Lavu Narendranath

Lavu Narendranath
Born Andhra Pradesh, India
Occupation Orthopedic surgeon
Awards Padma Shri

Lavu Narendranath is an Indian orthopedic surgeon, medical researcher and the director of Nizam's Institute of Medical Sciences, Hyderabad.[1] 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]

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References

  1. ↑ "L. Narendranath new Nims head". Deccan Chronicle. 2 September 2013. Retrieved November 27, 2015.
  2. ↑ "Practo profile". Practo. 2015. Retrieved November 27, 2015.
  3. ↑ "Government brings in a Padma Shri to get NIMS back on track". Indian Express. 1 September 2013. Retrieved November 27, 2015.
  4. 1 2 "Dr L Narendranath appointed director of NIMS, Hyderabad". Pharma Biz. 3 September 2013. Retrieved November 27, 2015.
  5. ↑ "Appointment of Nims director questioned". Times of India. 2 January 2014. Retrieved November 27, 2015.
  6. ↑ "Telangana Deputy CM Targets NIMS Director". Great Andhra. 20 January 2015. Retrieved November 27, 2015.
  7. ↑ "Padma Awards" (PDF). Ministry of Home Affairs, Government of India. 2015. Retrieved July 21, 2015.


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