Prestigious International Research Award for PGI Pediatric Neurologist

By Tricitynews Reporter

Chandigarh 23^rd February:- International Pediatric Association Foundation has selected Dr Jitendra Kumar Sahu, Associate Professor, Division of Pediatric Neurology at Advanced Paediatric Center, PGIMER, Chandigarh as the winner of prestigious “Ihsan Dogramaci Research Award 2016”. His research proposal titled “Establishing Phenotypic and Genotypic Screening Model for Diphtheria, Tetanus, and Pertussis Vaccine Associated Seizures/Epilepsy” was found the most suitable for this international research award. International Pediatric Association (IPA) is a global body representing the professional societies of pediatricians and this award was instituted in honour of Prof. Dr. İhsan Doğramacı, one of IPA's pioneer leaders. It provides US$20,000 to a pediatrician for a two-year project focusing on child health and/or child wellness. Dr Sahu will be invited to present the research findings at International Pediatric Association Congress 2019 in Panama City, Panama. Dr Sahu has also the distinction of being recipient of “Sheila Wallace award 2016” in Amsterdam, the Netherlands by the International Child Neurology Association.