Dr Suja Pillai
Senior Lecturer
School of Biomedical Sciences
+61 7 336 55256
Book Chapters
Prabhu, S. R. and Pillai, Suja (2025). Introduction to pathology. Pathological basis of oral and maxillofacial diseases. (pp. 1-10) edited by S. R. Prabhu, Syed Ali Khurram, Omar Kujan and Merva Soluk Tekkesin. Hoboken, NJ, United States: Wiley-Blackwell. doi: 10.1002/9781119989233
Pillai, Suja and Roy, Nitai (2023). Plasticity of Cancer Stem Cell. Cancer Stem Cells: Basic Concept and Therapeutic Implications. (pp. 101-117) Singapore: Springer. doi: 10.1007/978-981-99-3185-9_6
Das, Plabon Kumar, Gopalan, Vinod, Islam, Farhadul and Pillai, Suja (2022). The role of cancer stem cells in disease progression and therapy resistance. Frontiers in stem cell and regenerative medicine research. (pp. 42-60) Sharjah, United Arab Emirates: Bentham Science Publishers. doi: 10.2174/9789811464706122100004
Pillai, Suja, Maksemous, Neven and Lam, Alfred K. (2020). Genome sequencing in esophageal squamous cell carcinoma. Esophageal squamous cell carcinoma: methods and protocols. (pp. 217-240) New York, NY, United States: Humana. doi: 10.1007/978-1-0716-0377-2_17
Pillai, Suja, Gopalan, Vinod and Lam, Alfred K. (2018). DNA genome sequencing in esophageal adenocarcinoma. Esophageal Adenocarcinoma: Methods and Protocols. (pp. 231-246) New York, NY United States: Humana Press. doi: 10.1007/978-1-4939-7734-5_20
Journal Articles
Das, Plabon Kumar, Siddika, Ayesha, Rashel, Khan Mohammad, Auwal, Abdul, Soha, Kazi, Rahman, Md Arifur, Pillai, Suja and Islam, Farhadul (2023). Roles of long noncoding RNA in triple-negative breast cancer. Cancer Medicine, 12 (20), 20365-20379. doi: 10.1002/cam4.6600
Das, Plabon Kumar, Saha, Joti, Pillai, Suja, Lam, Alfred K.-Y., Gopalan, Vinod and Islam, Farhadul (2023). Implications of estrogen and its receptors in colorectal carcinoma. Cancer Medicine, 12 (4), 4367-4379. doi: 10.1002/cam4.5242
Islam, Farhadul, Abe, Ichiro, Pillai, Suja, Smith, Robert A. and Lam, Alfred King-Yin (2021). Editorial: recent advances in pheochromocytoma and paraganglioma: molecular pathogenesis, clinical impacts, and therapeutic perspective. Frontiers in Endocrinology, 12 720983, 720983. doi: 10.3389/fendo.2021.720983
Islam, Farhadul, Gopalan, Vinod, Lu, Cu Tai, Pillai, Suja and Lam, Alfred K. (2021). Identification of novel mutations and functional impacts of EPAS1 in colorectal cancer. Cancer Medicine, 10 (16), 5557-5573. doi: 10.1002/cam4.4116
Abe, Ichiro, Islam, Farhadul, Lo, Chung Yau, Liew, Victor, Pillai, Suja and Lam, Alfred K. (2021). VEGF-A/VEGF-B/VEGF-C expressions in non-hereditary, non-metastatic phaeochromocytoma. Histology and Histopathology, 36 (6), 505-514. doi: 10.14670/HH-18-329
Sellberg, Karin, Stephens, Elizabeth, Efstathiadou, Anna, Pillai, Suja, Yamada, Kazuki and Wise, Beck (2020). Medical humanities research showcase: the emergence of a new trans-disciplinary field in a time of precarity. Continuum, 34 (6), 1-17. doi: 10.1080/10304312.2020.1842121
Islam, Farhadul, Pillai, Suja, Gopalan, Vinod and Lam, Alfred King-Yin (2020). Identification of novel mutations and expressions of EPAS1 in phaeochromocytomas and paragangliomas. Genes, 11 (11) 1254, 1-16. doi: 10.3390/genes11111254
Islam, Farhadul, Gopalan, Vinod, Law, Simon, Lam, Alfred K. and Pillai, Suja (2020). Molecular deregulation of EPAS1 in the pathogenesis of esophageal squamous cell carcinoma. Frontiers in Oncology, 10 1534, 1534. doi: 10.3389/fonc.2020.01534
