INTERNATIONAL FACULTY
Dr Jerzy Tycjan Klijanienko
Sr. Consultant, Dept. of Clinical Cytopathology and Pathology, Institut Curie, Paris, France.
Dr Jerzy Tycjan Klijanienko
Sr. Consultant, Dept. of Clinical Cytopathology and Pathology, Institut Curie, Paris, France.Jerzy Tycjan Klijanienko, born 1960, received his medical degree (MD) from the Medical University in Wroclaw, Poland, in 1984 and a specialization in surgical pathology at the University Pierre and Marie Curie, Paris VI, Paris, France, in 1987. In 2001, he completed his qualification in Clinical Oncology. He was resident in Institut Gustave-Roussy, Villejuif 1985-1990. As a visiting pathologist, Dr. Klijanienko worked at the Memorial Sloan-Kettering Cancer Centre, New York, USA and the Henry Ford Hospital, Detroit, USA. From 1991 to 1992, he was a postdoctoral fellow at the University of Texas, Anderson Cancer Centre. Since 1992, Dr. Klijanienko has worked as a senior consultant in the Department of Clinical Cytopathology and Pathology, Institut Curie, Paris, France. In 2010, he obtained a PhD degree, in 2012, a title of Habilitated Doctor, and in 2019, he was nominated Full Professor of Medical Sciences by the President of Poland. He is a member of the European Society of Pathology and the International Academy of Cytology. He has authored four pathology books, more than 40 chapters of books and around 400 scientific publications, mainly concerning cytopathology. He was the president of the 43rd European Congress of Cytology 2021 in Wroclaw, the president of the European Federation of Cytology Societies 2019-2022 and vice-president of Societé Française de Cytologie Clinique (since 2019). He is the president of the 24th International Congress of Cytology, organized in Wroclaw in 2031. He is an Expert Member of IAC-IARC-WHO Cytology Reporting System (Soft Tissue Tumors, Breast Tumor and Head and Neck Tumors).
Dr Yeo Yen Ching, MB, ChB, BAO, FRC Path
Sr. Consultant & Head, Dept. of Pathology and Lab Medicine, KK Women’s and Children’s Hospital
Dr Yeo Yen Ching, MB, ChB, BAO, FRC Path
Sr. Consultant & Head, Dept. of Pathology and Lab Medicine, KK Women’s and Children’s Hospital
- Head of Section and Senior Consultant, Department of Pathology and Laboratory Medicine, KK Women’s and Children’s Hospital
- Visiting Consultant, Department of Pathology, Sengkang General Hospital
- President of the International Academy of Pathology, Singapore Division
- Adjunct Assistant Professor for Duke-NUS Graduate Medical School
- Clinician Faculty Member for the Sing Health Pathology Residence Program
Prof. Ambroggio Fassina
Chief of the unit of Clinical Cytopathology, Padova University Hospital
Prof. Ambroggio Fassina
Chief of the unit of Clinical Cytopathology, Padova University HospitalProfessional Experience
- President of “Conservatoria C Pollini” in Padova, 2023 to date
- Director of the course Biomedical Laboratory Technology, 2012
- Director of the Department of Medical Diagnostic Sciences and Special Therapies, University of Padova, 2010-2011
- Chief of the unit of Clinical Cytopathology, Padova University Hospital, 1995 to date
- Director of the Medical Laboratory, Vincenzo Pinali, 1993-2014
- Professor of Pathology, University of Padova, 2007
- President of the Padova University Press, 1993 to date
- University Assistant, University of Padova, 1997
NATIONAL FACULTY
Prof. Nalini Gupta
Deptt. of Cytology & Gynaec Pathology, PGIMER, Chandigarh
Prof. Nalini Gupta
Deptt. of Cytology & Gynaec Pathology, PGIMER, ChandigarhExpertise: Cytopathology, LBC, Gynae & Pulmonary Pathology. Major Achievements: Publications: >350 (international & national). Book chapters: 15 chapters. Scopus Stanford Ranking of top 2% Global Scientists-2022 & 2023. Memberships: Member of Editorial board of Cytopathology, Diagnostic Cytopathology; Associate editor of IJPM; Member of Intl Society of Gynae Pathology (ISGyP); EQA chairperson of IAC; Life member of IAPM, IAP-ID, NAMS, ISSLC, IAC; Treasurer ISSLC. Awards: The Best IASLC- Lung Cancer Care Team Award 2019; Ernest Fernandes Award in CYTOCON 2022; ISSLC Lung Cancer Oration 2024. Training: Training in LBC in Manchester Cytology Centre, Manchester & Royal Hallamshire Hospital, Sheffield, U.K. Experience: Conducted more than 30 workshops on LBC.
