Academic

Heads of Deptt.

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Heads	Tenure
Prof Pran N Taneja	1960 - 1962
Prof Om P Ghai	1962 - 1989
Prof Meharban Singh	1989 - 1997
Prof Vimlesh Seth	1997 - 2001
Prof Veena Kalra	2001 - 2008
Prof Vinod K Paul	2008 - 2017
Prof Ashok K Deorari	2017 - Till Date

Sub - Specialties

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Sub-Specialties

Neurology (including developmental disorders)

Endocrinology

Gastroenterology & Hepatology

Tuberculosis and Infections Diseases

Pulmonology and Intensive Care

Rheumatology and Clinical Immunology

policy&Program

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Contribution to the Policy and Program in Child Health

The Department of Pediatrics has made an extraordinary contribution to national and global child health policy and programs.

I. DIARRHEAL DISEASE

· Developed an indigenous Rotavirus Vaccine that is currently undergoing field trial by the Government.

o AIIMS neonatal strain G9 P11 specificity

o Sequence analysis demonstrated that VP6, NSP1 and NSP4 genes of AIIMS neonatal strain 116E are of human origin

o Similarity of the VP4 protein of human rotavirus strain 116E to that of bovine B223 strain

o 116E developed as a AGMK cell based vaccine and as a vero cell based vaccine

o This new Indian Rotavirus vaccine is now taken up for trials in infants.

· AIIMS research led to the formulation of global and national guidelines on the management of Persistent Diarrhea

Provided evidence through large randomized controlled trials that nutrition (macro and micro) is the key, and antimicrobials have no role except for systemic infection. Developed and tested an evidence-based stepwise clinical management algorithm which is adopted globally and nationally, and forms a part of standard textbooks and training of physicians.

· In research related to Oral Rehydration Solution (ORS), AIIMS was instrumental in developing the improved low osmolality ORS which is now the global standard.

The research team at AIIMS provided evidencethrough large multi centre randomized

controlled trials that:

o ORS fortified with amino acids (glycine/ alanine/ glutamine) and rice & cereals based ORS were not more beneficial than standard WHO ORS in non cholera diarrhea in children

o Reduced osmolarity ORS (Na⁺ 75 mmol/l, glucose 75 mmol/l, 245 mosmol/L) was more effective as compared to WHO ORS (311 mosmol/L)

o Based on our studies and global data, WHO, UNICEF & Govt. of India advocated reduced osmolarity ORS (245 mosmol/L) as the universal ORS for all ages & types of diarrhea.

· A series of studies by the Department have led to WHO and national recommendations to include Zinc in the treatment of childhood diarrheal disease

Based on large multi centre randomized controlled trials largely coordinated by the researchers in the Dept of Pediatrics, WHO/UNICEF (2001) & Govt of India (2007) included zinc (20 mg daily for 14 days for children > 6 months and 10 mg for children 2-6 months) in the treatment of childhood diarrhea in Global & National diarrhea guidelines

II. CHILDHOOD TUBERCULOSIS AND HIV

The Department has been instrumental in developing and synthesizing evidence that has led to revised national guidelines in the management of Tuberculosis and HIV in children.

Tuberculosis

· Conducted a study to show feasibility of category-based treatment of childhood TB; the RNTCP has used this classification.

· Supporting the RNTCP for appropriate dosing of antitubercular medications for children.

· As member of the expert group of the IAP, have contributed to the development of guidelines for diagnosis and management of childhood TB.

HIV

· Provided technical support for the roll-out of antiretroviral therapy for children in resource limited settings and in the country.

· Developed simplified dosing guidelines for prescription of anti-retrovirals in children (as FDCs).

· Developed simplified tools to facilitate prescription of antiretrovirals in children.

· Led the expert group for the development of guidelines for ‘second line antiretroviral therapy’ for children (NACO).

III. CHILDHOOD PNEUMONIA AND ASTHMA

The Department has been instrumental in developing and synthesizing evidence that has led to revised new guidelines in the management of pneumonia and asthma in children.

ARI

· Conducted studies to evaluate antibiotic regimens for improving the management of pneumonia in children: 3 day amoxicillin; twice daily dosing of amoxicillin.

· Conducted studies to standardize treatment of children with ARI and wheezing.

· Have performed Cochrane reviews for ‘Antibiotic therapy for community acquired pneumonia in children’.

· Participated in development of training module for treatment of acute respiratory infections in children.

Asthma

· Provided estimates for prevalence of asthma in children in rural areas.

· Studied the socio-economic impact of childhood asthma.

· Developed and tested a simple home-made spacer to reduce the cost of therapy of asthma.

· Contributed to development of a training module for the management of childhood asthma.

IV. IMNCI

The Department led the process of adaptation of the Integrated Management of Neonatal and Childhood Illness strategy for India.

