DMC&H Hosts Research Day 2026; ICMR Director General Dr. Rajiv Bahl Graces the Occasion

Ludhiana, August 7, 2026: DMC&H celebrated DMC&H Research Day 2026 with great enthusiasm, reaffirming its commitment to promoting a strong culture of research and innovation among faculty and students. The event witnessed the participation of more than 300 delegates, including faculty members, researchers, undergraduate and postgraduate students.
The Chief Guest for the occasion was Dr. Rajiv Bahl, Director General, Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR), whose presence added immense value to the scientific event. Competitions for Best Abstract, Oral Presentation, and e-Poster were held across the MBBS, MD/MS, and DM/MCh categories. Winners were felicitated with cash awards of ₹25,000 in their respective categories, while all participants received certificates of participation in recognition of their scientific contributions. During the event, Research & Development Policy was also released. 
In the E-Poster category, the MBBS results were: 1st – Sidakbir Singh Paul and 2nd – Ahaan Bansal. In the MD/MS category, 1st – Shaina Gupta (Obstetrics & Gynaecology), 2nd – Himanshu (Orthopaedics), and 3rd – Jannat Sekhon (Radiology) and Gurprasad Singh (Medicine). In the DM/MCh category, 1st – Ujjawal Mahajan (Gastroenterology) and 2nd – Himanshu Garg (Cardiology). For Oral Presentations, 1st – Hridya Mahajan (MD), 2nd – Yogesh Kumar (DM), and 3rd – Namit Singla (MBBS) and Ritvik Gupta (MBBS). Special Mention/Appreciation was awarded to Parul (MD) and Kashish Aggarwal (MCh).
The event was graced by  Bipin Gupta, Secretary, DMC&H Managing Society; Mukesh Verma, Treasurer, DMC&H Managing Society; Dr. G. S. Wander, Principal, DMC&H; Dr. Sandeep Kaushal, Dean Academics; Dr. Sandeep Sharma, Medical Superintendent; Dr. Bishav Mohan, Chief Cardiologist cum Coordinator, and Dr. Ashima Taneja, Additional Medical Superintendent; members of the DMC&H Managing Society; members of the Research and Development Committee; and faculty members of DMC&H, who attended the programme and encouraged the participants for their valuable contributions towards advancing medical research.
In his message, Bipin Gupta, Secretary, DMC&H Managing Society, emphasized that research has always been an integral part of DMC&H's journey towards academic and clinical excellence. He said that the institution provides ample opportunities and a supportive environment for faculty members and students to undertake meaningful research that contributes to better healthcare. He encouraged all participants to actively engage in research and continue striving for innovation and scientific excellence.
Dr. G.S. Wander, Principal, DMC&H, welcomed the gathering and introduced the Chief Guest to the audience. He highlighted Dr. Rajiv Bahl's distinguished contributions to medical research and public health and expressed gratitude for his valuable presence at the event.
Delivering the keynote address, Dr. Rajiv Bahl emphasized the pivotal role of research in advancing healthcare and improving patient outcomes. He encouraged faculty members and researchers to take up leadership roles as Principal Investigators, focus on translating research into clinical practice, and actively participate in more clinical trials to generate evidence-based solutions that benefit patients.He encouraged young researchers and medical professionals to pursue quality, ethical, and impactful research that addresses national healthcare priorities. He also appreciated DMC&H for fostering a vibrant research ecosystem and motivating students and faculty to contribute towards scientific advancement.
The Vote of Thanks was proposed by Dr. Sandeep Kaushal, Dean Academics, who expressed heartfelt gratitude to the Chief Guest, dignitaries, faculty members, participants, judges, organizing committee, and all those who contributed to the successful conduct of DMC&H Research Day 2026.