Faculty Details
Dr. Pesona Grace Lucksom
Professor Department of Obstetrics & Gynaecology
- PhD, Molecular Biochemistry, Sikkim Manipal University, 2019 - till date
- Post Graduate Diploma, Medico-legal Ethics, National Law School Bangalore, 2021 - till date
- Fellowship, Gynaecology Oncology, Tata Medical Center, Kolkata, 2014-2017
- M.S., Obstetrics and Gynecology, RG Kar Medical College and Hospital, 2006-2009
- MBBS, Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery, Burdwan Medical College and Hospital, 1999-2004
- Sikkim Manipal Institute of Medical Sciences, Professor, Obstetrics & Gynecology, 1st January 2022 - till date
- Sikkim Manipal Institute of Medical Sciences, Associate Professor, Obstetrics & Gynecology, 1st September 2017 - 31st December 2021
- Sikkim Manipal Institute of Medical Sciences, Assistant Professor, Obstetrics & Gynecology, 5th June 2017 - 31st August 2017
- Sikkim Manipal Institute of Medical Sciences, Assistant Professor, Obstetrics & Gynecology, 3rd Jan 2011 - 31 May 2014
- Health Care, Human Services & Family Welfare Department Sikkim, Consultant, Obstetrician & Gynaecologist, 1st June 2010 - 31st Dec 2010
- Sikkim Manipal Institute of Medical Sciences, Assistant Professor, Obstetrics & Gynecology, 1st Dec - 25th May 2010
- NRHM, Sikkim, Specialist, Obstetrician & Gynaecologist, 22nd July - 30th Nov 2009
- Short term Research Studentship during MBBS (2001-2002) from Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR) for project titled "Prevalence of G6PD deficiency in the population surrounding our Hospital (Burdwan Medical College and Hospital)."
- Union for International Cancer Control award for UICC International Cancer Technology Transfer Fellowship supported by a group of cancer organisations in Europe, North America, and Australia.
- Winner of the 2018 International Development and Education Award (IDEA) from the American Society of Clinical Oncology (ASCO) - for participating in the IDEA Program and ASCO Main conference followed by Extended Tour Award (ETA) Program to MD Anderson Cancer Centre, Houston Texas US.
- Successfully passed the ESGO theoretical knowledge test, part of the subspecialty curriculum of gynaecologic oncology, 2019.
- Awarded WOMEN RESEARCHER AWARD in the 11th International Scientist Awards on Engineering, Science and Medicine, held on 17 & 18-Oct-2020, Kolkata, India, Organized by VDGOOD Professional Association.
- Gynaecology Oncology
- Professor at the Department of OBG, SMIMS
- Teach Undergraduate and Post Graduate students in the department and Co-Guide for PhD students
- Involved in Research
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Prevalence of G6PD deficiency in the population surrounding our Hospital (Burdwan Medical College and Hospital)
Dr. Pesona Grace Lucksom
Short term Research Studentship during MBBS (2001-2002) from Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR).
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Study of symphysio-fundal height as a predictor of fetal weight estimation at term - A prospective observational study.
Dr. Pesona Grace Lucksom
Research done during my post-graduation (MD thesis submitted to West Bengal University of Health Sciences, 2009). Published in Indian Journal of Perinatology and Reproductive Biology Vol 2: No.4: September 2012; 8-11.
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Assessment of Human Papilloma virus Genotype among women in Sikkim (PaGeS): Cervical cancer screening modalities.
Dr. Pesona Grace Lucksom
Ongoing research projects.
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Paracetamol infusion as Intrapartum Analgesia.
Dr. Pesona Grace Lucksom
Ongoing research projects.
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Comparative study of self-collected versus physician collected cervical smear for detection of hr-HPV DNA among women attending a Referral hospital in Sikkim.
Dr. Pesona Grace Lucksom
Ongoing research projects. TMA Pai Funded project.
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Study of detection of hr-HPV using HPV DNA and E6/E7 mRNA on cervical smear and its correlation with short term clinico-pathological outcomes.
Dr. Pesona Grace Lucksom
Ongoing research projects. TMA Pai Funded project.
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PRESCRIP-TEC-Preventive and Screaming Innovative towards elimination of cervical cancer (multi centric international project)
January 01, 2021 Dr. Pesona Grace Lucksom
DBT project. OBG, Co-PI, Amount in (Rs) 39 lakhs
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Study on persistence of high-risk infection and its association with specific epigenetic markers and HLA-class-II Genepolymorphism among adult females from north east India
August 05, 2022 Dr. Pesona Grace Lucksom
ICMR funded multi centric project. OBG, PI, Amount in (Rs) 28,90,242
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Study of E6/E7 mRNA (Aptima) for detection of hr-HPV on cervical smear and its association with short term clinic-pathological outcomes in women in Sikkim
November 08, 2023 Dr. Pesona Grace Lucksom
OBG, PI, Amount in (Rs) 10 lakhs
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Evaluation of the relationship between mtDNA copy number and hr-HPV infection in cervical samples in hr-HPV positive cases among the Sikkimese women of Northeast India
April 10, 2024 Dr. Pesona Grace Lucksom
Biochemistry, Co-PI, Amount in (Rs) 10 lakhs
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Assessment of plasticity of glutamine metabolism to determine cisplatin therapy response in cervical cancer cohorts of eastern and north eastern India
February 14, 2023 Dr. Pesona Grace Lucksom
DHR Project. Biochemistry, Co-PI, Amount in (Rs) 20 lakhs
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MicroRNAs: potential markers of cervical health-an explorative hospital-based study.
