Dr G Padma
Research Scientist
Dr. Padma G is a molecular geneticist with over 18 years of experience in the diagnosis, research, and prevention of inherited blood disorders, particularly thalassemia and sickle cell anemia. She serves as Head of the Molecular Genetics Laboratory at the Thalassemia and Sickle Cell Society, where she leads diagnostic services, research initiatives, and oversees genetic reporting.
Her expertise spans molecular genetics, bioinformatics, and clinical research. Her early work at Osmania University focused on genetic factors in hypertension, DNA repair in cataracts, and congenital hearing impairment. Since 2018, she has specialized in hemoglobinopathies, contributing to antenatal and cascade screening programs, diagnostic validation, and studies on iron overload in thalassemia.
Dr. Padma has been involved in multi-centre clinical trials, including studies on nutraceuticals for sickle cell disease and emerging therapies such as Luspatercept. She has published extensively in peer-reviewed journals and contributed to research on ฮฒ-thalassemia, sequencing-based screening, and novel genetic variants.
An active member of ethics committees and organizer of national conferences and CMEs, she is committed to advancing early detection, improved care, and prevention of inherited blood disorders in India.