Das, Plabon Kumar, Pillai, Suja, Rakib, Md. Abdur, Khanam, Jahan Ara, Gopalan, Vinod, Lam, Alfred K. Y. and Islam, Farhadul (2020). Plasticity of cancer stem cell: origin and role in disease progression and therapy resistance. Stem Cell Reviews and Reports, 16 (2), 397-412. doi: 10.1007/s12015-019-09942-y
Das, Plabon Kumar, Siddika, Mst. Ayesha, Asha, Saharia Yeasmin, Aktar, Suraiya, Rakib, Md. Abdur, Khanam, Jahan Ara, Pillai, Suja and Islam, Farhadul (2019). MicroRNAs, a promising target for breast cancer stem cells. Molecular Diagnosis and Therapy, 24 (1), 69-83. doi: 10.1007/s40291-019-00439-5
Mahdavi, Morteza, Nassiri, Mohammadreza, Kooshyar, Mohammad Mahdi, Vakili-Azghandi, Masoume, Avan, Amir, Sandry, Ryan, Pillai, Suja, Yin Lam, Alfred King and Gopalan, Vinod (2019). Hereditary breast cancer; genetic penetrance and current status with BRCA. Journal of Cellular Physiology, 234 (5) jcp.27464, 5741-5750. doi: 10.1002/jcp.27464
Das, Plabon Kumar, Rakib, Md. Abdur, Khanam, Jahan Ara, Pillai, Suja and Islam, Farhadul (2019). Novel therapeutics against breast cancer stem cells by targeting surface markers and signaling pathways. Current Stem Cell Research and Therapy, 14 (8), 663-676. doi: 10.2174/1574888X14666190628104721
Das, Plabon K., Zahan, Tasnim, Rakib, Md Abdur, Khanam, Jahan A., Pillai, Suja and Islam, Farhadul (2019). Natural compounds targeting cancer stem cells: a promising resource for chemotherapy. Anti-Cancer Agents in Medicinal Chemistry, 19 (15), 1796-1808. doi: 10.2174/1871520619666190704111714
Gopalan, Vinod, Kasem, Kais, Pillai, Suja, Olveda, David, Ariana, Armin, Leung, Melissa and Lam, Alfred K Y (2018). Evaluation of multidisciplinary strategies and traditional approaches in teaching pathology in medical students. Pathology International, 68 (8), 459-466. doi: 10.1111/pin.12706
Gopalan, Vinod, Ebrahimi, Faeza, Islam, Farhadul, Vider, Jelena, Qallandar, Omel Baneen, Pillai, Suja, Lu, Cu-Tai and Lam, Alfred King-Yin (2018). Tumour suppressor properties of miR-15a and its regulatory effects on BCL2 and SOX2 proteins in colorectal carcinomas. Experimental Cell Research, 370 (2), 245-253. doi: 10.1016/j.yexcr.2018.06.025
Islam, Farhadul, Gopalan, Vinod, Pillai, Suja, Lu, Cu-Tai, Kasem, Kais and King-Yin Lam, Alfred (2018). Promoter hypermethylation inactivate tumour suppressor FAM134B and is associated with poor prognosis in colorectal cancer. Genes, Chromosomes and Cancer, 57 (5), 240-251. doi: 10.1002/gcc.22525
Pillai, Suja, Gopalan, Vinod and Lam, Alfred King-Yin (2017). Review of sequencing platforms and their applications in phaeochromocytoma and paragangliomas. Critical Reviews in Oncology Hematology, 116, 58-67. doi: 10.1016/j.critrevonc.2017.05.005
Pillai, Suja, Lo, Chung Y., Liew, Victor, Lalloz, Minella, Smith, Robert A., Gopalan, Vinod and Lam, Alfred King-Yin (2017). MicroRNA 183 family profiles in pheochromocytomas are related to clinical parameters and SDHB expression. Human Pathology, 64, 91-97. doi: 10.1016/j.humpath.2017.03.017
Gopalan, V., Dissabandara, L., Pillai, S. and Lam, A. K. (2017). Enhancing histopathology learning experience in science student using cadavers. Pathology, 49 (S1), S128-S128. doi: 10.1016/j.pathol.2016.09.019
Pillai, Suja, Gopalan, Vinod, Lo, Chung Y., Liew, Victor, Smith, Robert A. and Lam, Alfred King Y. (2017). Silent genetic alterations identified by targeted next-generation sequencing in pheochromocytoma/paraganglioma: a clinicopathological correlations. Experimental and Molecular Pathology, 102 (1), 41-46. doi: 10.1016/j.yexmp.2016.12.007
