V. Mohan, chairman of Dr. Mohan’s Diabetes Specialities Centre and president of Madras Diabetes Research Foundation received the Dr. Harold Rifkin Award for Distinguished International Service in the Cause of Diabetes from the American Diabetes Association (ADA).

According to a press release, Jane Reusch, president of ADA presented the award to Dr. Mohan during the 78th scientific sessions of ADA at Orlando, Florida on June 25.

The award was in memory of Dr. Harold Rikfin, an internationally recognised clinician, researcher and educator in diabetes.

Dr. Mohan is the first Indian doctor to receive the award. The award is presented annually to an individual whose efforts have increased the awareness of the burden of diabetes worldwide to improve the care and lives of those with diabetes. “The award is in recognition of the pioneering studies done in India such as the Indian Council of Medical Research India Diabetes Study, work on monogenic forms of diabetes and discovery of high fibre white rice,” Dr. Mohan said.

Dr. Mohan has published over 1,150 papers in peer reviewed journals and textbooks. He has trained doctors, diabetes educators, nurses and paramedical staff in India and from abroad, the release said.

source: http://www.thehindu.com / The Hindu / Home> News> Cities> Chennai / by Staff Reporter / Chennai – June 30th, 2018