Dr Pranab Dey
Former Professor of Cytology, PGIMER, Chandigarh
Dr Pranab Dey
Former Professor of Cytology, PGIMER, ChandigarhDr Pranab Dey was superannuated as Professor of Cytology at a premier national institute (Post Graduate Institute of Medical Education and Research, Chandigarh). He has devoted more than three decades to research, reporting and teaching. Dr Dey published 13 books on cytology, gynaecologic pathology, and laboratory techniques and is considered one of the leading authors of pathology. He contributed significant original research works (more than 500) and is considered one of the top 2% scientists in the world. Dr Dey has an intense interest in artificial intelligence and has published several research papers in this area over the last two decades.
Prof (Col) Prabal Deb
Sr. Consultant, Anatomic & Molecular Pathology, SQCCC, Muscat
Prof (Col) Prabal Deb
Sr. Consultant, Anatomic & Molecular Pathology, SQCCC, MuscatAn astute Laboratory Medicine professional with three decades of broad-ranging expertise in profession, academics, research, and administration in conjunction with laboratory & business operations. Extensive experience in conventional and cutting-edge techniques in laboratory sciences with a special interest in Oncopathology, Neuropathology, Dermatopathology, Molecular Pathology & Cytopathology. Special interest in developing Digital Pathology and Artificial Intelligence in Diagnostics. Has excellent organizing capability, skills, and experience in dealing with people. Able to devise and implement coherent strategies whilst improving internal processes and procedures within a demanding environment. Strives to attain the best quality control in the laboratory and achieve optimal clientele satisfaction. Thrives on new intellectual challenges and continuously pushes the boundary.
Dr. Bharat Rekhi
Professor, Pathologist, Tata Memorial Hospital, Parel, Mumbai
Dr. Bharat Rekhi
Professor, Pathologist, Tata Memorial Hospital, Parel, Mumbai
- Grand prize Best Electronic poster Exhibit, International Skeletal Society, Rome Italy, 2012. Awarded Smt. Kunti Mehrotra ,best published paper, IAPM, 2012, Awarded Dr V.R. Khanolkar award, best published paper IAPM, ‘18. Dr. S. Rao Oration. Gold Medal 2023.AP-IAPM. 1st ACH Dr B.N. Datta Gold medal Oration.’21. Gold Medal Shri B. Reddy ‘22. Best proffered paper, Cytocon, ’18 and 24. Gold Medal. Dr Padam Agarwal Oration, UP CYTOCON, ‘24. Silver Medal. Ernest Fernandes slide seminar CYTOCON25. Elected Board of Directors International Academy of Cytology 2025.
- Responsible Author of 2 chapters in the 5th edition of WHO fascicle of soft tissue and bone tumors. One chapter in WHO classification of Pediatric tumors, 1 as co-author. Two in “Skin tumors”. Three chapters:Encyclopaedia of pathology (Online)
- Standing Member of IARC-WHO 2022-onwards for the 5thh and 6thh eds. Editorial Board-IARC-IAC , WHO reporting system for Cytopathology Reporting Systems, 1st Edition - International System for Reporting Soft Tissue. Board Member IAC 2025-
- Co-author , several award wining presentations. Nalini Bai Thakkar award (IAC) in 2018.
