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Rajib De (born 1 January 1973) is an Indian clinical haematologist and bone marrow transplant specialist. He is known for his work in haematology and stem cell transplantation in eastern India. He is currently a professor in the Department of Haematology at Nil Ratan Sircar Medical College and Hospital, Kolkata,[1] and heads the Bone Marrow Transplant Unit at Narayana Superspeciality Hospital, Howrah.[2]

Early life and education

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Rajib De was born on 1 January 1973 in India. He completed his MBBS (1997) and MD Medicine (2004) at the University of Calcutta,[3] followed by a DM in Clinical Haematology at West Bengal University of Health Sciences in 2010.[4] He further specialized in bone marrow transplantation with a residency at Tata Memorial Hospital, Mumbai, concluding in 2012.[5]

Career

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De has been a faculty member at Nil Ratan Sircar Medical College since 2011, progressing through roles from assistant professor to professor in the Department of Haematology.[6] He serves as consultant haematologist, haemato-oncologist, and bone marrow transplant physician, and led development of the BMT programme at Narayana Superspeciality Hospital, Howrah, since 2016 and clinical lead since 2021.[7][8] He is among the early clinicians in eastern India to perform autologous stem cell transplantation for multiple myeloma and has overseen nearly 300 bone marrow transplants across autologous and allogeneic procedures.[9] He has also organized professional meetings focused on bone marrow therapy in the region.[10]

Research and clinical contributions

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De’s clinical interests include thalassaemia, haemoglobinopathies, childhood acute lymphoblastic leukemia, lymphoma, multiple myeloma, and aplastic anaemia.[11] He has participated in clinical trials and efforts to establish accessible bone marrow transplant programmes in tertiary care government centres in eastern India.[12][13]

Awards and honors

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  • Best Presentation Award at the 49th Annual Conference of the Indian Society of Haematology and Blood Transfusion.[14]
  • Member of the Bengal Society of Haematology and Indian Stem Cell Transplant Registry Group (ISCTDG).[15]

Professional affiliations

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  • Professor, Department of Haematology, Nil Ratan Sircar Medical College and Hospital.[16]
  • Consultant Haematologist and Clinical Lead, Bone Marrow Transplant Unit, Narayana Superspeciality Hospital, Howrah.[17]
  • Organizing Secretary, Eastern India Blood Marrow and Cellular Therapy Meet (EIBMCT)
  • Assistant Secretary, Eastern Haematology Group (EHG): https://easternhaematology.com/ehg-committee/
  • Fellow, Indian Society of Haematology and Blood Transfusion (ISHBT)

Selected publications

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  • De R, et al. Detection of Common Deletion Mutations (– α³.⁷ and – α⁴.² kb) in HBA gene and Genotype Phenotype Correlation. Journal of Hematology & Transfusion Medicine, 2025.[18]
  • De R, et al. Role of Phenotype Matched RBC in Reducing Transfusion Requirement in Thalassemia Patients. Journal of Hematology & Transfusion Medicine, 2024.[19]
  • Additional articles indexed on PubMed under “Rajib De.” (Searchable via PubMed)[20]

In the media

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De’s clinical work has been featured in national media outlets such as The Times of India for his leadership in bone marrow transplant developments in eastern India.[21] He is frequently featured on FM medical programmes and health podcasts discussing advances in haematology.[22]

References

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  1. ^ Nil Ratan Sircar Medical College & Hospital Faculty Profile – Rajib De. Available at: https://nrsmedicalcollegekolkata.in
  2. ^ "Bengal hub for bone marrow transplant", The Times of India, 16 July 2023. Available at: https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/kolkata/bengal-hub-for-bone-marrow-transplant/articleshow/101792890.cms
  3. ^ Nil Ratan Sircar Medical College & Hospital Faculty Profile – Rajib De. Available at: https://nrsmedicalcollegekolkata.in
  4. ^ Dr. Rajib De Haematology. Available at: https://drrajibdehaematology.com/
  5. ^ Dr. Rajib De Haematology. Available at: https://drrajibdehaematology.com/
  6. ^ Nil Ratan Sircar Medical College & Hospital Faculty Profile – Rajib De. Available at: https://nrsmedicalcollegekolkata.in
  7. ^ Rajib De profile – Credihealth.com. Available at: https://www.credihealth.com/doctor/rajib-de-hemato-oncologist
  8. ^ "Bengal hub for bone marrow transplant", The Times of India, 16 July 2023. Available at: https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/kolkata/bengal-hub-for-bone-marrow-transplant/articleshow/101792890.cms
  9. ^ "Bengal hub for bone marrow transplant", The Times of India, 16 July 2023. Available at: https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/kolkata/bengal-hub-for-bone-marrow-transplant/articleshow/101792890.cms
  10. ^ "Doctors discuss bone marrow therapy at meet", The Statesman, 2023. Available at: https://www.thestatesman.com/bengal/doctors-discuss-bone-marrow-therapy-at-meet-1503325346.html
  11. ^ De R, et al. Detection of Common Deletion Mutations (– α³.⁷ and – α⁴.² kb) in HBA gene and Genotype Phenotype Correlation. Journal of Hematology & Transfusion Medicine, 2025.
  12. ^ "Eastern India’s advancements in bone marrow transplant", Anandabazar Patrika, August 2023. Available at: https://www.anandabazar.com/kolkata/district/hooghly/eastern-indias-advancements-in-bone-marrow-transplant-dgtl-1.10678923
  13. ^ "NRS Hosp successfully conducts bone marrow transplant", Millennium Post, 2023. Available at: https://www.millenniumpost.in/kolkata/nrs-hosp-successfully-conducts-bone-marrow-transplant-490751
  14. ^ Rajib De profile – Credihealth.com. Available at: https://www.credihealth.com/doctor/rajib-de-hemato-oncologist
  15. ^ Rajib De profile – Credihealth.com. Available at: https://www.credihealth.com/doctor/rajib-de-hemato-oncologist
  16. ^ Nil Ratan Sircar Medical College & Hospital Faculty Profile – Rajib De. Available at: https://nrsmedicalcollegekolkata.in
  17. ^ Rajib De profile – Credihealth.com. Available at: https://www.credihealth.com/doctor/rajib-de-hemato-oncologist
  18. ^ De R, et al. Detection of Common Deletion Mutations (– α³.⁷ and – α⁴.² kb) in HBA gene and Genotype Phenotype Correlation. Journal of Hematology & Transfusion Medicine, 2025.
  19. ^ De R, et al. Role of Phenotype Matched RBC in Reducing Transfusion Requirement in Thalassemia Patients. Journal of Hematology & Transfusion Medicine, 2024.
  20. ^ PubMed search for “Rajib De”. Available at: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/?term=Rajib+De
  21. ^ "Bengal hub for bone marrow transplant", The Times of India, 16 July 2023. Available at: https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/kolkata/bengal-hub-for-bone-marrow-transplant/articleshow/101792890.cms
  22. ^ Rajib De profile – Vaidam.com. Available at: https://www.vaidam.com/doctors/dr-rajib-de