St. George's University School of Medicine
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
  • Outcomes Research with focus on cancer genomics
  • Basic Science Research

Research Technician

Johns Hopkins University

2019 - 2021

Mentor and PI: Dr. Jeremey Nathans
  • Limb Development Project: Exploring the effects of GPR124, Reck CC4, Wnt7a and Wnt 7b mutants in developing mice
  • Retinal Tip Cell Project: Characterizing the pattern of expression of specific genes found in the "tip cells" at the vascular front of a developing retina via in situ hybridization chain reaction (HCR)
  • Lacrimal Gland Project: Using HCR to characterize a pattern of differentially expressed genes seen in the lacrimal glands of autoimmune diseased mice

Certifications

Publications

Journal Articles

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
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
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

2024 DOI: 10.23736/S2724-6051.24.06030-0
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
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

Targeted degradation of aurora kinase A by novel compound SP-02-067 alters immune checkpoint expression in prostate cancer

2025 AUA Podium Presentation

Refining penile trauma management: Introduction of the Penile Trauma Score

2025 AUA Podium Presentation

An RMST-Based Analysis of Systemic Therapy in Muscle-Invasive Bladder Cancer

2025 AUA Podium Presentation

Association of somatic gene mutations in urothelial cancer based on location in the bladder

2025 SESAUA Poster

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 - Present

  • 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

  • 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

  • Volunteer
  • Took patient histories and performed full eye exams

Peru Medical Service Trip

2015

  • Conducted general medical exams on patients in rural Peruvian villages

Beyond Medicine

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