- Total publications (Inc. In press)= 317. Published (PUBMED INDEXED)=291. International abstracts > 115
- Contributed 45 book chapters (incl. In press), as 1st author 25. Editor one book. Ed. Board:Gnetic Cancer predisp.syn. WHO
- Invited Speaker , USCAP 2025, Rare Cancers Group Asia, ESMO Asia, 2019, 23 Singapore. Preceptorship Course, Singapore, 2017. Invited Faculty: NUHS Surg. Course, Singapore, 2019, Int Acad. Pathol- Asia Pacifi-2021, Coll. Pathol. Srilanka-22 and 25
- Conducted & participated in National CMEs (IAPM, IAC). 210 Natl. presentations(Invited). 100+ Intl. Presentations (USCAP, CAP, ECC, IAC, ECP, AMP). Chaired session, newer entities WHO 2020, ECP/IAP-BD meeting, Glasgow(Virtual). Chaired session, ECP-2021, Gothenburg(Virtual). Chair (oral & short course), Judge(Poster) ECP 2022, Basel. (Physical)
- Editor- In-Chief , Indian Journal of Pathology and Microbiology, Assoc. Editor Indian J Cancer, BMC Cancer
- Outreach Editor, Cytopathology Journal. Country Advisor (North). Royal College of Pathologists, London
- Secretary, Indian Academy of Cytologists. NABL Assessor, For. Convenor BST-DMG, TMC, Former President ACM, Maharashtra
- Recognized HBNI teacher. Member, IAC, IAPM, Int Soc. BST, ISS, AGOI. Ed. Board: Path Res Pract, Int J Surg. Pathol.
- Visiting Professor/Observership at:, Mayo Clinic, Rochester, MSKCC, New York, MD Anderson, Texax, The Johns Hopkin’s, Baltimore, R.O.H, Birmingham and Institute of Pathology, Germany, Temple University, Philadelphia, University Fairview, Minnesota, USA. Editorial Board member: Virchow's Archives, Path Res Pract, Int. J Surg. Pathol
Dr. Indranil Chakrabarti
Addl. Professor, Dept. of Pathology And Lab Medicine, AIIMS Kalyani
Dr. Indranil Chakrabarti
Addl. Professor, Dept. of Pathology And Lab Medicine, AIIMS Kalyani
- Fellow Of The International Academy Of Cytologists
- Fellow Of Indian Academy Of Cytologists
- Ambassador, European Association Of Cancer Research (EACR)
- Ambassador, United States And Canadian Academy Of Pathology (USCAP)
- Editorial board member, Journal of Cytology
- 95 Publications In National/International Journals
- Contributor To Pathologyoutlines.Com
Dr. Debasis Gochhait
Additional professor, Dept of Pathology, JIPMER, Puducherry
Dr. Debasis Gochhait
Additional professor, Dept of Pathology, JIPMER, PuducherryExperience: 17 years in Cytopathology Expertise: Cytopathology, Head and Neck pathology, Dermatopathology, Nephropathology. Major achievements: Member of the International Academy of Cytology (MIAC) Publications: More than 200 in Indexed journals (> 120 in Cytology) Associate Editor for Harsh Mohan Textbook of Pathology
Dr. Anu Singh
Associate Professor, Department of Pathology, IMS BHU, Varanasi
Dr. Anu Singh
Associate Professor, Department of Pathology, IMS BHU, VaranasiExpertise: Hematopathology, Cytopathology, molecular pathology, Hemostaseology and Immunopathology Major achievements: Publications- More than 40 publications in International and National peer reviewed Journals and a few chapters in published books. Miscellaneous- Life member ISHBT, MPAI, IAC, IAPM AND IMA
Dr. Nidhi Verma
Professor, Cytopathology division, Dept of Pathology, MAMC, New Delhi
Dr. Nidhi Verma
Professor, Cytopathology division, Dept of Pathology, MAMC, New DelhiExpertise: Cytopathology, Liquid Based cytology (Gynae and non Gynae), Molecular Pathology, Immunopathology, Histopathology, Postgraduate quiz, etc Major achievements: Publications: Total 39 In International and National PubMed-Indexed journals 01 Book ( Essentials of Practical Pathology for Undergraduates) Oral presentation 12 as guest speaker Intramural Project: (01) completed & (01) ongoing as Principal Investigator (02 )as Co- PI Research:Thesis Post Graduate thesis (Supervisor)- 08(completed) , 01 ongoing Thesis as Supervisor 03 as co-supervisor Lymph node workshop organized under the aegis of DC-IAC 2019 Non-gynaecological cytology workshop organized under the aegis of DC-IAC 2023 Administrative: In charge of the Cytology division of the Department of Pathology, M.A.M.C, New Delhi Post Graduate Teaching In-charge, Dept. of Pathology, M.A.M.C, New Delhi Library in-charge of Central Library M.A.M.C, New Delhi
