Prof Dr Rabindra Kumar Jena,
MD, PhD (Hematology)
Prof RK Jena completed his MBBS from SCB Medical College, Cuttack in 1983 followed by post-graduation in General medicine from VIMSAR, Burla in 1988. He returned back to SCB Medical College for his PhD in Clinical Hematology which was completed in 2001. He is currently working as the Professor and Head of the department of Clinical Hematology. He is a “Fellow of Indian Society of Hematology & Blood Transfusion”. He has received advanced training in the management of Thalassemia from Cyprus (TIF) and Bone Marrow Transplantation from University of Minnesota, USA under VTP programme by American Society of Hematology (ASH). He was instrumental in the establishment of the Bone Marrow transplant Unit in the department of Clinical Hematology, SCB.
Bone Marrow Transplant
Sickle Cell Anemia
Multiple Myeloma
Thalassemia
Lymphoma
Leukemia
Gold Medal. FMT Subject. 2nd MBBS exam, 1990
Prof. MC Mishra Memorial Award. For Best Research Article. Indian Medical Association, 1995
Prof. MC Mishra Memorial Award. Best Case Report. Indian Medical Association, 1996
Second Best Research Paper Award. National Conference of Paediatric Haematology and Oncology - PHOCON 2000, Kolkata, 2000
Best Research Paper Award. Annual Conference of Association of Physicians of India, 2001
Best Doctor Award. Cuttack Citizen Forum, 2013
First haematologist from eastern India to receive the prestigious Royal College of Physicians fellowship, 2023
Prof Jena is the first haematologist from Eastern India to be conferred the honorary fellowship in acknowledgement of his achievements in spearheading specialised healthcare accessibility for various blood disorders in the state and country.
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Dr. Rabindra Kumar Jena: Organizing Secretary and Head of Clinical Haematology at SCB MCH, leading 'Haematocon-2023'. Dr. Jena emphasizes global participation, joint sessions, legal aspects, and unveils ISHBT's first manifesto for blood disorder control.
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Dr. Rabindra Kumar Jena, Head of Haematology at SCB Medical College, led the team in achieving the 105th bone marrow transplant milestone. His guidance ensured the success of the procedure on diabetic blood cancer patient Ramakanta Pradhan, highlighting the hospital's commitment to critical treatments.
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