Prof. (Dr.) Priyanka Samal is a senior clinical hematologist and Head of the Department of Clinical Hematology & Stem Cell Transplantation at IMS & SUM Hospital, Bhubaneswar.
Education:
- DM (Clinical Hematology) – West Bengal University of Health Sciences, Kolkata (2012–2015)
- MD (Pathology) – VSS Medical College & Hospital, Burla, Odisha (2006–2009)
- MBBS – SCB Medical College & Hospital, Cuttack, Odisha (1998–2004)
Areas of Expertise:
- Benign & malignant hematological disorders
- Stem cell transplantation (Autologous & Allogenic)
- Hemoglobinopathies (especially Sickle Cell Anemia)
- Lymphomas, Myelomas, Leukemias
- Coagulopathies and rare bleeding disorders
Professional Highlights:
- Leading a busy clinical hematology department with OPDs (60–80 patients/day) and 45–60 inpatients, including ICU and transplant care
- Set up a 5-bed HEPA-filtered Stem Cell Transplant Unit and 20-bed day care center
- Formerly worked at Apollo Gleneagles (Kolkata) and SGCCRI (Kolkata)
Research & Academic Contributions:
- Over 30+ international publications and book chapters in hematology and oncology
- Investigator in multiple national and global clinical trials (Sickle Cell Disease, Lymphoma, Myeloma, Hemophilia)
- Active faculty, mentor, and examiner for DM (Clinical Hematology) students
- Principal Investigator for cutting-edge clinical and translational research projects in collaboration with ILS, RMRC, and ICMR
- Played key roles in developing Indian guidelines for Sickle Cell Disease
Recognitions & Awards:
- Times Health Icon Award 2023 for excellence in Hematology & Hemato-oncology
- ASH VTP Scholar (2023) – Princess Margaret Cancer Centre, Toronto
- Best graduate in MD Pathology
- Recipient of government scholarships during MBBS
Professional Memberships:
ISHBT, ICH, SOHO, OHG, EHA, BSH, IAPM, HCC, EHG
