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  • Dr Geeta K Vemugant

  • Professor
  • University of Hyderabad
Publications 2 - 2024

Publications

  • 163
    Journal Articles
  • 14
    Book Chapter
  • 1
    Book
  • 1
    Conference
    Proceedings
  • 14
    Review
  • 13
    Letter
  • 2
    Note
  • 1
    Editorial
  • 1
    Short Survey
  • 14
    Other
  • 25
  • 12
  • 23
  • 113

Citations / H-Index

3866 Citations
33 h-index
2507 Citations

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Expertise

Biology

Adult Stem Biology Research, Cancer Stem Cells, Ocular Tumors and Ocular Infections.

Personal Information

Dr Geeta K Vemugant

Female
School of Medical Sciences University of Hyderabad, Prof CR Rao Road, Gachibowli
Ranga Reddy, Telangana, India - 500046


Experience

  • Professor

    School of Medical Sciences

    University of Hyderabad

  • Dean

    School of Medical Sciences

    University of Hyderabad

  • Pathologist

    Ophthalmic Pathology and Stem Cell Laboratory

    L. V. Prasad Eye Institute


Qualification

  • M.D.

    Nizam's Institute of Medical Sciences, Hyderabad


Honours and Awards

2018

Member of

Indian Council of Medical Research

2018

Featured for significant contributions to the field of eye and vision research as part of the International Women

The Women in Eye and Vision Research (WEAVR) initiative of ARVO

2018

Invited expert of the WHO consensus and Editorial Board meeting for Classification of Eye Tumors

Lyon

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2018

Member of

Indian Council of Medical Research

2018

Featured for significant contributions to the field of eye and vision research as part of the International Women

The Women in Eye and Vision Research (WEAVR) initiative of ARVO

2018

Invited expert of the WHO consensus and Editorial Board meeting for Classification of Eye Tumors

Lyon

2018

Nominated and Elected fellow of Telangana Academy of Sciences

Telangana Academy of Sciences

2018

Member of TAS - Sectional Committee in Medical, Health and Pharmaceuticals Sciences

Telangana Academy of Sciences

2017

Senior Achievement Award

American Academy of Ophthalmology

2017

Vishesha Puruskar

Dr Ramineni Foundation USA

2017

Mentor in the Pilot Women Leadership Development Program of ARVO 2017

ARVO

2017

American Academy of Ophthalmology Senior Achievement Award 2017

American Academy of Ophthalmology

2017

Vishishta Puruskar

Dr Ramineni Foundation

2017

Best poster award (2nd prize) at 3rd Edition of Apollo Cancer Conclave and 7th Edition Cancer CI 2017

HICC

2016

Distinguished Lecture on Eye diseases: bench to bedside journey.

Central University Orissa

2016

Keynote address at the Women in Eye and Vision Research (WEAVR)

Association of Research in Vision and Ophthalmology Seattle

2016

Distinguished Lecture at 1st Middle East Ophthalmic Oncology Conference

Cairo

2015

9th Indian College of Pathology Oration.

IAPM meeting

2014

Nominated Chair of Global Member Committee

Association of Research in Vision and Ophthalmology

2014

Member of Awards Committee

Association of Research in Vision and Ophthalmology

2014

Awarded the 2013 ARVO/Merck Collaborative Research Fellowship Award for the proposal entitled

ARVO Foundation for Eye Research and the Association for Research in Vision and Ophthalmology (ARVO) through a grant from Merck

2013

Invited to deliver the Lt Gen M A Baig Shaheed Memorial lecture on Stem cell therapy.

11th Biennial meeting of SAARC Academy of Ophthalmology and 16th Islamabad Congress of Ophthalmology at Bhurban

2013

Felicitated on International Women

Andhra Pradesh Government

2012

Nominated member of Award Committee.

ARVO

2012

Nominated International Member

ARVO

2012

Invited as a Committee Member to update the International Council of Ophthalmology ( ICO) Residency Curriculum.

International Council of Ophthalmology.

2012

Awarded the Dr Chapati Raju Memorial Oration.

IMA CME

2010

Nominated and Elected as President Elect.

International Society of Ophthalmic Pathology

2010

Shri Shyam Lal Saksena Memorial Award

National Academy of Medical Sciences

2010

National Academy of Medical Sciences Amritsar Award 2007.

NAMS meeting

2009

Elected Member ARVO Program Committee

AP section

2009

Nominated and Elected as Fellow

Indian College of Pathologists

2009

Nominated and Elected as Fellow

Indian College of Pathologists

2009

Invited Reviewer for projects submitted to Medical Research Council

UK on Translational Research

2009

Nominated and Elected as Member Program Committee.

