Robin Parihar

Robin Parihar, M.D., Ph.D., is an Assistant Professor of Pediatrics in Hematology-Oncology at Baylor College of Medicine (BCM). He holds multiple roles, including Associate Director of the Pediatric Hematology/Oncology Fellowship Program, Faculty Member at the Center for Cell and Gene Therapy, and Research Member of the Dan L Duncan Comprehensive Cancer Center. His research focuses on immune-based therapies for pediatric solid tumors, particularly leveraging Natural Killer (NK) cells to target the tumor microenvironment. He investigates enhancing NK cell function to combat cancers and employs lab models to understand how the tumor microenvironment suppresses immune responses.

His professional interests include pediatric solid tumors, tumor microenvironment dynamics, NK cell biology, and cellular therapies. He collaborates with institutions like Texas Children's Hospital and the Graduate School of Biomedical Sciences at BCM. Key research themes involve overcoming tumor resistance through NK cell-based immunotherapies and developing nano-radiomics for treatment monitoring.

Publications highlight advancements in CAR-NK cell engineering, MDSC targeting, and tumor microenvironment modulation. His work bridges basic science and clinical applications, aiming to improve outcomes for children with advanced cancers. He is affiliated with multiple centers at BCM, emphasizing translational research and training in pediatric oncology.