Pathogenesis of Cancer: A Microbiology and Pathology Perspective

Dr. Atul Jain completed his MBBS from NSCB Medical College, Jabalpur, followed by an MD in Pathology from Mahatma Gandhi Medical College & Research Institute (MGMC&RI), Puducherry. He is currently serving as an Associate Professor in the Department of Pathology at Bundelkhand Medical College, Sagar. He has pursued the ASHA KHER Fellowship in Cytopathology from Government Medical College, Nagpur, and has also completed fellowships in Diabetes and Family Medicine. His academic training further includes certification courses in Cervical Cytology, Clinical Laboratory Management, Flow Cytometry, Lymph Node Cytology, and related diagnostic disciplines. Dr. Jain has actively contributed to academic forums, serving as a chairperson at national conferences and as a judge for paper and poster presentations. He has delivered multiple award-winning research presentations at national scientific meetings. With 59 research publications in reputed national and international journals, he has made signi

Dr. Pratibha Kale is an Additional Professor in Clinical Microbiology at the Institute of Liver and Biliary Sciences (ILBS), New Delhi. She also serves as Member Secretary of the Infection Control Committee and Institute Biosafety Committee, and holds the position of Associate Dean for Cultural and Social Initiatives. With over a decade of experience in clinical microbiology, infectious diseases, and transplant-related infections, she has played a significant role in advancing infection diagnostics and patient safety in liver disease settings. She completed her MBBS from Maharashtra University of Health Sciences and pursued her MD in Microbiology from the prestigious Postgraduate Institute of Medical Education and Research (PGIMER), Chandigarh. She further obtained DNB in Microbiology and cleared FRCPath (Part 1) from the Royal College of Pathologists, UK. Her academic and clinical training includes experience at PGIMER and AIIMS, New Delhi, before joining ILBS in 2016, where she progr

Dr. Nidhi Rai, MD (Pathology), is currently serving as an Assistant Professor in the Department of Pathology at Government Medical College, Datia, Madhya Pradesh. She completed her postgraduate training in Pathology from Sarojini Naidu Medical College, Agra. Following her postgraduation, she pursued one year of Senior Residency in Transfusion Medicine at AIIMS, New Delhi, and subsequently completed one year of Senior Residency in the Department of Pathology and Laboratory Medicine at AIIMS, Raipur. In addition to her academic roles, she has also served as Chief of Laboratory in various corporate diagnostic laboratories, gaining valuable experience in laboratory management and quality assurance. Dr. Rai has approximately eight years of teaching experience and maintains a strong interest in academic activities and research. Her professional work reflects a commitment to medical education, diagnostic excellence, and continuous learning in the field of pathology.

Dr. Aishee Pal Sadhu is an AIIMS New Delhi–trained physician, having completed her MBBS (Hons.) with Gold Medal distinction followed by an MD in Clinical Physiology from the All India Institute of Medical Sciences, New Delhi. She has further pursued a Postdoctoral Fellowship in Surgical Neurophysiology and holds professional association with the American Society of Neurophysiological Monitoring (ASNM), reflecting her advanced training in intraoperative neurophysiology and functional monitoring. Her clinical and academic work is rooted in translational physiology and multidisciplinary patient care within premier academic institutions. Dr. Sadhu has independently contributed to complex intraoperative neuromonitoring procedures and advanced functional assessments, integrating physiological insights with evidence-based clinical decision-making. Dr. Sadhu maintains active engagement with international scientific communities, including the Society for Immunotherapy of Cancer (SITC), Internat

Dr. Ajay Suryakant Wani (MBBS, MD Pathology) is a Senior Consultant and In-charge of Clinical Cytogenomics at Dr Lal PathLabs, Kolkata, West Bengal. With specialized expertise in oncopathology and clinical cytogenomics, he has been actively involved in advancing laboratory-based genomic evaluation for diagnostic and prognostic applications. His professional experience encompasses oncopathology, clinical cytogenomics, and advanced molecular diagnostics, contributing to improved precision in disease characterization and patient management. Dr. Wani’s work focuses on integrating cytogenetic and molecular techniques into routine diagnostic workflows, supporting personalized and evidence-based medical care. Through his clinical and laboratory practice, he continues to contribute to the evolving field of genomic pathology, with particular emphasis on quality diagnostics, innovation in laboratory medicine, and multidisciplinary collaboration.