MD, PhD. Joined as a faculty in the Dept of Paediatric Oncology in RCC Trivandrum in 1996 and is working here for the past 24 years managing both haematological malignancies & solid tumors ( 600 new paediatric cancers in <14 years age group). Has > 50 publictions in the field. Medical council of India recognised teaching faculty for DM Paediatric oncology course initiated in India since 2012 onwards. Served as internal & external examiner for DM & PhDin various institutes in India.