Updated on 2026/06/12

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DHRUVA ATHIRA
 
Organization
Research Field in Medicine and Health Sciences, Medical and Dental Sciences Area Graduate School of Medical and Dental Sciences Health Research Course Human and Environmental Science Assistant Professor
Title
Assistant Professor
Degree
PhD in Medical Sciences (2014.7 Kagoshima University)
Master of Science in Medical Microbiology (2009.7 Amrita Institute of Medical Sciences)
Bachelor of Science in General Microbiology (2006.4 Bharathiyar University)
Homepage
https://www3.kufm.kagoshima-u.ac.jp/p-health/member.cgi
Profile
Focused on infectious disease virology, with work extending into environmental and molecular epidemiology, radiation‑related health effects, mercury exposure, and long‑term cohort research. Experience spans molecular laboratory studies, population‑level data analysis, and interdisciplinary collaboration across academic and public health settings. Active contributions include mentoring students, supporting international academic communities, and participating in scientific leadership and professional networks. Current efforts integrate virological methods with epidemiological evidence to understand disease mechanisms, strengthen preventive strategies, and enhance public health capacity. Committed to advancing scientific training, fostering global research partnerships, and promoting inclusive, cross‑disciplinary learning environments.

Education

  • 2025.7 - 2026.6    Diponegro University, Indonesia   Center for clinical toxicology and environmental health   Post Doctoral Program

Research History

  • 2014.4    Kagoshima University   Assistant Professor

Professional Memberships

  •    Japan Epidemiology Association

  •    India Japan Society for Science, Technology and Education (IJSSTE)

 

Papers

  • Identification of miRNAs induced by low-dose methylmercury exposure and their roles in inflammatory responses using human aortic endothelial cells. .      2025.10

  • Athira Nandakumar, Chihaya Koriyama, Megumi Yamamoto, Kazuo Tomita , Hideyuki J. Majima , Suminori Akiba. .  Radiation induced Epstein Barr Virus reactivation in gastric cancer cells with latent EBV infection. .  Tumor Biology   2017.7Reviewed International coauthorship

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  • Anti-Epstein-Barr virus (EBV) antibodies in EBV-associated gastric carcinoma. .  Infectious Agents and Cancer   2026.4Reviewed

  • Paula Ordonez,Athira Nandakumar,Chihaya Koriyama,Suminori Akiba .  Cytotoxic effect of NF-KB inhibitors in combination with antiherpes agents on Epstein-Barr virus-positive gastric carcinoma in vitro. .  Molecular medicine reports14 ( 3 ) 2359 - 2367   2016.9

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  • Tuber crops consumption and increased incidence of solitary thyroid nodules among women living in Karunagappally, Kerala, India. .      2026.4Reviewed

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  • Cardio-ankle Vascular Index (CAVI) Not Associated with Natural Radiation Exposure among Women in Karunagappally, Kerala, India. .      2026.2International coauthorship

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  • Occupational Tobacco Dust Exposure in Indonesia (T-CHARM): Protocol for a Prospective Cohort Study. .      2025.12Reviewed International coauthorship

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  • Natural Radiation Exposure and Carotid Intima-media Thickness among Women in Karunagappally, Kerala, India .  Natural Radiation Exposure and Carotid Intimamedia Thickness Among Women in Karunagappally, Kerala, India. .  Angiology10 ( 5 ) 1 - 9   2022.12Reviewed International coauthorship

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    DOI： 10.35248/2329-9495.22.10.294

  • Padmavathy Amma Jayalekshmi , Athira Nandakumar , Rekha A Nair, Suminori Akiba , Chihaya Koriyama .  Esophageal cancer in relation to alcohol drinking and tobacco use among men in Kerala, India - Karunagappally cohort. .  Cancer Epidemiology74 ( 102018 ) 1 - 7   2021.9Reviewed International coauthorship

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    DOI： https://doi.org/10.1016/j.canep.2021.102018

  • 12. Athira Nandakumar, Ananthakrishnakurup Sreekumar, Abhilash Nair et al. .  Natural Radiation Exposure and Carotid Intima-Media Thickness Among Women in Karunagappally, Kerala, India .  Research Square   2021.5International coauthorship

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  • Inorganic mercury‑ induced MIP‑2 expression is suppressed by N‑acetyl‑L‑cysteine in RAW264.7 macrophages. .      39 - 45   2020Reviewed International coauthorship

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    DOI： https://doi.org/10.3892/br.2019.1263

