St. John’s is pleased to congratulate Dr. Maria Bukelo, Associate Professor, Department of Pathology, and Dr. Aditi Goyal, Assistant Professor, Department of Pathology, on their selection for the GOI–DHR Young Medical Faculty PhD Programme 2026.

The selected research projects are:

Dr. Maria Bukelo, Associate Professor
“Integrating Digital Histology with Molecular and Spatial Biology in Breast Cancer: A Cross-Modal Translational Study of Tumour Morphology and Clinical Outcomes.”

Dr. Aditi Goyal, Assistant Professor
“Evaluation of Microbiome Dysbiosis Markers and Their Association with Serum Glial and Inflammatory Biomarkers in Indian Patients with Alzheimer’s Disease: A Case-Control Study.”

The projects explore innovative research approaches in breast cancer, digital histology, molecular and spatial biology, microbiome dysbiosis and Alzheimer’s disease, contributing to the advancement of translational medical research.

The selection under the GOI–DHR Young Medical Faculty PhD Programme 2026 represents an important academic achievement for the faculty members and further strengthens St. John’s commitment to research, innovation and academic excellence.