- Dr. Lalit Kumar
- Speciality: Oncology, BMT
- Designation: Oncology and BMT Chairperson
- Education: MBBS & MD (Medicine) DM Medical Oncology
- Experience: 30+ years
- Artemis Hospital, Gurgaon
Dr. Lalit Kumar: A Pioneer in Oncology and Stem Cell Transplantation
Dr. Lalit Kumar is a distinguished oncologist and academician, recognized for his innovative contributions to stem cell transplantation. With a career spanning decades, Dr. Kumar is now a valued member of the medical team at Artemis Hospitals, Gurugram. He previously served as the Head and Professor at the Department of Medical Oncology at the All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS), New Delhi. His expertise lies in blood stem cell and bone marrow transplantation, haematological cancers such as multiple myeloma and chronic myeloid leukemia, and gynecological cancers, including ovarian and cervical cancers. Dr. Kumar has made significant strides in the field, particularly in developing affordable treatment protocols for stem cell and bone marrow transplants. His research into the role of neo-adjuvant chemotherapy in treating gynecological cancers has been groundbreaking.
Dr. Kumar’s academic credentials are impressive. He earned his MBBS and MD in Medicine from Sarojini Naidu Medical College, Agra, followed by a DM in Medical Oncology from the Adyar Cancer Institute in Chennai. He also completed a post-doctoral fellowship at the Royal Postgraduate Medical School of Hammersmith Hospital, London, and received a Fulbright Scholarship in the USA.
Qualifications:
- MBBS and MD in Medicine from Sarojini Naidu Medical College, Agra
- DM in Medical Oncology from Adyar Cancer Institute, Chennai
- Post-doctoral Fellowship from Hammersmith Hospital, London
- Fulbright Scholar, USA
Specializations:
- Blood Stem Cell and Bone Marrow Transplantation
- Haematological Cancers (Multiple Myeloma, Chronic Myeloid Leukemia)
- Gynecological Cancers (Ovary, Cervix)
- Research in Neo-Adjuvant Chemotherapy
Memberships:
- Indo-British Health Initiative (IBHI)
- Institute of Women’s Health, University College London
- Expert Committee on Serious Adverse Events in Clinical Trials
Awards & Honors:
- Padma Shri Award (2014)
- Dr. B.C. Roy Award (2008)
- Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR) Award
- Ranbaxy Science Foundation Award
- Fellow of the Indian Academy of Sciences
- Fellow of the Indian National Academy of Medical Sciences (FAMS)
- National Academy of Sciences Fellowship (FNASI)
