Dr. V. Lakshmi Kalpana, M.Phil., Ph.D, is an Associate Professor, Department of Human Genetics at Andhra University. Besides an accomplished academician, she is also a meticulous administrator who served as Head for 4 departments - Human Genetics, Microbiology, Bio-Technology and Food, Nutrition and Dietetics simultaneously. Presently, she is the chairperson of Board of Studies for Human Genetics Department, Andhra University. She has authored multiple national and international publications, books and book chapters on clinical cytogenetics, molecular genetics, and molecular cytogenetics. Her research areas of interest include human cell culture and karyotyping, genetic counseling, gene polymorphism and population genetics. In addition to research, she has a longstanding commitment to teaching, training, and mentorship at all levels, including post graduate students, Doctoral and postdoctoral fellows. Many of whom have gone on to highly successful academic careers in related areas.