Orthopedic surgeon
Lavu Narendranath is an Indian orthopedic surgeon, medical researcher and the director of Nizam's Institute of Medical Sciences, Hyderabad.[1]
Career
After graduating in medicine and securing a master's degree (MS),[2] he joined NIMS and worked there till his superannuation as Associate Dean on 31 August 2013,[3] but was asked to continue as the director of the institution.[4] His appointment was unsuccessfully challenged in court[5] but he has been serving the institution since then and major developments are reported during his tenure.[6] He has worked along with A. P. J. Abdul Kalam, renowned scientist and former President of India, in a project for the development of ultra low weight prosthetic limbs for polio-affected persons and amputees.[4] The Government of India awarded him the fourth highest civilian honour of the Padma Shri, in 2005, for his contributions to Indian medicine.[7]
References
- ↑ L. Narendranath new Nims head(2 September 2013). Retrieved 27 November 2015.
- ↑ Practo profile. Practo(2015). Retrieved 27 November 2015.
- ↑ Government brings in a Padma Shri to get NIMS back on track(1 September 2013). Retrieved 27 November 2015.
- ↑ 4.0 4.1 Dr L Narendranath appointed director of NIMS, Hyderabad. Pharma Biz(3 September 2013). Retrieved 27 November 2015.
- ↑ Appointment of Nims director questioned(2 January 2014). Retrieved 27 November 2015.
- ↑ Telangana Deputy CM Targets NIMS Director. Great Andhra(20 January 2015). Retrieved 27 November 2015.
- ↑ Padma Awards. Ministry of Home Affairs, Government of India(2015). Retrieved 21 July 2015.