Dr Radha Rama Devi

Dr. Radha Rama Devi is a pioneer in Pediatric Genetics and Medical Genetics in India, with over 40 years of clinical and research experience. She established India’s first Comprehensive Genetic Diagnostic Service Laboratory at CDFD (Center for DNA Fingerprinting and Diagnostics) and introduced newborn screening for preventable causes of mental retardation in India. She has received the President’s Medal and Gold Medal in Medicine, along with the honor of being recognized as Senior Woman Bioscientist (2005) by the Department of Biotechnology, Government of India. Her work has laid the foundation for prenatal genetic diagnosis and genetic counseling in India, making her a national leader in the field.

Educational Qualifications:

• MBBS – Merit prizes including President’s Medal and Gold Medal in Medicine
• MD (Pediatrics) – India
• Fellowship in Inborn Errors of Metabolism – British Council

Awards & Recognitions:

• President’s Medal (MBBS)
• Gold Medal in Medicine (MBBS)
• Senior Woman Bioscientist Award, 2005 (DBT, Government of India)
• Lifetime Achievement in Medical Genetics and Newborn Screening in India.