Vijesh Vaghjiani
Scientist
Department of Oncology
Monash Health
Australia
Biography
Vijesh Vaghjiani is a Professor in the Department of Oncology in the Monash health, Australia.Dr Vijesh Vaghjiani’s research program focuses on understanding the oncogenic roles of embryonic signalling pathways in cancer. Particular interest is in the Hedgehog signalling pathway that is strongly implicated in a variety of both paediatric and adult cancers. Dr Vaghjiani’s work utilizes robust in vitro and in vivo preclinical models of Hedgehog-dependent cancer to investigate the mechanisms leading to tumorigenesis and progression as well as the identification and validation of biomarkers and specific pathway inhibitors.
Research Interest
Oncology
