Faculty & Staff

Qualification/ Education

MBBS, MD,DNB (Radiation Oncology)

Experience

Dr. Hadrian Noel Alexander F, is currently serving as Assistant Professor in the Department of Radiation Oncology at St. John’s Medical College Hospital, with over five years of professional experience in oncology, academics, and research. An alumnus of St. John’s Medical College, he belongs to the first batch of postgraduate trainees in Radiation Oncology at the institution. After completing his post-graduation, he joined the department as a Senior Resident and was subsequently promoted to Assistant Professor. His professional responsibilities include outpatient and inpatient oncology care, advanced radiotherapy planning and delivery, involvement in brachytherapy procedures, and active participation in undergraduate and postgraduate teaching, with a strong emphasis on patient-oriented, evidence-based cancer care and academic development.

Areas of interest

• Evidence-based Radiation Oncology with emphasis on patient-centred treatment planning, counselling, and individualized care

• Radiotherapy Treatment Planning including contouring, target volume delineation, and optimal patient positioning

• Advanced External Beam Radiotherapy Techniques such as Intensity-Modulated Radiotherapy (IMRT), Image-Guided Radiotherapy (IGRT), Volumetric Modulated Arc Therapy (VMAT), Electron Beam Therapy, and Stereotactic Radiotherapy (SRT)

• Specialized Radiotherapy Procedures including Total Body Irradiation (TBI), Craniospinal Irradiation (CSI), Radiotherapy under anaesthesia, and Total Skin Electron Therapy (TSET)

• Brachytherapy, with major clinical experience in gynaecological malignancies and exposure to intraluminal, and surface mould techniques

• Palliative Radiation Oncology, focusing on symptom control and quality-of-life improvement

• Clinical research and medical education, with interest in treatment outcomes, quality of life, and academic mentoring

Field of Expertise

Head and Neck Oncology, Paediatric Oncology, Thoracic Oncology, Gastrointestinal Oncology, Lymphomas, Soft Tissue Sarcomas, Gynaecologic Oncology, Genitourinary Oncology, Breast Oncology, Central Nervous System Tumours, Haematological Malignancies, Ben

Other formal training/certification

• Basic Course in Biomedical Research, as mandated by the National Medical Commission (NMC), September 2022
• Certificate Course in Essentials of Palliative Care, Indian Association of Palliative Care (IAPC), October 2024
• Basic Life Support (BLS) and Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) Certification, 2019

Institutional portfolios/ Committees

• Infection Prevention and Control (IPC) Link Doctor, Hospital Infection Control  Committee (HICC), 2025 – Present

• National Medical Commission (NMC) Coordinator, 2025 – Present

• Local Inspection Committee (LIC) Inspection Coordinator, 2025 – Present

Membership of professional associations/bodies

• Association of Radiation Oncologists of India (AROI) – Life Member

• Association of Radiation Oncologists of Karnataka (AROK) – Life Member