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AIIMS Delhi Gets New Acting Director
27 Apr
Summary
- Dr. Nikhil Tandon is the new acting Director of AIIMS, New Delhi.
- Dr. Tandon, a senior professor, will hold the position temporarily.
- The appointment is for a maximum of six months or until a permanent director is named.
Dr. Nikhil Tandon has been appointed as the acting Director of All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS), New Delhi. This temporary assignment follows the transition of Dr. M Srinivas to a full-time member of NITI Aayog.
Dr. Tandon, a senior professor and Head of Endocrinology and Metabolism, will oversee the Director's duties alongside his existing roles. The appointment is for a period of up to six months or until a permanent Director is selected, with no additional remuneration for Dr. Tandon.
With 25 years of experience as a clinician-researcher specializing in cardio-metabolic disease, Dr. Tandon has a strong background in public healthcare and research. His work includes large-scale epidemiology studies and research into childhood obesity genetics.
