**Executive Summary**
The All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS) Nagpur celebrated its inaugural Research Day on February 18, 2026, under the theme "Lab to Life: Research that Resonates." The event featured keynote addresses, poster and oral presentations, and an awards ceremony to recognize outstanding research contributions. The goal was to foster a robust research culture aligned with national health priorities.
**Key Points / Main Content**
* **Event Overview:**
* AIIMS Nagpur held its first Research Day on February 18, 2026.
* The theme was "Lab to Life: Research that Resonates."
* The event fostered a research culture aligned with national health priorities.
* **Key Speakers:**
* Dr. Kameshwar Prasad, former Professor and Head of Neurology at AIIMS New Delhi, was the Chief Guest and spoke on evolving medical methodologies.
* Dr. Prashant P. Joshi, Executive Director of AIIMS Nagpur, emphasized the need for research to translate into tangible bedside benefits for patients.
* Dr. N.K. Arora, President of AIIMS Bilaspur, addressed the question "Why Research?" and encouraged a focus on India-specific health challenges.
* **Competitions and Presentations:**
* Over 100 entries were received across various categories.
* Posters were evaluated on February 13-14, 2026.
* Selected entries were presented orally on February 16, 2026.
* **Awards Ceremony:**
* The Department of Community Medicine won the 1st Prize for Best Department Research.
* Individual awards were given for Best Medical Faculty Research, Best Publication, Best Nursing Faculty Research Award, Best Nursing Tutor Research Award and Best Poster presentations.
* Recognition for Best Funded Concepts was bestowed upon different specialties.
**Impact Analysis**
**Faculty and Students:**
* **Impact:** Motivated to focus on India-specific health challenges through systematic investigation and innovation.
* **Action Required:** To continue pursuing scientific inquiry and contribute to the institute's research culture.
**AIIMS Nagpur:**
* **Impact:** Strengthened commitment to fostering a robust research culture aligned with national health priorities.
* **Action Required:** Continue supporting and promoting research activities within the institution.
**Research Community:**
* **Impact:** Showcased the future of medical research through poster presentations.
* **Action Required:** To translate research to tangible bedside benefits for patients.
Key Entities Referenced
AIIMS Nagpur: All India Institute of Medical Sciences, Nagpur, the central focus of the event described.
Ministry of Health and Family Welfare: Government ministry under whose purview AIIMS Nagpur falls.
Ministry of Health and Family Welfare
AIIMS Nagpur celebrates its first Research Day
“Lab to Life: Research that Resonates”
Posted On: 19 FEB 2026 3:02PM by PIB Mumbai
Nagpur : 19 February 2026
The All India Institute of Medical Sciences Nagpur celebrated its first Research Day
under the theme “Lab to Life: Research that Resonates” on Wednesday, 18 February
2026. The event marked a significant milestone in the Institute’s commitment to
fostering a robust research culture aligned with national health priorities.
Padma Shri awardee Dr. Kameshwar Prasad, former Professor and Head,
Department of Neurology, All India Institute of Medical Sciences New Delhi, graced
the occasion as Chief Guest. In his keynote address, he spoke on the evolving
methodologies of medical evidence, emphasizing the transition from bench-side
discovery to bedside application. Dr. Prashant P. Joshi, Executive Director, AIIMS
Nagpur, in his welcome address said that research must not remain confined to
laboratories but must translate into tangible bedside benefits for patients. The Guest
of Honour, Dr. N.K. Arora, President, All India Institute of Medical Sciences Bilaspur,
addressed the fundamental question, “Why Research?” and encouraged faculty
members and students to focus on India-specific health challenges through
systematic investigation and innovation.
The competitions received over 100 entries across categories, with posters
evaluated on 13–14 February 2026 and selected entries presented orally on 16
February 2026 before an expert panel. The programme concluded with a vote ofthanks by Dr. Vijayageetha, who appreciated the collective efforts of faculty and
students in making the inaugural Research Day a success.
The awards ceremony celebrated the pursuit of scientific inquiry across all levels of
the institution. The Department of Community Medicine was awarded 1st Prize for
Best Department Research, followed by the Departments of Physiology and
Obstetrics and Gynaecology.
In the individual categories, Dr. Jaya Prasad Tripathy (Community Medicine) secured
the 1st Prize for Best Medical Faculty Research, followed by Dr Aravind Gandhi
(Community Medicine) and Dr T S Gugapriya (Anatomy).
Dr. Vinu Vij (Physiology) earned the 1st Prize for Best Publication, followed by Dr
Shantanu Pande (Nuclear Medicine), Dr Sitanshu Barik (Orthopaedics) and Dr Vijay
Bidkar (ENT). Dr. Abin Varghese received Best Nursing Faculty Research award and
Mrs. Gigini George received Best Nursing Tutor Research award.
Furthermore, the future of medical research was showcased through the Best Poster
resentations awarded to postgraduates Dr. Anuva Kapoor, Dr. Glory Ghai, and Dr.
Jwaalyn Shifani Morgan, as well as undergraduates Ms. Meenakshi Birasam, Mr.
Prince RSR Aryan, and Ms. Simran Sharma.
Recognition for Best Funded Concepts was bestowed upon Dr Priyanka Yadav
(Community Medicine), Dr Soumya Ghoushal (Trauma and Emergency), Dr Smita R.
Sorte (Physiology), and Dr Shital Maske (Anatomy).
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