Introduction

Professional Summary

Associate Professor of Pathology with over 14 years of extensive experience in diagnostic pathology, academic teaching, and research in a tertiary care teaching hospital. Proficient in histopathology, cytology, and hematology, with a special interest in bone marrow examination and bone marrow biopsy procedures. Actively involved in undergraduate and postgraduate teaching, diagnostic reporting, and research activities, with a strong commitment to academic excellence and quality patient care.

Professional Experience

Associate Professor, Pathology

ASCOMS Hospital, Jammu

2011 – Present

- Deliver comprehensive diagnostic services in histopathology, cytopathology, and hematology.

- Perform and interpret bone marrow aspirations and trephine biopsies, with emphasis on hematological malignancies, anemia evaluation, and marrow failure disorders.

- Supervise laboratory functioning, quality control, and reporting standards.

- Actively engaged in teaching MBBS and postgraduate students through lectures, practical sessions, and case-based discussions.

- Mentor postgraduate students in dissertation work, research methodology, and clinicopathological correlation.

- Participate in multidisciplinary team meetings for integrated patient management.

-Two year experience in blood bank and transfusion medicine

Research and Publications

- Authored and co-authored approximately 15 peer-reviewed publications, all original research articles, published in indexed medical journals.

- Research primarily focused on hematology, bone marrow pathology, and diagnostic histopathology.

- Regularly involved in academic research, data analysis, and manuscript preparation.

Areas of Expertise

Bone Marrow Aspiration and Biopsy

Histopathology and Cytopathology

Hematology and Hematopathology

Hematological Malignancies

Laboratory Quality Assurance

Academic Interests

Hematology with particular emphasis on bone marrow disorders and diagnostic hematopathology.