Venkata Yellapantula

Venkata Yellapantula, PhD, is an Assistant Professor of Clinical Pathology at the University of Southern California (USC). His research focuses on genomic profiling and liquid biopsy applications in hematologic malignancies and pediatric cancers, with a particular emphasis on multiple myeloma and retinoblastoma. He actively contributes to clinical and translational studies using next-generation sequencing and molecular diagnostics.

Research Interests include:

• Molecular Pathology of hematologic cancers
• Liquid biopsy techniques (e.g., aqueous humor, cerebrospinal fluid)
• Genomic subtypes and copy number alterations
• Precision medicine for pediatric tumors

Publication Trends: His recent work (2021–2025) explores structural variants, clonal evolution, and minimal residual disease (MRD) in multiple myeloma, alongside pediatric oncology applications in retinoblastoma and chordoma. Studies integrate whole-genome sequencing, targeted assays, and cell-free DNA analysis to refine diagnostics and therapeutic strategies.

Contact: Email yellapan@usc.edu.