In this episode of TOGA's 'Conversations in Lung Cancer Research,' A/Prof Mel Moore interviews A/Prof Surein Arulananda, the interim Director of Medical Oncology and Thoracic Oncology Trials Lead at Monash Health and Convenor at the 2026 TOGA ASM. They discuss his academic background, his unexpected journey into oncology, a fellowship in Boston and MBA in London and his vision for the future of lung cancer treatment.
In this episode of TOGA's 'Conversations in Lung Cancer Research,' A/Prof Mel Moore interviews A/Prof Surein Arulananda, the interim Director of Medical Oncology and Thoracic Oncology Trials Lead at Monash Health and Convenor at the 2026 TOGA ASM. They discuss his academic background, his unexpected journey into oncology, a fellowship in Boston and MBA in London and his vision for the future of lung cancer treatment.
[0:00] Introduction
[2:05] Career Foundations
[3:19] Choosing Oncology
[6:39] Translational PhD
[12:00] Finding the Balance
[13:36] The Boston Fellowship
[18:00] The MBA Journey in London
[25:35] Targeted Therapies + SCLC
[30:10] Convening the TOGA ASM
[32:53] Future Ambitions