Dr. Hena A. Ansari
MBBS β’ MD (Pathology) β’ Professor
Department of Pathology, Jawaharlal Nehru Medical College, Aligarh Muslim University (A.M.U.), Aligarh, Uttar Pradesh, India
Profile summary
Dr. Hena A. Ansari is a Professor in the Department of Pathology at Jawaharlal Nehru Medical College, Aligarh Muslim University (AMU), Aligarh, India. She has over 20 years of experience in academic pathology, with diagnostic work spanning cytopathology, histopathology, hematology, and clinical pathology.
Her areas of interest include thyroid and breast cytopathology, artificial intelligence in pathology, and medical education (teachingβlearning strategies and curriculum design).
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- Child & Teen BMI Percentile Calculator (CDC, Ages 2β19) β reviewed for clarity of screening-only interpretation, age/sex range notes, and consistency with CDC growth-chart methodology.
Education
- MD (Pathology), Department of Pathology, Jawaharlal Nehru Medical College, Aligarh Muslim University (AMU) (2004) β First attempt
- MBBS, Jawaharlal Nehru Medical College, Aligarh Muslim University (AMU) (1999) β First Division; First Position in Final Professional Examination
- Senior Secondary School (Intermediate, CBSE), Indian Language School, Lagos, Nigeria (1994) β First Division; Second Position
- High School (CBSE), Indian Language School, Lagos, Nigeria (1992) β First Division; First Position
Appointments
- Professor, Department of Pathology, JNMC, AMU, Aligarh (10 Nov 2023 β Present)
- Associate Professor, Department of Pathology, JNMC, AMU, Aligarh (10 Nov 2020 β 09 Nov 2023)
- Assistant Professor / Lecturer, Department of Pathology, JNMC, AMU, Aligarh (23 Feb 2007 β 28 Mar 2010; 18 Mar 2011 β 17 Sep 2011; 12 Nov 2011 β 09 Nov 2020)
- Senior Resident, Department of Pathology, JNMC, AMU, Aligarh (01 Jun 2004 β 22 Feb 2007)
Professional / academic activities (reported)
- Diagnostic work in cytopathology, histopathology, hematology, and clinical pathology.
- Teaching for MBBS (UG), MD (Pathology), MDS (Dentistry), BDS, and DMLT/paramedical programs; lectures and postgraduate seminars.
- Undergraduate teaching in-charge (theory & practical) for multiple MBBS batches (as reported in CV).
- Examination duties including supervision, invigilation, and viva-voce.
- Administrative/committee roles including Medical Education Unit participation and hospital committee responsibilities (as listed below).
Research interests
- Thyroid cytopathology
- Breast cytopathology
- Artificial intelligence in pathology
- Medical education: teachingβlearning strategies and curriculum design
Publications (reported: 51 total) β selected
- Parashar A, Ansari HA, Sharma AK, Khan D. Epidemiological trends of breast cancer: A five-year analysis from a tertiary care centre. International Journal for Multidisciplinary Research. 2023;5.
- Bari MA, AlObaidi MAM, Ansari HA, et al. Effects of Aerobic training program on liver function in male athletes: A randomized controlled trial. Scientific Reports. 2023;13:9427.
- Ahmed S, Ansari HA, Fatima N. Comparative study of cytopathology, AFB staining and GeneXpert MTB/RIF in tubercular lymphadenopathy. IP Journal of Diagnostic Pathology and Oncology. 2022;7:22β29.
- Khan N, Ansari HA, Hasan N, Khan MA. Immunohistochemical expression of extracellular matrix protein 1 in neoplastic thyroid lesions. Archives of Pathology and Laboratory Medicine. 2020;7:A439β444.
- Qamar I, Rehman SU, Mehdi G, Maheshwari V, Ansari HA, Chauhan S. Utility of cytospin and cellblock technology in evaluation of body fluids and urine samples. Journal of Cytology. 2018;35:79β82.
- Ansari HA, Vasenwala SM, Saeed N, Akhtar K, Rehman SU. Diagnostic approach to thyroid nodules. Annals of International Medical and Dental Research. 2016;2:1β5.
- Mehdi G, Maheshwari V, Afzal S, Ansari HA, Ahmad I. Image-guided FNA of retroperitoneal masses: role of the cytopathologist. Journal of Cytology. 2013;30:36β41.
- Ansari HA, Mehdi G, Maheshwari V, Siddiqui SA. Evaluation of AgNOR scores in aspiration cytology smears of breast tumours. Journal of Cytology. 2008;25:100β104.
