Arjun Venkatesh

Arjun Venkatesh

Medical Student at St. George's University School of Medicine

Research Associate at University of Florida Jacksonville Department of Urology

I'm a 3rd year medical student aspiring to be a urologist. With a background in biotechnology and an interest in engineering and AI, I aim to leverage my diverse skillset to develop novel approaches in patient care.

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Education

Doctor of Medicine

St. George's University School of Medicine

2021 - Present (anticipated May 2026)

Master of Science: Biotechnology

Johns Hopkins University

2016 - 2018

Bachelor of Arts: Biology

Case Western Reserve University

2012 - 2016

Research Experience

Research Associate

University of Florida Jacksonville - Department of Urology

2024 - Present

Mentor and PI: Dr. K.C. Balaji
  • Collaborate with Dr. K.C. Balaji to design and execute translational urology research projects, focusing on cancer genomics and outcomes analysis to advance patient care and treatment protocols
  • Participated in basic science research, conducting wet lab experiments to investigate cellular and molecular mechanisms underlying prostate cancer
  • Established and managed patient and sample databases

Research Technician

Johns Hopkins University

2019 - 2021

Mentor and PI: Dr. Jeremey Nathans
  • Collaborated directly with Dr. Jeremy Nathans to investigate WNT signaling pathways (GPR124, RECK, WNT7A/7B) in mammalian limb development using mouse genetic models to elucidate developmental mechanisms
  • Characterized gene expression patterns in retinal vascular development and autoimmune lacrimal gland disease using in situ hybridization chain reaction techniques under Dr. Nathans' mentorship

Certifications

Publications

Journal Articles

Sex-based differences in genetic alterations and immune checkpoint inhibitor response in urothelial bladder cancer

Kanumuambidi JT, Rosales RR, Venkatesh A, Metzner T, Murray N, Al-Toubat M, Ishiyama Y, Sceats H, Bandyk M, Balaji KC

Urologic Oncology

2025 DOI: 10.1016/j.urolonc.2025.05.013
Safety and efficacy of palliative transurethral resection of the prostate for lower urinary tract obstruction in patients with metastatic prostate cancer: a meta-analysis

Rosales RDR, Kanumuambidi JT, Venkatesh A, Al-Toubat M, Murray N, Balaji KC

World Journal of Urology

2025 DOI: 10.1007/s00345-025-05664-8
Intraoperative complications during radical cystectomy: a detailed analysis of intraoperative vascular injuries

Kolanukuduru KP, Tillu N, Venkatesh A, Zaytoun O, Buscarini M

Minerva Urology and Nephrology

2025 DOI: 10.23736/S2724-6051.24.06030-0
Comparative outcomes of Palmer, Umbilical Veress needle, and open entry techniques in robotic-assisted surgery: a propensity-matched analysis of 9482 patients

Eraky A, Almoflihi M, Awan M, Jaabou M, Campistol M, Tillu N, Choudhary MK, Venkatesh A, Kolanukuduru KP, Dovey Z, Zaytoun O, Buscarini M

Journal of Robotic Surgery

2025 DOI: 10.1007/s11701-024-02208-x
Refining Penile Trauma Management: Introduction of the Penile Trauma Score

Venkatesh A, Probst P, Zaytoun O, Kolanukuduru KP, Karch DJ, Tillu N, Dovey Z, Wake R, Buscarini M

Urology

2024 DOI: 10.1016/j.urology.2024.07.045
Reply to Editorial Comment on "Preoperative Computed Tomography Imaging Accurately Identifies Adrenal Gland Involvement In Patients With Renal Masses"

Kolanukuduru KP, Dovey Z, Tillu N, Venkatesh A, Kotb A, Buscarini M, Zaytoun O

Urology

2024 DOI: 10.1016/j.urology.2024.09.054
Preoperative Computed Tomography Imaging Accurately Identifies Adrenal Gland Involvement In Patients With Renal Masses

Kolanukuduru KP, Dovey Z, Tillu N, Venkatesh A, Kotb A, Buscarini M, Zaytoun O

Urology

2024 DOI: 10.1016/j.urology.2024.08.005
Comparative Outcomes of En-Bloc Holmium Laser Enucleation of the Prostate and Transvesical Robot-Assisted Simple Prostatectomy for the Management of Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia: A Propensity-Matched Analysis

