Dr Vijay Viswanathan, Head and Chief Diabetologist, M.V. Hospital for Diabetes, R. Madhuri Menon, Dean at the Banyan Academy of Leadership in Mental Health.”
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Dr. Latha Palaniappan, Professor of Medicine, Standford Unversity, USA conferred with Prof. M VISWANATHAN HONOUR AWARD 2019
with a bust by Dr. Vijay Viswanathan, Head & Chief Diabetologist, M V Hospital for Diabetes, Royapuram (left) and Dr. K Shanmugam, Chairman Association of Physicians of India Chennai Chapter (right).She also delivered a talk on “Physical Activity Interventions in Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus.”
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MVH and Prof MVDRC got the Best Research Poster Presentation Award. Our Institution presented 7 original Research Papers, the highest number from any Diabetic Centre in India
Dr. V. Shantha, an eminent Indian oncologist and the chairperson of Adyar Cancer Institute (WIA), Chennai being presented with a Citation and Gold Medal by Dr.Vijay Viswanathan, Head & Chief Diabetologist [Centre], Dr. S. N. Narasingan, Dean [left] & Dr. Jayshree Gopal, Associate Dean, [right] Prof. M.Viswanathan Diabetes Research Centre Royapurm are also seen in the picture.
Photo above, a public lecture for prevention of amputation and an interaction with patients who have already undergone amputation and share their life after amputation. Photo below, a free foot examination is being conducted.
The MV Hospital for Diabetes and Prof M Viswanathan Diabetes Research Centre Royapuram Chennai was given the honour of being the IDF Centre of Education and IDF Centre of Excellence in Diabetes Care by the IDF International Diabetes Federation Belgium .Dr Vijay Viswanathan Head and Chief Diabetologist receiving the certificate from Dr Sadikot, President IDF during the World Congress at Abu Dhabi.
Photo[left] a rally led by Dr. Vijay Viswanathan, Head & Chief Diabetologist and Swami Dakshananda, senior monk and in charge of the 175 years old Swami Vivekananda House on Marina Beach and Photo[right] Swami Vivekananda House is decked up with blue on the eve of World Diabetes Day.
Dr.Sadhana Bhagwat, National Professional Officer, Non-communicable diseases, World Health Organisation, Country office for India being presented with a Citation and Gold Medal by Dr.Vijay Viswanathan, Head & Chief Diabetologist[Left] & Dr. Jayshree Gopal, Vice-Dean, Prof. M.Viswanathan Diabetes Research Centre Royapurm is also seen [right] in the picture.
Dr.Luigi Gnudi, Professor, Diabetes & Metabolic Medicine, Kings College, London conferred with Prof. M. Viswanathan Honour Award with a citation and a bust. Dr. Vijay Viswanathan, Head & Chief Diabetologist, M.V.Hospital for Diabetes (right) and Dr. S.N. Narasinghan, Dean, Prof. M. Viswanathan Diabetes Research Centre (left) are also seen.
Dr. S. Geethalakshmi, Vice Chancellor, The Tamil Nadu DR.M.G.R. Medical University addressing the gathering. From left to right, Dr. Vijay Viswanathan, Head & Chief Diabetologist, M.V.Hospital for Diabetes, Dr. Sunil D. Khaparde, Deputy Director General, Ministry of Health & Family Welfare, Government of India, [Head, Central TB Division] and Dr. S.N.Narasingan, Dean, Prof.M.V.DRC are also seen on the dais.
Members Present: Left to Right
Dr. Dhamodharan Umapathy, Post Doctoral Fellow, SRM Research Institute, Chennai
Dr. K.M.Ram Kumar Ph.D, Assistant Professor, SRM Research, Chennai
Dr. Vijay Viswanathan, M.D, Ph.D, President, Prof.M. Viswanathan Diabetes Research Centre
Mr. Bhaskar, Financial Advisor, Prof.M. Viswanathan Diabetes Research Centre
Dr. J. Radhakrishnan, IAS Secretary to Govt., Health & Family Welfare Department is presenting a memento to Dr.V.Shanta, Chairperson, Cancer Institute(W.I.A) Adyar. Dr. N.Paul Sunder Singh, Founder Director Karunalaya extreme right and Dr.Vijay Viswanathan, Head & Chief Diabetologist, M.V. Hospital for Diabetes, Royapuram extreme left are seen in the picture.
