Dr. Rajalakshmi Geetha
Editorial Board Member
Name: Dr. Rajalakshmi Geetha
Affiliation:
Faculty, School of Translational Health Sciences,
Kerala University of Health Sciences, Thrissur, Kerala, India
Institutional Address:
School of Translational Health Sciences,
Kerala University of Health Sciences,
Thrissur, Kerala, India
Email: ✉️ [email protected]
Academic Profiles:
Web of Science Researcher ID: ABG-2746-2020
VIDWAN ID: 641690
Professional Overview
Dr. Rajalakshmi G is an academician and researcher with multidisciplinary expertise in dental sciences, translational health, oral health, and oncology. She is associated with the School of Translational Health Sciences, Kerala University of Health Sciences, Thrissur, and has more than seven years of academic and professional experience spanning teaching, translational research, curriculum development, research administration, clinical research, and interdisciplinary programme development.
Her research focuses strongly on head and neck oncology and oral cancer, including tumour biology, tumour microenvironment, premetastatic niche, circulating tumour cells, liquid biopsy, molecular profiling, precision oral oncology, preventive oncology, chemoprevention, and AI-enabled oral diagnosis. She has experience in grant writing, research protocol development, project coordination, clinical research, histopathological diagnosis, immunohistochemistry, and multidisciplinary research collaboration.
Research Interests
- Dental Sciences and Oral Health
- Translational Health Sciences
- Head and Neck Oncology
- Oral Cancer and Oral Squamous Cell Carcinoma
- Tumour Biology and Tumour Microenvironment
- Premetastatic Niche and Cancer Metastasis
- Circulating Tumour Cells and Liquid Biopsy
- Precision Oral Oncology
- Preventive Oncology and Chemoprevention
- Genomics and Epigenomics of Circulating Biomarkers
- Integrative Medicine in Geriatric Oral Health
- AI-Enabled Oral Diagnosis
- Stem Cell Research and Translational Biomarkers
- Quality of Life in Cancer Patients
Academic Qualifications
- Ph.D. in Medical Sciences – Amrita Vishwa Vidyapeetham, 2024
- MDS in Oral Pathology and Microbiology – Kerala University of Health Sciences, 2018
- BDS – Vinayaka Mission’s Research Foundation, 2010
Additional Qualifications and Certifications
- PG Diploma in Hospital Management – Madurai Kamaraj University
- Advanced PG Diploma in Clinical Research and Clinical Data Management with GCP Certification
- Certification in AI in Health Care – Amrita Vishwa Vidyapeetham
- Certification in Prompt Engineering in Chatbots for Medical AI – Amrita Vishwa Vidyapeetham
- BMJ Certification on Research to Publications
- Certification in Stem Cells – BioLim Centre for Science and Technology
- Certification in Integrity in Research and Publication – Amrita Vishwa Vidyapeetham
- Certification in Research Methodology and Biostatistics – Amrita Vishwa Vidyapeetham
Academic and Professional Experience
- School of Translational Health Sciences, Kerala University of Health Sciences, Thrissur
- Research Associate Professor, Amrita Institute of Medical Sciences, Kochi
- Research Fellow / Scientist / DHR Fellow, Amrita Institute of Medical Sciences, Kochi
- Malabar Dental College and Research Centre, Edappal
- Paulson Multispecialty Dental Clinic, Kochi
- Thrikkakara Municipal Cooperative Hospital, Ernakulam
Teaching, Academic and Research Expertise
- Teaching in Oral Pathology, Histology, Dental Anatomy and Embryology
- Outcome-based curriculum design and academic programme development
- E-learning coordination and technology-enabled learning initiatives
- Grant writing, research protocol preparation, academic writing and project management
- Clinical trial management
- Histopathological diagnosis and immunohistochemistry analysis
- Screening and management of oral lesions
- Forensic odontology and medical record management
- Molecular laboratory techniques including immunohistochemistry, basic flow cytometry, special stains and microfluidics
Funded Research and Research Development
- DHR-supported project: Evaluation of molecular expression of premetastatic niche and correlation with circulating tumour cells in oral tongue tumours.
