Dr. Seema Kapoor is a highly respected pediatrician, clinical geneticist, and academic leader serving as Director Professor in the Department of Paediatrics and Head of the Genetic Laboratory (Division of Genetics) at Maulana Azad Medical College & Lok Nayak Hospital in New Delhi, India, where she leads one of the country’s principal centers for genetics diagnostics, newborn screening, and academic training in clinical genomics.

Driven by a mission to integrate modern genetic science into clinical practice and improve outcomes for children and families, Dr. Kapoor oversees a broad portfolio of clinical, diagnostic, and academic initiatives. Under her leadership, the department functions as a high-volume referral center for dysmorphology, metabolic and prenatal genetics, neurogenetics, and other complex inherited disorders, supported by advanced laboratory infrastructure including molecular genetics, cytogenetics, and newborn screening facilities. The division also plays a pivotal role in India’s expanding public health genomics agenda and serves as a Centre of Excellence for Rare Diseases recognized by the Ministry of Health & Family Welfare.

Her contributions extend across clinical service delivery, research, and capacity building. Dr. Kapoor has been engaged in collaborative studies and publications on early diagnosis and management of metabolic and genetic disorders and regularly participates in professional forums that advance understanding of inborn errors of metabolism and other rare conditions. She also plays a central role in major newborn screening and genetic counselling programs that aim to prevent disability through early detection and intervention—a vital area of preventive pediatrics in India’s evolving healthcare landscape.

In addition to departmental leadership and patient care, Dr. Kapoor contributes to teaching and mentoring medical students, residents, and postgraduate trainees, helping shape the next generation of clinicians in genetics and pediatric medicine. Her work reflects a steadfast commitment to combining scientific rigor with compassionate care, strengthening both clinical services and research that address the unique genetic and public health needs of children in India.