| Institute of Child Health and Hospital for children, Madras Medical College | INDIA

Dr. M. Dougul Regis is an accomplished pathologist with 17 years of academic, diagnostic, and teaching experience, currently serving as Senior Assistant Professor at the Institute of Child Health and Hospital for Children, Egmore, Chennai (since 2021). She previously served as Assistant Professor at Stanley Medical College, contributing significantly to undergraduate, postgraduate, and super-specialty medical education.

Her core responsibilities include histopathology, cytology, clinical pathology, flow cytometry reporting, quality assurance of laboratory investigations, and mentorship of postgraduate research. She is widely recognized for her precision in pediatric pathology and her commitment to maintaining high laboratory standards.

Research Expertise & Interests

Dr. Regis has strong expertise in pediatric hematopathology, oncopathology, and molecular diagnostics. Her research interests encompass:

  • Cytogenetics (Karyotyping, FISH)

  • Flow cytometry in leukemia and lymphoproliferative disorders

  • RT-PCR, Sanger sequencing, and Next-Generation Sequencing (NGS)

  • Integrated immunophenotyping and gene fusion analysis in pediatric malignancies

She has received specialized training in Hepatopathology (Rela Institute of Medical Sciences) and advanced flow cytometry reporting.

Publications & Scientific Contributions

Dr. Regis has an impressive record of 12 peer-reviewed publications in reputed national and international journals. Her work spans pancytopenia, pediatric solid tumors, leukemia, cytogenetics, and rare pediatric pathologies, with notable contributions in journals such as:

  • International Journal of Research in Medical Sciences

  • National Journal of Laboratory Medicine

  • Annals of Pathology and Laboratory Medicine

  • Indian Association of Surgical Oncology

Her publications reflect a strong blend of clinicopathological correlation and advanced molecular diagnostics, significantly enriching pediatric pathology literature.

Academic Leadership, Teaching & Mentorship

With 17 years of teaching experience, Dr. Regis has played a pivotal role in:

  • Teaching UG, PG, and super-specialty trainees

  • Guiding postgraduate dissertations and research projects

  • Serving as a resource person in academic forums

  • Ensuring quality assurance and accreditation standards in laboratory services

Her mentorship has shaped numerous young pathologists and clinician-scientists.

Invited Talks, Presentations & Global Recognition

Dr. Regis has actively represented India on international platforms, including:

  • Paper presentation on Neuroblastic TumorsFuture of PMPH, United Kingdom (2025)

  • Paper presentation on Integrated Immunophenotyping & Gene Fusion AnalysisTAPCON 2025

  • Keynote Speaker on Cancer Stem Cells and MetastasisScience Quest Global Conference, Tokyo, Japan

She has participated in ~25 national and international CMEs, conferences, and workshops, staying at the forefront of evolving pathology practices.

Awards & Honors

  • Asia Research Award – Excellent Researcher in Pathology (2023)

  • Best Researcher Award – International Women Researchers Award Ceremony (2025)

  • Certificate of Recognition, Future of PMPH Conference, United Kingdom

These honors reflect her consistent research excellence and global academic impact.

Eligibility for Iconic Researcher Award

In recognition of her outstanding contributions to pediatric pathology, molecular diagnostics, academic leadership, and impactful research,
Dr. M. Dougul Regis is highly eligible and deserving of the “Iconic Researcher Award” at Scientific Laurels.

Her sustained excellence over nearly two decades, combined with her influential research output and international recognition, firmly establishes her as an iconic figure in contemporary pathology research and education.