Chandigarh, Sept. 22 -- Dr Pinaki Duta, a professor in the department of endocrinology at the Post Graduate Institute of Medical Education and Research (PGIMER), has been given a title of fellow at the Royal College of Physicians (FRCP), London.

The honour has been awarded to him in recognition of his contributions to the field of endocrinology and medical science. The award has been received this year in a ceremony held in London, attended by leading physicians and scholars from around the world.

In addition, Dr Ashutosh Rai, Dr Dutta's student, was conferred the distinguished A R Seth award at the same conference. The award recognises exceptional research by young scientists.

Dr Rai received this honour for his work on identifying bi...