Dr. Rasmi Palassery

Department

Department of Medical Oncology, Ramaiah Institute of Oncology

Designation

Consultant

Education

MBBS, MD (Pediatrics), Fellowship in Pediatric Hematology/Oncology, American Board Certified in Pediatrics and Pediatric Hematology/Oncology Fellowship in Pediatric Hematology/Oncology, UH Rainbow Babies and Children's Hospital, Case Western Reserve University, Cleveland, Ohio, USA (2012 - 2015) Residency in Pediatrics, Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center, Amarillo, Texas, USA (2009 - 2012) M.B.B.S, Govt. Medical College, Thrissur, Kerala, India (2000 - 2006) American Board Certified in Pediatrics and Pediatric Hematology/Oncology

Experience

20+ Years Experience

Speciality

Hemato-Oncology & Bone Marrow Transplantations

Language Known

English, Hindi, Kannada, Malayalam

About Dr. Rasmi Palassery

Dr. Rasmi Palassery is a children's cancer, blood disorders, and bone marrow transplant specialist. Following her M.B.B.S in India, she completed a pediatric residency in the United States, serving as Chief Resident in her final year. She subsequently completed a fellowship in Pediatric Hematology/Oncology, gaining profound expertise and proficiency in Hematopoietic Stem Cell Transplantation (HSCT), alongside treating pediatric cancers and benign blood disorders. She is a passionate advocate for childhood cancer awareness and works to empower the public with accurate information to break the stigma surrounding the disease. To further support this mission, she actively liaises with organizations like CanKids, Leukemia Crusaders, and the Mitra CanCare Foundation to assist families affected by childhood cancer.

Experience

Associate Professor, Department of Medical Oncology, Ramaiah Medical College (2023 - present)

Assistant Professor, Department of Medical Oncology, Ramaiah Medical College (2019 - 2023)

Senior Resident, Medical Oncology, Ramaiah Medical College (2017 - 2019)

Consultant Pediatric Hematologist, Oncologist, and BMT Specialist, Ramaiah Institute of Oncology (2015 - present)

Pediatric Hematology/Oncology Fellow, Case Western Reserve University/UH Rainbow Babies and Children's Hospital (2012 - 2015)

Chief Resident, Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center (2011 - 2012)

Pediatric Resident, Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center (2009 - 2012)

Assistant Surgeon, National Rural Health Mission, Kerala (2007 - 2008)

House Surgeon, Govt. Medical College, Thrissur (2005 - 2006)

Area of Expertise

Treatment of pediatric cancers and benign blood disorders, expertise and proficiency in Hematopoietic Stem Cell Transplantation (HSCT), epidemiological studies, and quality improvement projects focusing on adolescent and young adult cancer and bone marrow transplant patients. She is also actively involved in heading collaborative trials through HCC (Hematology Cancer Consortium) and ISBMT (Indian Society for Blood and Marrow Transplantation).

Awards & Achievements

American Society of Hematology Global Showcase Travel Grant Award (2019)

American Society of Nephrology Travel Grant Award (2010).

Membership & Scientific Committee Roles

Global Advisory Board Member, St. Judes Together (2024 - current)

Chair of the task force on Patient, Caregiver and Community, Information,Awareness and Engagement, Indian Childhood Cancer Initiative (ICCi) (2023 - current)

Member, International Society of Paediatric Oncology (SIOP) (2018 - 2022)

Life member, Indian Academy of Pediatrics (IAP) and Pediatric Hematology/Oncology (PHO) chapter

Life member, Indian Society for Primary Immune Deficiency (ISPID)

Life member, Indian Society of Hematology and Blood Transfusion.