October 22, 2022 Dr. Pesona Grace Lucksom
Medical Biotechnology, Co-PI, Amount in (Rs) 2 lakhs
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"Development, implementation and evaluation of protocolized Cardio-Obstetric Care in improving maternal cardiac, obstetric and fetal outcomes of Pregnant Women with Heart Diseases in India."
February 05, 2024 Dr. Pesona Grace Lucksom
Cardiology and OBG, Co-PI
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Evaluation of the relationship between mtDNA copy number and hr-HPV infection in cervical samples in hr-HPV positive cases among the Sikkimese women of Northeast India.
April 10, 2024 Dr. Pesona Grace Lucksom
Biochemistry, Co-PI, Amount in (Rs) 10 lakhs
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Hormone: An Allegory of a Woman's Foe
Guest Commentary. Jan 03, 2019. American Society of Clinical Oncology (ASCO) connection.
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Awareness to Wellness: The Path to A World without Cervical Cancer International Perspectives
May 17, 2022. Guest commentary ASCO connection.
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Oncology Is Not for the Faint of Heart
October 17, 2023. Guest commentary, ASCO blog.
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Social media talk on "Understanding cervical cancer"
April 29, 2024. Sikkim Chronicles.
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Oncology Is Not for the Faint of Heart
Guest commentary, ASCO blog. Oct 17, 2023.
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"Mullerian anomaly with large ovarian mass- where two worlds collide: A case report."
Dr. Pesona Grace Lucksom
Journal of Indian Medical Association (JIMA).
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Advances in HPV Screening Tests for Cervical Cancer-A Review
Lucksom, P G, Sherpa, M, Pradhan, A
J Obstet Gynecol India (2021). DOI link
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"Tunnel Clusters" an Unexplored World for Gynaecologists: A Case Report.
Lucksom, P G, Sherpa, M, Sharma, B K
J Obstet Gynecol India (2021). DOI link
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Profile of gynecological malignancies after the start of gynecology oncology surgeries in Sikkim-experience from a tertiary hospital in North East India.
PG Lucksom, A Thatal, ZD Tamang, BK Sharma, E Khalda, M Sherpa
Int J Reprod Contracept Obstet Gynecol. 2021 Apr;10(4):1368-1372. DOI link
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Changing trends in the indication of caesarean delivery in multigravida - experience from a referral center in Eastern India: a prospective study.
N Sebastian, A Pradhan, PG Lucksom
International Journal of Reproduction, Contraception, Obstetrics and Gynecology. 2020 Aug;9(8):3367-3371. DOI link
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Evaluation of CA-125 as an Indicator of Imaging During Follow-up of Carcinoma Ovary.
PG Lucksom, S Mathai, J Bhaumik, A Ghosh
The Journal of Obstetrics and Gynecology of India (July-August 2020) 70(4):289-294. PMID: 32764850. DOI link
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Fetomaternal outcome in elderly primigravida.
A Thatal, PG Lucksom, Y Narwat
Indian Journal of Obstetrics and Gynecology Research 2020;7(2):1-5. DOI link
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A study of maternal risk factors and the perinatal outcome in meconium stained amniotic fluid in Central Referral Hospital
KS Niranjan, PG Lucksom
International Journal of Reproduction, Contraception, Obstetrics and Gynecology, 2019 Nov;8(11):4146-54. DOI link
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Severe PID with sub-acute intestinal obstruction during third trimester of pregnancy: a rare presentation.
PG Lucksom, A Thatal, SN Thakkar, KS Niranjan
Int J Reprod Contracept Obstet Gynecol 2019 Feb;8(2):754-757.
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Gonadal Vein graft for maintaining renal circulation after a complication during para aortic node dissection: A case report.
Lucksom P G, Bhaumik J, Biswas G, Gupta S, Chakraborti B
The Journal of Obstetrics and Gynecology of India (January-February 2019) 69(1):89-91. DOI 10.1007/s13224-017-1070- 8. PMID: 30814816 PMCID: PMC6361183
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Reaching Adolescents through Sex Education: Where do we stand?
Dr. Pesona Grace Lucksom
J Gynecol Neonatal Biol (2016) 2(2): 1-3 DOI link
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KAP Study on HIV/AIDS among Antenatal Women Attending Central Referral Hospital of North East India.
