Dr. Revathi Raj is a leading consultant in paediatric haematology at Apollo Hospitals, Chennai, with over three decades of experience. She has performed over 152 paediatric bone marrow transplants, including India's first successful unrelated transplant. She actively contributes to research, medical training, and advocacy for children with haematological disorders. As a program director for the National Board Fellowship in Paediatric Haematology/Oncology, she mentors young doctors in the field.

Educational Qualifications:

• MBBS – Madras University, Chennai (1989)
• DCH (Diploma in Child Health) – Institute of Child Health and Hospital for Children, Chennai (1993)
• PLAB – General Medical Council, UK (1994)
• MRCP (Paediatrics) – Royal College of Physicians, UK (1995)
• FRCPath (Haematology) – Royal College of Pathologists, UK (2001)

Professional Experience:

Current Appointment

• Consultant Paediatric Haematologist – Apollo Hospitals, Chennai (Since 2002)
• Honorary Consultant – Voluntary Health Services, Chennai (Since 2006)

Previous Appointments

Dr. Raj trained and worked in multiple renowned institutions in India and the UK, including:

• Registrar in Haematology – National Blood Service, Birmingham
• Registrar in Haematology – Children's Hospital Birmingham
• Registrar in Haematology – Heartlands Hospital Birmingham
• Registrar in Haematology – Queen Elizabeth Hospital, Birmingham
• Senior House Officer – Various hospitals in the UK and India in Paediatrics, Neonatology, and Internal Medicine

Notable Achievements & Awards:

• First candidate to pass FRCPath in Paediatric Haematology in the UK (2001).
• Pioneered India's first successful unrelated paediatric bone marrow transplant.
• Over 152 paediatric bone marrow transplants performed, including cord blood transplants and peripheral stem cell harvesting.
• Helped establish the Thalassaemia Welfare Association at Voluntary Health Services, Chennai, providing care for over 200 children with free blood transfusions and iron chelation therapy.
• Woman Achiever Award – Raj TV (2011).
• Director of the National Board Fellowship Programme in Paediatric Haematology/Oncology.
• Academic Excellence Awards:
  • Dr. V.N.C. Rao Gold Medal – Anatomy (1986-87)
  • Dr. Govinda Reddy Medal – Pathology & Microbiology (1987-88)
  • Sibthorpe Prize – General Surgery (1989-90)
  • Dr. Broadfield Prize – Anatomy & Surgery (1989-90)
  • Leelarani Seshachalam Prize – Highest marks in all MBBS exams (1989-90)
  • Col. K. G. Pandalai Prize – Best MBBS student (1989-90)

Professional Memberships:

• Indian Academy of Paediatrics (IAP)
• American Society of Haematology (ASH)
• American Society of Bone Marrow Transplantation (ASBMT)
• European Haematology Association (EHA)
• Society for International Paediatric Oncology (SIOP)
• Indian Society of Haematology and Transfusion Medicine (ISHTM)

Certifications & Training:

• Advanced Paediatric Life Support – Bristol, UK (1995)
• Bone Marrow Transplantation Training – European School of Haematology, Athens (2001) & Genoa (2008)
• Blood Transfusion Medicine – Brentwood, UK (1998)
• Management & Risk Training for Haematologists – Warwick University, UK (2000)

Courses & Conferences Attended:

Dr. Revathi Raj has participated in numerous medical conferences, including:

• Advanced Paediatric Life Support Course – Bristol, 1995
• Clinical Audit in Pathology – University Hospital, Birmingham, 1997
• Morphology Course, Dr. Bain – St. Mary's London, 1998
• Blood Transfusion Course – Brentwood, 1998
• European Haematology Association Meeting – Birmingham, 2000
• Management for Haematologists – Warwick University, Coventry, 2000
• Risk Management Course – Sandwell Hospital, 2000
• Bleeding Disorders in Women – Royal College of Obstetricians, London, 2001
• Laboratory Diagnosis of Haemoglobinopathies – Barbara Bain, London, 2001
• American Society of Haematology (ASH) Meetings – 2001-2006
• Indian Society of Haematology Meeting – Vellore, 2004
• International Update on Paediatric NHL – Frankfurt, 2009
• Invited Attendee – International Fanconi Anaemia Meet – Eugene, 2009
• PHOCON – Paediatric Haematology Oncology Conference (Multiple Years)
• International Cord Blood Congress – Rome, 2011
• International Meet on Primary Immunodeficiency Disorders – Chandigarh, 2012

Presentations & Publications:

Dr. Revathi Raj has presented research at various international conferences, including:

• American Society of Haematology (ASH)
• Society for International Paediatric Oncology (SIOP)
• American Society of Bone Marrow Transplantation (ASBMT)
• Indian Society of Haematology and Transfusion Medicine (ISHTM)
• PHOCON (Paediatric Haematology Oncology Conference)

Published Research Articles

• Protease inhibitors therapy in HIV-infected haemophilic patients – British Journal of Haematology, 1998
• Growth following bone marrow transplantation in children with thalassaemia – British Journal of Haematology, 2001
• Low molecular weight heparin in pregnancy-related thromboembolism – British Journal of Haematology, 2002
• Low morbidity haploidentical transplant for children with haematological disorders – Blood, 2002
• Granulocyte transfusion in paediatrics – Indian Paediatrics, 2009
• Revisiting IL12RB1 deficiency: a study of 141 patients from 30 countries – Medicine (Baltimore), 2010
• Umbilical cord blood: Current status & promise for the future – Indian Journal of Medical Research, 2011
• Characterization of ADAMTS13 mutations in hereditary TTP – Meyer et al.
• HIV Vasculopathy – Indian Journal of Haematology
• A rare case of AML with ring chromosome 21 – Indian Journal of Haematology

Future Plans:

• Expand paediatric haematology and oncology services at Apollo Hospitals, Chennai.
• Introduce cutting-edge bone marrow transplantation techniques, including unrelated cord blood transplantation.
• Strengthen public-private partnerships to improve access to treatment for underprivileged children.
• Expand paediatric haematology/oncology training programs in India

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