Dr. Vijay Viswanathan, Head & Chief Diabetologist, M.V.Hospital for Diabetes and President Prof. M. Viswanthan Diabetes Research Centre Royapuram exchanging the MoU with Dr. V.Sridhar of Schizophrenia Research Foundation. The two WHO Collaborating centers will focus on the psycho social aspects in Diabetes and to develop methods to improve the mental wellbeing in people with Diabetes. Photo(right) Dr. Vijay Viswanathan is presenting a memento to Dr.V. Sridhar.
Dr.Vijay Viswanathan, Head & Chief Diabetologist, M.V.Hospital for Diabetes, Royapuram Honouring Dr. Sanjay Mehendale, Director, National Institute of Epidemiology with Prof. M. Viswanathan bust and Photo (right) Dr.Vijay Viswanathan, Head & Chief Diabetologist, M.V.Hospital for Diabetes, Royapuram and Dr. Sanjay Mehendale, Director, National Institute of Epidemiology – ICMR Chennai exchanging the MOU copies with greater interest in developing field-based studies on epidemiological research and public health and environmental health projects for the prevention and control of Diabetes.
Dr.J.Radhakrishnan, I.A.S., Principal Secretary to Government, Department of Health & Family Welfare, Government of Tamil Nadu 2nd from right releasing the Souvenir on Commemoration of ‘One Decade’ as a WHO collaborating center for Research, Education and Training in Diabetes. Dr.Anil Kapur, Former Managing Director, World Diabetes Foundation extreme left, Dr.Vijay Viswanathan, Head & Chief Diabetologist of the Institute 2nd from left and Dr.Soumya Swaminathan, Director, National Institute for Research in Tuberculosis extreme right getting the Prof.MVDRC Gold Medal-2015.
Prof. M. Viswanathan Honour Award Carrying His Bust Being Presented To Shri K. Murali, Director, Central Footwear Trainining Institute By Dr. Vijay Viswanathan, Head & Chief Diabetologist, M.V.Hospital For Diabetes, Royapuram. Prof.M. Viswanathan Honour Award Function Held At M.V.Hospital For Diabetes Royapuram On Thursday 28th August, 2014.
Dr.Elizabeth R. Seaquist, President, American Diabetes Association receiving Citation of the Prof. M. Viswanthan Diabetes Research Centre Gold Medal Oration Award-2013 from Dr. S.M. Sadikot, President Elect International Diabetes Federation and President of Diabetes India. Dr. Vijay Viswanathan, Head & Chief Diabetologist, M.V.Hospital for Diabetes, Royapuram, Dr. S.N.Narasingan Dean, M.V.Hospital for Diabetes, 2nd from right and Dr. A. Muruganathan, Immediate Past President of API (extreme right) are also seen. Photo right (standing from left Dr. Clinton, Dr.Gojka Roglic, Dr.Nicholas J Lowery, Dr. Vijay Viswanathan, Dr. S.M. Sadikot, Dr.S.N.Narasingan, Dr. A. Muruganathan, Dr.Eva Feldman and Dr. Elizabeth R. Seaquist after being honoured with mementos.
Viswanathan National Award for excellence in medical teaching and medical care was awarded to Prof. K Srinivasan, Consultant Physician & Neurologist, Madurai and Dr. John E. Anderson, President, American Diabetes Association was honoured with the DRC Oration Gold Medal - 2012 and a Citation. Yet another initiative was the launch of Indo-Pakistan Diabetes prevention program with the exchange of MoU between Dr.Vijay Viswanathan, President, Prof. M. Viswanathan Diabetes Research Centre, Chennai, India and Prof. Samad Shera, Director, Secretary General, Diabetes Association of Pakistan and the launch of logo depicting 40 years of diabetes research.
Mr. David Gainer, Public Affairs Officer, US Consulate General Chennai presenting a Citation and Gold Medal, 2012 to Dr. John E. Anderson, President, American Diabetes Association. Dr. Vijay Viswanathan, President, Prof. M.Viswanathan Diabetes Research Centre, Royapuram looks on. (Photo right) Prof.K.Srinivasan, Consultant Physician & Neurologist, Madurai receiving a bust of late Prof. M.Viswanathan, Citation and Rs.1 Lakh cheque from Prof. D.Shantharam, Vice Chancellor, The Tamil Nadu Dr. MGR Medical University as National Award for Excellence in Medical Teaching and Medical Care, 2012.
