Asha Nayak-Kapoor
Professor
Academic Appointment(s)
Medical College of Georgia
Department of Medicine: Hematology and Oncology
Bio
Dr. Nayak graduated with a medical degree in 1982 from the Maulana Azad Medical College Delhi University, followed by Internal Medicine Residency at Coney Island Hospital, SUNY, Brooklyn NY. In 1999, Dr. Nayak was awarded the Hematology Fellowship at Coney Island Hospital, SUNY Brooklyn, NY and the Oncology Fellowship with Augusta University in 2002.
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Education
Certifications
Awards & Honors
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Exemplary Teaching Award for Medical Students
AUMC, 2017
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Exemplary Teaching Award for Medical Students
AUMC, 2016
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VAMC Merit Award
VAMC Augusta , 2013
Courses Taught Most Recent Academic Year
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GMED 5000
Basic Clerkship GMED
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RHON 5000
Hematology-Oncology
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GMED 5012
Hematology/Oncology Extn.
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RMED 5000
Medicine
Teaching Interests
Currently Dr. Nayak is Professor of Medicine, Department of Hematology / Oncology Department, Augusta University. Dr. Nayak is certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine in Hematology and Oncology Specialties. Dr. Nayak is currently a member of several committees, including Onyx and Bayer Speaker Bureau for Nexavar, MCG Cancer Center Molecular Oncology Programme, and MCG Cancer Center Gastrointestinal Tumor Board Committee.
Scholarship
Selected Recent Publications
- The Study of Colorectal Cancer Incidence and Mortality in the State of Georgia, 2000-2018, 2023
- Mogamulizumab in combination with Nivolumab in a Phase I/II Study of Patients with Locally Advanced or Metasattic Solid Tumors, 2022
- Restoring FAS Expression via Lipid-Encapsulated FAS DNA Nanoparticle Delivery Is Sufficient to Suppress Colon Tumor Growth In Vivo., 2022
Journal Article, Academic Journal
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- Mogamulizumab in Combination with Durvalumab or Tremelimumab in Patients with Advanced Solid Tumors: A Phase I Study., 2020
Journal Article, Academic Journal
Research Interests
Abstracts that Dr. Nayak has participated in include: Incidence of Red Cell auto-antibodies in Hepatitis C Patients; An Unusual Case of Large Cell Lymphoma in Patients with AIDS.; and Role of Radiochemotherapy in Advanced Biliary Cancers. Publications for Dr. Nayak include: Hepatic Failure caused by Plasma Cell Infiltration in Multiple Myeloma, and Plasmablastic Lymphoma with Small Lymphocytic Lymphoma: Clinicopathologic Features, and Review of the Literature.
Department Service
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Cancer Committee Member
2019 - Present
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Trial Review Committee
2018 - Present
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Gastrointestinal Oncology Multidisciplinary Tumor Board
2010 - Present
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MCG Cancer Center Molecular Oncology Program
2009 - Present
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AU Cancer Center Gastrointestinal Tumor Board Committee
2008 - Present
Professional Service
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Exelixis Hepatocellular Carcinoma Multi-Disciplinary Advisory Board
2018 - Present
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Professor of Medicine, Division of Hematology/Oncology, Augusta University
2018 - Present
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Onyx and Bayer Speaker Bureau for Nexavar (Sorafenib)
2009 - Present
Public Service
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Rotary Club Augusta
2009 - Present
Role: Guest Speaker
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Shine for Scott
2009 - Present
Role: Guest Speaker
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Bone marrow drive organized at Hindu Temple Society
2008 - Present
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Free Clinic at Holy Angels Church
2008 - Present
