Srinagar- Government on Tuesday appointed noted endocrinologist Dr. Mohammad Ashraf Ganaie as Director, Sher-i-Kashmir Institute of Medical Sciences putting all speculations to rest.
“Sanction is hereby accorded to the appointment of Dr. Mohd Ashraf Ganie, Professor, Department of Endocrinology, SKIMS Soura as Director Sher-i-Kashmir institute of Medical Sciences, Soura, with immediate effect,” read an official order received by Kashmir Observer on Tuesday evening.
Dr Ashraf Ganaie, an alumnus of GMC, Srinagar, is DM/MD and PhD guide at SKIMS and AIIMS New Delhi. He has been actively involved in patient care, research and teaching.
He has been working in the Department of Endocrinology and Metabolism SKIMS for the past several years following a successful stint at AIIMS, New Delhi. At SKIMS he has taken many initiatives to create a vibrant research ecosystem by establishing the Department of Clinical Research, Medical Research Unit (MRU), establishing Research Cell, and other similar facilities.
Notably, Dr Ashraf Ganie stands as a beacon of knowledge and expertise in the field of endocrinology. Dr. Ganie’s journey has been one marked by dedication and resilience. From his early days in medical college to his illustrious career at the All-India Institute of Medical Science (AIIMS) in New Delhi, his unwavering commitment towards his profession and patients has impacted the lives of many here.
Dr Ganie has extensively contributed in the field of Clinical Research at local, national and international levels and as Convener of National Academy of Medical Sciences (NAMS) for J&K , Ladakh.
He is recognized as one of the prominent researchers in the field of Diabetes and PCOS at global level and principal investigator of World’s two large studies.
He is past Executive and current associate Editor of Indian Journal of Endocrinology and Metabolism. Dr Ganie was also appointed President of MP-PCOS Society. Dr Ganie has received numerous national & International awards including AZZIZ Buamgartner AE-PCOS award and MMS Ahuja Best outgoing DM scholar award from AIIMS New Delhi.
Dr Ganie has more than 130 national and international publications to his credit and is reviewer of many peer reviewed journals. Besides, he has more than 15 funded research projects.Notably, Dr. Shariq Rashid Masoodi, Professor and Head of the Department of Endocrinology at SKIMS, has been named Dean of the Medical Faculty at SKIMS. Renowned as J&K’s leading endocrinologist, Dr. Masoodi has significantly contributed to SKIMS’ development at various levels.Dr. Masoodi boasts an impressive academic background and extensive postgraduate training. He earned his M.B.B.S. in December 1987 from Government Medical College Srinagar, under the University of Kashmir. He then completed his M.D. in Medicine in April 1993 at the Sher-i-Kashmir Institute of Medical Sciences, affiliated with SKIMS Deemed University. Pursuing further specialization, Dr. Masoodi received a D.M. in Endocrinology in December 2003 from the esteemed Postgraduate Institute of Medical Education & Research (PGIMER) in Chandigarh. Additionally, he obtained a Fellowship in Personalized and Genomic Diabetes Medicine in August 2014 from the University of Maryland School of Medicine, Baltimore, MD, demonstrating his commitment to staying at the forefront of medical advancements.
Currently, Dr. Masoodi is a key figure in Endocrinology, with a distinguished career marked by diverse roles and achievements. Apart from leading the Department of Endocrinology, he oversees Pediatric Endocrinology services at SKIMS, specializing in diabetes and endocrine disorders in children. His ethical commitment is evident through his role as a Founding Member of the Institutional Ethics Committee (IEC) at SKIMS and Chair of several other Ethics Committees in Jammu & Kashmir. He also serves as Chairman of the Medical Board at SKIMS, Convenor of the Data Safety & Monitoring Board (DSMB), and Editor-in-Chief of the Journal of Medical Sciences (JMS). Internationally, he is a Visiting Professor at the University of Maryland School of Medicine, Division of Endocrinology, Diabetes & Nutrition.
Dr. Masoodi’s research has been widely recognized, with numerous publications in high-impact journals, over 24,647 citations, and an h-index of 38, making him one of the leading researchers in medical sciences in the region. Currently he is active member of International Endocrine Society (ESI) USA & life member of various societies including Endocrine Society of India (ESI), Research society for study of Diabetes in India(RSSDI), Association of Physiciansof India (API), Bone And Mineral Research Society of India (ISBMR).
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