Dr. Nitu Nigam is an accomplished medical professional with over 18 years of experience in teaching, research, and diagnostics. Currently serving as an Additional Professor in the Department of CFAR at King George Medical University, Lucknow, Dr. Nigam has made significant contributions in the fields of medical genetics, cytogenetics, and prenatal diagnostics. She has held various academic positions, starting from Assistant Professor to Associate Professor, and now Additional Professor, where she is involved in diagnostics related to leukemia, Down syndrome, thalassemia, molecular genetics, and prenatal diagnosis. Dr. Nigam is also dedicated to teaching research students, including those pursuing MD, MS, MDS, and PhD programs.
Significant Achievements:
Dr. Nigam's career is marked by numerous accolades and awards, highlighting her expertise and dedication to medical research and education. Some of her key achievements include:
- Awarded the “CV Raman Prize 2023” for outstanding professional and research achievements in the field of Medical Genetics.
- Certificate of Achievement as Co-Presenter at various prestigious conferences, including the 1st International Nutrition Conference, Hands-on Workshop, and World Dental and Facial Aesthetics Conference in 2023.
- Recognition for her exceptional contributions to Cytogenetics in Forensic Science, with awards such as the Second Prize in a poster competition at the 4th International Conference on Forensic Odontology and Child Abuse.
- Honored with the International Scientist Award on Empowering Science and Medicine (Women Research Award) in 2022.
- Fellowship from the International College of Nutrition in 2019.
Notable Contributions:
Dr. Nigam has made notable contributions to scientific literature and education. She has published 16 research articles as a first or corresponding author, along with co-authoring 14 other publications. Her research interests are primarily focused on thalassemia, molecular genetics, and prenatal diagnostics. Additionally, she has contributed chapters to three prominent books, including one on thalassemia in collaboration with other experts.
Dr. Nigam also plays a vital role in the scientific community as an editorial board member and reviewer for multiple journals, such as:
- PLOS Global Public Health Journal
- International Journal of Genetics and Genomics
- Indian Journal of Contemporary Medical Research
Her extensive research and teaching experience have earned her respect as a leader in her field.
Academic Mentorship:Dr. Nigam has supervised numerous theses and dissertations, including co-supervising 62 MD, MS, MDS, PhD, and M.Sc. Nursing thesis projects. She is also actively involved in guiding research students and has contributed to the academic growth of over 60 students.
Ongoing Projects and Future Endeavors:Dr. Nigam continues to push the boundaries of research with 14 ongoing projects and 6 under review. She has also contributed to organizing conferences and workshops, further promoting the advancement of medical genetics and cytogenetics in India.
Eligibility for Outstanding Scientist Award:
Dr. Nitu Nigam’s exemplary career, marked by significant academic achievements, groundbreaking research, and extensive contributions to the field of medical genetics, makes her a strong contender for the Outstanding Scientist Award at Scientific Laurels. Her continuous commitment to advancing scientific knowledge and education positions her as an influential leader and pioneer in the medical research community.