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Pediatric Education and Research 13(2 (Special Supplement -II)):p 490-492, July-Dec 2025. | DOI: https://doi.org/10.21088/per.2321.1644.13225.122
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Contribution of Gregor Mendel to the Field of Pediatrics
Pranjali Laxman Patil, Kasumbiwal Ajay H., Lakhe Siddheshwar A., Mundhe Sudarshan R.
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Pediatric Education and Research 13(2 (Special Supplement -II)):p 490-492, July-Dec 2025. | DOI: https://doi.org/10.21088/per.2321.1644.13225.122
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Kasumbiwal Ajay H., Lakhe Siddheshwar A., Mundhe Sudarshan R., et al. Contribution of Gregor Mendel to the Field of Pediatrics. Pediatr. Edu. Res. 2025; 13(2): 490-492.Timeline
Received : December 10, 2025
Accepted : December 22, 2025
Published : December 30, 2025
Abstract
This paper examines the life and scientific contributions of Gregor Mendel, the 19thcentury Augustinian monk whose pioneering work established the foundation of modern genetics. Although Mendel did not work directly in pediatric care or child development, his discoveries profoundly influence these fields today by shaping our understanding of hereditary traits and genetic disorders. The paper explores his early life, education, and the personal challenges that shaped his scientific pursuits. It outlines Mendel’s ground breaking pea plant experiments and explains how his Laws of Inheritance underpin modern pediatric genetics, including diagnosis, genetic counseling, and developmental research. The challenges Mendel faced such as limited recognition during his lifetime and professional obstacles—highlight the resilience and perseverance behind his achievements. The reflection section discusses key lessons students can learn from Mendel’s dedication, interdisciplinary thinking, and longterm impact. Overall, the paper demonstrates how Mendel’s work continues to guide contemporary approaches to children’s health, development, and inherited conditions.
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Kasumbiwal Ajay H., Lakhe Siddheshwar A., Mundhe Sudarshan R., et al. Contribution of Gregor Mendel to the Field of Pediatrics. Pediatr. Edu. Res. 2025; 13(2): 490-492.
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| December 10, 2025 | December 22, 2025 | December 30, 2025 |
DOI: https://doi.org/10.21088/per.2321.1644.13225.122
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Gregor MendelGeneticsHeredityChild DevelopmentPediatric CareInherited DisordersMendelian LawsGenetic CounselingScientific ContributionsDevelopmental BiologySearch for Similar Articles
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