DrPUGAZHENTHAN THANGARAJU

Dr. Pugazhenthan Thangaraju is a highly distinguished medical scientist and academic currently serving as an Associate Professor of Pharmacology at the All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS) Raipur. [1, 2]

In September 2025, he received international acclaim after being ranked among the world’s top 2% of scientists in a prestigious list released by Stanford University. [2, 3]

• Specialisations: His core research and clinical work focus on Clinical Pharmacology, Infectious Diseases (specifically leprosy), and Non-Communicable Diseases such as diabetes.
• Qualifications: He holds an extensive list of degrees including an MBBS, MD (Pharmacology), DNB, and PhD, along with an MBA in Hospital Management and a Post Graduate Diploma in Diabetology.
• Research Output: Dr. Thangaraju has published over 160 papers in international journals, authored three books, and contributed to 30 book chapters.
• Innovation: He is a prolific inventor with 12 patents and 23 copyrights to his name, often working on digital health tools and new therapeutic frameworks.
• Fellowships: He is a Fellow of the Royal College of Physicians (FRCP) in both London and Glasgow. [1, 2, 4, 5]
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• Leprosy Research: Previously, he served as a Central Health Services officer at the Central Leprosy Teaching and Research Institute.
• Public Health: His work frequently involves analyzing the global burden of diseases, including recent studies on asthma, atopic dermatitis, and COVID-19 treatment.
• Technology in Health: He has collaborated with institutions like IIT Bhilai to develop technological solutions for health issues, such as "tech neck". [5, 6, 7, 8, 9]
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