Type Of Business:
Diagnostic Testing Laboratory
Expertise:
Working in Quality Control Management with Six Sigma, Conducting Method Evaluations and Validation, Overseeing Laboratory Management and Administration, Working in Endocrinology, Hemoglobinopathies, Protein Electrophoresis, and Point of Care, Managing Projects Including Protocol Designs, Interacting with Clinical Laboratory Staff, Acquiring, Analyzing and Interpreting Data
Major Product/SVS:
Routine and Esoteric Laboratory Testing, Clinical Trials, Outreach Laboratory Testing Services
Hobbies/Sports:
Reading, Listening to Indian Music, Practicing Yoga
Education Degrees:
Post-Doctoral Residency Training in Clinical Chemistry (2001-2004); Ph.D. in Biochemistry, Regional Research Laboratory, University of Jammu, India (1996);
Post Graduate Diploma in Computer Science, India International Trade Centre, New Delhi, India (1986); Master of Science in Biochemistry, Department of Biochemistry, University of Nagpur, India, Dean's Honour List (1981); Bachelor of Science in Biochemistry, University of Nagpur, India (1979); Bachelor of Science in Ministry of Education, Merit Scholarship, Government of India; Bachelor of Science in Botany
Affiliations Awards:
Fellowship, Canadian Academy of Clinical Biochemistry (2006); Post-Doctoral Fellowship, George H. Sellers (1999-2000); Post-Doctoral Fellowship, George H. Sellers and Faculty Fund (1998-1999); Ph.D. Fellowship, Talwar Research Foundation (1992-1994); Alberta Society for Human Toxicology; Alberta Society of Clinical Chemists; Indian Science Congress; American Association of Clinical Chemistry; Canadian Society of Clinical Chemists; Clinical Laboratory Management Association
Industry:
Clinical Biochemistry
Date of Distinction:
10/7/2008
Work History:
Health Services Administrator, Department of Pathology, University of Texas Medical Branch (2005–2006); Assistant Professor, Department of Pathology, University of Texas Medical Branch (2005–2006); Laboratory Scientist, Health Sciences Centre, Tertiary Care Teaching Hospital, Winnipeg (2004-2005); Clinical Biochemist, DynaLife Diagnostic Services; Assistant Clinical Professor, Department of Laboratory Medicine and Pathology, University of Alberta, Edmonton, Alberta, Canada; Associate Director, CMC Outreach Laboratory Services, University of Texas Medical Branch
What do you feel separates you from the rest of the professionals in your industry?:
Ms. Khajuria's faith in taking an open approach and stepping out of micromanagement while encouraging laboratory personnel to take responsibility in problem solving and team building is what separates her from her peers.
How would you like to be remembered by your peers?:
Ms. Khajuria would like to be remembered by her peers as a modest, respectful, good human being who was always eager to acquire more knowledge.
If you could solve one problem in the world today, what would it be?:
Ms. Khajuria would like to become a part of making the women of the world more educated, confident and proud. It is her belief than women have to play a greater and more significant role in shaping society and not merely a decorative piece of the household. Ms. Khajuria knows that confident, proud women will bring up fine men and women in the world.
If you could have lunch with anyone, dead or alive, who would it be and why?:
Ms. Khajuria would like to have lunch with God.
Highlight of career?:
The highlight of her career was changing over to clinical biochemistry, which allowed her to embark on a career that gave her independence and stability.
Number Of Years In Profession:
21
Number Of Years In Current Position:
3
What Does He/She Attribute Success To:
She attributes her personal and professional success to her hard work, perseverance, determination and support from her parents.
How Did They Get Involved In Profession:
She became involved in the laboratory diagnostic industry after spending 15 years in research and changing her career path to incorporate her biochemistry background into diagnostic medicine.
Extended Bio Profile:
Dr. Khajuria spent 16 years conducting research and four years completing post-doctoral research in Canada. She completed her thesis in 1996 when she received her doctorate. The thesis is called 'Mechanism of Action of Piperine-A Bioavailability Enhancer.' Dr. Khajuria is a Canadian citizen
Councilor, and is affiliated with the Canadian society of clinical chemists. She is the treasurer for the Alberta society of clinical chemists. She is an observer for the clinical and laboratory standards institute.
Education Certifications:
Certification in Clinical Biochemistry, Canadian Academy of Clinical Biochemistry (2005)
Awards/Honors:
Research Presentation Award, Trainees in Clinical Chemistry, Canadian Society of Clinical Chemists (2004); Poster Prize, Annual Meet Saint-Sauvieur, Canadian Society of Clinical Chemists, Quebec (2003) Research Presentation Award, Trainees in Clinical Chemistry, Canadian Society of Clinical Chemists (2002); Gold Medal, Highest Grade Point Average in Zoology