Prof. Kishorimoni Panda is an experienced Professor of Pathology, academician, researcher, and mentor with extensive expertise in general pathology, neuropathology, cytopathology, surgical pathology, hematopathology, and diagnostic pathology. She currently serves as Professor of Pathology at TRR Institute of Medical Sciences, Hyderabad, a position she has held since June 2022.

Her academic career spans more than two decades, including senior faculty and leadership positions at Hitech Medical College, Government Medical College Raigarh, Government IGMCRI Puducherry, Government Medical College Srinagar, and Topiwala National Medical College, Mumbai. Earlier in her career, she served as a Senior Resident in Neuropathology at NIMHANS, Bengaluru, and also worked as a physician in government and private hospitals in Odisha.

Academic Qualifications & Research Training

Prof. Panda has a strong academic foundation, including PhD research training in Neurobiology at the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences, USA. Her research background in neuropathology and neurobiology has complemented her extensive clinical pathology career.

Her academic excellence has been recognized through several scholarships, including the National Merit Scholarship, MBBS Merit Scholarship, and PhD Merit Scholarship.

Research & Publications

Prof. Panda has made substantial contributions to pathology research, with 33 publications listed spanning neuropathology, cytopathology, breast pathology, gynecological pathology, infectious diseases, oncology, and diagnostic pathology.

Her research includes significant work on:

• Neuropathological disorders and CNS diseases
• Glioblastoma and molecular mechanisms of tumor invasion
• Breast and gynecological pathology
• Thyroid cytopathology
• Fine-needle aspiration cytology
• Hematopathology and hemoglobinopathies
• Infectious diseases and tuberculosis
• Rare tumors and diagnostic pathology
• Immunohistochemistry and histopathological correlation

Her publication in Cancer Research on PAX6 suppression of glioblastoma invasiveness and MMP-2 expression highlights her involvement in molecular cancer research. Her recent publications continue to address contemporary diagnostic issues, including IgG4-related sclerosing cholecystitis and the reproducibility of the Bethesda System for thyroid cytopathology.

Neuropathology & Specialized Expertise

A distinctive aspect of Prof. Panda's career is her longstanding expertise in neuropathology. Her work has included investigations of CNS vasculitis, neurotuberculosis, AIDS-related neuropathology, anthrax meningitis, CMV encephalitis, neurodegenerative disorders, and rare neurological tumors.

Her early professional experience at NIMHANS and subsequent PhD research in neurobiology provided a strong foundation for integrating neuropathological and molecular approaches into diagnostic pathology.

International Clinical & Academic Exposure

Prof. Panda has maintained active international academic exposure through specialized pathology rotations in the United States. Her recent experiences include rotations in hematology and oncology, surgical pathology, hematopathology, and head and neck pathology, as well as a virtual ophthalmic pathology rotation with Stanford University.

These experiences demonstrate her commitment to continuous professional development and exposure to contemporary diagnostic pathology practices.

Teaching, Mentorship & Academic Leadership

Prof. Panda has extensive experience in undergraduate and postgraduate medical education. She has taught pathology theory and practical courses to medical and dental students and has also trained nursing, physiotherapy, and medical laboratory technology students.

Her postgraduate teaching has included specialized sessions in bone marrow aspiration and biopsy interpretation, muscle biopsy interpretation, and diagnostic pathology. She has also mentored junior faculty and supervised student research projects, including ICMR-supported research.

As Professor of Pathology, she has undertaken leadership responsibilities involving teaching, student mentoring, examination duties, departmental activities, committee work, resident supervision, and academic evaluation.

Research Mentorship

Prof. Panda has supervised postgraduate research projects involving contemporary pathological biomarkers, including studies on Ki-67 and p53 expression in bladder neoplasms and p16 and Ki-67 expression in upper aerodigestive tract neoplastic lesions. Her mentorship reflects her commitment to developing the next generation of pathology researchers.

Scientific Presentations & Academic Engagement

She has presented research at numerous national and professional conferences, including meetings of the Indian Association of Pathologists and Microbiologists, Neuropathological Society of India, Indian Academy of Neurology, and other pathology and medical organizations.

Her presentations have covered diverse subjects such as thyroid cytology, breast pathology, glioblastoma biology, CNS inflammatory diseases, hemoglobinopathies, and rare tumors.

Professional Memberships & Contributions

Prof. Panda is a member of professional organizations including the Indian Association of Pathologists and Microbiologists (IAPM) and the Neuropathology Society of India (NPSI). Her continued participation in professional academic activities demonstrates her engagement with the pathology community.

Overall Academic & Professional Impact

Prof. Kishorimoni Panda has built a distinguished academic career combining clinical pathology, neuropathology, research, medical education, mentorship, and academic leadership. Her extensive teaching experience, substantial publication record, international clinical exposure, research supervision, and longstanding contribution to pathology education establish her as an experienced and accomplished academic professional.

Eligibility for Outstanding Professor Award 

Prof. Kishorimoni Panda is eligible for the Outstanding Professor Award in Scientific Laurels based on her extensive academic career, leadership in pathology education, research contributions, and sustained commitment to mentoring medical professionals.

Her candidature is supported by more than two decades of pathology teaching and clinical experience, professorial and Head of Department responsibilities, 33 listed research publications, specialized expertise in neuropathology and diagnostic pathology, international academic and clinical exposure, postgraduate and undergraduate mentoring, research supervision, and active participation in national scientific conferences. Her contributions to pathology research, particularly in neuropathology, cytopathology, oncology, and diagnostic medicine, together with her dedication to medical education and academic leadership, make her a strong candidate for recognition as an Outstanding Professor in Scientific Laurels.