Pune based diabetes specialist Shashank Shah conferred Vivian Fonseca Scholar Award

Q.  Who has won the Vivian Fonseca Scholar award 2016?
- Published on 16 Jun 16

a. Shashank Mehta
b. Shashank Patel
c. Shashank Shah
d. None of the above

ANSWER: Shashank Shah
 
Pune based diabetes specialist Shashank S Shah has been conferred with the Vivian Fonseca Scholar Award on June 12, 2016. He was awarded at the ADA’s 76th Scientific Sessions from 10 June to 14 June 2016 in New Orleans.
  • The award was given by American Diabetes Association (ADA) for his pioneering research on diabetes in South Asia.
  • He was selected for his research titled Gastric Bypass vs. Medical/Lifestyle Care for Type 2 Diabetes in South Asia with BMI 25-40 kg/m2 - The COSMID Randomised.
  • It is one of the pioneering bariatric surgeons in India and laparoscopic sleeve gastrectomy in Asia.
  • The first Vivian Fonseca Scholar Award was awarded to Dr Vijay Viswanathan who was Diabetologist and Director of MV Hospital for Diabetes, Chennai in June 2014

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