Dr. Indira Hinduja is a distinguished obstetrician, gynaecologist and infertility specialist based in Mumbai, known for her pioneering contributions to assisted reproductive technology (ART). Her clinical and research interests include infertility treatment, in-vitro fertilization and embryo transfer (IVF-ET), gamete intrafallopian transfer (GIFT), oocyte donation, embryology and stem-cell research. She has been associated with leading medical institutions in Mumbai, including P. D. Hinduja National Hospital and Medical Research Centre, Jaslok Hospital and Research Centre, and Breach Candy Hospital. Her work has combined patient care with clinical investigation, teaching and the development of reproductive medicine techniques.

Dr. Hinduja completed postgraduate training in Obstetrics and Gynaecology and holds MD, PhD, DGO and DFP qualifications as listed in the supplied material. Her academic career included many years at King Edward Memorial (KEM) Hospital and Seth GS Medical College, where she progressed through teaching and academic roles to become Professor of Obstetrics and Gynaecology. She has also guided MSc and PhD candidates in Applied Biology at the University of Bombay and served as an examiner for undergraduate and postgraduate medical examinations. A major milestone in her work was the establishment of IVF and embryo-transfer techniques in India through collaborative work between KEM Hospital and the Institute for Research in Reproduction, leading to the birth of India’s first scientifically documented IVF baby in 1986. The supplied material also records the first Indian GIFT birth in 1988 and advances in oocyte donation. Her research spans reproductive technologies, infertility, oocyte and sperm function, embryo implantation, genetic evaluation and related reproductive biology. She has authored numerous publications and contributed to medical textbooks.

Educational Qualifications

• MD in Obstetrics and Gynaecology
• PhD in Human In-Vitro Fertilization and Embryo Transfer, University of Bombay/Mumbai
• DGO
• DFP

Fellowship & Areas of Interest

• Infertility and assisted reproductive technologies
• In-vitro fertilization and embryo transfer (IVF-ET)
• Gamete intrafallopian transfer (GIFT)
• Oocyte donation and reproductive care for premature ovarian failure
• Embryology, stem cells and embryo implantation
• Intracytoplasmic sperm injection (ICSI) and micromanipulation of gametes
• Male infertility and genetic evaluation
• Reproductive endocrinology and ovulation induction

Research Contributions & Publications

Dr. Hinduja’s research includes the development and implementation of reproductive technologies such as IVF-ET, GIFT, ZIFT, ICSI and preimplantation genetic diagnosis (PGD). Her work also covered oocyte maturation, sperm function, unexplained infertility, chromosomal abnormalities, genetic assessment in infertility, early pregnancy factors and endometrial receptivity. The supplied material lists 129 national and international publications, contributions to several medical books, and editorship of the book “Assisted Reproductive Technologies, Current Methods and Future Directions” (Oxford University Press, New Delhi, 2001).

Selected research publications

• Hinduja IN, Asgaokar VS. “Single Dose of Chloramphenicol in Treatment of Enteric Fever.” Current Medical Journal. 1969;4:102–105.
• Hinduja IN, Shah SK. “Ovarian Tumours.” Current Medical Journal. 1969;4:311–314.
• Hinduja IN, Thakur SS. “Septic Abortion (Criminal Abortions).” Indian Journal of Obstetrics and Gynaecology. 1971;21:251.
• Hinduja IN, Joglekar SJ. “The Comparative Study of Coagulation Mechanism in Mid-trimester Abortions Induced by Prostaglandins and Hypertonic Saline.” Indian Journal of Obstetrics and Gynaecology. 1974;24:432.

Awards, Honours, and Recognitions

• Padma Shri, Government of India (2011).
• Dhanvantari Award (2000).
• Rotary International Public Vocational Excellence Trophy (1994), recognizing work associated with the birth of India’s first scientifically documented IVF baby.
• Mayor’s Award of Greater Bombay (1986).
• Outstanding Citizens Award, Jaycees of South Bombay (1986).
• Young Indian Award (1987).
• Outstanding Lady Citizen of Maharashtra State Jaycee Award (1987).
• Bharat Nirman Award (1994).
• International Women’s Day Award from the Mayor of Bombay (1995).
• Bombay Municipal Corporation recognition for work in family welfare.

Teaching & Professional Contributions

• Approximately 25 years of undergraduate and postgraduate teaching experience at KEM Hospital and Seth GS Medical College.
• Guide for MSc and PhD students in Applied Biology, University of Bombay.
• Examiner for MBBS and MD examinations in Maharashtra and Goa.
• Editorial Board member, The National Medical Journal of India.

Professional Memberships

• Bombay Obstetrics and Gynaecological Society
• Indian Association of Gynaecological Endoscopists
• Indian Association of Sex Educators, Counsellors and Therapists
• Indian Fertility Sterility Society
• Indian Society for the Study of Reproduction and Fertility
• Federation of Obstetrics and Gynaecological Societies of India
• Society of Assisted Reproduction and Infertility
• Endocrine Society of India
• Association of Medical Consultants
• National Association for Voluntary Sterilization of India
• National Academy of Juvenile and Adolescent Obstetrics and Gynaecology
• European Society of Human Reproduction and Embryology
• American Society for Reproductive Medicine
• Indian Medical Association
• Indian Association of Medical Women

Specialization

Obstetrics and Gynaecology, infertility, assisted reproductive technologies, IVF-ET, GIFT, oocyte donation, embryology and reproductive biology.

• Honorary Gynaecologist, IVF and Infertility Specialist, P. D. Hinduja National Hospital and Medical Research Centre, Mumbai.
• Honorary Obstetrician and Gynaecologist, Jaslok Hospital and Research Centre, Mumbai.
• Honorary Obstetrician and Gynaecologist, Breach Candy Hospital, Mumbai.
• Professor, Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, KEM Hospital and Seth GS Medical College, Mumbai (1987–1991).
• Reader/Assistant Professor, Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, KEM Hospital and Seth GS Medical College (1976–1987).
• Tutor, Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, KEM Hospital and Seth GS Medical College (1973–1976).
• Senior Registrar, Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, KEM Hospital and Seth GS Medical College (1972–1973).
• Earlier registrar and house officer appointments at BYL Nair Charitable Hospital and TNM College, Mumbai (1967–1972).