V. RCH II

· Department’s faculty designed the MCH component of RCH II.

VI. IMMUNIZATION POLICY

· Department’s faculty is represented on the NTAGI; and has provided evaluations of the polio program,

VII. NEWBORN HEALTH

The Department is at the forefront of evidence generation and translation for newborn health policy development globally and nationally

· Through the Lancet Newborn Survival series, influenced the global visibility of newborn health as the key to attainment of MDG 4.

· Led the process of developing the draft newborn and child health policy of India (2009-10).

· Developed National Neonatal Perinatal Database research network of 18 institutions in the country; later extended it to 5 countries (Nepal, Sri Lanka, Bangladesh and Indonesia).

· Leading the Indian Council Medical Research initiative on community-based research in home care of newborn infants.

Developing and disseminating newborn health training tools globally and nationally

· Contributed to all the recent WHO tools on newborn health ( Pink Book, the Blue Book, ECPG guide; guidelines on Low birth weight feeding, neonatal resuscitation, childbirth safety checklist, neonatal IMCI), Postnatal Care, Home visiting for newborn care.

· Pioneered the introduction of Kangaroo Mother Care and Neonatal Resuscitation program in India and in South East Asian countries.

· Developed, standardized and disseminated evidence-based Essential Newborn Care training package in India and South East Asian countries.

· Training materials developed by the Department are adopted by the Government, professional bodies and development partners for national scale up (district newborn care, Navjat Shishu Suraksha Karyakram, ASHA training package).

Inventing a New drug

· Developed a low cost indigenous surfactant for treatment of neonatal respiratory distress that would save thousands of lives – due for marketing by a pharmaceutical company.

Events

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Events

Autism Awareness Programme in Conference hall , AIIMS , New Delhi.

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Child Neurology Division, Department of Pediatrics organized

“Development Assessment Symposium” on 13/04/2013.

The symposium program covered all domains of typical infant and child development. Participants were given compiled booklet of write ups of all presentations, checklist of typical development and red flags and DVD with power point presentation and videos used during symposium

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1. Mini Symposium in Pediatrics Oncology for Residents

Organized By:- Department of Pediatrics , Division of Pediatrics Oncology, AIIMS.

Date:- Sept 30, 2012 (SUNDAY)

Time :- 9.00 am to 2.00 pm

Venue:- Pediatrics Seminar Room.

Contact:- drrachnaseth@yahoo.co.in

2. Public Awareness forum on Childhood Cancer : 10.11.2012, dept. of Pediatrics.

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AIIMS-ISPAE-ISPAD CME ON CHILDHOOD DIABETES

4^th -5^th November, 2012 at AIIMS, New Delhi

Organized by: AIIMS, New Delhi, and Indian Society for Pediatric and Adolescent Endocrinology, in association with International Society for Pediatric and Adolescent Diabetes

The 1.5 day Symposium, comprising of interactive lectures and panel discussions, with active audience participation, aims to cover all aspects of management of type 1 diabetes, including advances (flexible regimens, insulin pump therapy, continuous glucose monitoring, closed loop systems), management of DKA, long-term complications; diagnosis and management of glucose intolerance and type 2 diabetes in adolescents, and monogenic (including neonatal) diabetes.

Target audience: MD Pediatrics & DM Endocrinology trainees, paediatricians, endocrinologists, general physicians and other health professionals in the field of childhood diabetes.

Registration fee (cheque/ draft in favour of ‘CME on Childhood Diabetes’, payable at Delhi)

Category	Till 30^th September	1^st Oct onwards & Spot
Resident (MD or DM)*	Rs 1000/-	Rs 1500/-
Others	Rs 1500/-	Rs 2500/-

Registration form and program details can be downloaded from www.ispae.org.in

Organizing Committee:

Prof PSN Menon, President, and Prof Anju Seth, Secretary-Treasurer ISPAE

Prof. AC Ammini Prof. Vinod K. Paul

Dr. Rajesh Khadgawat Dr. Vandana Jain

Department of Endocrinology and Metabolism, AIIMS Department of Pediatrics, AIIMS

Secretariat: Room No.3058, Department of Pediatrics, AIIMS, New Delhi-110029

Email: child.diabetes.ispae@gmail.com, Ph: +911126594345, +918595368936 (Mr Brijesh)

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Satellite Workshop on Neonatal Ventilation Postponed to 20-23July 2006 due to strike, contact Dr Ashish Mehta for details.

