Dr. Subhalakshmi Sengupta is a highly respected Consultant Pathologist known for her diagnostic precision, academic excellence, and commitment to quality and patient safety. With deep expertise in oncopathology and complex diagnostic reporting, she plays a crucial role in multidisciplinary cancer care. Her continuous pursuit of international standards and involvement in research, audits, and education make her a trusted authority in pathology services.

Educational Qualifications:

• MBBS (Honours) – Nil Ratan Sircar (NRS) Medical College, Kolkata
• MD – Pathology, SSKM Hospital & IPGMER, Kolkata
• FRCPath Part 1 (Histopathology) – Royal College of Pathologists, London, UK

Professional Experience:

• Over 18+ years of overall experience in Pathology
• 10+ years dedicated to Clinical & Diagnostic Pathology
• Consultant Pathologist at Manipal Hospitals, E.M. Bypass, Kolkata
• Extensive experience in high-volume routine and complex surgical pathology reporting
• Actively involved in establishing histopathology units and standardising lab protocols
• Experienced in quality audits, accreditation compliance, and staff training
• Currently enrolled in the ITSS programme, aiming to meet UK training benchmarks
• Actively engaged in undergraduate and postgraduate medical teaching

Professional Memberships:

• Fellowship in FRCPath Part 1 in Histopathology at the Royal College of Pathologists, London, UK

Awards:

• Completed the International Academy of Pathology–Indian Division (IAP-ID) Update on Inflammatory Bowel Disease.
• Participated in the slide viewing workshop ‘Pitfalls and Pearls in Urologic and Gynaecologic Pathology.
• Attended the Conference of the Indian Skeletal Oncology Society.
• Participated in the International Symposium on Immunohistochemistry.
• Attended the Conference of the Calcutta Association of Practising Pathologists in 2016.
• Completed the International CME on Soft Tissue Tumours.
• Participated in the International Conference on Thoracic Pathology.
• Completed CME training on Biopsy Interpretation in Surgical Pathology.
• Participated in the RN Ghosh Memorial CME.
• Attended the 6th Asia Pacific Congress of the International Academy of Pathology.
• Participated in the Annual Conference of the Indian Association of Pathologists and Microbiologists.
• Completed CME on Challenges in Diagnostic Pathology.
• Participated in the 18th Annual State Conference of the Indian Association of Pathologists and Microbiologists (IAPM).
• Attended the 57th Annual Conference of the Indian Association of Pathologists and Microbiologists (IAPM).
• Completed the Care School on Genomics and Proteomics for Clinicians.
• Participated in the Annual State Conference of the Indian Association of Pathologists and Microbiologists (IAPM).

Publications:

• Adenoid cystic carcinoma on the dorsum of the tongue. Journal of Oral and Maxillofacial Pathology. 2013;17(1):98–100.
• A study of the histopathological spectrum and expression of Ki-67 and TP53 in primary brain tumours of the paediatric age group. Indian Journal of Medical and Paediatric Oncology. 2012;33(1):25–31.
• Primary pulmonary neoplasms in children: A report of five cases. Indian Journal of Medical and Paediatric Oncology. 2011;32(4):223–6.
• Chordoma in the nasopharynx in a 70-year-old female: A rare occurrence. International Journal of Otolaryngology and Head & Neck Surgery. 2014;3(3):342–6.
• Ovarian haemangioma: A rare case report. International Journal of Surgery Case Reports. 2013;4(11):981–4.
• Leydig cell tumour: A report of two cases with unusual presentation. Indian Journal of Pathology and Microbiology. 2010;53(4):796–8.
• PNET of the salivary gland — case presentation at the Conference of the Indian Musculoskeletal Oncology Society, Narayana Superspeciality Hospital, Howrah, India.
• Clear cell sarcoma of the thigh — case presentation at the Conference of the Calcutta Association of Practising Pathologists, 2016 International CME on Soft Tissue Tumours, Hyatt Regency, Kolkata, India.
• A study of the histopathological spectrum and expression of Ki-67 and TP53 in primary brain tumours of the paediatric age group — presented at the Annual Conference of the Indian Association of Pathologists and Microbiologists, Science City Auditorium, Kolkata, India.
• Primary pulmonary neoplasms in children: A report of five cases — presented at the 57th Annual Conference of IAPM, SRM Medical College, Chennai.
• Participated in audits conducted by the National Accreditation Board for Testing and Calibration Laboratories (ISO 15189) in 2014, 2016, and 2018 and is well-versed with internal quality protocols.

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