobart, Australia, 7-9 September 2009. MALDEN: WILEY-BLACKWELL. doi: 10.1111/j.1440-1797.2009.01176.x
2008
Journal Article
Birth weight and stages of CKD: A case-control study in an Australian population
Al Salmi, Isa, Hoy, Wendy E., Kondalsamy-Chennakesavan, Srinivas, Wang, Zhiqiang, Healy, Helen and Shaw, Jonathan E. (2008). Birth weight and stages of CKD: A case-control study in an Australian population. American Journal of Kidney Diseases, 52 (6), 1070-1078. doi: 10.1053/j.ajkd.2008.04.028
Funding
Current funding
Supervision
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Supervision history
Current supervision
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Doctor Philosophy
Referral patterns, disease progression and impact of the Kidney Failure Risk Equation (KFRE) in a Queensland chronic kidney disease Registry (CKD.QLD) cohort
Principal Advisor
Other advisors: Associate Professor Matthew McGrail
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Doctor Philosophy
Impact of COVID-19 pandemic on vaccine preventable diseases in Regional Queensland
Principal Advisor
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Doctor Philosophy
The influence of obesity on knee replacement outcomes in Australia
Principal Advisor
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Doctor Philosophy
The association of major depressive disorders with chronic disease among Indigenous Australians
Associate Advisor
Other advisors: Associate Professor Matthew McGrail, Dr Bushra Nasir
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Doctor Philosophy
EPoC-CARE - Effectiveness of Point of Care CRP Assays in Rural Environments
Associate Advisor
Other advisors: Professor Bruce Chater, Associate Professor Matthew McGrail, Dr Bushra Nasir
Completed supervision
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2021
Doctor Philosophy
Interactions and experiences of doctors with the public health sector Human Resource Management (HRM) systems in two Indian states
Associate Advisor
Other advisors: Professor Di Eley, Associate Professor Yibeltal Alemu
Media
Enquiries
Contact Associate Professor Srinivas Kondalsamy Chennakesavan directly for media enquiries about:
- Analyses - statistical/epidemiological
- Cancer
- Clinical trials
- Health - sustainable intervention
- Indigenous health
- Medical and surgical complications
- Project management - clinical trials
- Public health
- Risk modelling
- Risk prediction
- Statistical/epidemiological analyses
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