Dr. Prateek Bhatia | Pediatric Hematology Genomics | Research Excellence Award
PGIMER Chandigarh | India
Dr. Prateek Bhatia is an accomplished clinician-scientist and Principal Investigator known for his exceptional contributions to pediatric hematology-oncology and molecular diagnostics. With 1,244 citations from 1,134 documents, 143 published documents, and an h-index of 20, he has established a significant global research footprint in childhood leukemia, germline variant profiling, novel anemia syndromes, and pharmacogenetic responses to therapy. His education and advanced clinical training in pathology, hematology, and health management have enabled him to integrate laboratory excellence with patient-centered research. As an Additional Professor at a premier national institute, he leads numerous competitive, high-impact funded projects supported by ICMR, SERB-DST, CSIR, DST, and international grant bodies. His work focuses on defining genetic subtypes, clonal evolution, actionable molecular targets, and developing next-generation sequencing platforms and rapid diagnostic solutions tailored for resource-constrained settings. His research interests span acute lymphoblastic leukemia genomics, bone marrow failure disorders, iron-related anemias, epigenomic alterations, and point-of-care device development. Recognized as a Fellow of prestigious academies, he continues to advance precision hematology through innovative, clinically meaningful discoveries. His overarching mission is to enhance diagnostic accuracy, refine risk stratification, and improve outcomes for children with complex blood disorders through science-driven, compassionate care.
Featured Publications
Neurological manifestations and clinical outcomes in pediatric Alexander disease: Single-center cohort and identification of novel GFAP variants. (2025). Brain and Development.
Clinicopathological and immunogenetic characterization in 8 patients with familial hemophagocytic lymphohistiocytosis type 2: A study from North India with literature review. (2025). Journal of Clinical Immunology.
Neutrophil lymphocyte ratio and clinical outcome in children admitted to PICU: A prospective observational study. (2025). Indian Journal of Pediatrics, 2 citations.
Altered expression of m6A-associated genes is linked with poor prognosis in pediatric acute myeloid leukemia patients. (2025). Biomolecules.
Skin biopsy revealing Langerhans cell histiocytosis during therapy for T-cell acute lymphoblastic leukemia: A fatal outcome. (2025). Journal of Cutaneous Pathology.
A comparative analysis of clinical utility of cytogenetics and copy-number–integrated risk stratification scores in a prospective cohort of pediatric B-cell acute lymphoblastic leukemia. (2025). Pediatric Blood and Cancer, 1 citation.