# Vinay Prasad MD MPH

- **Website:** <https://vinayakkprasad.com>
- **Primary alias:** `vinayakkprasad.com`

## Description

Vinay Prasad MD, MPH is a renowned hematologist-oncologist and Professor in the Department of Epidemiology and Biostatistics at the University of California San Francisco. His lab, VKPrasad, focuses on cancer drugs, health policy, clinical trials, and improved decision-making. Dr. Prasad has authored over 450 academic articles and penned the books "Ending Medical Reversal" (2015) and "Malignant" (2020). He hosts the Plenary Session oncology podcast, the VPZD show, and is active on Substack and YouTube as VinayPrasadMDMPH. Additionally, he runs The Drug Development Letter, providing invaluable industry insights. Dr. Prasad's research centers on the quality of medical evidence, cancer drug development, clinical trial design, and healthcare policy and has been featured in prestigious publications such as the Atlantic magazine and NPR. His broad expertise and commitment to patient care make him a trusted figure in the medical community. When he's not working, Dr. Prasad enjoys cycling, reading, and indulging in his favorite TV shows. His exceptional accomplishments underscore his dedication to improving healthcare outcomes and policy.

## Industries

- ⛑ Health
- ⛑ Medicine _(under Health)_
- ⛑ Biotechnology and Pharmaceuticals _(under Health)_

## Links

- [youtube](https://youtube.com/channel/UCUibd0E2kdF9N9e-EmIbUew)
- [twitter](https://twitter.com/VPrasadMDMPH)

## Logos & icons

- logo _(primary)_ — PNG — [download](https://cdn.brandfetch.io/idi3BUo6pT/w/306/h/93/theme/light/logo.png?c=1bxid64Mup7aczewSAYMX&t=1778172527256)
- icon _(primary)_ — JPEG — [download](https://cdn.brandfetch.io/idi3BUo6pT/w/400/h/400/theme/dark/icon.jpeg?c=1bxid64Mup7aczewSAYMX&t=1778172527392)

## Colors

| Name | Hex | Theme |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Milano Red | #b20a0a | accent |
| Elm | #1e7f71 | dark |
| Whiskey | #d9a476 | light |

## Fonts

- proxima-nova — asset _(custom)_
- Helvetica Neue — asset _(custom)_

## Imagery

- banner _(primary)_ — JPEG — [download](https://cdn.brandfetch.io/idi3BUo6pT/w/1500/h/500/idkrCm6BLK.jpeg?c=1bxid64Mup7aczewSAYMX&t=1778172527581)

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