Dr. Nitin Shah

Medical Degrees

• MBBS — University of Bombay
• MD (Paediatrics) — University of Bombay
• DCH (Diploma in Child Health) — University of Bombay

Academic Appointments

• Professor — Paediatric Haematology Oncology, Fellowship of National Board & Honorary Haematologist Oncologist, BJ Wadia Hospital for Children, Mumbai
• Professor — Paediatrics & Consultant Paediatrician, P.D. Hinduja National Hospital, Mumbai
• IAP Trainee Fellow in Haematology

Certifications & Accreditations

• Fellow — Indian Society of Hematology and Transfusion Medicine (FISHTM)
• President — Indian Academy of Pediatrics (IAP), 2006
• Member (India) — Asian Strategic Alliance for Pneumococcal Disease Prevention (ASAP)

Major Conditions Treated

• Childhood Leukaemias (ALL, AML)
• Lymphomas (Hodgkin's & Non-Hodgkin's)
• Haemophilia & Bleeding Disorders
• Thalassaemia
• Anaemia (All Types)
• Childhood Solid Tumours (Wilms Tumour, Neuroblastoma, Rhabdomyosarcoma, Osteosarcoma)
• Paediatric HIV
• Primary Immunodeficiency Disorders
• Vaccinology (Paediatric)

Sub-specialties

• Paediatric Haemato-Oncology: 41+ years; expert in leukaemia, lymphoma, and solid tumours — a leading Paediatric Haematologist in Mumbai for best childhood cancer treatment in India.
• Bone Marrow Transplant (BMT) Evaluation: Professor at BJ Wadia Hospital; experienced in paediatric BMT evaluation and referral.
• Vaccinology: Extensive vaccine research including DTPa, Hepatitis A, Varicella, Rabies, DTP-Hib, DTP-HB, HPV, Rota vaccines — one of India's leading paediatric vaccine researchers.

Advanced Procedures & Treatments

• Bone Marrow Aspiration & Biopsy
• Chemotherapy for ALL/AML/Lymphomas
• Clotting Factor Replacement (Haemophilia)
• Blood Transfusion & Exchange Transfusion
• IVIG Therapy
• Childhood Solid Tumour Management
• Vaccine Research Protocols

Current Affiliations

• P.D. Hinduja Hospital & Medical Research Centre, Mahim, Mumbai — Section Head, Paediatrics; Senior Consultant Paediatrician & Paediatric Haematologist Oncologist (Present)
• Apollo Hospitals, Navi Mumbai (CBD Belapur) — Consultant Paediatric Haematologist (Present)

Past Affiliations

• BJ Wadia Hospital for Children, Mumbai — Professor, Paediatric Haematology Oncology & Honorary Haematologist Oncologist
• Lion's Hospital, Mumbai — Honorary Haematologist Oncologist (Past)

Academic & Editorial Roles

• Editor-in-Chief — IAP Specialty Series Books
• Editor — Paediatric Today, Paediatric Clinics of India
• Editor — IAP Specialty Series Book on Haematology, Infectious Diseases, Paediatric HIV, Rational Antimicrobial

Key Achievements

• 41+ years of clinical experience in Paediatric Haematology and Oncology
• Past President — Indian Academy of Pediatrics (IAP) 2006
• Fellow — Indian Society of Hematology and Transfusion Medicine
• Extensive vaccine research in 10+ vaccine studies
• Section Head — Paediatrics, P.D. Hinduja Hospital

National & International Awards

• Past President — Indian Academy of Pediatrics (IAP), 2006
• Member (India) — Asian Strategic Alliance for Pneumococcal Disease Prevention (ASAP)

Editorial Honours

• Editor-in-Chief — IAP Specialty Series Books
• Editor — IAP Textbook of Paediatrics 2006–2007

Vaccine Research (Selected Studies)

• DTPa (Safety Study)
• Inactivated Hepatitis A (Seroprevalence Study)
• Varicella (Seroprevalence Study)
• Rabies (Pre-exposure Immunogenicity & Safety Study)
• DTP-Hib Combination Vaccine (Safety & Immunogenicity Study)
• DTP-HB Combination Study (Post-marketing Safety Study)
• Live Hepatitis A Vaccine (Safety & Immunogenicity Study)
• HPV Vaccine (Seroconversion & Safety; Phase 3 Immunogenicity Study)
• Rota Vaccine (Safety & Immunogenicity)
• Varicella Vaccine (Phase 3 Immunogenicity Study)