Gopalan, Vinod, Islam, Farhadul, Pillai, Suja, Tang, Johnny Cheuk-On, Tong, Daniel King-Hung, Law, Simon, Chan, Kwok-Wah and Lam, Alfred King-Yin (2016). Overexpression of microRNA-1288 in oesophageal squamous cell carcinoma. Experimental Cell Research, 348 (2), 146-154. doi: 10.1016/j.yexcr.2016.09.010
Chai, Annie Wai Yeeng, Cheung, Arthur Kwok Leung, Dai, Wei, Ko, Josephine Mun Yee, Ip, Joseph Chok Yan, Chan, Kwok Wah, Kwong, Dora Lai-Wan, Ng, Wai Tong, Lee, Anne Wing Mui, Ngan, Roger Kai Cheong, Yau, Chun Chung, Tung, Stewart Yuk, Lee, Victor Ho Fun, Lam, Alfred King-Yin, Pillai, Suja, Law, Simon and Lung, Maria Li (2016). Metastasis-suppressing NID2, an epigenetically-silenced gene, in the pathogenesis of nasopharyngeal carcinoma and esophageal squamous cell carcinoma. Oncotarget, 7 (48), 78859-78871. doi: 10.18632/oncotarget.12889
Pillai, Suja, Gopalan, Vinod, Smith, Robert A. and Lam, Alfred K.-Y. (2016). Updates on the genetics and the clinical impacts on phaeochromocytoma and paraganglioma in the new era. Critical Reviews in Oncology Hematology, 100, 190-208. doi: 10.1016/j.critrevonc.2016.01.022
Pillai, Suja, Gopalan, Vinod, Smith, Robert A. and Lam, Alfred K. -Y. (2015). Diffuse sclerosing variant of papillary thyroid carcinoma-an update of its clinicopathological features and molecular biology. Critical Reviews in Oncology Hematology, 94 (1), 64-73. doi: 10.1016/j.critrevonc.2014.12.001
Gopalan, Vinod, Pillai, Suja, Ebrahimi, Faeza, Salajegheh, Ali, Lam, Tommy C., Le, Tran K., Langsford, Nicole, Ho, Yik-Hong, Smith, Robert A. and Lam, Alfred K. -Y. (2014). Regulation of microRNA-1288 in colorectal cancer: altered expression and its clinicopathological significance. Molecular Carcinogenesis, 53 (S1), E36-E44. doi: 10.1002/mc.21993
Gopalan, Vinod, Yasuda, Koichi, Pillai, Suja, Tiang, Thomas, Leung, Melissa, Lu, Cu-Tai, Tang, Johnny Chuek-on, Smith, Robert A. and Lam, Alfred King-Yin (2013). Gene amplified in oesophageal cancer 1 (GAEC1) amplification in colorectal cancers and its impact on patient's survival. Journal of Clinical Pathology, 66 (8), 721-723. doi: 10.1136/jclinpath-2013-201459
Gopalan, Vinod, Nair, Raj G., Pillai, Suja and Oberholzer, Theunis (2012). Genital herpes zoster as a consequence of cancer chemotherapy-induced immunosuppression: report of a case. Journal of Infection and Chemotherapy, 18 (6), 955-957. doi: 10.1007/s10156-012-0400-0
Conference Papers
Li, Joan, Pillai, Suja, Midwinter, Mark, Hansen, Tiffany, Hunt, Jeremy, Jeong, Keunwoo and Juracek, Kali (2022). Evaluating and comparing multidisciplinary practical exam during the COVID‐19 pandemic: students’ perception and cohort performance. ANZAHPE 2022, Virtual, 11, 13, & 19, July 2022. Adelaide, SA, Australia: Australian & New Zealand Association for Health Professional Educators.
Aland, Claire, Oancea, Iulia, Midwinter, Mark, Pillai, Suja, Manchadi, Mary-Louise, Reichelt, Melissa and Wu, Sherry (2022). Using action learning to develop a model for inclusive teaching in a COVID-split cohort. 26th Annual International Association for Medical Science Educators, Denver, CO, United States, 4-7 June 2022.
Pillai, Suja, Li, Joan, Midwinter, Mark, Hansen, Tiffany, Hunt, Jeremy, Jeong, Keunwoo and Juracek, Kali (2021). Medical students’ learning outcomes and experience in multidisciplinary practical exam prior to and during COVID-19. IAMSE 2021, Virtual, 12-17 June 2021.
