Dr. Georgeena Elsa Jose is a highly accomplished pediatric oncologist and clinical researcher with a robust 10-year career marked by excellence in medical research, clinical practice, and academic contributions. She possesses comprehensive expertise in data collection, qualitative and quantitative analysis, scientific writing, and critical thinking, enabling her to generate reliable and impactful insights in pediatric oncology and general pediatrics. Dr. Jose holds a Doctorate of Medicine (DM) in Pediatric Oncology from Government Medical College, Maharashtra, reflecting her specialized training in advanced pediatric oncology care. Additionally, she earned a DNB in Pediatrics from Noble Hospitals and Research Center, Pune, between 2020 and 2023. Her foundational medical education was completed with an MBBS degree from Jubilee Mission Medical College and Research Institute, Kerala, where she studied from 2012 to 2018. She also demonstrated leadership early on as head girl during her higher secondary education at Placid Vidya Vihar Senior Secondary School in Kottayam, and completed her elementary schooling at GEMS Our Own Indian School in Dubai.
Dr. Jose has a prolific publication record, with numerous peer-reviewed articles addressing critical issues in neonatal and pediatric health. Her research focuses include neonatal encephalitis, congenital nephrotic syndrome, the efficacy of pulse oximetry in neonates, the impacts of COVID-19 in neonates, and genetic mutations associated with rare congenital diseases. Her work has been published in prominent journals such as the Indian Journal of Pediatrics, Journal of Neonatology and Journal of pediatric hematology oncology. Among her recent publications are studies exploring neonatal encephalitis linked to COVID-19 infection, the role of cytomegalovirus in congenital nephrotic syndrome, comparative evaluations of pulse oximeters, and clinical observations on COVID-19 severity in neonates. She is currently preparing two additional manuscripts: a detailed case report on a GLB1 gene mutation in an infant presenting with developmental delay and an epidemiological analysis of childhood leukemias treated with a Modified BFM-90 protocol over five years from an Indian tertiary cancer center.
Her research excellence is further recognized through prestigious grants, notably the DHR-DM Thesis grant from the Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR) awarded in January 2025. This supported her project on clinical validation of serum biomarkers to predict toxicity in children with acute lymphoblastic leukemia receiving high-dose methotrexate. During her earlier academic years, she also received ICMR support for a study assessing hand hygiene practices in healthcare settings, emphasizing her sustained commitment to healthcare improvement.
Dr. Jose’s professional skills encompass scientific writing and editing with multiple successful manuscript submissions, rigorous research design covering both qualitative and quantitative methodologies, proficiency in MS Office and manuscript submission platforms, meticulous data collection and organization, and strong adherence to confidentiality and ethical standards. Her critical analytical skills extend to clinical audit processes and peer reviewing, contributing to maintaining high journal quality and research standards. She excels in time management, multitasking, and delivering effective academic presentations.
Throughout her career, Dr. Jose has earned significant honors. She was selected for the 8th CReDO Workshop on International Collaboration for Research Methods in Oncology in 2025, sponsored by U.S. St. Jude Global, where she received a substantial scholarship. She presented research at the 7th Emirates Pediatric Hematology & Oncology Conference in Abu Dhabi in 2025 with all travel expenses sponsored. She received the Dr. James Flett Endowment Gold Medal Award in 2024 for social and preventive pediatrics from the Indian Academy of Pediatrics. Additionally, she secured the best oral paper presentation award at the 32nd MAHAPEDICON 2022 conference, alongside multiple runner-up awards in national pediatric and neonatology quizzes and poster presentations. She graduated with a gold medal in Gynecology and Obstetrics from Kerala University in her final MBBS examination.
Dr. Jose actively maintains memberships in key professional bodies, including the Central Indian Academy of Pediatrics since 2021 and the Central Pediatric Hemato-Oncology Chapter (IAP) since 2023. She continuously engages in professional development by attending and contributing to national and international conferences, workshops, and specialized pediatric modules covering neonatal resuscitation, infectious diseases, endocrinology, and functional echocardiography.
Her certified credentials include a Basic Course in Biomedical Research from ICMR’s National Institute of Epidemiology, the British Medical Journal’s Research to Publication course through the University of California, San Francisco (UCSF), Pediatric Advanced Life Support certification by the American Heart Association and American Academy of Pediatrics, the Advanced Neonatal Resuscitation Program by IAP-NNF, authorization as a Developmental Assessment Scales for Indian Infants (DASII) tester, and Level 1 certification from the International Pediatric Association Vaccine Trust Course.
Dr. Jose has demonstrated leadership in clinical audits supporting NABH re-accreditation and Joint Commission International (JCI) accreditation efforts. These audits include comparative evaluations of nebulizer versus pressurized metered-dose inhalers (PMDI) in children under five, assessing NICU outcomes related to antenatal steroid administration, and monitoring compliance with status epilepticus protocols in emergency settings. Her continuous pursuit of quality improvement initiatives complements her clinical and research expertise, solidifying her role as a distinguished pediatric oncology professional committed to enhancing patient care and advancing medical knowledge.