Dr.Peter Rossing, Head of Research & Chief Physician, Steno Diabetes Center, Denmark receiving annual Prof. M.Viswanathan Honour Award that contains bust and citation from Dr.V.Kanagasabai, Dean, Madras Medical College and Rajiv Gandhi Government General Hospital, Chennai. Dr.Vijay Viswanathan, Head & Chief Diabetologist (left) and Dr.Narasinghan, Dean(right) are also seen.
Mr. Mike Nithavrianakis, British Deputy High Commissioner, Chennai was the Chief Guest. He gave away DRC Gold Medal & Citation to Dr. Anoop Misra, Director, Centre of Internal Medicine, Fortis Hospital, Vasant Kunj, New Delhi and the first Prof. M. Viswanathan National Award for Excellence in Medical Teaching & Medical Care to Dr. Ramchandra Dattatraya Lele, Emeritus Professor, National Academy of Medical Sciences, India. A panel discussion on 'Social Determinants of Diabetes in India' was also held in which government dignitaries belonged to health departments both Central & State, NGOs, Media, Medical Practitioners, & Educational Institutions also took part. Dr. Gojka Roglic, Responsible Officer, Department of Chronic Diseases & Health Promotion, WHO Geneva was also present on the occasion.
Mr. Mike Nithavrianakis, British Deputy High Commissioner, Chennai (2nd from right) presenting a bust and citation of Prof. M.Viswanathan National Award for Excellence in Medical Teaching & Medical Care to Dr. Ramchandra Dattatraya Lele, Emeritus Professor, National Academy of Medical Sciences, India (2nd from left). Dr. Vijay Viswanathan, Managing Director, M.V.Hospital for Diabetes, (2nd from left), Dr.S.N. Narasingan, Dean, Prof. M.Viswanathan Diabetes Research Centre (Extreme Right) & Dr. J.Nagarathnam, Chief Executive, M.V.Hospital for Diabetes (Extreme Left) are also seen.
The orations were attended by more than 150 invitees. Scientific committee of the Diabetes Research Centre every year confers these awards on doctors with excellent research works in the field of medicine. Prof. M.Viswanathan Gold Medal Oration award for the year 2010 was conferred on Dr. Shanti Mendis, Adviser/Co-ordinator of the WHO cardiovascular program from 2000. Diabetes Research Centre Gold Medal for the year 2010 was conferred on Dr. Shiv Kumar Sarin, Chairman, Board of Governors, Medical Council of India. The scientific meeting was witnessed honouring an eminent scholar in Medicine with Life Time Achievement Award 2010. Dr. Sengamedu Srinivasa Badrinath, Chairman, Emeritus, Sankara Nethralaya was the recipient of this Award.
Shri. Surjit Singh Barnala, His Excellency the Governor of Tamil Nadu presented Lifetime Achievement Award – 2010 citation and a plaque to Dr. Sengamedu Srinivasa Badrinath, Chairman, Emeritus, Sankara Nethralaya for his selfless service in the filed of Ophthalmic care and relentless dedication to building an Institution par excellence in Eye Care. Dr. Vijay Viswanathan, Managing Director, M.V.Hospital for Diabetes is seen on the left of His Excellency the Governor of Tamil Nadu along with other dignitaries on the dais.
>Dr. Vijay Viswanathan, Managing Director, M.V.Hospital for Diabetes is seen on the left of His Excellency the Governor of Tamil Nadu along with other dignitaries on the dais.
Shri. Surjit Singh Barnala, His Excellency the Governor of Tamil Nadu presented Prof. M. Viswanathan Gold Medal & citation to Dr. Shanti Mendis, Adviser/Co-ordinator of the WHO cardiovascular program from 2000 & Diabetes Research Centre Gold Medal & Citation to Dr. Shiv Kumar Sarin, Chairman, Board of Governors, Medical Council of India.
Shri. Surjit Singh Barnala, His Excellency the Governor of Tamil Nadu is addressing the gathering after the presentation ceremony. The medal recipients and other dignitaries are seen on the dais.
