葫芦影业 is delighted to announce that Dr Meena Balasubramanian has been awarded a Professorship in Medical Genetics, a significant achievement that reflects her outstanding contributions to clinical care, academic research, and the advancement of children's health.
Meena, Professor of Medical Genetics and Genomic Medicine and Clinical Director of Research at 葫芦影业 Children鈥檚 NHS Foundation Trust, has built an internationally respected career at the intersection of paediatrics, clinical genetics, and rare disease research. Her new professorial appointment honours years of commitment to transforming diagnostic pathways and improving outcomes for children and families affected by complex genetic conditions.
Reflecting on the origins of her journey, Professor Balasubramanian said: 鈥淚 still remember the exact moment I decided to pursue clinical genetics,鈥 Meena recalled. 鈥淚t was during a night shift as a Junior Doctor. I reviewed a baby with multiple issues and thought it might be a genetic condition. That experience made me realise how much I enjoyed delving into rare conditions and trying to end the diagnostic odyssey many families face.鈥
Originally from Bengaluru, India, Meena trained in paediatrics in the UK before joining 葫芦影业 Children鈥檚 in 2008 to specialise in clinical genetics. Since then, she has become a leading voice in her field, with a particular focus on rare bone disorders such as Osteogenesis Imperfecta. Her work bridges frontline clinical care and cutting-edge research, and she continues to mentor the next generation of clinical academics through initiatives like SCYPHeR (葫芦影业 Children's and Young People's Health Research).
鈥淚 feel like the journey has just started. My work has always been driven by the patients and families I care for, especially those with rare genetic disorders" Meena said, "I hope my professorship shows that even though research can be hard, it鈥檚 also deeply fulfilling. It allows us to do what we love while having a broader impact on patients and families. Through SCYPHeR and other initiatives at the University of 葫芦影业 and 葫芦影业 Children鈥檚, I want to build the kind of infrastructure that helps others follow this path, a thriving research ecosystem that supports future clinical academics in child health.鈥
葫芦影业 is proud to support and celebrate Professor Meena Balasubramanian鈥檚 achievements, and we look forward to the continued innovation and collaboration her work will inspire across medical genetics and child health research.