Diagnostic services in the Clinical laboratory services and Translational Research, Malabar Cancer Centre-Post Graduate Institute of Oncology Sciences and Research, grew several folds from its inception in 2001. There are five divisions in the Department of CLSTR namely, Clinical Biochemistry and Hematology, Clinical Microbiology, Blood Bank, Molecular Oncology & Cytogenetics, and Onco-pathology.
The division of Onco-pathology caters to diagnostic reporting of all registered cancer patients at MCC-PGIOSR. The final diagnosis of the type and nature of cancer is ascertained in the subdivisions of Histopathology, Cytopathology &Hemato-pathology. The techniques of frozen sections and automated immunohistochemistry special staining enable accurate and specialized cancer treatment and outcome for patients. The department aims to be the backbone of dedicated cancer research in the upcoming field of molecular pathology, as cancer treatment moves into the realm of personalized medicine. It has the latest technology in Molecular Pathology aimed at providing complete diagnostic and prognostic facilities. The department is situated in spacious premises in the new laboratory block which is on par with any state of art laboratories.
Key features of the Division
Sl | Faculty Name | Designation |
---|---|---|
1 | Dr. Sangeetha K Nayanar | Professor & HOD |
2 | Dr. Mohandoss M | Additional Professor |
3 | Dr. Anju R Kurup | Lecturer |
4 | Maya PK | Staff Nurse |
5 | Dr. Sindhu E R | Assistant Professor |
6 | Sabeesh. P | Blood Bank Technician |
7 | Dr. Deepak Roshan | Associate Professor |
8 | Mrs. Ramitha M.G. | Lab Technician |
9 | Sajeesh VM | Blood Bank Technician |
10 | Dr. Vipin Gopinath | Assistant Professor |
11 | Dr. Sithara Aravind | Additional Professor |
12 | Shibin CV | Blood Bank Technician |
13 | Mrs. Aswathy Maheswar | Lab Technician |
14 | Dr. Aswathi Krishnan M | Associate Professor |
15 | Anoop Joy | Blood Bank Technician |
16 | Sabna Dev. S.K | Cytotechnologist |
17 | Mrs. Babitha .M | Ward-Assistant |
18 | Thahira D | Blood Bank Technician |
19 | Nimi G K | Cytotechnologist |
20 | Dr. Kandathil Philip Joseph | Assistant Professor |
21 | Subitha S | Cytotechnician |
22 | Athira K | Blood Bank Technician (KSACS) |
23 | Dr. Anand Vijaya Narayanan | Assistant Professor |
24 | Arun KV | Attender |
25 | Dr. Vivek Nair | Assistant Professor |
26 | Dr. Parthiban Rudrapathy | Additional Professor & In-Charge |
27 | Dr. Sajani Samuel | Associate Professor |
28 | Dr. Saravanan M | Assistant Professor |
29 | Dr. Sarath K E | Assistant Professor |
Sl No |
Name of the Instrument |
No: |
1 |
1.Rotary microtome Leica RM 2125 RTS |
1 |
2 |
Cryostat Leica CM 185 0UV |
1 |
3 |
Tissue embedder+ freezer EG 1150 H+ EG 1150G |
1 |
4 |
Tissue processer Leica ASP 6025 |
1 |
5 |
Autiomatic stainer+ Cover slipper Leica ST 5020+Leica CV 5030 |
1 |
6 |
Incubator YST- 438 |
1 |
7 |
Automatic Immunostainer Leica Bond Max |
On rental |
8 |
Semiautomatic Microtome |
1 |
9 |
1.Microscope Magnus 2. Microscope DM 750, 3. Microscope DM 1000 4.Microscope Axio Lab A1 5. Microscope CH 20 i |
7(2 Trinocular) 1 1 5(1 with camera) 1 |
10 |
Tissue floatation bath YSI 133 |
1 |
11 |
Electronic balance KRT 300H DIGITAL |
1 |
12 |
Microwave Oven |
1 |
13 |
Hot air oven |
1 |
14 |
Cytocentrifuge Rotofix 32 |
1 |
15 |
Centrifuge R 8C7/99 |
1 |
16 |
Grossing station |
1 |
17 |
Liquid based Cytology |
1 |
18 |
Automated Stainer |
1 |
19 |
Block filing cCabinet |
4 |
20 |
Slide filing cabinet |
5 |
21 |
Flow Cytometry |
1 |
Division of Onco-pathology conducts Senior residency & two Fellowship programmes for post-doctoral candidates, one in Onco-pathology & other in Head and Neck Pathology to foster specialized training and experience in the field for post-graduate doctors. The faculty and residents are encouraged to do original research projects and create academic publications & presentations. Undergraduate students pursuing BSc. MLT is given rotation posting in all divisions of the service laboratories. The Division also receives a steady intake of Postgraduate trainees pursuing MD Pathology and MDS.OralPathology. DNB Pathology was started in May 2019 with an intake of two trainees. The effort to start DM Onco-pathology, which is a post-MD three-year super specialty programme under the Medical Council of India is initiated.
During the year 115 academic sessions were conducted in the department and more than 96 cases were discussed in the Path Board