Dr Ravindra Kumar
Scientist D
“Dr. Ravindra Kumar is a distinguished scientist specializing in Genetics and Molecular Hematology. He is currently serving as Scientist D at ICMR-National Institute for Tribal Health Research (ICMR-NITHR), Jabalpur, Madhya Pradesh and Assistant Professor at Academy of Scientific and Innovative Research. Dr Kumar is a thalassemia warrior and over a decade of experience, Dr. Kumar has made significant contributions to hematological research, particularly in thalassemia and sickle cell disease.
Dr. Kumar has played a pivotal role in multiple research projects funded by ICMR, SERB-DST, DBT, CCRAS and NHM, focusing on hemoglobinopathies and genetic disorders. His contributions to scientific literature include over 130 publications in high-impact journals such as Nature Medicine. His accolades include the Santosh and Arjun Dev Taneja Memorial Award for Excellence 2025, Dr. Dhirendra Nath Das Best Paper Award (Hematocon 2015), and the prestigious “”Achiever”” award by Thalassemics India in 2023 and Young Scientist Award (DST-Fast Track Scheme in 2012).
Dr Kumar has served as member in various National Level Committees for the designing and formulation of action plan for National Sickle Cell Anemia Elimination Mission 2047. “
