Dr. Linda John

 Dr. Linda John is a dedicated Transfusion Medicine specialist with extensive expertise in advanced blood banking, immunohematology, apheresis, stem cell procedures, and transfusion support for complex clinical scenarios. With a strong academic foundation and rich hands-on experience in tertiary care settings, she plays a key role in integrating safe, evidence-based transfusion practices with patient-centered care. 

• Blood Banking & Transfusion Services 
• Advanced Immunohematology: Antenatal workup, Antibody screen & Antibody identification, Resolution of blood group discrepancies.
• Apheresis: Donor- (Platelet Apheresis & granulocyte Apheresis), stem cell apheresis-(adult & paediatric), Therapeutic-( leukapheresis, Red cell exchange, & Platelet depletion for thrombocytosis), CAR T cell apheresis, Donor Lymphocyte infusions.
• Stem Cell Cryopreservation 
• Coagulation & Hemophilia Services 

• First prize in Oral paper at National Conference, TRANSCON 2020. 
• First prize in Oral paper by Span Academy, Health Care Initiatives, Presentation Skills workshop, State -level 2019. 
• First prize in P.G quiz competition, ISBTI, State conference. 
• Member of various organizations. 
• Publications in various national & international journals 
• Certified ISO internal Assessor 
• Instrumental in UG,PG & super speciality medical training programmes. 
• Numerous oral and poster presentations at national and international conferences (ISBTI, ISTM, AATM, Transmedcon, Transcon, Diagnocon, Hematocon) 
• Delivered numerous invited talks. 
• Organising faculty for multiple CMEs and National academic programmes including, Transmedcon, Nov-2018, National Conference, Main Scientific Programme Coordinator - ISTM National CME (2024). 
• Active involvement in voluntary blood donation camps, donor recruitment, motivation, and retention