Shiv Kumar Sarin

Shiv Kumar Sarin
Born (1952-08-20) 20 August 1952 (age 72)
India
Occupation(s)Gastroenterologist, Hepatologist
AwardsPadma Bhushan
Shanti Swarup Bhatnagar Prize
TWAS International Prize
G-Files awards
Om Prakash Bhasin Award

Shiv Kumar Sarin is an Indian physician; an outstanding hepatologist (Liver specialist), gastroenterologist,  translational scientist, accomplished researcher, mentor, and a gifted teacher. Under the aegis of Delhi Govt., he set-up the Institute of Liver and Biliary Sciences (ILBS); the largest liver hospital and a deemed Liver University, and a WHO Centre. He is a prolific researcher with an H-index of 116. He has received Shanti Swarup Bhatnagar Prize,[1] The World Academy of Science Prize, and Padma Bhushan in 2007.[2] He served as Chairman Board of Governors of Medical Council of India and shaped the New Medical Education Vision, including NEET and NEXT exams. He is a leader in science and served as the President of the Asian Pacific Association for study of Liver and is currently the President of the National Academy of Medical Sciences (NAMS) of India (2021-2024).

  1. ^ "Awardee Details: Shanti Swarup Bhatnagar Prize". ssbprize.gov.in. Retrieved 5 February 2024.
  2. ^ "List of Padma Bhushan award recipients (2000–2009)", Wikipedia, 3 November 2023, retrieved 5 February 2024