The Faculty Research Awards 2026 have honoured researchers from the All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS), New Delhi, and the JSS Academy of Higher Education & Research, Mysuru, for their outstanding work in medicine. Professor Nikhil Tandon of AIIMS was recognised under the public category, while Professor Mahesh Padkuduru A. from JSS Academy was honoured under the private category.
- Prof. Nikhil Tandon leads endocrinology research at AIIMS, focusing on diabetes and cardiometabolic diseases.
- Prof. Mahesh Padkuduru heads pulmonary medicine at JSS Academy, specialising in asthma and allergic respiratory diseases.
- Both researchers have contributed extensively to national and international studies and publications.
- Over 80% of their recognised work was conducted at their respective institutions.
Who is Prof. Nikhil Tandon and what is his research focus?
Prof. Nikhil Tandon is the Professor and Head of the Department of Endocrinology and Metabolism at AIIMS, New Delhi. He is a clinician-researcher whose work primarily focuses on cardiometabolic diseases, including diabetes and hypertension. His research bridges basic science, clinical practice, and public health.
He was a founding investigator of the CARRS Cohort, which studies cardiovascular risk factors in urban populations. Prof. Tandon has led epidemiological and clinical intervention studies aimed at preventing and managing diabetes and hypertension. His research also explores childhood obesity genetics and diabetes prevention among women who have had gestational diabetes.
In addition to his research, Prof. Tandon has served on several World Health Organization expert groups and contributes to national advisory committees such as the Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR) and the Government of India.
What are Prof. Mahesh Padkuduru's contributions to pulmonary medicine?
Prof. Mahesh Padkuduru A. is the Professor and Head of Pulmonary Medicine at JSS Medical College, part of the JSS Academy of Higher Education & Research in Mysuru. He has extensive academic and clinical experience in pulmonary medicine.
His research interests include asthma, allergic respiratory diseases, epidemiology, and public health. Prof. Padkuduru has contributed to both national and international research studies. He has published extensively in peer-reviewed journals such as The Lancet, The Lancet Respiratory Medicine, and the Journal of Allergy and Clinical Immunology.
How significant is the scholarly output from AIIMS and JSS Academy?
More than 80% of the research work that led to Prof. Tandon's recognition was conducted at AIIMS, New Delhi. Similarly, over 80% of Prof. Padkuduru's recognised work was carried out at the JSS Academy of Higher Education & Research.
This highlights the strong research environments at both institutions and their commitment to advancing medical knowledge in India.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q: What are the Faculty Research Awards?
A: The Faculty Research Awards recognise outstanding researchers in various fields of medicine for their contributions to scientific knowledge and public health.
Q: What is the CARRS Cohort?
A: The CARRS Cohort is a large epidemiological study investigating cardiovascular risk factors in urban populations in India.
Q: Which journals have Prof. Padkuduru published in?
A: Prof. Padkuduru has published in international peer-reviewed journals including The Lancet, The Lancet Respiratory Medicine, and the Journal of Allergy and Clinical Immunology.
