Department of Pathology, AIIMS, New Delhi

20/10/2025

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Department of Pathology, AIIMS, New Delhi

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07/10/2025

CPC at Department of Pathology, AIIMS, New Delhi

Clinical Pathological Conference (CPC)Participating Department : ENTClinical Discussion : Pathology Discussion : AIIMS , New Delhi

02/10/2025

DCIAC 2025, The annual conference of the Delhi Chapter IAC was held on the 28th of September 2025.

There were over 230 attendees, including residents and faculty members from across Delhi and the National Capital Region.

A major highlight of the event was the felicitation of Prof. Kusum Verma, who was honored with the Lifetime Achievement Award in recognition of her outstanding contributions to the field of Cytology in India. Prof Kusum, a pioneer in the field of cytopathology, helped establish the cytopathology laboratory at AIIMS, New Delhi and set up FNAC from 1972 onwards. She is credited with establishing accreditation for cytology laboratories and initiating the National Examination for Cytotechnologists in India. She was also the Dean Academics at AIIMS, New Delhi and ran the CMET for medical education.

She also set up the cytopathology lab at Sir Ganga Ram Hospital, Delhi after retirement in 2005 as well as the sub-dean at the Ganga Ram Institute of Postgraduate Medical Education and Research, New Delhi.

The scientific program of the conference featured enlightening lectures by international faculty:

• "Indeterminate Thyroid Cytology – Updates on the Classification System and Molecular Testing" – Dr. Rema Rao Chaari

• "Challenging Cases and Pitfalls in Thyroid Fine Needle Aspiration Biopsies" – Dr. Dianna L. Ng

In addition, Ms. Shweta Singh, Product Manager at Hemogenomics, presented on “End-to-End Cervical Screening Solutions”, showcasing their patented liquid-based cytology technology.

The academic activities of the DCIAC conference included:

• 11 engaging potpourri case presentations by residents and junior faculty from various institutions of Delhi

• A spirited Quiz session, which drew enthusiastic participation from postgraduate students

• An impressive abstract submission count of 92, out of which:

o3 were selected for oral presentation
o 89 posters were presented, including:

 13 original studies
 12 case series
 64 case reports

for which many awards were presented

02/10/2025

DCIAC Workshop on Ultrasound guided aspiration cytology was held by the Delhi Chapter IAC at Department of Pathology, AIIMS, New Delhi

The pre-conference workshop of the
10th Annual Conference of the Delhi Chapter of the Indian Academy of Cytologists (DCIAC) on the 27th of September, 2025. The workshop aimed to introduce residents and practicing pathologists to the technique and applications of ultrasound-guided Fine Needle Aspiration Cytology (FNAC).

This hands-on educational session was condicted by two faculty from the US — Dr. Rema Rao Chaari, Co-Section Head, Cytopathology, Cleveland Clinic, USA, and Dr. Dianna L. Ng, Associate Attending Pathologist, Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center, New York, USA.

The workshop represents a significant step forward for cytopathologists to learn how to use ultrasound machines themselves. A total of sixty delegates participated. It included live hands on demonstration of ultrasonography machines and identification of normal anatomical structures of the neck.

A unique highlight was the use of custom-made gelatin phantoms, embedded with cranberries and pom-pom balls to simulate target lesions, allowing participants to practice FNAC under real-time USG guidance.

27/09/2025

The Department of Pathology, AIIMS, New Delhi poster presentation at the 70th Institute day celebrations

27/09/2025

Congratulations to Dr. Surabhi Jain, who received the NC Nayak Medal for best Senior Resident in Pathology for the year 2024 for her 3 years of exceptional performance from 2021 to 2024. The award is being presented to her by Prof. V.K.Paul on the 70th Institute Day, with the Dean and Registrar on the left, Director and Associate Dean on the right.

She presently continues in the department of pathology at AIIMS as a PhD scholar.

24/09/2025

The Departments of Pathology, Neuropathology and Neurosciences Center gathered together at Ramalingaswamy Board Room for a farewell function for Prof. MC Sharma who is taking early retirement at the end of September, to felicitate his wonderful achievements as a teacher and pathologist, having served the institute for over 35 years in various capacities. The Department of Pathology, AIIMS, New Delhi wishes him all the very best and looks forward to continued association and teaching learning activities in the future as well.

05/09/2025

The Department of Pathology, AIIMS, New Delhi gathered on 4th September 2025, to bid farewell to Dr. Renu Singh, who worked in the department as an Assistant Professor of Cytopathology for six months.

The department thanks her for her diligent work and wishes her all the very best for her future tenure as a faculty member in Chacha Nehru Bal Chikitsalaya, Delhi. We look forward to fruitful future associations and interactions.

05/09/2025

Congratulations to Shri. Bhandari, Chief Technical Officer in charge of Cytopathology, who superannuated on 31st of August 2025 after close to 39 years of service for AIIMS New Delhi..

Bhandariji was transferred to Cytopathology Lab in November of 1989 and remained there ever since.

He oversaw multiple new processes like liquid based cytology, cell blocks and numerous lab renovations including the most recent modernisation of 2025, which transformed the lab.

The Department of Pathology, AIIMS, New Delhi gathered on Saturday the 30th of August 2025 to bid him farewell. The department wishes him all the very best for a successful post retirement career and welcomes post retirement association and interactions to benefit from his experience.

24/08/2025

The Department of Pathology, AIIMS, New Delhi participated in the APPINTCON 2025 Pediatric Pathology conference at Manipal Karnataka .

Departmental faculty Prof. Rajni Yadav and Dr Lavleen Singh were invited speakers.

The following residents presented papers:

Dr.Suman Smith Adhikari (JR)

Title: Comprehensive evaluation and standardized reporting of bone marrow involvement in Pediatric Neuroblastoma: A critical appraisal of the INRC-BMWG guidelines

Dr. Ashish Wadekar (JR) *

Title: Epigenetic Drivers of IGF2 Overexpression in Wilms Tumor: Frequency, Prognostic Impact, and Clinicopathological Associations of 11p15 LOH/LOI in Indian Patients

Dr. Snehvarsha Bhagat (SR)

Title: Unmasking a silent killer: Fatal neonatal dilated cardiomyopathy for homozygous LMOD2 deletion – Insights from a rare autopsy case

Dr. Shalini Chaudhary (SR)

Title: Exploring the attributes of congenital hepatic fibrosis: An institutional experience

Dr. Bharathi Prabakaran NS (SR)

Title: Langerhans Cell Histiocytosis presenting as Protein Losing Enteropathy: A Case Report

Dr. Sherrin Jacob (SR)

Title: Algorithmic approach for diagnosing liver involvement in LCH- Navigating through pitfalls and subtle clues

24/08/2025

DCIAC conference 2025 website

Organised by Department of Pathology, AIIMS, New Delhi

Website made by Dr. Shahin

On behalf of the Organizing Committee of the DCIAC 2025, we extend a warm and heartfelt invitation to all to attend the 10th annual conference of DCIAC to be held on 27th-28th September 2025 at All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS), New Delhi, in collaboration with leading national societi...

24/08/2025

Congratulations to Prof Deepali Jain of the Department of Pathology, AIIMS, New Delhi , who was offered a position of Professor, Thoracic Pathology at the Center of Excellence, University of Pittsburgh Medical Center (UPMC), Pittsburgh USA, which she joined in June 2025.

She continues her position at AIIMS New Delhi.

The department wishes her all the very best and looks forward to her return to take the speciality of Thoracic Pathology to greater heights.

In her absence, Dr. Aruna Nambirajan, Associate Professor in the department, looks after both cytopathology and thoracic pathology.