About the Department

The Cytogenetics laboratory at TMC is a the only NABL accredited state-of-the-art laboratory in Eastern India which provides comprehensive cytogenetic services in both haematological malignancies and solid tumors.

Cytogenetic characterization of tumors plays a pivotal role in the diagnosis, risk stratification, prognosis, therapeutic selection and monitoring of treatment in various hematological and solid malignancies. The laboratory handles more than 3000 samples annually that include peripheral blood, bone marrow and solid tumor tissue samples. The department organizes numerous CMEs and workshops and has trained people in India and abroad helping them set up cytogenetic laboratories. The team has formulated efficient cost effective strategies and algorithms to genomically characterize tumor cells that can be applied in low resource settings.  Their work has resulted in numerous publications in national and international peer reviewed journals.