STATE-OF-THE-ART Workshop on Neonatal Resuscitation

Fifth National CME in Neonatology

Satellite Workshop on Neonatal Ventilation Postponed to 20-23July 2006 due to strike, contact Dr Ashish Mehta for details

The Department of Pediatrics, All India Institute of Medical Sciences, New Delhi in collaboration with PGI Chandigarh & Gujarat State NNF Branch, Ahmedabad is organizing neonatal ventilation workshop from 20 July to 23July 2006 (Thursday to Sunday ) at Ahmedabad Gujarat. The workshop will be conducted by Faculty from AIIMS-PGI and other renowned Faculty . It will focus on practical aspects of assisted ventilation of newborn infants. The format of the Workshop will be skill-oriented with emphasis on group work in tutorials and on problem-solving. If interested, please write to the undersigned along with registration fees Rs. 5,000/- (by Demand Draft) in favor of Gujarat state NNF by 14 th May 2006. The number of participants will be restricted to 40, on the ‘first come, first served basis’. Workbook and resource material will be mailed six weeks prior to the workshop.

Dr. Ashish Mehta,
Consultant Neonatologist,
Arpan Newborn Care Centre,
Ahmedabad -3800009,Gujarat

E-mail:amehta63@hotmail.com
For programme click here

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STATE-OF-THE-ART WORKSHOP ON NEONATAL RESUSCITATION

A State-of-the-art workshop on Neonatal Resuscitation (as per latest 2006 guidelines) is being organized by the Department of Pediatrics, AIIMS, on Sunday 6 nd August 2006 (9.00 A.M. to 5.00 P.M.). The workshop is targeted for practicing pediatricians/obstetricians and postgraduate students. Registration would be limited to 40 participants on the first-come-first-served basis. Please send a draft of Rs. 750/- drawn in favour of “CME Programme in Neonatalogy”, payable at New Delhi latest by 15 July, 2006. Participants will be provided with latest resource book at least two weeks before the workshop. Please note there will be no provision for spot registration. For further details, please contact Dr. Ramesh Agarwal, assistant Professor, Department of Pediatrics, All India Institute of Medical Sciences, New Delhi – 110029. Tel- 011-26593621 Fax No.: 011 – 26862663.

e-mail: aranag@rediffmail.com

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FIFTH NATIONAL CME IN NEONATOLOGY

The Neonatal Division, Department of Pediatrics, AIIMS is organizing V National CME Programme in Neonatology from 10^th to 11^st February, 2007 at AIIMS, New Delhi. The programme is targeted for Practicing Paediatricians and postgradute students. Faculty will include eminent and leading neonatologists from India & abroad. The format of the CME will be interactive with mini workshops on relevant issues. Registration will be limited to the first 250 participants on a first-come-first-registered basis. Please send a Demand Draft for Rs. 2,000/- drawn in favour of “CME Programme in Neonatology” payable at New Delhi, latest by August 31st 2006. Registration after 31st August will be Rs. 2,500/-. No spot registration will be entertained. For further details, please contact Dr. Ashok Deorari, Professor, Department of Pediatrics, All India Institute of Medical Sciences, New Delhi – 110029. Tel- 011-26594372 Fax No.: 011 – 26862663, e-mail: sdeorari@yahoo.com

Programme of

Ist National CME Programme in Neonatology
Iind National CME Programme in Neonatology
III rd National CME Programme in Neonatology
IV th National CME Programme in Neonatology

Publications

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Publications & Books
under Sub-Specialties

Child Neurology (including developmental disorders)
Endocrinology
Gastroenterology & Hepatology
Genetics
Neonatology
Nephrology
Oncology & Hematology Services
Pulmonology and Intensive Care

Research

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Research
under Sub-Specialties

      Neonatology

      Genetics

      Gastroenterology & Hepatology

      Nephrology

      Neurology & Developmental Medicine

      Endocrinology

      Oncolog & Hematology Services

      Pulmonology and Pediatrics Intensive Care & Rheumatology

In Patient Services

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There are 45 regular admission pediatric beds in C5 and D5 wards, on the 5th floor in the Ward Block. An 8-bedded High Dependency Unit is located within the C5 ward, and an 8-bedded Pediatric Intensive Care Unit is located within the D5 ward. A 12-bedded Day Care Unit, and 3-bedded Dialysis Unit are also located within the C5 and D5 wards.
For the newborns, a 20 bedded Neonatal Intensive Care Unit, an 8-bedded Kangaroo Mother Care Unit, and 24 rooming-in beds are available, located at 3rd floor in ward block and on 1st floor of New Private Ward block.

