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PGI Faculty Honored for Medical Breakthroughs
22 Apr
Summary
- PGIMER faculty received three of nine national academic awards.
- Awards recognized work in non-communicable diseases and liver cancer.
- Community health initiatives, particularly tobacco control, were also honored.
On the 60th anniversary of the National Academy of Medical Sciences, three faculty members from the Post Graduate Institute of Medical Education and Research (PGIMER) were recipients of the prestigious Recognition of Academic Excellence (RAE) awards. These awards signify outstanding contributions to the medical field.
Professor Aman Sharma was honored with the General Amir Chand Award for his significant research into non-communicable diseases, specifically focusing on systemic vasculitis, a condition causing inflammation of blood vessels. Professor Naveen Kalra received the Dr. Khandelwal award for his pioneering work in intervention radiology, including new techniques for liver cancer treatment implemented at PGIMER.
Additionally, Professor Sonu Goel was presented with the R.V. Rajam award for his extensive 25-year commitment to community health, with a strong emphasis on tobacco control initiatives. The award ceremony included a Continuing Medical Education (CME) event where the recipients shared their impactful research and clinical advancements.
