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Dr. Veena R

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Dr. Veena R

Dr. Veena R

Dr. Veena R is a distinguished Consultant Histopathologist and Head of Histopathology at HCG Cancer Centre, Bengaluru. With over 20 years of experience, she has been a pioneer in digital pathology in India, leading efforts to modernise diagnostic services through advanced technologies. Dr. Veena has contributed to over 90,000 cancer diagnoses, significantly improving accuracy and efficiency in pathology reporting. Her areas of expertise include oncopathology, molecular diagnostics, and digital image analysis. She has also been actively involved in mentoring upcoming pathologists and developing structured learning programs to advance digital pathology education in India. Recognised nationally for her contributions, Dr. Veena continues to drive innovation in cancer diagnostics, ensuring better access and quality care for patients across the country.

  • Qualification : MBBS, MD (Pathology)
  • Specialities : Pathology
  • Locations : HCG Cancer Center – KR BLR

Area of Expertise

  • Dr. Veena: Implementation and advancement of digital pathology platforms.
  • Histopathological diagnosis of solid tumors and rare cancers.
  • Integration of AI in cancer diagnostics.
  • Training and mentoring young pathologists in digital transformation.

Awards

  • Award for Excellence in Digital Innovation in Pathology – 2022.
  • Leadership in Oncology Diagnostics Award – 2021.
  • Recognised as a key opinion leader in digital pathology by the Indian Association of Pathologists.

Research & Publications

  • Published over 40 papers in peer-reviewed national and international oncology journals.
  • Research focused on early cancer detection using digital and molecular pathology.
  • Contributor to national guidelines on digital reporting protocols.

Projects

  • Led India’s first large-scale digital pathology initiative for cancer diagnosis.
  • Developed training modules for oncopathologists in collaboration with national medical boards.
  • Ongoing project on integrating AI-assisted diagnosis with digital pathology workflows.
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