Out Patient Service

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OPDs and Clinics Schedule

Days	Morning OPDs		Afternoon Clinics
	Unit	Faculty	Specialty	Faculty
Monday	I	Prof Arvind Bagga Prof Pankaj Hari Dr Aditi Sinha Dr Rohan Malik Dr Narendra Kumar Bagri	Pediatric Oncology Clinic (POC)	Dr Rachna Seth Dr Jagdish Prasad Meena Dr Aditya Kumar Gupta
			Child Development Clinic (CDC) Neurocysticercosis Clinic (NCC) Prof Sheffali Gulati Dr Biswaroop Chakraborty Dr Prashant Jauhari
			Genetics Clinic	Prof Madhulika Kabra Dr Neerja Gupta
			Endocrine Clinic	Dr Vandana Jain Dr Rajni Sharma
Tuesday	II	Prof Madhulika Kabra Prof Sheffali Gulati Dr Vandana Jain Dr Neerja Gupta Dr Biswaroop Chakraborty Dr Rajni Sharma Dr Prashant Jauhari
Wednesday	III	Prof Sushil K. Kabra Dr Rachna Seth Dr Rakesh Lodha Dr Kanaram Jat Dr Jagdish Prasad Meena Dr Aditya Kumar Gupta	High risk clinic (HRC)	Prof Ramesh Agarwal Dr Jeeva Sankar Dr Anu Sachdeva Dr Ankit Verma Pediatric Neurology Clinic (PNC) Autism Clinic Prof Sheffali Gulati Dr Biswaroop Chakraborty Dr Prashant Jauhari
Wednesday	III
Thursday	I	Prof Arvind Bagga Prof Pankaj Hari Dr Aditi Sinha Dr Rohan Malik Dr Narendra Kumar Bagri	Renal Metabolic Clinic (RMC)	Prof Arvind Bagga Prof Pankaj Hari Dr Aditi Sinha
			Pediatric Chest Clinic (PCC)	Prof Sushil K. Kabra Dr Kanaram Jat
			Pediatric Cancer Survivor Clinic (PCSC)	Dr Rachna Seth Dr Jagdish Prasad Meena Dr Aditya Kumar Gupta
			Well Baby Clinic (WBC)	Prof Ramesh Agarwal Dr Jeeva Sankar Dr Anu Sachdeva Dr Ankit Verma
Friday	II	Prof Madhulika Kabra Prof Sheffali Gulati Dr Vandana Jain Dr Neerja Gupta Dr Biswaroop Chakraborty Dr Rajni Sharma Dr Prashant Jauhari	Neuromuscular Disorder Clinic	Prof Sheffali Gulati Dr Biswaroop Chakraborty Dr Prashant Jauhari
			Pediatric Rheumatology Clinic (PRC)	Dr Narendra Kumar Bagri
			Pediatric Gastroenterology Clinic (PGC)	Dr Rohan Malik
			TB Clinic	Prof Sushil K. Kabra Dr Kanaram Jat
Saturday	III	Prof Sushil K. Kabra Dr Rachna Seth Dr Jhuma Sankar Dr Kanaram Jat Dr Jagdish Prasad Meena Dr Aditya Kumar Gupta

Faculty

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FACULTY, SCIENTISTS AND CORE CLINICAL SUPPORT TEAM

Professor and Head
Prof. Arvind Bagga	Division of Pediatric Nephrology
Professors
Dr. Sushil K. Kabra	Division of Pulmonology, Intensive Care, Tuberculosis & Infection Diseases
Dr. Madhulika Kabra	Division of Genetics
Dr. Pankaj Hari	Division of Nephrology
Dr. Sheffali Gulati	Division of Neurology
Dr. Rakesh Lodha	Division of Pulmonology ,Intensive Care, Tuberculosis & Infection Diseases
Dr. Rachna Seth	Division of Oncology
Dr. Ramesh Kr. Aggarwal	Division of Neonatology
Dr. Vandana Jain	Division of Endocrinology
Additional Professors
Dr. Aditi Sinha	Division of Nephrology
Dr. Neerja Gupta	Division of Genetics
Dr. M.Jeeva Sankar	Division of Neonatology
Dr. Jhuma Sankar	Division of Pulmonology & Intensive Care
Dr. Kanaram Jat	Division of Pulmonology, Intensive Care, Tuberculosis & Infection Diseases
Dr. Biswaroop Chakrabarty &	Division of Neurology
Dr. Rajani Sharma	Division of Endocrinology
Associate Professor
Dr. Anu Sachdeva	Division of Neonatology
Dr. Prashant Kumar Jauhari	Division of Neurology
Dr. Rohan Malik	Division of Gastroenterology
Dr. Jagdish Prasad Meena	Division of Oncology
Dr. Narendra Kr. Bagri	Division of Rheumatology
Dr. Aditya Kumar Gupta	Division of Oncology
Dr. Ankit Verma	Division of Neonatology
Scientists
Dr. Madhumita Roy Chowdhury	Scientist II
Dr. Kajal Jain	Scientist II
Dr. Rashmi Shukla	Scientist II
Dr. Amita	Scientist II
Dr. Lata Singh	Scientist II

Biochemist	Dietician
Dr. Pallavi Mishra	Ms. Anuja Agarwala

Physiotherapist	Medical Social Service Officer
Ms Sumita Gupta	Mr. Dhaneshwar Yadav
	Ms. Neena Mehta

vision

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