Choudhary MK, Kolanukuduru KP, Eraky A, Mohammed A, Tillu N, Sur H, Ohayon L, Venkatesh A, Rangchi A, Dovey Z, Zaytoun O, Buscarini M

Journal of Endourology

2024 DOI: 10.1089/end.2024.0601
Analysis of early perioperative outcomes of robot-assisted radical cystectomy and colonic diversion

Tillu N, Zaytoun O, Kolanukuduru K, Venkatesh A, Dovey Z, Choudhary M, Petitti T, Autorino R, Buscarini M

Journal of Robotic Surgery

2024 DOI: 10.1007/s11701-024-02047-w
The WNT7A/WNT7B/GPR124/RECK signaling module plays an essential role in mammalian limb development

Wang Y, Venkatesh A, Xu J, Xu M, Williams J, Smallwood PM, James A, Nathans J

Development

2022 DOI: 10.1242/dev.200340
A Rare Radial Artery Anatomic Variant: Look for the Pulse on the Dorsum of the Wrist!

Venkatesh A, Wagner E, Klebe J, Schmidt J, Payvandi L, Karrowni W

JACC: Cardiovascular Interventions

2017 DOI: 10.1016/j.jcin.2017.02.026
Generalized lichen spinulosus in a 4-year-old boy without systemic disease

Venkatesh A, Dupuis E, Prajapati V, Rao J

Archives of Dermatology

2012 DOI: 10.1001/archdermatol.2012.188

Abstracts and Presentations

Refining Penile Trauma Management: Introduction of the Penile Trauma Score

Venkatesh A, Probst P, Zaytoun O, Kolanukuduru KP, Karch DJ, Tillu N, Dovey Z, Wake R, Buscarini M

[Podium Presentation & Publication]. American Urological Association Annual Meeting; 2025 April 29; Las Vegas, NV

Abstract nr PD17-10 DOI: 10.1097/01.JU.0001109924.89093.ba.10
Targeted Degradation of Aurora Kinase A by Novel Compound SP-02-067 Alters Immune Checkpoint Expression in Prostate Cancer

Venkatesh A, Shukla S, Rodriguez Rosales RD, Kanumuambidi JP, Balaji KC

[Podium Presentation & Publication]. American Urological Association Annual Meeting; 2025 April 29; Las Vegas, NV

Abstract nr PD355-04 DOI: 10.1097/01.JU.0001110160.79146.92.04
An RMST-Based Analysis of Systemic Therapy in Muscle-Invasive Bladder Cancer

Venkatesh A, Ishiyama Y, Rodriguez Rosales RD, Kanumuambidi JP, Al-Toubat M, Sparks S, Murray N, Bandyk M, Balaji KC

[Podium Presentation & Publication]. American Urological Association Annual Meeting; 2025 April 29; Las Vegas, NV

Abstract nr PD37-14 DOI: 10.1097/01.JU.0001110188.58981.bc.14
Identification Of Targetable Somatic Mutations In Prostate Cancer And Their Clinical Implications: Insights From Genomic Data Analysis Using The American Association For Cancer Research Project Genomics Evidence Neoplasia Information Exchange Registry

Rodriguez Rosales RD, Kanumuambidi JP, Venkatesh A, Al-Toubat M, Balaji KC

[Poster & Publication]. American Urological Association Annual Meeting; 2025 April 29; Las Vegas, NV

Abstract nr IP26-05. J Urol. 2025;213(5S):e1359 DOI: 10.1097/01.JU.0001110200.18879.65.05
A Novel Integrated And Scalable Quality Improvement Tool (ISQIT) Quantifying Complications Following Urological Procedures

Rodriguez Rosales RD, Venkatesh A, Kanumuambidi JP, et al.

[Poster & Publication]. American Urological Association Annual Meeting; 2025 April 29; Las Vegas, NV

Abstract nr MP23-17. J Urol. 2025;213(5S):e802 DOI: 10.1097/01.JU.0001109992.73677.14.17
Renal Cell Carcinoma Is Associated With Distinct Genetic Mutations Depending On Age

Kanumuambidi JP (Trey), Rosales RR, Venkatesh A, Al-Toubat M, Metzner T, Balaji KC

[Poster & Publication]. American Urological Association Annual Meeting; 2025 April 29; Las Vegas, NV

Abstract nr MP28-13. J Urol. 2025;213(5S):e1008 DOI: 10.1097/01.JU.0001110068.14710.ff.13
Sex-Based Differences Of Somatic Mutations In Caucasian Bladder Cancer Population

Kanumuambidi JP (Trey), Rosales RR, Venkatesh A, et al.

