Program Director, Paediatric Haematology, Oncology & Blood and Marrow Transplantation
Apollo Cancer Centre, Chennai, India
Dr Raj is the Program Director of Paediatric Haematology, Oncology & Blood and Marrow Transplantation at Apollo Cancer Centre, Chennai, and President-Elect of the Indian Society for Blood and Marrow Transplantation (ISBMT). With over three decades of clinical experience, she is a leading pediatric hematologist and transplant physician whose work focuses on delivering advanced, curative therapies for children with hematological disorders while advancing clinical excellence, research, and specialist training.
Professional highlights
- Leads one of India's largest pediatric blood and marrow transplant programmes, providing curative treatment for children with leukemia, thalassemia, primary immunodeficiency disorders, hemophilia, and other hematological conditions.
- Founding Member and President-Elect of the Indian Society for Blood and Marrow Transplantation (ISBMT), contributing to the advancement of transplantation practice and professional collaboration in India.
- Director of the National Board Fellowship in Pediatric Hematology and Oncology, mentoring and training the next generation of specialists.
- Author of numerous peer-reviewed publications and an active contributor to clinical research advancing evidence-based pediatric hematology and transplantation.
- Regular faculty member at national and international scientific conferences, promoting excellence in pediatric hematology, oncology, and stem cell transplantation.