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Dr. Amrit Kaur Kaler [MBBS, MD (Pathology), Fellowship in Molecular Biology and Genomics]
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+91-8860606766 | +91-9910655125About Dr. Amrit Kaur Kaler [MBBS, MD (Pathology), Fellowship in Molecular Biology and Genomics]
Dr. Amrit Kaur Kaler is Molecular Pathologist and Currently Working as Consultant, Molecular Pathology in the Genetics & Molecular Medicine and Laboratory Medicine Department at Kokilaben Dhirubhai Ambani Hospital, Andheri West, Mumbai, India.
She is having more than 15 years of experience in the field of Pathology and Molecular Pathology.
She has completed her MBBS from Government Medical College, Amritsar, MD (Pathology), Fellowship in Molecular Biology and Genomics from HCG Cancer Care, Bangalore, and a Certificate Course in Cancer Genomics, Precision Oncology and Immuno-oncology from Harvard Medical School, Boston, USA.
Profile Highlights :
- Dr. Kaler trained and worked at Dr B. R. Ambedkar Medical College, St. John's Medical College and Hospital and Healthcare Global Cancer Care Hospital in Bangalore, managing laboratory operations across histopathology, haematology and clinical pathology. She now heads the Molecular Pathology Department at Kokilaben Hospital, where she is responsible for reporting molecular and cancer genetic panels.
- She is trained in clinical genomic testing of solid tumours and haematological malignancies, with a special interest in linking morphology with genomics to guide precision oncology, immunotherapy and targeted therapy. Her laboratory performs next-generation sequencing, PCR, Sanger sequencing and MLPA for breast, colorectal, lung, ovarian and pancreatic cancers, melanoma, blood cancers, hereditary cancer syndromes and certain neurological disorders.
- Dr. Kaler has published more than 45 papers on topics such as EGFR and KRAS mutations, PIK3CA in breast cancer, microsatellite instability, lung cancer immunotherapy and haemoglobinopathies. She co-authored Principles and Interpretation of Laboratory Practices in Surgical Pathology, is South Asian Editor of the Washington Manual of Surgical Pathology (3rd edition, 2022) and a Guest Editor of the Journal of Precision Oncology.
- Her honours include Molecular Pathologist of the Year at the Precision Med India Conclave (2025), Best Molecular Pathologist, Mumbai (2022), the Indian Women Achiever Award (2015), the Gauravacharya Award (2016) and Best Research Paper at KDAH Research Day (2024), and she is an Associate Board Member of the Genetic Counselling Board of India. She speaks English, Hindi and Punjabi and is active in women's empowerment and healthcare for rural women.
Areas of Expertise :
- Molecular Pathology
- Cancer Genomics
- Precision Oncology
- Next-generation Sequencing
- Hereditary Cancer Testing
- Immuno-oncology Biomarkers
- Next-generation Sequencing Cancer Panels
- PCR-based Mutation Testing
- Sanger Sequencing
- MLPA Testing
- Lung Cancer EGFR and ALK Testing
- Breast Cancer PIK3CA and BRCA Testing
- Colorectal Cancer KRAS and MSI Testing
- Ovarian Cancer Genetic Testing
List of Treatments
- Next-generation Sequencing Cancer Panels
- PCR-based Mutation Testing
- Sanger Sequencing
- MLPA Testing
- Lung Cancer EGFR and ALK Testing
- Breast Cancer PIK3CA and BRCA Testing
- Colorectal Cancer KRAS and MSI Testing
- Ovarian Cancer Genetic Testing
- Melanoma BRAF Testing
- Hereditary Cancer Syndrome Testing
- Haematological Malignancy Molecular Testing
- Immunotherapy Biomarker Testing
- Haemoglobinopathy Testing
- Pancreatic Cancer Genomic Profiling
Work Experience
Currently Working as Consultant, Molecular Pathology in the Genetics & Molecular Medicine and Laboratory Medicine Department at Kokilaben Dhirubhai Ambani Hospital, Andheri West, Mumbai, India.
Past Experience :
- Molecular Pathologist - Healthcare Global (HCG) Cancer Care Hospital, Bangalore
- Pathologist - Dr B. R. Ambedkar Medical College, Bangalore
- Pathologist - St. John's Medical College and Hospital, Bangalore
Education & Training
- MBBS - Government Medical College, Amritsar
- MD (Pathology)
- Fellowship in Molecular Biology and Genomics - HCG Cancer Care, Bangalore
- Certificate Course in Cancer Genomics, Precision Oncology and Immuno-oncology - Harvard Medical School, Boston, USA
- Certificate of Advanced Studies in Precision Medicine - International Society of Liquid Biopsy, 2025
Awards & Recognition
- Molecular Pathologist of the Year - Precision Med India Conclave (2025)
- Best Molecular Pathologist, Mumbai - National Leadership Awards (2022)
- Best Research Paper - KDAH Research Day (2024)
- Certificate of Excellence - Health Care Global, Bangalore (2024)
- Indian Women Achiever Award - NIER (2015)
- Gauravacharya Award - NIER (2016)
- Excellence in Research on Thalassemia - Indus Foundation (2017)
- Best Paper Award - KC-IAPM (2012)
- Associate Board Member - Genetic Counselling Board of India (2025)
- South Asian Editor - Washington Manual of Surgical Pathology, 3rd edition (2022)
Associated Hospitals
Location
Kokilaben Dhirubhai Ambani Hospital, Andheri West, Mumbai, India
Frequently Asked Questions
Dr. Amrit Kaur Kaler works as Consultant, Molecular Pathology at Kokilaben Dhirubhai Ambani Hospital, Andheri West, Mumbai, where she heads the Molecular Pathology Department.
She specialises in molecular pathology and cancer genomics, using NGS, PCR, Sanger sequencing and MLPA to guide precision oncology and immunotherapy.
Dr. Amrit Kaur Kaler has more than 15 years of experience in pathology and has published over 45 research papers.
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