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Dr. Dhaarani J

MBBS, MD (Paediatrics), FNB (Paediatric Hemato-Oncology), IAP Fellowship (Paediatric Hemato-Oncology)

Paediatric Haematology, Oncology & Bone Marrow Transplantation

Senior Consultant – Paediatric Hemato-Oncologist

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Dr. Dhaarani J

Brief Profile

Dr. Dhaarani Jayaraman is a specialist in treating children with blood disorders, cancers, and conditions that require bone marrow transplantation. She has over 13 years of clinical experience, including more than 5 years of independent practice in paediatric hemato-oncology.

Trained at one of India’s premier institutes, PGIMER Chandigarh, she is actively involved in research and medical education, with several publications to her credit. In 2023, she served as the Organising Secretary of PHOCON, the national conference for paediatric hemato-oncology experts.

Educational Qualifications

  • IAP Fellowship in Paediatric Hemato-Oncology
    Indian Academy of Paediatrics – Paediatric Hemato-Oncology Chapter, India
     2018
  • FNB (Paediatric Hemato-Oncology)
     National Board of Examinations, New Delhi, India
     2018
  • MD (Paediatrics)
     Postgraduate Institute of Medical Education & Research (PGIMER), Chandigarh, India
     2016
  • MBBS
     The Tamil Nadu Dr. M.G.R. Medical University, Govt. Kilpauk Medical College, Chennai, India
     2010

Clinical Expertise

PRIMARY IMMUNODEFICIENCIES

Bone Marrow & Stem Cell Procedures

  • Allogenic Paediatric Bone Marrow Transplantation
  • Autologous Paediatric Bone Marrow Transplantation
  • Bone Marrow Harvesting
  • Bone Marrow Aspiration & Biopsy
  • Stem Cell Collection & Processing
  • Cord Blood Transplantation
  • Leukapheresis

Cancer Diagnosis & Targeted Therapy

  • Lumbar Puncture (with/without Intrathecal Chemotherapy)
  • High-dose Chemotherapy Administration
  • PICC Line
  • Central Venous Catheter

Post-Transplant & Supportive Care

  • Graft-versus-Host Disease (GVHD) Management
  • Paediatric Intensive Care Support During Transplant
  • Infection Prevention in Immunocompromised Children

Childhood Blood Disorders

  • Aplastic Anaemia including Inherited Bone Marrow Failure Syndromes
    • Fanconi Anaemia
    • Diamond–Blackfan Anaemia
  • Anemias including nutritional, hemolytic and pure red cells aplasia
  • Thalassaemia Major
  • Sickle Cell Anaemia
  • Immune thrombocytopenia (ITP)
  • Bleeding disorders including Hemophilia and other rare coagulation disorders
  • Paediatric thrombosis
  • Eosinophilia/Neutropenia related disorders

Childhood Cancers & Leukaemias

  • Childhood Leukaemias
    • ALL: Acute Lymphoid Leukaemia
    • AML: Acute Myeloid Leukaemia
    • CML (Chronic Myeloid Leukemia) and JMML (Juvenile Myelomonocytic Leukemia)
  • Lymphomas (Hodgkin’s, Non-Hodgkin’s)
  • Solid tumours including neuroblastoma, germ cell tumour, Wilms tumour, sarcoma, bone tumour and brain tumours, Retinoblastoma
  • Relapsed/Refractory Childhood Cancers

Rare & Genetic Disorders

  • Primary Immunodeficiency Disorders
    • SCID: Severe Combined Immunodeficiency.
    • Wiskott–Aldrich Syndrome
    • HLH: Hemophagocytic Lymphohistiocytosis
    • ALPS: Autoimmune Lymphoproliferative Syndrome
    • XLA: X-linked Agammaglobulinemia
    • CGD: Chronic Granulomatous Disease
    • LAD: Leukocyte Adhesion Deficiency
    • Hyper IgM or Hyper IgE syndrome
    • ALPS: Autoimmune Lymphoproliferative Syndrome
    • MSMD: Mendelian Susceptibility to Mycobacterial Disease
    • Interleukin defects
  • Metabolic & Storage Disorders
    • Hurler’s Syndrome
    • Adrenoleukodystrophy
    • Krabbe Disease
    • Gaucher’s Disease
  • Myelodysplastic Syndromes

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Affiliations and Memberships

Present position

Honors and Awards

Editorial Work and Reviewer

Innovation

Associated Publications

Research and Publication

ORCID ID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-3210-6945

Dr. Dhaarani Jayaraman has contributed extensively to peer-reviewed journals across paediatric hematology, oncology, immunology, endocrinology, and rare paediatric conditions. Her research spans over a decade, with 70+ published articles, case reports, and clinical studies.

Key areas of research include:

  • Hematopoietic Stem Cell Transplantation
  • Paediatric leukemia and solid tumors
  • Primary immunodeficiencies
  • Rare paediatric syndromes and metabolic disorders
  • COVID-19 outcomes in paediatric oncology
  • Genetic and autoimmune complications in children

For the full list of publications, please refer to her ORCID profile linked above.

Experience

Clinical Experience

  • Consultant –  Paediatric Hemato-Oncologist
    Dr. Rela Institute & Medical Centre (RIMC), Chennai
    Present
  • Senior Consultant – Paediatric Hemato-Oncologist and BMT Physician
     SRIHER, Chennai
     Sept 2023
  • Consultant – Paediatric Hemato-Oncologist and BMT Physician
     SRIHER, Chennai
     May 2018 – Aug 2023
  • Specialty Registrar – Paediatric Hemato-Oncology
     Apollo Hospitals, Chennai
     Apr 2016 – Apr 2018
  • Senior Resident – Paediatrics
     PGIMER, Chandigarh
     Jan 2014 – Feb 2016
  • Junior Resident – Paediatrics
     PGIMER, Chandigarh
     Jan 2011 – Dec 2013
  • Resident Intern
     Govt. Kilpauk Medical College, Chennai
     2009 – 2010

Academic Experience

  • Associate Professor – Paediatric Hemato-Oncology
     SRIHER, Chennai
     Sept 2023 – Present
  • Assistant Professor – Paediatric Hemato-Oncology
     SRIHER, Chennai
     May 2018 – Aug 2023

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