[Poster & Publication]. American Urological Association Annual Meeting; 2025 April 29; Las Vegas, NV

Abstract nr MP15-01. J Urol. 2025;213(5S):e496 DOI: 10.1097/01.JU.0001109876.32161.cb.01
Interaction And Impact Of Cyclin-Dependent Kinase 12 And Protein Kinase D1 In Prostate Cancer

Kanumuambidi JP (Trey), Rosales RR, Venkatesh A, et al.

[Poster & Publication]. American Urological Association Annual Meeting; 2025 April 29; Las Vegas, NV

Abstract nr MP32-18. J Urol. 2025;213(5S):e1126 DOI: 10.1097/01.JU.0001110112.97722.d8.18
Comparative Outcomes Of En-Bloc Holmium Laser Enucleation Of The Prostate And Transvesical Robot-Assisted Simple Prostatectomy For The Management Of Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia: A Propensity-Matched Analysis

Kolanukuduru, K. P., Choudhary, M. K., Eraky, A., Almoflihi, M., Tillu, N., Venkatesh, A., … Buscarini, M.

[Poster & Publication]. American Urological Association Annual Meeting; 2025 April 29; Las Vegas, NV

Abstract nr IP19-22. J Urol. 2025;213(5S):e993 DOI: 10.1097/01.JU.0001110064.72214.9d.22
Degradation of Aurora Kinase A, Alters Immune Checkpoint Expressions in Prostate Cancer

Shukla S, Venkatesh A, Kanumuambidi JP, Rodriguez Rosales RD, Al-Toubat M, Sparks S, Yamaguchi A, Fletcher S, Balaji KC

[Poster & Publication]. 116th Annual Meeting of the American Association for Cancer Research; 2025 April 25-30; Chicago, IL

Abstract nr 6349 / 30 DOI: 10.1158/1538-7445.AM2025-6349
Role of Spatial Heterogeneity in Muscle-invasive Bladder Cancer on Overall Survival and Response to Immune Checkpoint Inhibitor Therapy

Venkatesh A, Kanumuambidi JP, Rodriguez Rosales RD, Al-Toubat M, Sparks S, Murray N, Bandyk M, Balaji KC

[Poster]. 89th Annual Meeting of the Southeastern Section of the AUA; 2025 March 12-15; Nashville, TN

Identifying Key Mutations Linked To Metastasis In Clear Cell Renal Cell Carcinoma: A Genie Database Analysis

Rodriguez Rosales RD, Kanumuambidi JP, Venkatesh A, Al-Toubat M, Balaji K.C.

[Podium Presentation]. 89th Annual Meeting of the Southeastern Section of the AUA; 2025 March 12-15; Nashville, TN

Sex Based Differences Of Somatic Mutations In Caucasian Bladder Cancer Population

Kanumuambidi JP, Rodriguez Rosales RD, Venkatesh A, Al-Toubat M, Balaji K.C.

[Podium Presentation]. 89th Annual Meeting of the Southeastern Section of the AUA; 2025 March 12-15; Nashville, TN

The Cockroach Hunter: A Robotic Implementation of Mantis Hunting Behavior

Arnold N, Venkatesh A, Andersen K, Getsy A, Passmore C

Poster presented at: Research ShowCASE 2016

April 15, 2016. Cleveland, OH

Extracurricular Activities

Radiology Club

2022 - 2023 SGU

  • President
  • Creation and planning of events to fundraise and educate students about radiology
  • Hosted anatomy review sessions for medical student exams

Case for Sight Executive Board

2012 - 2016 CWRU

  • Senior – Vice President
  • Junior – Community Service Director
  • Sophomore – PR Director and Treasurer
  • Freshman – Freshman Representative
  • Campus vision impairment and ophthalmology advocacy group
  • Hosted three large on campus events per year in addition to many smaller events focused on fundraising and awareness

Free Medical Clinic of Greater Cleveland

2012 - 2016 CWRU

  • Volunteer
  • Took patient histories and performed full eye exams

Peru Medical Service Trip

2015

  • Conducted general medical exams on patients in rural Peruvian villages

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