Editorial Board Member — Hematology, CAR-T & Transplant Medicine
Dr. Geetha Palaniappan is a Senior Registered Medical Officer specializing in Hematology and Transplant Medicine at Sunway Medical Centre, Malaysia. With over 15 years of diverse clinical experience across public and private sectors, including extensive service with the Ministry of Health Malaysia, she combines deep bedside expertise with a passion for cutting-edge cellular therapies.
For over seven years at Sunway Medical Centre, Dr. Palaniappan’s clinical focus has centered on stem cell transplantation for hematological malignancies, CAR-T cell therapy, and clinical immunotherapy. Her advanced training includes specialized studies in immuno-oncology through Harvard Medical School.
In addition to her clinical practice in hematology and transplant care, Dr. Palaniappan is a certified American Heart Association (AHA) instructor for Basic Life Support (BLS) and Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS), actively training healthcare professionals in critical emergency response and life-saving protocols.
Education & Post-Graduate Training:
- Advanced Training in Immuno-Oncology, Harvard Medical School, USA
- Bachelor of Medicine, Bachelor of Surgery (MBBS), Manipal University
- Professional Diploma in Dermatology
- Postgraduate Diploma in Aesthetic Medicine & Fellowship in Medical Cosmetology
Clinical & Research Focus:
- Stem Cell Transplantation in Hematological Malignancies
- CAR-T Therapy & Advanced Immunotherapy
- Clinical Immuno-Oncology & Cellular Therapeutics
- Resuscitation Pedagogy (AHA BLS/ACLS Instructor)