- DST-supported project: Molecular profiling of invasive tumour front, premetastatic niche, and correlation to circulating tumour cells in prognosis of oral cancers.
- University-funded project: Evaluation of molecular expression of premetastatic niche of oral tongue tumours as prognostic markers.
- Research development involving circulating tumour DNA, molecular signatures, cancer stem cells, oral cancer prevention, community oral health, and integrative approaches to improving outcomes in oral cancer patients.
Selected Publications
- Janardhanan, M., Karuveettil, V., Ramanarayanan, V., Geetha, R., & Iyer, S. K. “Tissue-based biomarkers of clinical relevance at the invasive tumor front in oral squamous cell carcinoma: a scoping review protocol.” JBI Evidence Synthesis, 2026.
- Rajalakshmi, G., & Subramania Iyer. “Liquid Biopsy in Precision Oncology: Current Insights and Future Perspectives.” Indian Journal of Precision Medicine and Molecular Medicine, 2026.
- Rajalakshmi, G., Subramania Iyer, & Jaideep Menon. “Prerequisites of Grant Writing & Funding Opportunities for Health Research in India: An Overview.” Amrita Journal of Medicine, 2025.
- Rajalakshmi, G., & Subramania Iyer. “Transition to screening of primary head-and-neck cancers in India: A need?” Cancer Research, Statistics, and Treatment, 2024.
- Rajalakshmi, G., Subramania Iyer, Keechilat Pavithran, et al. “Evaluation of Premetastatic Changes in Lymph Nodes (pN0) of Oral Tongue Tumor: A Prospective Observational Study.” F1000Research, 2023.
- Rajalakshmi, G., & Subramania Iyer. “Circulating Tumor Cells in Oral Squamous Cell Carcinoma: Current Status of Its Usefulness in Clinical Practice.” Journal of Head & Neck Physicians and Surgeons, 2023.
- Rajalakshmi, G., Antony George, Mahija Janardhanan, & Subramania Iyer. “Premetastatic Niche – A Novel Area for Research in Cancer Metastasis with Potential as Therapeutic Targeting.” Journal of Pharmacy and Bioallied Sciences, 2023.
Book Chapter and Scholarly Contributions
- “Salivary Biomarkers and Molecular Imaging in Oral Medicine,” in Contemporary Innovations in Dental Specialties: Clinical Advances and Applications, 2025.
- Conference and scholarly contributions on circulating tumour cells, premetastatic niche, molecular mapping of oral tongue squamous cell carcinoma, integrative oncology, and translational health research.
Patents and Intellectual Property
- Adaptive Thermo Radiographic Sensor for Oral Lesion Mapping – Design No. 474102-001; Patent No. 219515, published 8 January 2026
Awards and Recognition
- Chancellor’s Award for Extramural Grants – AIRA, Amrita Vishwa Vidyapeetham, 2024 and 2025
- Chancellor’s Publication Excellence Award – AIRA, Amrita Vishwa Vidyapeetham, 2025
- ICMR International Travel Grant – 2024
- University Research Grants
- Third Prize in Poster Presentation – IAOMP National Conference, 2018
- Amrita University Fellowship – 2021
- Highest Marks in Community Dentistry during BDS studies
Editorial and Peer-Review Service
Dr. Rajalakshmi G has served as a reviewer for multiple scholarly journals indexed in Web of Science, PubMed, and Scopus, contributing peer-review expertise in dental sciences, oral health, oncology, translational research, and allied biomedical disciplines.
Professional Affiliations
- Life Member – Indian Society for Dental Research
- Member – Kerala Dental Council
- European Society for Medical Oncology (ESMO)
- Indian Association of Oral and Maxillofacial Pathologists
- Indian Society of Oncology
Conference and Academic Engagement
Dr. Rajalakshmi has delivered multiple oral and poster presentations and has participated in state, national, and international conferences. She was also selected for ICMR-DHR hands-on training in molecular techniques for cancer screening at the National Institute of Cancer Prevention and Research, Noida, and has served as a resource person for dental faculty development and e-learning activities at Kerala University of Health Sciences.
Last Updated: 8 September 2026