Dr. Aniket Kumar, Ph.D.

Dr. Aniket Kumar is a distinguished scientist and project manager at the Regional Institute of Ophthalmology, Indira Gandhi Institute of Medical Sciences, Patna, with expertise in molecular genetics, genomics, and translational research. A Ph.D. in Biochemistry, he has spearheaded numerous groundbreaking studies, including the identification of 950 SARS-CoV-2 strains and molecular diagnostic advancements in breast cancer and ocular diseases. Dr. Kumar played a pivotal role in establishing a state-of-the-art Molecular Genetics Laboratory during the COVID-19 pandemic and currently leads a national initiative to create clinical trial networks for ophthalmology. His accolades include the prestigious Young Scientist Award (2021) for contributions to genomics and proteomics, and multiple peer-reviewed publications in high-impact journals. With a passion for advancing personalized medicine and public health, Dr. Kumar\\\'s research bridges basic science and clinical applications, setting benchmarks in healthcare innovation and translational science.