Dr V. Mohan, renowned diabetologist and Chairman of Dr. Mohan's Diabetes Specialities Centre & Madras Diabetes Research Foundation, has been elected Honorary Fellow of the International Diabetes Federation (IDF), one of the most prestigious recognitions in the global diabetes community. This esteemed award is presented to individuals who have made outstanding contributions to the field of diabetes care, research and advocacy.
Dr V. Mohan is one of only 17 individuals worldwide, and two from India, to receive this incredible honour, alongside Dr A. Ramachandran. The recognition highlights Dr Mohan’s unwavering commitment to advancing the understanding of diabetes and improving the lives of people affected by this chronic condition.
With over three decades of experience in diabetes care and research, Dr V. Mohan has been at the forefront of various groundbreaking initiatives, including pioneering research on diabetes in India and working towards establishing comprehensive care programmes for individuals living with the condition. His efforts have had a profound impact on public health policy, medical education and the implementation of innovative treatment strategies. With over 1750 publications, Dr Mohan has the highest number of research publications by any Indian doctor. His work has received over 213,000 citations and has a h-index of 157 next only to the legendary chemist Bharat Rathna Prof C N R Rao.