PG Lucksom, R Upadhya, L Kharka, S Dubey, N Choudhary, R Yadav
The Journal of Obstetrics and Gynecology of India (September-October 2016) 66(S1):S55-S59. DOI:10.1007/s13224-015-0767-9 PMCID: PMC5016407.
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Comparative study of interval versus postpartum Cu-T insertion in a central referral hospital of North East India.
Lucksom P G, Kanungo B K, Sebastian N, Mehrotra R, Pradhan D, Upadhya R
Int J Reprod Contracept Obstet 2015; 4(1): 47-51. DOI: 10.5455/2320-1770.ijrcog20150209.
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Monckeberg's arteriosclerosis in uterine vessels - an unusual presentation.
Lucksom P G, Kharka L V, Sebastian N, Amlan G
J Obstet Gynaecol India. 2014; 64(6): 436-437. DOI: 10.1007/s13224-012-0306-x. PMID: 25489150
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Malignant transformation of ovarian dermoid: a rare case.
Lucksom P G, Sebastian N, Pradhan D, Ritu R
Int J Reprod Contracept Obstet Gynaecol 2013; 2 (4): 698-700 DOI: 10.5455/2320-1770.ijrcog20131244.
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Cervical Fibroids - Complication of challenging cases.
Majhi AK, Lucksom PG
Journal of Paediatrics, Obstetrics & Gynaecology; 2013; (4): 242-247.
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Study of symphysiofundal height as a predictor of fetal weight estimation at term - a prospective study.
Lucksom PG, Majhi AK, Anant M, Pal G, Samanta S
Indian Journal of Perinatology and Reproductive Biology 2012; 2(4): 8-11.
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Folate requirement in conception and preconception: Evidence-based facts.
Lucksom PG, Majhi AK
Nutrition and Pregnancy. ECAB Clinical Update: Obstetrics and Gynaecology, 2011, 34-52.
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Ovarian tumor with pregnancy.
Lucksom PG, Kharka LV, Dahal M
Indian Journal of Perinatology and Reproductive Biology. 2010; 1(01); 35-37.
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Successful repair of large rupture uterus following forceps delivery in a primi gravida.
Majhi AK, Mukhopadhya S, Das A, Roy P, Jha T, Lucksom PG
Indian Journal of Perinatology and Reproductive Biology. 2008; 19 (02); 44-45.
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Male Contraceptives where do we stand.
Majhi AK, Seal SL, Lucksom PG
Obs and Gynae Today; 2008;13(8); 344-350.
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Effect of Obesity and Overweight on Fetomaternal Outcome.
Majhi AK, Bhattacharya SK, Kamilya G, Seal SL, Goswami P, Lucksom PG
Indian Medical Journal, 2007;101(6); 201-202.
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Comparing the quality and yield of gDNA from urine and oral samples; a quest for a more acceptable biological sample for HPVDNA assay.
ML Sherpa, BC Das, S Rashid, C Gupta, Y Bhutia, PG Lucksom
Ind J Clin Biochem (2021) (Suppl1) S9.
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CA125 Value as an Indicator for Imaging for Detection of CA Ovary Recurrence after Primary Treatment.
P. Lucksom, S. Mathai, J. Bhaumik, A. Ghosh
Journal of Global Oncology 2018:4_suppl_2, 58s-58s. DOI:10.1200/jgo.18.26700.
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Chemotherapy response scoring (CRS) from multiple sites during interval debulking surgery in ovarian cancer experience from a tertiary referral center in eastern India.
D Midha, P Lucksom, J Bhaumik, A Mukhopadhyay
International Journal of Gynaecological Cancer 2016, 26: 244-244.
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Hormone: An Allegory of a Woman's Foe
Dr. Pesona Grace Lucksom
Guest Commentary, ASCO blogs. Jan 03, 2019. https://connection.asco.org/blogs/hormone-allegory-womans-foe
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Genomic DNA Extraction from Different Human Tissue Sample: Urine, Oral Gargle, Blood, and Cervical for Real Time Amplification by qPCR.
Dr. Pesona Grace Lucksom
Ind J Clin Biochem. 2024.
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Endometrioid adenofibroma of ovary-a two faced tumour: case report.
Dr. Pesona Grace Lucksom
International Journal of Reproduction Contraception Obstetrics and Gynecology. Jan 2024.
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Accuracy of Frozen Section and Clinical/Radiological Diagnosis with Final Histopathology of Pelvic Masses in a Teaching Institute with a Non-oncology Setup, in Northeast India.
Dr. Pesona Grace Lucksom
J Obstet Gynecol India. 2023.
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Complication of challenging cases.
Dr. Pesona Grace Lucksom
Journal of Paediatrics, Obstetrics & Gynaecology. 2013.
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Folate requirement in conception and preconception: Evidence-based facts. Nutrition and Pregnancy.
Dr. Pesona Grace Lucksom
ECAB clinical update: Obstetrics and Gynaecology. 2012.
