Dr. Aparna Dhar is a leading clinical geneticist and precision oncology expert with over 20 years of experience, currently serving as Director of Hereditary and Precision Oncology at Max Healthcare.
Education & Training :
- PhD in Genetics & Genomics – Mayo Clinic, USA
- MMSc, MS, and MPhil in Medical Genetics & Genetic Counseling – University of Glasgow, UK
- MSc in Molecular Oncology – Centro de Estudios Biosanitarios, Spain
- Fellowships in Medical and Clinical Molecular Genetics – Mayo Clinic, USA
- Clinical certifications from Harvard, Stanford, and University of Cincinnati in oncogenetics and tumor biology
Current Position :
- Director – Hereditary, Precision Oncology and Genetic Counseling, Department: Molecular Oncology and Cancer Genetics at Max Healthcare, Delhi & NCR
Key Achievements :
- Genetic Counselor of the Year – Precision Med India Awards, 2025
- 40 under 40 Award – BW Healthcare World, 2024
- Over 15,000 families counseled in hereditary cancers
- Clinical guidance provided to over 3,800 oncology patients
- Presented at over 1,000 national and international conferences (ASCO, ESMO, iBRCA, EIOC, etc.)
- Published extensively in reputed journals; recognized with multiple best poster awards
- Served on national and international tumor boards and professional advisory panels
Research & Publications :
- Research focus includes hereditary cancers, liquid biopsy, germline mutations, ctDNA, and telegenetics
- Publications in high-impact journals including Journal of Clinical Oncology and Annals of Oncology
- Collaborated with leading cancer experts across India and internationally
- Several ongoing and submitted manuscripts on genomic profiling and cancer risk evaluation
Leadership & Teaching :
- Held senior roles at Fortis, CORE Diagnostics, and Harvard Foundation Dubai
- Built genetic counseling departments and telegenetics programs from the ground up
- Mentored professionals and trained healthcare teams across India and the Middle East
- Delivered over 750 national and 250 international lectures and workshop
- Active advocate for patient empowerment through genetic education and counseling
