Dr. Reena Mohanlal

Reena Mohanlal is a South African histopathologist affiliated with Chris Hani Baragwanath Academic Hospital and the National Health Laboratory Service in Johannesburg. Her academic work reflects a strong commitment to diagnostic pathology in resource-limited settings, with contributions spanning breast pathology, gastrointestinal disease, infectious diseases, and pediatric pathology.

Her research demonstrates particular expertise in breast carcinoma, including HER2 interpretation and Ki67 quantification, with emphasis on the clinical impact of evolving guidelines and diagnostic variability. She has also examined cost-effective diagnostic strategies, such as rectal suction biopsies for Hirschsprung’s disease, and explored rare entities like Rosai-Dorfman disease through regional meta-analysis and case-based scholarship.

A recurring theme in her publications is the optimization of histopathological practice to improve patient management in high HIV-prevalence and low-resource environments. Through clinicopathological audits, case series, and outcomes research, her work strengthens diagnostic accuracy, supports evidence-based laboratory protocols, and highlights the central role of pathology in multidisciplinary care.