Dr. Vijay Viswanathan (on the left) presented a Memento to Shri. Surjit Singh Barnala, His Excellency the Governor of Tamil Nadu. He is flanked by the medal recipients and other dignitaries on the dais.
Photo above exchanging of documents after signing the historic MoU with University of Southampton. (Left) Dr.Vijay Viswanathan, Managing Director M.V.Hospital for Diabetes & Prof. M.Viswanathan Diabetes Research Centre Royapuram and (Right) Prof. Raj Mani, Faculty of Medicine and Health and Life Sciences, School of Medicine, University of Southampton, UK. (Centre) Mr. Mike Nithavrianakis, British Deputy High Commissioner, Chennai looks on. Extreme (Left) Prof. Finn Gottrup, Professor of Surgery, University of Southern Denmark, Copenhagen Wound Healing Centre, Copenhagen, Denmark & extreme (Right) Dr. J. Nagarathnam, CEO of the Institute are seen.
The orations were attended by more than 150 doctors. Scientific committee of the Diabetes Research Centre every year select eminent doctors to confer on these awards. Prof. M.Viswanathan Gold Medal Oration award for the year 2009 was conferred on Dr. Michael M.Engelgau, Senior Public Health Specialist, South Asia Human Development, World Bank, Washington DC. USA. His topic was 'Diabetes and Chronic Diseases in Indian and South Asia : Beyond the numbers'. Diabetes Research Centre Gold Medal for the year 2009 was conferred on Dr. Rudolf W.Bilous, Professor of Clinical Medicine, Newcastle University, UK . His topic was "Newer Perspectives in Diabetic Nephropathy". The scientific meeting was witnessed honouring two eminent scholars in Medicine with Life Time Achievements Awards 2009. Padmasri Prof. Mayil Vahanan Natarajan, Vice Chancellor, Dr.M.G.R Medical University, Guindy, Chennai and Prof. V.Seshiah, Chairman, Dr.V.Seshiah Diabetes Research Institute and Dr.Balaji Diabetes Care Centre, Chennai.
Prof. S. Thanikachalam, Chairman & Director, Cardiac Care Centre, Sri Ramachandra University, Chennai (2nd from left) releasing the revised Manual on 'Socio Economics of Diabetes' and the first copy was received by Padmasri Prof. Mayil Vahanan Natarajan, Vice Chancellor, Dr.M.G.R. Medical University (3rd from Left). Dr.Vijay Viswanathan, Managing Director, M.V.Hospital for Diabetes & Diabetes Research Centre (4th from left) Dr.S.N.Narasingan, Dean of Studies (5th from Left) and Dr.Michael M.Engelgau, Sr.Public Health Specialist, World Bank (Extreme Right) are in the picture.
Prof. M.Viswanathan Gold Medial Oration-2009 was presented to Dr.Michael M. Engelgau, Senior Public Health Specialist, South Asia Human Development, World Bank, Washington DC, USA by Padmasri, Prof.Mayil Vahanan Natarajan, Vice Chancellor, Dr.M.G.R. Medical University, Chennai. Prof. S.Thanikachalam (Extreme Left) Dr.Vijay Viswanathan (Centre) and Dr.S.N.Narasingan, Dean of Studies (Extreme Right) are seen in the picture.
Diabetes Research Centre Gold Medal Oration 2009 was presented to Dr.Rudolf W.Bilous, Professor of Clinical Medicine, Newcastle University, UK by Padmasri Prof. Mayil Vahanan Natarajan, Vice Chancellor, Dr. MGR Medical University. Prof. V.Seshiah (1st from left), Prof S.Thanikachalam (2nd from left), Dr.Vijay Viswanathan (5th from left), Dr.S.N.Narasingan (6th from left) and Dr.Michael M. Engelgau are seen in the picture.
Life Time Achievement Award 2009 was presented to Padmasri Prof.Mayil Vahanan Natarajan, Vice Chancellor, Dr. MGR Medical University by Prof. S.Thanikachalam, Chairman & Director Cardiac Care Centre, Sri Ramachandra University, Chennai. Prof. V. Seshiah (1st from left), Dr.Vijay Viswanathan, (4th from left), and Dr.S.N.Narasingan, Dean of Studies (extreme right) are seen in the picture.
