Assoc. Prof. Shweta Pathak is an accomplished Pediatric Hemato-Oncologist and Transplant Physician currently serving as Associate Professor (2022–Present) in the Department of Pediatrics, NSCB Medical College, Jabalpur. She is the only government-sector pediatric bone marrow transplant (BMT) physician in Madhya Pradesh, with specialized training in pediatric hematology, oncology, and bone marrow transplantation. Her work has been instrumental in strengthening advanced pediatric cancer and transplant services within the public healthcare system.

Clinical Leadership & Institutional Development

Dr. Pathak has demonstrated exceptional leadership in establishing and expanding critical pediatric care infrastructure:

• Founder, Pediatric Hemato-Oncology Unit, State Cancer Institute, Jabalpur, where 350+ children with cancer have been treated with an 88% survival rate.

• Founder, First Government Pediatric Haplo-Identical Transplant Unit in Madhya Pradesh (March 2025).

• Key architect of thalassemia and sickle cell transplant programs implemented under government-supported health schemes.

• Established the 2nd bone marrow transplant unit in Madhya Pradesh and the 1st in Jabalpur Division, significantly improving access to curative therapies for underserved populations.

Research Contributions & Publications

Assoc. Prof. Pathak has a strong academic profile with 18 peer-reviewed publications, including:

• 8 focused publications in pediatric hemato-oncology and transplantation.

• 12 publications in general pediatrics.
  Her research notably includes large transplant cohorts, pre-transplant immunosuppression strategies, and post-transplant immune tolerance, contributing valuable evidence from real-world public sector settings.

Awards & Recognitions

• 2nd Prize, ISBMT Conference 2023 – Study on 180 thalassemia transplants with pre-transplant immunosuppression

• Oral Paper, APBMT 2022 – PTIS in children with thalassemia post-transplant

• Award by Nai Duniya – For establishing a BMT unit at Medical College Jabalpur

• Venus International Foundation (VIHA) Award (06-12-2025) – Outstanding Researcher in Pediatric Hemato-Oncology

• Human Rights & Social Justice Award 2025 – For pioneering accessible pediatric cancer care in the public sector

Academic Engagement & Capacity Building

She has played a pivotal role in academic dissemination and professional training:

• Organizer of multiple state-level workshops and CMEs in pediatric oncology and hematology (2024).

• Scientific Chairperson, 55th Annual MP PEDICON (Dec 2024).

• Organizer of the 1st and 2nd International Society of Pediatric Oncology Meets (June & Dec 2025).

Areas of Interest

• Pediatric transplant ethics and governance

• Clinical research in pediatric leukemias and hemoglobinopathies

• Ethical oversight in multicentric pediatric trials

• Research mentorship and publication ethics

Eligibility for Iconic Researcher Award 

Assoc. Prof. Shweta Pathak is highly eligible for the Iconic Researcher Award in Scientific Laurels due to her:

• Pioneering role in establishing government pediatric transplant services in Madhya Pradesh

• High-impact, ethically grounded clinical research with measurable survival outcomes

• Sustained academic productivity and national/international recognition

• Transformative contribution to equitable, accessible pediatric cancer and transplant care

Her work exemplifies scientific innovation, social responsibility, and academic excellence, aligning strongly with the core values of the Iconic Researcher Award.