Dr. Utpal Chaudhuri is a Senior Consultant in the Department of Haematology at Manipal Hospitals, Mukundapur, Kolkata, with 38 years of experience in the field. He is involved in the diagnosis and treatment of haematological cancers, including leukaemia, lymphoma, and multiple myeloma, as well as the management of thalassemia. He played a pivotal role in establishing the Institute of Haematology and Transfusion Medicine at Medical College, Kolkata, and contributed to postgraduate education and research in haematology.

Educational Qualifications

• MBBS – University of Calcutta
• MD (Pathology) – Post Graduate Institute of Medical Education and Research (PGIMER), Chandigarh

Professional Experience

• Senior Consultant – Haematology, Manipal Hospitals, Mukundapur, Kolkata
• Founder and Chairman – Institute of Haematology and Transfusion Medicine (IHTM), Medical College, Kolkata
• Instrumental in establishing DM courses at IHTM and mentoring post-doctoral students

Awards & Achievements

• Gold Medal in Pathology – Medical College, Kolkata

Fellowships

• Fellowship – Indian College of Haematology (ICH)
• Fellowship of Commonwealth Medical – Westminster Hospital, London

Publications

• Chapter in De-Gruchy’s Clinical Haematology in Medical Practice, Revised 6th Edition, 2013
• Contribution to “The Megaloblastic Anaemia” chapter in De-Gruchy’s Clinical Haematology in Medical Practice, Revised 6th Edition, 2013
• Published several research articles in national and international journals