Thesis supervision (reported)
Supervisor: 23 theses (16 submitted listed in CV; additional theses under supervision also listed).
Submitted theses (as listed)
- Role of cytomorphology and imaging in prediction of biomarker status of invasive breast carcinoma with emphasis on triple negative breast carcinoma β Dr. Deeba Khan (Submitted 2025).
- Cytomorphological features predictive of BRAF V600E mutation in thyroid neoplasms and correlation with histopathology and immunochemistry β Dr. Fatima Qaiser Naqvi (Submitted 2025).
- Thyroid swelling: retrospective and prospective clinicopathological and radiological evaluation β Dr. Shreeshma S (Submitted 2025).
- Comparative study of Bethesda system, cytological scoring and ACRβTIRADS for evaluation of thyroid nodules β Dr. Nauris Quamar (Submitted 2024).
- Tumour budding and its relation with clinicopathological parameters in carcinoma breast β Dr. Saman Usmani (Submitted 2022).
- Round cell tumours: cyto-histopathological correlation and role of immunohistochemistry β Dr. Mazhar Fahim (Submitted 2022).
- Breast lesions classification per IAC Yokohama System: retrospective and prospective study β Dr. Kirti Rajput (Submitted 2021).
- Role of cytopathology, AFB staining and GeneXpert MTB/RIF in tubercular lymphadenopathy β Dr. Saquib Ahmed (Submitted 2020).
- Ki67 expression in thyroid tumours (follicular patterned neoplasms) β Dr. Smriti Bhaskar (Submitted 2020).
- CD44 expression in breast carcinoma as a prognostic tumour marker β Dr. Ankita Parashar (2019).
- p16 expression in premalignant oral intraepithelial lesions and oral squamous cell carcinoma β Dr. Kanika Maheshwari (2019).
- Malignant lymphomas spectrum with emphasis on CD30 expression β Dr. Shagufta Shahin (2018).
- Histopathological spectrum of skin lesions (excluding infectious lesions) and role of immunohistochemistry β Dr. Durre Shahwar (2018).
- Extracellular Matrix Proteinβ1 immunochemistry in thyroid neoplasms β Dr. Naba Hasan (2017).
- Thyroid lesions spectrum and role of immunochemistry (Galectinβ3 and Emerin) β Dr. Anu Agarwal (2016).
- Estrogen receptor and EGFR in epithelial ovarian neoplasms β Dr. Mahak Wadhwa (2015).
Under supervision (as listed)
- Cytomorphological evaluation of serous fluids and role of AI in diagnosis of malignant effusions β Dr. Shazia Mazahir (2025).
- Bone and cartilage lesions: cytopathological classification with risk stratification β Dr. Shivani Pambhoi (2025).
- Soft tissue tumours: six-tier classification; role of Kiβ67 in risk stratification β Dr Sana Azad (2024).
- Uterine leiomyomas and variants: clinico-histomorphological study β Dr Azharuddin Ansari (2024).
- Vitamin D supplementation and ocular surface/tear film parameters in dry eye disease (Co-supervision) β Dr Tahira Aziz (2024).
- Serum PSA correlation with BMI and FerrimanβGallwey score in women with PCOS (Co-supervision) β Dr. Zakia Almas (2024).
- Iron status and morbidity profile of children with cyanotic congenital heart disease (Co-supervisor) β Dr. Abhijeet Kanojia (2024).
Professional roles & memberships
- Member, Indian Association of Pathologists and Microbiologists (IAPM) (ID reported: o/2008/2987).
- Member, Indian Academy of Cytologists (IAC) (LA-63).
- Member, Medical Education Unit, Faculty of Medicine, AMU (2014β2015).
- Resource Person, Biomedical Waste Management Committee, JNMC Hospital, AMU.
- Member, Literary Committee, JNMC, AMU (2025).
- Journal reviewer (as reported): Journal of Cytology, CytoJournal, Journal of Laboratory Physicians.
Professional registrations (reported)
- MBBS Registration: 044297 (State Medical Council, Lucknow)
- MD Registration: 08-6272 (MCI)
- MD Registration: 20688 (State Medical Council, Lucknow)
Awards & achievements
- First Position, MBBS Final Professional Examination.
- Gold Medals (MBBS): Pathology & Microbiology; Community Medicine; Hadi Hasan Memorial Medal.
- Pfizer Award and Pfizer Medallion for outstanding performance in MBBS Final Professional Examination.