Li, Joan, Reddy, Venkat, Steele, Megan, Forster, Ashlee, Oancea, Ilulia, Midwinter, Mark, Aland, Claire, Pillai, Suja, Simpson, Peter, Babri, Saleem and Barry, Ben (2020). Designing retrospective analysis of examination items for medical students in clinical science categorisation by Bloom’s Taxonomy, clinical relevance and student perceptions. ANZAHPE2020, Melbourne, VIC Australia, 12-15 July 2020.
Simerska, Pavla , Benjamin K. Barry, Oancea, Iulia , Aland, Claire , Midwinter, Mark , Pillai, Suja and Hawkins, Nicholas J. (2019). Does student performance on short answer questions vary from that on single best answer questions?. ANZAHPE 2019 Conference, Canberra, ACT, Australia, 1-4 July 2019. Australian & New Zealand Association for Health Professional Educators.
Oancea, Iulia, Barry, Benjamin K., Simerska, Pavla, Aland, Claire, Midwinter, Mark, Pillai, Suja and Hawkins, Nicholas (2019). Is an image worth a thousand words in the medical program exams?. ANZAHPE 2019 Conference, Canberra, ACT, Australia, 1-4 July 2019. Australian & New Zealand Association for Health Professional Educators.
Barry, Benjamin K., Simerska, Pavla, Aland, Claire, Midwinter, Mark, Hawkins, Nicholas, Pillai, Suja and Oancea, Iulia (2019). Does the context of an examination influence student performance in anatomy and pathology disciplines for clinical science courses in a medical program?. ANZAHPE 2019 Conference, Canberra, Australia, 1-4 July 2019.
Gopalan, V., Orr, M., Pillai, S. and Lam, A. (2016). Expression and localization of GAEC1 oncogene in peripheral blood from patients with colorectal adenocarcinoma. 24th Biennial Congress of the European Association for Cancer Research, Manchester, United Kingdom, 9-12 July 2016.
Islam, F S. V. A., Pillai, S., Gopalan, V. and King-Yin Lam, A. (2016). Modulation of microRNA-1288 in oesophageal squamous cell carcinoma via targeting tumour suppressor FOXO1. 24th Biennial Congress of the European Association for Cancer Research, Manchester, United Kingdom, 9-12 July 2016.
Pillai, S., Gopalan, V., King, A. and Lam, Y. (2016). Genetic profiling of mutations in pheochromocytoma and paraganglioma by targeted next generation sequencing - A pilot study. 24th Biennial Congress of the European Association for Cancer Research, Manchester Central, United Kingdom, 9-12 July 2016.
Pillai, S., Gopalan, V. and Nair, R. (2016). Implementing diverse assessment methods for medical clinical skills in dental education: outcomes on students' performance. 10th International Technology, Education and Development Conference (INTED), Valencia, Spain, 7 - 9 March 2016. Valencia, Spain: IATED Academy.
Gopalan, V., Pillai, S., Saremi, N., Olveda, D. and Lam, A. (2016). A pilot study to assess the effectiveness of clinical scenario based delivery of histopathology modules compared to online and virtual microscopy guided sessions. 10th International Technology, Education and Development Conference (INTED), Valencia, Spain, 7 - 9 March 2016. Valencia, Spain: IATED Academy.
Kasem, Kais, Gopalan, Vinod, Saremi, Nassim, Olveda, David, Pillai, Suja, Salajegheh, Ali, Pectu, Eugene, Leung, Melissa and Lam, Alfred K. Y. (2016). Enhancing pathology learning experience of medical students using multiple advanced learning and teaching strategies. Pathology Update 2016, Melbourne, VIC Australia, 26-28 February 2016. London, United Kingdom: Lippincott Williams & Wilkins. doi: 10.1016/j.pathol.2015.12.140
Pillai, S., Gopalan, V. and Nair, R. (2015). Digitised images versus a combined conventional virtual microscopy as a teaching tool in oral pathology learning and teaching. 8th International Conference of Education, Research and Innovation (ICERI), Seville, Spain, 16 - 18 November 2015. Valencia, Spain: IATED Academy .
Gopalan, V., Smith, R. A., Pillai, S., Salajegheh, A., Tang, J. C. and Lam, A. K. Y. (2014). Gene expression changes of GAEC1 in human cancers. AACR 105th Annual Meeting 2014, San Diego, CA, United States, 5-9 April 2014.
Gopalan, V., Smith, R. A., Pillai, S., Griffiths, L. R. and Lam, A. K. Y. (2014). A natural copy number variant in the GAEC1 oncogene is associated with breast cancer susceptibility. 105th Annual Meeting of the American Association for Cancer Research (AACR), San Diego, CA, United States, 5-9 April 2014.