Life Time Achievement Award, 2009 was presented to Prof. V.Seshiah, Chairman, Dr. V.Seshiah Diabetes Research Institute by Prof. S.K.Rajan (1st from Left). Prof. S. Thanikachalam (3rd from left), Padmasri Prof. Mayil Vahanan Natarajan (4th from left) and Dr.Vijay Viswanathan (Extreme Right) are also seen in the picture.
Prof. M.Viswanathan Gold Medal for the year 2008 was conferred on Dr. N.K.Sethi, M.D., Sr. Advisor (Health) Planning Commission of India. Diabetes Research Centre Gold Medal for the year 2008 was conferred on Dr. B. Kasinath, M.D., FASN., Professor of Medicine, University of Texas, San Antonio, USA. The Life Time Achievements Awards 2008 instituted by the DRC were presented to two legends of the time in the field of Diabetology. Dr. Binode Kumar Sahay and Dr. C. Munichoodappa.
Dr S. Elango, Director of Public Health (4th from left) and Dr.N.K.Sethi Sr. Advisor (Health) Planning Commission of India [2nd from right] jointly releasing the DRC Report 2007-08. Dr. Vijay Viswanathan, Managing Director, M.V. Hospital for Diabetes & Diabetes Research Centre [3rd from right] and Dr. C. Munichoodappa, Physician & Diabetologist, Bangalore (1st from left) and Dr. Binode Kumar Sahay, Senior Consultant Physician and Diabetologist, Hyderabad (2nd from left), Dr. S.N.Narasingan, Dean of Studies (3rd from left) and Dr. B. Kasinath, Prof. of Medicine, University of Texas, San Antonio, USA, (extreme right) are in the picture above.
Prof. M.Viswanathan Gold Medal 2008 was presented to Dr.N.K.Sethi, Sr. Advisor (Health), Planning Commission of India, New Delhi by Dr. S. Elango, Director of Public Health, Govt. of Tamil Nadu. Dr. S.N.Narasingan, Dean of Studies and Dr.Vijay Viswanathan, Managing Director, M.V. Hospitals are seen in the picture above.
Diabetes Research Centre Gold Medal 2008 was presented to Dr. B. Kasinath, M.D., FASN, Prof. of Medicine, University of Texas by Dr. S. Elango, Director of Public Health, Govt. of Tamil Nadu. Dr. S.N.Narasingan, Dean of Studies, Dr.Vijay Viswanathan and Dr.N.K.Sethi, Sr. Advisor (Health), Planning Commission of India, New Delhi are in the picture.
Life Time Achievement Award – 2008, the memento and citation were presented to Dr. Binode Kumar Sahay, Senior Consultant Physician and Diabetologist, Hyderabad by Prof. V.T. Balaraman (Retd.), Madras Medical College
Life Time Achievement Award – 2008, the memento was presented to Dr. C. Munichoodappa, Physician and Diabetologist, Bangalore by Dr. S.K.Rajan, Board of Studies, The Tamil Nadu Dr. MGR Medical University.
Prof. Dr. K. Meer Mustafa Hussain Vice Chancellor, Dr. MGR Medical University speaking at a function Prof.M.Viswanathan gold medaloration award 2007 held at Taj Connemara on 20-01-2008.
Prof. Dr. K. Meer Mustafa Hussain, Vice Chancellor presenting Prof.M.Viswanathan gold medal to Dr. Gojka Roglic, Officer WHO Diabetes Programme, Geneva held at Taj Connemara on 20-1-2008.
Dr. Gojka Roglic, Officer WHO Diabetes Programme Geneva receiving the prestigious Prof.M.Viswanathan gold medal oration award 2007 citation from Prof. Dr. K. Meer Mustafa Hussain, Vice-Chancellor, Dr.MGR Medical University held at Taj Connemara on 20-1-2008.
School Minister inaugurates the event.
Minister releasing first copy on the Childhood Obesity & Diabetes Manual to Mr.Jagannathan, Director of School Education, Govt. of Tamil Nadu.
Thiru Thangam Thenarasu (Right), Hon'ble School Education Minister, Govt. of Tamil Nadu, presenting DRC Gold Medal, 2007 to Dr. T.Ramasami (Left), Secretary, Department of Science & Technology, Govt of India. Dr. Vijay Viswnathan, Managing Director, M.V.Hospital for Diabetes and Diabetes Research Centre, is at the centre.
