Three D Y Patil scientists feature in Stanford’s global top 2% rankings

Stanford recognises three Dr D Y Patil Medical College scientists for research excellence

PUNE: Three scientists from Dr D Y Patil Medical College, Hospital and Research Centre, Pimpri, have been recognised in Stanford University’s 2026 rankings of the world’s top 2% scientists. Dr Sarika Chaturvedi and Dr Sachin Atre feature in the annual list, while Dr Amitav Banerjee has been recognised for his career-long research contributions.Banerjee, professor emeritus at the institution, has over four decades of research experience in epidemiology, including investigations into typhoid, hepatitis, respiratory infections and pneumonia. His work on tribal malaria, viral hepatitis, population studies and sampling methodologies has received academic recognition. From 2000 to 2004, he led the Indian Armed Forces’ Mobile Epidemic Investigation Team. He is also editor-in-chief of the Medical Journal of Dr D Y Patil Vidyapeeth and has served as an academic editor for PLOS ONE.Chaturvedi, who holds a PhD from Sweden’s Karolinska Institute, works in public health and traditional medicine. Her research examines disease burden, risk factors, vulnerable populations and geographical disease patterns. Her recent work includes randomised controlled trials assessing traditional medicine interventions, including the Government of India’s Common Yoga Protocol and its effects on brain functions in adults. She is a fellow of the Lancet Citizens Commission to Reimagine India’s Health System and works with the WHO Global Traditional Medicine Centre.Atre, a medical anthropologist with over two decades of public health research experience, holds a PhD from the University of Pune and received the Fulbright-Nehru postdoctoral fellowship at Harvard Medical School. His research covers tuberculosis, drug-resistant TB, nutrition, diabetes, leprosy and access to medicines. A technical consultant for the WHO’s Global TB Programme, he has authored 80 publications and recorded over 52,000 citations in Scopus. He also reviews papers for The Lancet group of journals and is an academic editor for PLOS Global Public Health.Dr P D Patil, chancellor of Dr D Y Patil Vidyapeeth, said, “We are proud of our scientists and their contributions to research and public health.” He said their work in epidemiology, traditional medicine and community health would inspire young researchers to address health challenges in India and globally.Pro-chancellor Dr Bhagyashree P Patil said the achievements reflected the institution’s commitment to research and academic excellence. “Their work highlights the importance of asking the right questions, exploring new ideas and finding solutions to real-world healthcare challenges,” she said.Trustee and treasurer Dr Yashraj P Patil said the recognition reflected the research culture nurtured by the institution and its faculty’s dedication to advancing knowledge.Dr Rekha Arcot, dean of the medical college, said the institution encouraged faculty and students to undertake research addressing healthcare challenges. She added that 44 postgraduate students had received ICMR-DHR research grants, reflecting its efforts to nurture young researchers.