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Dr. Ajay Aggarwal is a senior researcher at the London School of Hygiene & Tropical Medicine (LSHTM), affiliated with the Department of Health Services Research and Policy under the Faculty of Public Health and Policy. His work focuses on cancer care systems, radiation oncology, and global health policy, with a strong emphasis on prostate cancer, colorectal cancer, and health equity in both high- and low-income settings.

• Key Research Themes: Centralization of cancer services, patient mobility, health technology assessment, and quality improvement in radiotherapy and surgery.
• Global Impact: Led studies on cancer care in conflict-affected regions (e.g., Syria, Ukraine) and sub-Saharan Africa (Zambia, Uganda).

His recent articles analyze trends in artificial intelligence for cancer treatment planning, centralization of therapies, and systemic inequities in cancer care access. He collaborates extensively with institutions in the UK, US, and low/middle-income countries, contributing to policy frameworks like the Lancet Oncology Commission and R4HC-MENA projects.

Dr. Aggarwal’s work has been cited 43 times (Dimensions), with a 9.2 Field Citation Ratio. He advocates for value-based healthcare and has published on the economic burden of cancer and policy barriers in regions with political instability.