ARVO (AP section)

2009

Four Decade Trust Oration on

SMS Medical College

2009

Association of Biotechnology & Pharmacy Senior Scientist Award at the International Symposium on

Acharya Nagarjuna University

2008

Awarded as one of the Outstanding Woman Achievers of year

International Lions Club- on Mahilaotsav Day at NTR Gardens

2007

Elected Fellow

National Academy of Medical Sciences

2007

Awarded the Biotech Products and Process Development and Commercialisation for the year 2007

1. Govt of India

2007

Awarded the Best Oral Presentation

Stem Cell Research Forum of India and International Stem Cell Meeting

2007

Awarded 5 best photographs by the Ophthalmic Photographic Society for the following Categories

American Society of Cataract and Refractory Surgery

2006

Life Patron of Al Shifa Trust Eye Hospital

Rawalpindi

2006

Awarded “Vaidashri Award”

Megacity Kala Vedika on at Tyagaraja Gana Sabha, Hyderabad

2006

Awarded the “Dr Shurveer Singh Trust Oration Award”.

RNT Medical College

2005

Awarded the CHEMTECH PHARMABIO “Outstanding Contribution” Award (Biotech), for the year 2005. This is in recognition of the pioneering contribution in the area of medical biotechnology and biosciences, especially in the area of using stem cell techniques to restore the precious vision in patients.

Chemtech Foundation

2005

Awarded the CHEMTECH PHARMABIO

for the year 2005. This is in recognition of the pioneering contribution in the area of medical biotechnology and biosciences

2005

Awarded the “Best paper presentation” for the paper entitled “ Histopathology of cornea after cultivated limbal epithelial transplantation”.

Annual meeting of the Indian Association of Pathologists and Microbiologists, AP chapter

2004

Interviewed for an UGC program on Women Scientist and chosen as one of the leading

UGC program

2002

Awarded the Rangachari Gold medal for the best paper entitled

All India Ophthalmological Society

2001

Awarded the best Poster for the paper entitled

Osmania Medical College

2000

Awarded the best thematic film at the Film festival.

entitled Mimics of Retinoblastoma

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Doctoral Theses Guided

2015

Cultivation and Characterization of Human Lacrimal Gland Cells for Potential Clinical Application

Shubha Tiwari, Birla Institute of Technology and Science, Pilani

2013

Characterisation of Cultured Oral Mucosal Epithelial Cells and its Application for Reconstructing the Ocular Surface in Patients with Severe Ocular Surface Diseases

Subhash Gaddipati, Birla Institute of Technology and Science, Pilani

2012

Characterization of Cancer Stem Cells in Retinoblastoma

Murali Mohan Sagar Balla, Birla Institute of Technology and Science, Pilani

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2015

Cultivation and Characterization of Human Lacrimal Gland Cells for Potential Clinical Application

Shubha Tiwari, Birla Institute of Technology and Science, Pilani

2013

Characterisation of Cultured Oral Mucosal Epithelial Cells and its Application for Reconstructing the Ocular Surface in Patients with Severe Ocular Surface Diseases

Subhash Gaddipati, Birla Institute of Technology and Science, Pilani

2012

Characterization of Cancer Stem Cells in Retinoblastoma

Murali Mohan Sagar Balla, Birla Institute of Technology and Science, Pilani

2010

Role of HPV, p53 and proliferative markers in the genesis and prognosis of ocular surface squamous neoplasia

Guru Prasad , Birla Institute of Technology and Science, Pilani

2010

Evaluation of the characteristics and plasticity of bone marrow and limbus derived mesenchymal stem cells

Naresh Polisetti, Birla Institute of Technology and Science, Pilani

2010

Isolation, Characterization of Human Bone Marrow Stromal Stem Cells and an attempt to transdifferntiate them into neuro-glial and retinal lineage

Purushottam Reddy Koppula, Birla Institute of Technology and Science, Pilani

2008

Ex-vivo proliferation and characterization of adult limbal stem cells and their applications in treating ocular surface disorders caused by limbal stem cell deficiency

Anees Fatima, Birla Institute of Technology and Science, Pilani

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Membership In Professional Bodies

2002

American Academy of Ophthalmology

Life member

2002

All India Ophthalmologic Society

Life member

1998

Association of Research in Vision and Ophthalmology

member

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2002

American Academy of Ophthalmology

Life member

2002

All India Ophthalmologic Society

Life member

1998

Association of Research in Vision and Ophthalmology

member

1997

Indian Association of Pathologists and Microbiologists

Life member

Indian Academy of Cytologists

Life member

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Membership In Committees

2018

Institutional Committee-Stem cell research, Asian Research Foundation

Member

2017

Task Force on Stem Cell Research & Regenerative Medicine

Member

2017

NAC-SCRT

Member

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2018

Institutional Committee-Stem cell research, Asian Research Foundation

Member

2017

Task Force on Stem Cell Research & Regenerative Medicine

Member

2017

NAC-SCRT

Member

2015

ICMR- Expert Group on Stem Cell Research & Therapy

Member

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