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Dr. Lalit Kumar

Specialization - Oncologist

Department - Cancer Care

Designation - Chairperson - Oncology & BMT

Works at - Artemis Hospital

Gurgaon, India

Career Profile

In the field of Stem Cell Transplant, an illustrious academician, a visionary oncologist, a name that needs no introduction. He has worked in the areas of Blood Stem Cell / Bone Marrow Transplantation, Haematological Malignancies (Multiple Myeloma, Chronic Myeloid Leukaemia, Cancer Ovarian Infections, and Cervix), and Gynecological Malignancies, where he researched the role of Neo-Adjuvant Chemotherapy. He is known for developing low-cost treatment protocols for long-term bone marrow and stem cell transplants.

Education & Training

  • MBBS & MD (Medicine) - Sarojini Naidu Medical College, Agra.
  • DM Medical Oncology - Adyar Cancer Institute, Chennai
  • Post-Doctoral Fellowship - Royal Postgraduate Medical School of the Hammersmith Hospital, London.
  • Fulbright Scholarship - United States of America.

Work & Experience

  • AIIMS, New Delhi, where he was associated as Professor & Head of the Department of Medical Oncology. 
Clinical Focus
  • Blood Stem Cell/ Bone Marrow Transplantation
  • Haematological Malignancies - (Multiple Myeloma, Chronic Myeloid Leukaemia, Infections) 
  • Gynecological Malignancies : Role of Neoadjuvant Chemotherapy
Awards
  • Padma Shri Award (2014).
  • Dr. B.C. Roy Award (2008) – the highest award by the Indian government in the medical category.
  • Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR) Award.
  • Ranbaxy Science Foundation Award.
  • Fellowship: Indian Academy of Sciences (FASc).
  • Fellowship: National Academy of Medical Sciences of India (FAMS).
  • Fellowship: National Academy of Sciences (FNASI).
Memberships
  • Indo British Health Initiative (IBHI)
  • Institute of Women’s Health (IFWH) of the University College of London (UCL)
  • Expert Committee to examine the Serious Adverse Events (SAE) of deaths occurring during clinical trials.

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