Chandigarh, April 22 -- On its 60th foundation day on Tuesday, National Academy of Medical Sciences awarded three of the nine recognitions of academic excellence (RAE) awards to the Post Graduate Institute of Medical Education and Research faculty. The three faculty members gave a presentation of their work during the CME organised at the event.

Prof Aman Sharma, from the internal medicine department has been awarded the RAE General Amir Chand Award for his contributions to the study of non-communicable diseases.

The award recognises Prof Sharma's extensive work in the field of systemic vasculitis-a group of rare diseases involving inflammation of the blood vessels that can lead to organ damage if left untreated.

Prof Naveen Kalra from...