Srikar Chamala

Srikar Chamala, PhD, is an Associate Professor of Clinical Pathology at the University of Southern California. His work focuses on integrating genomic data with clinical informatics to improve cancer diagnosis and treatment, particularly in pancreatic and endometrial cancers. He specializes in developing computational frameworks for genomic-EHR integration, using standards like FHIR and HL7, to enhance precision medicine applications.

• Education: PhD in Biomedical Informatics (not explicitly stated in text but inferred from title and research focus)

Key research interests include genomic profiling of tumors from diverse populations, molecular mechanisms underlying pancreatic metaplasia, and optimizing clinical trial matching through computational models. He has pioneered open-access biomedical informatics training programs to address workforce skill gaps. His work bridges basic science and clinical practice, with a focus on translational oncology and health system efficiency.

Recent projects include genomic data archiving for pancreatic diseases, EHR-interoperable tools for genomic variant sharing, and pharmacological interventions targeting precancerous pancreatic lesions. Chamala’s contributions also extend to improving diagnostic accuracy via AI-driven pathology and streamlining laboratory workflows through informatics-driven quality improvement.

He actively participates in multi-institutional collaborations, such as the Network for Pancreatic Organ Donors with Diabetes (nPOD), and contributes to global health initiatives like digital pathology implementation in Cameroon. His research emphasizes disparities in cancer outcomes, particularly among Hispanic populations.