  • Juliet David, Athira Nandakumar, Muflihatul Muniroh, Chihaya Koriyama, Suminori Akiba, Megumi Yamamoto .  Suppression of methylmercury-induced MIP-2 expression by N-acetyl-l-cysteine in murine RAW264.7 macrophage cell line. .  BMC European Journal of Medical research22 ( 45 )   2017Reviewed International coauthorship

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  • ATHIRA NANDAKUMAR .  RISK FACTORS OF HYPOPHARYNGEAL AND LARYNGEAL CANCER AMONG MEN IN INDIA- KARUNAGAPPALLY COHORT STUDY .      2013.8Reviewed International coauthorship

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  • Genotoxicity and Cytotoxicity among Pesticide Exposed Workers: A Systematic Review and Meta Analysis .  Siriraj Medical Journal   2026.3Reviewed International coauthorship

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  • Natural Radiation Exposure and Carotid Intima-Media Thickness Among Women in Karunagappally, Kerala, India. .  Reserch Square   2021.7

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  • A Sreekumar, Padmavathy Amma Jayalekshmi, Athira Nandakumar, Raghu Ram K. Nair, Riyaz Ahammed, Paul Sebastian, Chihaya Koriyama, Suminori Akiba, Seiichi Nakamura, Junji Konishi .  Thyroid Nodule Prevalence among Women in Areas of High Natural Background Radiation, Karunagappally, Kerala, India. .  Endocrine   2019Reviewed

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  • Suminori Akiba, Athira Nandakumar, Kenta Higuchi, Futoshi Uwatoko .  Thyroid nodule prevalence among young residents in the evacuation area after Fukushima Daiichi Nuclear Accident --Results of preliminary analysis using the official data. .  Journal Of Radiation and Cancer Research8 ( 4 ) 174 - 179   2017Reviewed

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  • Padmavathy Amma Jayalekshmi, Soroush Hassani, Athira Nandakumar, Chihaya Koriyama, Suminori Akiba .  Bidi smoking increases gastric cancer risk in a cohort study conducted in Kerala, south India. .  World J Gastroenterol.21 ( 44 ) 12676 - 12685   2015.11Reviewed

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  • Jayalekshmi PA,Hassani S, Nandakumar A, Koriyama C, Sebastin P, Akiba S .  Gastric cancer risk in relation to tobacco use and alcohol drinking in Kerala, India – Karunagappally Cohort Study. .  World journal of gastroenterology : WJG   2015.11

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  • Padmavathy amma Jayalekshmi, Athira Nandakumar, Suminori Akiba, Paleth Gangadharan, Chihaya Koriyama .  Risk factors of hypopharyngeal and laryngeal cancer among men in India- Karunagappally cohort study .      2014.7Reviewed

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    Language：English   Publishing type：Doctoral thesis  

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Books

  • Social and health effects of Fukushima nuclear accident among residents and evacuees Reviewed

    （ Role： Joint author）

    Nova publications  2015.1 

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    Book type：Scholarly book

Presentations

  • Scientific Basis and Future Issues for Dose and Dose-Rate Effectiveness Factor (DDREF).   Invited International coauthorship International conference

    The 68th Annual Meeting of the Japanese Radiation Research Society and the 6th Asian Congress of Radiation Research (JRRS/ACRR2025)  Japanese Radiation Research Society

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    Event date： 2025.10

    Language：English   Presentation type：Oral presentation (invited, special)  

    Venue：Hiroshima  

  • Science from the Islands: Understanding Health Through the Kagoshima J‑MICC Cohort.   Invited International coauthorship International conference

    India-Japan Year of Science, Technology and Innovation Exchange IJ-YoSTIE 2025-26.   2026.4  Indian Embassy, Tokyo

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    Event date： 2026.4

    Language：English   Presentation type：Oral presentation (invited, special)  

    Venue：Tokyo  

  • Natural background radiation exposure and associated non communicable diseases; Karunagappally cohort study, Kerala, India.   Invited International coauthorship International conference

    International Seminar and workshop on Environmental exposure and associated health effects   Study of Indonesian Mothers, Children and Environmental Health (SIMECH) Consortium, Indonesia

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    Event date： 2025.7

    Language：English  

    Venue：Semarang, Indonesia  

 

Teaching Experience

  • Basic Cell culture

    2025.7

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    Level：Postgraduate  Country：Indonesia

  • Basics of Epidemiologic studies

    2025.2
    Institution：Jember University, Indonesia

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    Level：Postgraduate  Country：Indonesia