Dr. Norton Stephen
Assistant Professor of Pathology, JIPMER, Karaikal
Dr. Norton Stephen
Assistant Professor of Pathology, JIPMER, KaraikalExpertise: Surgical Pathology, Head & Neck Pathology, Cytopathology, Soft tissue tumors, Nephropathology Major achievements: 1. 50 publications [Pub-med indexed journals] [> 200 citations, H Index-6] 2. ‘DJ Reddy gold medal’ for best outgoing postgraduate [JIPMER,2017] 3. Best paper award at national dermatopathology conference [DSI,2017] 4. Young scientist award at TAPCON, 2025 [Tamil Nadu chapter of IAPM]
Dr. Aanchal Kakkar
Addl Professor, All India Institute of Medical Sciences, New Delhi
Dr. Aanchal Kakkar
Addl Professor, All India Institute of Medical Sciences, New DelhiExpertise: Head & neck pathology including histopathology, cytology and molecular biology; Pediatric solid tumor pathology Major achievements: 1. Started the Head and Neck subspecialty at AIIMS in 2017 2. >200 publications, >20 book chapters 3. Contributor to four WHO Blue books including Head and Neck, Kidney and Adrenal Cytopathology 4. Member, International Collaboration on Cancer Reporting (ICCR) Head and Neck Dataset Authoring Committee (DAC) 5. Member, HN CLEAR Working Group for Assessment of Extranodal Extension 6. Member, National Cancer Grid Guideline Development Group - Head and Neck
Dr. Charanjeet Ahluwalia
Professor , Safdarjung Hospital & VMMC, New Delhi
Dr. Charanjeet Ahluwalia
Professor , Safdarjung Hospital & VMMC, New DelhiExpertise: Cytopathology and Oncopathology Major achievements: 1. Awarded the “Shri Krishna Bihari Memorial Award” for the “Best Resident in Pathology” ,LHMC. 2. More than 150 publications in both National and International journals 3. Authored two books and Co-authored chapters in three books. 4. 4Resource faculty for DNB . 5. Resource Faculty for Fellowship in Colposcopy and Cervical Pathology Course 6. Executive Committee member and Treasurer, Delhi Chapter IAC 7. Life member of DCIAC, IAC, IAPM and ISCCP
Dr. Madhu Kumar
Department of Pathology, King George’s Medical University, Lucknow
Dr. Madhu Kumar
Department of Pathology, King George’s Medical University, LucknowExpertise: Cytopathology ( Liquid Based Cytology, Squash Cytology, Salivary Gland Cytopathology) & Oncopathology Major achievements: Organizing secretory: UP- CYTOCON 2023 (IAC - UP Chapter 2023). Treasurer: UP- CYTOCON 2013 & IAPM-UP Chapter 2017. Treasurer: Indian Academy of Cytology-UP Chapter 2022-24, Member: Indian Association of Pathologists and Microbiologists (IJPM), Indian Academy of Cytologists (IAC), Member of National Academy of Medical Sciences (MNAMS) and Member of International Academy of Cytology (MIAC). Expert member: in UPPSC for assistant professor (Pathology), Medical Education Department, and Allopathic Medical Officer grade 2, State Medical and Health, Uttar Pradesh. Member: Selection Committee for the Regular Recruitment of Faculty, Dr RMLIMS Lucknow. Nodal officer: MBBS Curriculum Published more than 70 Research papers in various peer-reviewed journals. Presented papers & posters in more than 60 State, National and International Conferences. As a co-author, I developed the laboratory manual for laboratory technicians in collaboration with the State Institute of Health & Family Welfare, Uttar Pradesh.
