Dr. V. R. Khanolkar
Professor of Pathology · Tata Memorial Hospital, Bombay
Path-iQ · Curated Editorial · July 2026
Five Prominent
Pathologists
of India
Documented contribution, diagnostic innovation, and academic leadership — five figures who shaped Indian pathology.
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Table of Contents
Profilesin this edition
Five Indian pathologists selected for documented scientific contribution, diagnostic innovation, and academic leadership — spanning cancer research, cytopathology, ophthalmic pathology, hematopathology, and molecular diagnostics.
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01
Cancer Research · Pathology Education
Dr. V. R. Khanolkar
Foundational figure of Indian pathology. Established cancer research and pathology education at Tata Memorial Hospital, Bombay. Pioneer across cancer, leprosy, and blood-group genetics.
02
Cytopathology · Cancer Prevention
Dr. Usha K. Luthra
Senior Deputy Director General, ICMR. Built national cancer screening systems and cytology infrastructure. Padma Shri (Medicine, 1992) · James W. Reagan Award, IAC, 2001.
03
Ophthalmic Pathology · Stem Cell Biology
Dr. Geeta K. Vemuganti
Distinguished Pathologist & Scientist, LVPEI. Founding Dean, University of Hyderabad School of Medical Sciences. Mildred Weisenfeld Award, ARVO, 2025.
04
Hematopathology · Education
Dr. P. G. Subramanian
Officer in Charge, Hematopathology, ACTREC, Tata Memorial Centre. Integrated leukemia diagnostics and the TMC Travelling School of Oncopathology.
05
Molecular Hematology · Precision Diagnostics
Dr. Nikhil Patkar
Lead Investigator, ACTREC. Research in acute myeloid leukemia, MRD assessment by flow cytometry, and WHO myeloid neoplasm classification. Precision diagnostics at the molecular frontier.
About this Publication
EditorialStatement
This editorial selection documents the scientific contributions of five prominent Indian pathologists — selected on the basis of peer-reviewed publications, institutional leadership, public-health impact, and recognition within the discipline.
Profiles are drawn from verified institutional sources, peer-reviewed biographical records, and published academic literature. This is not a ranking; it is a curated recognition of documented achievement across multiple eras and specialties of Indian pathology.
Suggestions for future profiles are welcome via the nomination form in the Profiles section.
Publication Information
Title
Five Prominent Pathologists of India
Publisher
Series
Global Pathology Review · Vol. I
Published
July 2026
Editor
Rahul Wasnik
rahul.wasnik@pathiq.in
rahul.wasnik@pathiq.in
Profiles
5 pathologists · 5 specialties
Frequency
Quarterly additions
Editorial Note
A curated selection based on documented scientific contribution, diagnostic innovation, academic leadership, and public-health impact. Not a definitive ranking or comprehensive list. Portraits reproduced from public institutional sources — permission and credit should be confirmed before print reproduction. Content is for educational and informational purposes; not medical advice.