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DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH RESEARCH

Words from the Leadership

Inspiring excellence in medical research, nurturing scientific leadership and empowering the next generation of medical faculty.

Dr. M. K. Bhan Young Medical Faculty – Ph.D. Programme
LEADERSHIP & GUIDANCE

Guiding Visionaries

Messages and insights from the leadership of the Department of Health Research.

Dr. Rajiv Bahl
01 Secretary

Dr. Rajiv Bahl

Department of Health Research, Ministry of Health and Family Welfare

Dr. Rajiv Bahl is a physician-scientist, with specialization in Pediatrics (MD Pediatrics in 1993 from University of Delhi) and Public Health (PhD in 1999 from All India Institute of Medical Sciences, New Delhi). He received an Honorary Doctorate in 2022 from University of Bergen, Norway, in recognition of his contributions to Maternal and Child Health Research.

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Ms. Manisha Saxena
02 Joint Secretary

Ms. Manisha Saxena

Department of Health Research, Ministry of Health and Family Welfare

Smt. Manisha Saxena is the Joint Secretary of the Department of Health Research, Ministry of Health and Family Welfare.

Government of India

Building the Future of Medical Research

The Dr. M. K. Bhan Young Medical Faculty Programme aims to nurture talented medical researchers and strengthen India's biomedical research ecosystem.

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