Educational Qualifications :
- Fellowship: Hematological Pathology, Toronto General Hospital, Canada (Jul 2023 – Aug 2024)
- MD Pathology: Christian Medical College, Vellore (2012–2015)
- MBBS: Kasturba Medical College, Mangalore (2004–2010)
Professional Experience :
- Associate Professor: CMC Vellore (2020 – Present)
- Assistant Professor: CMC Vellore (2015 – 2020)
Core Competencies & Interests :
- Hemostasis & Coagulation
- Flow Cytometry
- Peripheral Blood and Bone Marrow Morphology
- Haemocytomorphometry
- Laboratory Medicine & Blood Banking
- Academic teaching and curriculum planning
Research & Publications :
- Research Projects: Involved in over 25 research projects as PI/Co-guide/Co-investigator
- Publications: 11+ original articles, 2 letters to the editor, several peer-reviewed and review articles
- Reviewer: For journals like IJLH and Frontiers of Medicine
Teaching & Training :
- Oversees MD, DCP, and fellowship training programs
- Trainer for several national and international coagulation workshops
- Faculty for UG (MBBS) and PG training
Workshops & Conferences :
- Faculty at ISTH, WFH, AHAD-AP, and multiple national conferences
- Conducted numerous hands-on workshops on coagulation and lab diagnosis
Memberships :
- WFH (World Federation of Haemophilia) – Laboratory Science Committee Member
- IAHAD – Laboratory Committee Member
Achievements :
- Travel grants to international congresses (ISTH, WFH)
- Top 10 poster at APCON 2014
- Lead investigator in high-impact research on bleeding disorders and sepsis