Delegate: Dr. Surya Prakash Bhatt, Dr Vijay Hadda, Dr Shefali Jain, Dr Randeep Guleria, Dr Kiran Guleria
Affiliation: All India Institute of Medical Sciences, New Delhi and GTB Hospital New Delhi
Short Bio: Dr. Surya Prakash Bhatt is a highly accomplished Senior Research Scientist specializing in metabolic research at the Department of Pulmonary, Critical Care, and Sleep Medicine (P.C.C.S.M.) at All India Institute of Medical Sciences (A.I.I.M.S.) in New Delhi, India. With a strong academic background including a Ph.D. in Biotechnology (Metabolic Disease) from AIIMS, Jamia Hamdard, and IGIB, New Delhi, Dr. Bhatt has amassed over 15 years of experience in the field.
His research interests span a wide range of metabolic disorders, with particular expertise in obesity, diabetes, sleep apnea, muscle mass, vitamin D deficiency, and non-alcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD). Dr. Bhatt has contributed significantly to scientific literature, with 51 full papers and more than 50 abstracts published in prestigious international and national journals. His work has garnered over 3500 citations and an impressive h-index of 26, reflecting the impact of his research in the scientific community.
Beyond his academic achievements, Dr. Bhatt is actively engaged in health education and awareness initiatives. He has organized and participated in numerous health camps and education programs, reaching diverse populations across urban and rural areas. Dr. Bhatt’s dedication to improving public health has earned him recognition, including awards such as the Best Humanitarian Award and the Young Investigator Award at the World Sleep Congress.
Activity: Health awareness and education programs are being organized in collaboration with the Department of Gynecology and Pulmonary, Critical Care, and Sleep Medicine at AIIMS and University College of Medical Sciences, New Delhi / GTB Hospital, New Delhi. Daily awareness programs are conducted at AIIMS gynaecology OPD on Tuesdays and Fridays and at GTB Hospital OPD on Wednesdays and Saturdays. These programs aim to raise awareness about the health impact of COVID-19, lifestyle factors, Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS), and Obstructive Sleep Apnea (OSA) through virtual and face-to-face meetings (refer to Annexure-I). A total of 2500 subjects were screened as part of these programs, and a Facebook page has been created to further disseminate information.
Additionally, booklets (refer to Annexure II) and banners (refer to Annexure-III) are being prepared, and representatives are engaging with residential associations to seek permission for conducting awareness programs and medical health camps. The health awareness program on PCOS and OSA (refer to Annexure-IV) includes a presentation covering the causes, health problems associated with these conditions, and preventive measures, presented in the form of a simple story. Material in Hindi and English, including leaflets, booklets, banners, posters, and audiovisual presentations, is being developed to spread awareness about PCOS and OSA. Lectures, workshops, and group discussions are planned in hospitals and residential areas to ensure maximum outreach, particularly among females.
From the 2500 subjects screened, 270 were identified with PCOS (171 from AIIMS and 99 from UCMS & GTB Hospital) and enrolled in the study. Clinical examinations, blood pressure checks, phenotypic markers assessment (refer to Annexure-V), dietary assessments, anthropometric assessments (refer to Annexure-V), and overnight sleep studies (refer to Annexure-V) have been conducted as part of the study.
Location: New Delhi, India
Date of Activity: 2020-2024
Submitted by: Dr. Surya Prakash Bhatt
