Evolution of Haematology in India: A Haematologist's Perspective
Dec 2024 · Cambridge Scholars Publishing
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This book chronicles the evolution of hematology in India over five decades, detailing its emergence from internal medicine and pathology to a distinct discipline. It covers a broad spectrum of hematologic diseases, including anemias, thalassemia, platelet disorders, leukemias, and lymphomas, highlighting contributions from various departments and institutions. The text delves into technological advances like flow cytometry, cytogenetics, molecular diagnostics, and genome sequencing, which have enabled evidence-based treatments and innovative therapies such as immunotherapy, CAR-T cell therapy, and gene therapy. These advancements have also spurred high-quality research and international collaborations. The book underscores the significant impact of introducing superspecialty courses (DM and DNB) in hematology, which helped cultivate a robust community of trained hematologists in India. Drawing from my long association with the field, it offers insights into the past, present, and future of hematology in India, celebrating the dedicated individuals who have shaped its progress.
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September 10, 2025
Dr. Manorama Bhargava’s Evolution of Hematology in India is a tribute to the visionaries who built hematology as a discipline in this country. From its early beginnings in modest laboratories to the establishment of world-class centers, the book traces a fascinating journey of perseverance, innovation, and scientific dedication. Dr. Bhargava highlights the pioneers who shaped the field, the challenges they faced, and the milestones that brought Indian hematology global recognition.
Archit Pandharipande
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September 7, 2025
The evolution is researched extensively and reported in details akin to story of a child as it's born to its growth and development from its infancy to beyond.
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Dr Bhargava received her education in Delhi, India, graduating from Lady Hardinge Medical College. She spent much of her career at the All India Institute of Medical Sciences, retiring as Professor and Head of Haematology in 2001. She then led Haematology at Sir Ganga Ram Hospital until 2016 and served as Senior Advisor and Head of Hematopathology at Medanta until May 2020. A pioneer in hematology in India, Dr Bhargava is recognized both nationally and internationally. She distinguished hematology as a separate discipline and received prestigious fellowships, including Alexander von Humboldt, Fogarty, and INSA. With over 300 publications, she has been principal investigator on several international research grants. She received the Dr B.C. Roy National Award and the Basanti Devi Amirchand prize.
Dr Bhargava established the first DM degrees in Clinical Hematology and Hematopathology at AIIMS in 2000 and the Diplomate National Board in Hematology in 2008. Her book, "Hematologic Malignancies: Case Studies in Cytogenetic and Molecular Genetics," was published in 2021.
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