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|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