Overview :
Aakriti Aggarwal is an experienced Cancer Genetics Specialist and Genetic Counsellor with over 8 years of expertise in hereditary cancers, risk assessment, personalized genomic testing, and precision oncology. Trained at the University of Glasgow, UK, and certified by the Board of Genetic Counseling (India), she provides comprehensive pre- and post-test counselling by combining genetic education with psychosocial support, enabling patients to make informed healthcare decisions.
She has extensive experience in germline and somatic testing, molecular diagnostics, and multidisciplinary tumor board discussions. Aakriti has also contributed to multiple clinical research studies and has presented abstracts at several national and international conferences in cancer genomics.
Work Experience
- Lead – Cancer Genetics & Genetic Counselling, Agilus Diagnostics & Fortis Healthcare, FMRI, Gurgaon (2023–2025)
- Cancer Genetic Counsellor, Dr. AV Cancer Institute, Gurgaon (2021–2023)
- Cancer Genetic Counsellor & Junior Scientist, Molecular Quest Healthcare Pvt. Ltd. (2018–2021)
- Cancer Genetic Counsellor, Onco Care Clinic, Gurgaon (2019–2020)
Qualifications
- MSc (MedSci) Medical Genetics & Genomics (Cancer Genetics Specialization) – University of Glasgow, UK
- Certification – HMX Pro Genetics, Harvard Medical School (Cancer Genomics & Precision Oncology)
- Executive Education – Healthcare Management, Indian School of Business (ISB)
Areas of Expertise
- Hereditary Cancer Syndromes
- Breast, Lung & Gynecological Cancers
- Risk Assessment & Genetic Counselling
- Tele-Genetic Counselling
- Targeted Therapy & Immuno-Oncology
- Molecular Diagnostics & Report Interpretation
- Comprehensive Genomic Profiling (CGP)
Awards & Accolades
- Chancellor’s Award Scholarship – University of Glasgow
- Featured in The Herald (UK) for academic excellence
- Featured in ABP News for contributions to Cancer Genetics
- Abstracts presented at ESMO Asia, EIOC Dubai, DALOS, ICC, and multiple oncology summits
