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KOL Pulse Profile · 2026

Murali Janakiram

Associate Professor, Department of Hematology & Hematopoietic Cell Transplantation · City of Hope Comprehensive Cancer Center · Institution profile ↗

Murali Janakiram (@JanakiramMurali) ranks #14 among US multiple myeloma KOLs on X in 2026, by engagement from fellow physicians. 13 physicians shared, quoted or replied to their posts this year. Most-discussed trials in 2026: AZD0120, JNJ-5322, UK-MRA RADAR. CMS Open Payments lists $33,700 in 2025 general payments.

Murali Janakiram, #14 multiple myeloma KOL in the USA, KOL Pulse 2026 rankings
Murali Janakiram, #14 multiple myeloma KOL in the USA, KOL Pulse 2026 rankings

At a Glance

This Month

What Murali Janakiram has posted in the last 30 days. Updated November 11, 2026.

No trial posts in the last 30 days.

2026 Rankings

ListUS rankGlobal rankPeer Engagement ScorePhysicians engagedPhysician engagements
Multiple Myeloma#14#1756/1001317Full ranking

From the Podium, 2025–26

Talks, posters and sessions Murali Janakiram presented at SABCS 2025 and 2026 meetings, each confirmed by a public source.

What Colleagues Are Saying About Murali Janakiram

2026 posts by fellow physicians that mention @JanakiramMurali, quoted word for word.

🚨 @ASH_hematology police: @JanakiramMurali is clearly tweeting while actively moderating his #ASH25 session 🤣 Joking, of course - these are great data and absolutely worth tweeting about! https://t.co/wbJMni0zVo
Rahul Banerjee, MD, FACP (@RahulBanerjeeMD) · · View on X ↗

Trials Murali Janakiram Discussed since ASH 2025

TrialPostsRank among physicians postingLatest
AZD01201—Nov 9, 2025
JNJ-53221—Nov 9, 2025
UK-MRA RADAR1#3 of 3Nov 9, 2025
AQUILA1#8 of 8Nov 9, 2025

Murali Janakiram on AZD0120

8.11319 - AZD0120, a BCMA/CD19 dual-targeting CAR T-cell therapy -n=25 -ORR-100% -no Gr 3 CRS, no ICANS, mostly Gr 1,2 -n=5, MRD eval. -100% -no HLH, long term neuro tox Ciltacel --> Anitocel --> AZD0120. The evolution of safer BCMA CART constructs and one time treatment
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Murali Janakiram on JNJ-5322

7. 5322- Trispecific JNJ-5322 @DoctorAKrishnan n=36 ORR-100%, 12 mo PFS- 96% 1 patient died due to inf. CRS- Gr 1 and 2 -52% q4wk dosing Bi vs Tri- can't get this soon enough in clinic. Need to know whether this is better in BCMA relapsed MM. Ph 3 planned
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Murali Janakiram on UK-MRA RADAR

10. DH UHR MM- UKMRA RADAR N=70 IsaVRDC*4 -> ASCT --> Isa VRD *4 --> IsaR maintenance 66.7% MRD neg 12 mo - results very similar to CONCEPT with IsaKRD It is very close to our current practice of DVRD / IsaVRD and easier to adopt
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Murali Janakiram on AQUILA

4. SMM- AQUILA - Dara in SMM @VincentRK -long-term PFS benefit across all MWG 2020 -most pronounced benefit in the high-risk subgroup. - Early Dara tx for high-risk SMM no detrimental impact on stem cell yield. How to Rx after progression [my opinion]- CART/ BsAb
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AQUILA trial profile →

Murali Janakiram’s Most-Engaged Posts since ASH 2025

Their own 2026 posts that fellow physicians reposted most, quoted word for word.

Wow its happening.... Cure / long term remission in early relapse MM Dara-Tec vs DPD/DVD -PFS @ 36 mo (HR, 0.17; 95% CI, 0.12-0.23)-83.4% vs 29.7% -OS (HR, 0.46; 95% CI, 0.32-0.65)-83.3% and 65.0% Any grade infections- 96.5% and 84.1% of Tec-Dara and DPd/DVd pts, respectively;
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This will be the next question to answer in the field . Dara- Tec shd have a good uptake in the community. The way I see it currently is that - Ciltacel in later lines has data with a 33% chance of remission at 5 yrs - Hence it opens up good choices for patients . Some of my https://t.co/L3N9XVtiqx
4,004 impressions · View on X ↗

Industry Payments

CMS Open Payments · 2025 general payments
$33,700 across 22 payments
View the CMS record ↗
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FAQ

How does Murali Janakiram rank among oncology KOLs in 2026?

Murali Janakiram ranks #14 among US multiple myeloma KOLs on X in 2026, based on engagement from fellow physicians (KOL Pulse rankings, updated November 11, 2026). Peer Engagement Score: 56/100 in multiple myeloma, where the top-ranked physician worldwide in each tumor type scores 100.

Which clinical trials does Murali Janakiram discuss most?

In 2026, Murali Janakiram posted most often about AZD0120, JNJ-5322, UK-MRA RADAR. Each post is quoted word for word on this page with a link to the original.

On which clinical trials is Murali Janakiram a leading physician voice on X?

Among physicians posting about each trial on X in 2026, Murali Janakiram ranks #3 of 3 physicians on UK-MRA RADAR, based on engagement from fellow physicians.

What did Murali Janakiram present at oncology meetings in 2026?

IMS 2026 (oral): Poor outcomes post sequential BCMA and GPRC5D exposure can be improved by subsequent targeted agents vs conventional therapy (IMWG); IMS 2026 (poster): Mezigdomide following ide-cel in RRMM is safe and deepens responses (PA-304, first author).

Does Murali Janakiram receive industry payments?

CMS Open Payments lists $33,700 in 2025 general payments. Source: CMS Open Payments, program year 2025.

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