Lokesh Agrawal BS, MS, PhD

Dr. Lokesh Agrawal directs and leads Biospecimen Research Network (BRN)-PI-led projects on human biospecimen integrity and biomarker development by studying pre-analytical variables using proteomics and molecular approaches. His work also involves leading the collaboration with several other programs/institutions at the NCI including the office of physical sciences and oncology (OPSO) and Center for Strategic and Scientific Initiatives (CSSI. He earned his Ph.D. from All India Institute of Medical Sciences, India and did his M.S. and B.S. at different institutions in India. Dr. Agrawal main interests include development and validation of human (both normal and cancer) biospecimen integrity markers using proteomic and molecular approaches and novel biomarkers for cancer treatment and diagnosis.