Dr. Deepa Rani
Professor, Sarojini Naidu Medical College, Agra
Dr. Deepa Rani
Professor, Sarojini Naidu Medical College, AgraExpertise: Cytology, especially soft tissues, Lymph nodes, thyroid and salivary gland. Major achievements: • Graduate from LLRM Medical College, Meerut • Postgraduate from S.N.M.C., Agra • Joined as lecturer in S.N.M.C. in 2008. • Numerous publications in National and International journals. • As speaker, several times in UPCYTOCON & UPPATHCON. • Conducted workshop on head and neck lesions in UPCYTOCON. • Speaker in soft tissue symposium in CYTOCON 2023. • Speaker in thyroid CME in CYTOCON 2024. • Member of MEU at S.N.M.C. Agra • Treasurer and joint secretary of IAC-UP Chapter. • Executive member of IAC.
Dr. Neelaiah Siddaraju
Professor (Sr. Scale), JIPMER, Puducherry
Dr. Neelaiah Siddaraju
Professor (Sr. Scale), JIPMER, PuducherryExpertise: Cytopathology Major achievements: Ex-head of the department of Pathology, JIPMER, Puducherry A postgraduate & Ph D guide Participated as faculty and presented papers/ guest lectures at national and international conferences Publications: >150 journal articles & one textbook chapter Reviewer of various peer-reviewed journals Editorial board member of the Journal of Cytology Orations: dr. Harald zur Hausen Oration Award (Odisha-2020) Dr. BN Dutta Oration (Madurai -2022)
Dr. Chanchal Rana
King George’s Medical University, Lucknow
Dr. Chanchal Rana
King George’s Medical University, LucknowExpertise: Head and neck pathology, Endocrine pathology, Gastrointestinal and hepatic pathology, Breast pathology, Renal Pathology, Molecular Pathology Major achievements: • Postgraduate from SGPGIMS, Lucknow • V. R. Khanolkar Awards 2023 by IAMP • Shri I S Gulati Gold medal: MBBS (Gold medalist) • Gold medal in Pathology • International Travel grant, Travel awards by ICMR • ICMR and SERB extramural project grants • Technical fellowship awarded bythe International Union of Cancer Control (UICC) Fellow • Author in Pathology Outlines • Working member of the Asian group of Thyroid Pathology • Research excellence awards • National and international collaborations • H index 13, High-impact journal publications and Book chapters
Dr. Pallavi Mehra
Associate Professor, Patna Medical College
Dr. Pallavi Mehra
Associate Professor, Patna Medical CollegeExpertise: Cytology, Oncopathology, Breast Pathology Major achievements: • Graduate from C.N.M.C ,Kolkata • Postgraduate from M.A.M.C, New Delhi. • SR/PDCC/DNB/MNAMS PGIMER Chandigarh. • Associate Professor, PMCH Patna. • Gold Medal in ENT from the University of Kolkata. • Gold Medal in MD from the University of Delhi.. o Member of Professional Organization o IAPM (OL/2013-17/1302 o IAPM-Delhi Chapter (472/08) o IAC/Indian Academy of Cytology LM171/22. o Dermatopathology Society of India DSI • Publications (Total Number of publications 78. • Both in National and International journals.