Events
NDMC Talk Series: Invited talks by Dr. Nikhil Tandon, Dr. S.V. Madhu, Dr. Ashok Das and Dr. V. Mohan
March 25 - 26, 2026
NDMC organised expert talks featuring leading endocrinologists from across India.
The first talk, titled Strategies for Prevention of Type 2 Diabetes and its Complications, was delivered by Dr. S V Madhu (UCMS, GTB Hospital, Delhi). The talk compared different intervention strategies in terms of their effectiveness for diabetes prevention and control, and elaborated on the benefits of incorporating yoga into daily routines as a practical and effective approach to diabetes prevention and management.
The second talk, titled Technology and Task-Sharing: A Strategic Approach for Managing Diabetes, was delivered by Dr. Nikhil Tandon (AIIMS, Delhi). The talk highlighted the importance of integrating emerging tools with existing health databases, and redistributing certain diagnostic and assessment responsibilities to nurses and other support staff as a means of improving the overall quality of care. Dr. Tandon also reflected on the journey from research insights to their incorporation into national policy guidelines.
The third talk, titled Diabetes, Hypertension, Heart and Kidney - The Deadly Quartet, was delivered by Dr. Ashok Kumar Das (MGMCRI, Puducherry). The talk reflected on the various complications arising from diabetes, underscoring the importance of maintaining regulated blood glucose levels to reduce the likelihood of developing associated comorbidities. It also highlighted gender differences in healthcare-seeking behaviour and their implications for disease burden and the quality of care delivered.
The last talk, titled Epidemiology of Diabetes in India and its Subtypes, was delivered by Dr. V. Mohan (Dr. Mohan's Diabetes Specialities Centre and Madras Diabetes Research Foundation, Chennai). The talk explored the different types of diabetes and the critical need to accurately identify these subtypes - particularly in younger populations - as a precise diagnosis has the potential to significantly improve clinical outcomes and substantially reduce healthcare costs. Dr Mohan further underscored the importance of developing low-cost, homegrown solutions for both diagnosis and insulin pump therapy, with a view to improving the coverage of preventive care and enhancing treatment outcomes.
Dr. Nikhil Tandon is Professor and Head of Endocrinology at AIIMS, New Delhi, with over 25 years of experience as a clinician-researcher in cardio-metabolic diseases. His work spans large-scale epidemiological studies, including the CARRS cohort, and research on childhood obesity genetics. He has led several technology-driven intervention studies (e.g., I-TREC, mPower Heart, SimCard) to improve diabetes and hypertension care in resource-limited settings. His research also includes diabetes prevention in women with prior gestational diabetes across South Asia. Dr. Tandon has served on multiple WHO expert groups and national advisory committees, contributing to diabetes guidelines and public health strategies in India. He is a recipient of Dr. B. C. Roy Award, the highest Indian medical award in 2005 and was honoured by the Government of India in 2015 with Padma Shri, the fourth highest Indian civilian award.
Dr. S. V. Madhu is Director-Professor and Head of the Department of Endocrinology at the University College of Medical Sciences (UCMS) and Guru Teg Bahadur Hospital, Delhi, with over 30 years of experience in endocrine care, medical education, and research. He also leads the Centre for Diabetes, Endocrinology & Metabolism at UCMS-GTB Hospital. His research focuses on diabetes, obesity, insulin resistance, and stress-related endocrinology, with over 340 publications and more than 25 book chapters to his credit. He has also led over 20 funded research projects supported by agencies such as ICMR, DBT, and RSSDI. Dr. Madhu has held key leadership roles, including serving as President of the Endocrine Society of India and the Research Society for the Study of Diabetes in India. He is currently the Editor-in-Chief of the Indian Journal of Endocrinology and Metabolism and has previously led the International Journal of Diabetes in Developing Countries. Recently, he was named to the Jury Panel for the BlackBuck Awards 2025, recognizing his contributions to medical research and endocrine sciences.
Dr. V. Mohan is Chairman of the Mohan Diabetes Specialities Centre and the Madras Diabetes Research Foundation, and a globally recognized leader in diabetes research. His work focuses on the epidemiology of diabetes and its complications, genomics, precision diabetes, and nutrition. He has received over 250 awards, including the Dr. B.C. Roy National Award, the Dr. B.R. Ambedkar Centenary Award (ICMR), the Dr. Harold Rifkin Award, and the Dr. Kelly West Award from the American Diabetes Association. He is also a Fellow of the Royal Society of Edinburgh and the first recipient of the Diabetes Global Impact Prize by the European Association for the Study of Diabetes (EASD). In 2012, he was conferred the Padma Shri by the Government of India. Dr. Mohan has published over 1,800 papers and 200+ book chapters, with more than 253,000 citations (h-index 175), and is ranked among the top 2% of scientists globally. He has authored 40 books spanning diabetes, wellness, motivation, and spirituality, including bestselling titles such as Making Excellence a Habit and Banting, Bose and Beyond.
Dr. Ashok Kumar Das is a renowned endocrinologist and former Head of the Department of Endocrinology at JIPMER, Puducherry, with over 33 years of experience in medicine and endocrinology. He currently serves as Professor of Eminence and Dean (Academic) at MGMCRI, Puducherry. An expert in diabetes management and internal medicine, his work has focused extensively on insulin therapy and personalized approaches to diabetes care. He has held senior academic positions at JIPMER and PIMS, and continues to contribute actively to teaching and research. He has also served as the National President of the Association for Physicians of India (API).