M. S. Valiathan

M. S. Valiathan
Valiathan in 2006
Born
Marthanda Varma Sankaran Valiathan

(1934-05-24)24 May 1934
Mavelikara, Travancore, India
Died17 July 2024(2024-07-17) (aged 90)
Manipal, Karnataka, India
Alma materUniversity of Kerala
University of Liverpool
Johns Hopkins School of Medicine
OccupationCardio-thoracic surgeon
SpouseAshima
Children2

Marthanda Varma Sankaran Valiathan (24 May 1934 – 17 July 2024) was an Indian cardiac surgeon. He was a president of the Indian National Science Academy and a National Research Professor of the Government of India.[1][2]

Valiathan was awarded the Padma Vibushan in 2005 for his contributions to health technology in India. He was made a Chevalier in the Ordre des Palmes académiques, an honour bestowed by France, in 1999. He received the Dr. Samuel P. Asper International Award from the Johns Hopkins School of Medicine in 2009 for his contributions to international medical education.[3]

  1. ^ Joshi, Kalpana (2012). "Insights into Ayurvedic biology—sA conversation with Professor M.S. Valiathan". Journal of Ayurveda and Integrative Medicine. 3 (4): 226–229. doi:10.4103/0975-9476.104450. ISSN 0975-9476. PMC 3545245. PMID 23326096.
  2. ^ Valiathan, MS (2008). "A Surgeon's Quest". J Biosci. 33 (–000): 313–326. doi:10.1007/s12038-008-0050-7. PMID 19005230. S2CID 43804903.
  3. ^ Khakhar, Prof. Devang. "DIRECTOR'S REPORT, IIT MUMBAI" (PDF). deep.iitb.ac.in. Archived from the original (PDF) on 15 June 2021. Retrieved 15 June 2021.