Dr. Duvern Ramiah

Duvern Ramiah is a radiation oncology researcher whose work centers on improving cancer care delivery in low- and middle-income settings, with a strong focus on South Africa. Affiliated with academic hospital environments, Ramiah contributes to clinically grounded research addressing disparities in breast and bladder cancer outcomes, multimorbidity, and access to evidence-based radiotherapy.

Research highlights include investigations into the impact of HIV and chronic comorbidities on breast cancer survival, adherence to endocrine therapy, and real-world treatment patterns. Contributions to the South African Breast Cancer and HIV Outcomes Study have advanced understanding of how multimorbidity and social determinants shape prognosis, underscoring the need for integrated, patient-centered oncology care.

Ramiah also examines radiotherapy practice innovation, including hypofractionation, reimbursement models, bibliometric trends, and the integration of artificial intelligence to enhance efficiency and patient flow. Through international collaborations and policy-oriented analyses, this work bridges clinical practice, health systems, and political determinants of health to promote equitable, high-quality cancer treatment globally.