Author: chandan giri

KIMS departments of Medicine and Rheumatology took active part in AIIMS Bhubaneswar conference ABMEDCON 2025 on 22^nd March. It featured a galaxy of renowned speakers from across India including AIIMS stalwarts such as Prof. Rohini Handa.

Dr. Avarna Agarwal, second year DM student from the Department of Rheumatology, won the first prize  presenting a poster showcasing the work of using AI based LLM (Large Language Models) in the screening for Rheumatoid arthritis. This was a joint venture between the Departments of Rheumatology, KIMS and the School of Computer Engineering, KIIT, spearheaded by Dr. Sakir Ahmed and Dr. Murari Mandal respectively.

This achievement highlights KIIT University’s exceptional ability to synthesize complex research at cross-fields. This work, which effectively bridges the gap between clinical rheumatology and Artificial intelligence, demonstrates a promising advancement in early rheumatoid arthritis screening, marking a significant contribution to the field.

Dr. Sakir Ahmed, Associate Professor of Rheumatology, also had an invited talk at the conference on how to diagnose and deal with small vessel vasculitis, which was received exceptionally well with the audience.

Dignitaries from KIMS, who were invited as chairpersons included Vice Principal Prof. Lalatendu Mohanty and Associate Dean Research Prof. Subhransu Patro. Immediate past Principal and Dean, Emeritus Prof. Ambika Mohanty also took active part in the discussions.

Two PhD scholars, Ms. Swetapadma Jena, and Ms. Swarupa Mohapatra, Department of Microbiology, KIMS have been awarded the Best Poster Award in the Annual Research Summit, with the theme on Convergence of Science, Society and Sustainability, at the KIIT Convention Centre, held on 7-8 Match 2025, Organized by the Research and Development of KIIT Deemed to be University, Bhubaneswar, Odisha. 

Ms. Swetapadma Jena presented her research on “Prevalence and Genotype distribution of Human Papillomavirus in women with and without cervical neoplasia in Odisha”. Swetapadma’s work was mentored by Prof. Dipti Pattnaik (Chief Supervisor), Dr. A. Raj Kumar Patro, (Co-Supervisor), Prof. Jyochnamayee Panda (Prof. & Head, Obstetrics & Gynaecology), Prof. Ranjana Giri (Prof. & Head, Pathology), Dr. Jyotirmayee Turuk (RMRC Bhubaneswar), Dr. Sanghamitra Pati (Additional Director General, ICMR New Delhi), and Prof. Chaitali Pattnayak, Faculty I/C PhD program, KIMS.

The work presented by Ms. Swarupa Mohapatra, was on “Pathogen distribution, antimicrobial resistance and associated risk factors of early onset sepsis and late onset sepsis in neonates: A cross-sectional analysis from a tertiary care neonatal intensive care unit”. Ms. Swarupa’s work was mentored by Prof. Subhra Snigdha Panda (Chief Supervisor), Prof. Nipa Singh (Co-Supervisor), Prof. Manas Kumar Nayak (Pediatrics), Prof. Santosh Kumar Panda (Pediatrics), Prof. Jyochnamayee Panda (Obstetrics & Gynaecology) and Prof. Ipsa Mohapatra (Community Medicine).

The event attracted a gathering of distinguished academicians, industry leaders, researchers, faculty members, PhD scholars from across India and abroad. The Plenary Talk was given by Prof. (Dr.) Nirmal K. Ganguly, former  Director General, ICMR and Prof. Indranil Manna, Vice Chancellor, BIT Mesra. Ms. Swetapadma and Swarupa’s presentation garnered widespread praise and was esteemed by both the delegates and judges at the Conference.

Ms. Swetapadma and Swarupa received awards in presence of Prof. Saranjit Singh (Vice-Chancellor), Dr. Jnyana Ranjan Mohanty (Registrar), Professor Debashis Bandyopadhyay, (Vice Chancellor KISS-DU), Prof. P.P. Mathur, (Former Vice-Chancellor), Prof. Suresh C. Satapathy (Director, Doctoral Research Publications), Prof. Ashok K. Sahoo (Director R& D, technology), Prof. Gopal C. Kundu (Director, R & D) and Prof. Sudarsan Nanda (Advisor R & D) of KIIT DU.

The Department is grateful to Honourable Prof. (Dr.) Achyuta Samanta, Founder of KIIT, KISS and KIMS for his leadership and motivation. The Department is also thankful to Prof. (Dr.) Subrat K. Acharya (Pro-Chancellor, KIIT DU), Prof. (Dr.) Chinmoy Bijay Kumar Mohanty (Pro- Vice Chancellor, KIMS, KIDS, KINS), AVM Prof. (Dr.) Ram Chandra Das, (Principal, KIMS), whose support and guidance plays a crucial role in the research program’s success. 

KIMS has once again made its mark on the national stage, as its Endocrinology Department showcased outstanding research at the recently concluded National Endocrine Conference held at Bhubaneswar, Odisha. The event witnessed an impressive display of academic excellence, with faculty members and students from KIMS presenting innovative case studies and original research.

The KIMS team contributed significantly to the conference with two compelling case reports and one original study. Dr. Amogh presented a poster on a rare case of Precocious Puberty, shedding light on this uncommon yet significant endocrine disorder. On the other hand, Dr. Sheenam delivered an insightful poster on Kallmann Syndrome with FGFR1 Mutation, earning her the 3^rd prize in the poster presentation category.

Dr. Vishal presented an interim analysis of his randomized controlled trial (RCT) titled “Efficacy of Dapagliflozin Plus Metformin versus Metformin Alone in Patients with PCOS,” which secured the 3^rd prize in the oral presentation category.

The recognition received by the KIMS delegation underscores the institution’s commitment to advancing medical research and innovation in the field of endocrinology. The achievements of Dr. Amogh, Dr. Sheenam, and Dr. Vishal serve as a testament to their hard work and the exceptional academic environment at KIMS.

Expressing pride in their accomplishments, KIMS officials lauded the team’s dedication to scientific inquiry and their contributions to the medical community.