Six Sankara Nethralaya Researchers Recognised in Stanford University’s Top 2% Scientists Ranking
Six researchers from Sankara Nethralaya – Dr. Jyotirmay Biswas, Dr. Lingam Gopal, Dr. Lingam Vijaya, Dr. Ronnie Jacob George, Dr. Mani Baskaran, and Dr. Parthopratim Dutta Majumder have been recognised in Stanford University’s prestigious Top 2% Scientists worldwide ranking. The recognition acknowledges their contributions to clinical research and scientific advancement in ophthalmology. This milestone highlights the institution’s continued commitment to research excellence and improving eye care worldwide.
Sankara Nethralaya Wins Economic Times Healthcare Award for Second Consecutive Year
Sankara Nethralaya has been named Hospital of the Year 2026 in Ophthalmology (South Zone) at the Economic Times Healthcare Awards. It is to be noted that Sankara Nethralaya received this award for the second consecutive year. Several ophthalmology hospitals from across South India participated in the awards.
The evaluation covered multiple criteria, including quality, infrastructure, patient care, community service and staff welfare. The recognition acknowledges Sankara Nethralaya’s continued commitment to clinical excellence, patient care and community service.
Dr. Sumita Agarkar Receives Dr. P. L. Rao Paediatric Ophthalmology Lecture Award 2026
Dr. Sumita Agarkar, Senior Consultant in Paediatric Ophthalmology and Strabismus at Sankara Nethralaya, received the prestigious Dr. P. L. Rao Paediatric Ophthalmology Lecture Award 2026 at Vision Waves Kakinada 2026, the 11th Annual Conference of the Andhra Pradesh Ophthalmic Society. The conference was held from September 18 to 20, 2026, in Kakinada.
Sankara Nethralaya confers Sankara Ratna Award on Prasad Reddy Katamreddy
Sankara Nethralaya conferred the Sankara Ratna Award on Shri Prasad Reddy Katamreddy, President and CEO, Twisted X Inc., Texas, and Member, Board of Advisors, USA, in recognition of his philanthropic contributions and commitment to improving access to healthcare.
The award was presented by Shri M. Venkaiah Naidu, former Vice-President of India at Sankara Nethralaya, Chennai on Friday.
Established in 2002 to commemorate the Silver Jubilee of the institution, the Sankara Ratna Award recognises individuals who have made significant contributions to the hospital’s mission and philosophy.
Past recipients of the award include Shri A. M. Naik, Chairman and Managing Director, Larsen & Toubro Ltd.; Shri S. V. Acharya, Honorary Treasurer, SN, USA; Shri Bala Reddy Indurti, President, SN USA; and Padma Bhushan Shri S. Ramadorai, former CEO and Managing Director, TCS to name a few.
Born in Kalivelapalem village in Nellore district, Andhra Pradesh, Shri Prasad Reddy Katamreddy completed his engineering studies in Kakinada before moving to the United States, where he built his business career and led Twisted X into a global footwear brand.
His philanthropic initiatives have supported healthcare, education, child welfare, elderly care and hunger relief. His association with Sankara Nethralaya includes support for the establishment of a Mobile Eye Surgical Unit (MESU) to extend eye care services to underserved communities.
Sankara Nethralaya is pleased to confer the Sankara Ratna Award 2025 on Shri Prasad Reddy Katamreddy in recognition of his contribution to healthcare and philanthropy.
Sankara Nethralaya Organises LAB NXT 2026 Symposium
Sankara Nethralaya’s SNSC Clinical Laboratory, Medical Research Foundation, Chennai, organised LAB NXT 2026, themed “Shaping the Future of Diagnostics,” on August 29, 2026, at V.D. Swami Auditorium, KN BIRVO Block, Nungambakkam, Chennai. The scientific symposium and workshop brought together laboratory technologists, postgraduate students, quality and technical managers, and laboratory consultants.
The programme began with two parallel workshops on method validation, verification, equipment installation and quality control, and clinical microbiology, covering fungal identification, autoantibody detection and PCR-based pathogen detection.
The scientific sessions addressed risk assessment and management in clinical laboratories, clinical laboratory practice, innovations in laboratory medicine, MALDI-TOF in infectious disease diagnostics, and point-of-care testing in clinical microbiology. Afternoon sessions covered genetic testing for inherited diseases, total laboratory automation, translating laboratory diagnosis of inborn errors of metabolism into clinical care, and molecular diagnostics for muscular dystrophies.
The sessions were led by experts from Foundation for Quality India, Dr. Mehta’s Multispeciality Hospital, Regenix Super Speciality Laboratory, Rela Hospital, Christian Medical College, Vellore, MedGenome Labs, Apollo Central Reference Laboratory, Rainbow Children’s Hospital, Chennai, and the Molecular Diagnostics Counselling Care and Research Centre.
Dr. N. Angayarkanni, Director, SNSC Clinical Laboratory, delivered the welcome address. The programme concluded with a valedictory address by Dr. Girish Shiva Rao, President and Executive Medical Director, Medical Research Foundation, Sankara Nethralaya, followed by a felicitation ceremony and vote of thanks. The event also featured a poster competition.
LAB NXT 2026 provided a platform for laboratory professionals to exchange knowledge and discuss developments in diagnostic technologies, laboratory quality management and clinical laboratory practices.
Dr. Radhika N Honoured by Delhi Ophthalmological Society for Academic Contribution
We are proud to share that Dr. Radhika N has been honoured by the Delhi Ophthalmological Society for her Distinguished Contribution as a Speaker in their online scientific deliberations. We congratulate Dr. Radhika N on this well‐deserved honour and appreciate her continued efforts in enriching the academic community.
Sankara Nethralaya wins International Patient Safety Award for Fourth straight Year
Sankara Nethralaya has won the “Outstanding Team Award for Excellence in Patient Safety” at the 13th International Patient Safety Conference, standing out among 278 nominations received from 84 organisations worldwide.
The nominations included 38 entries from 22 overseas institutions, reflecting what conference organisers described as intense global competition and a growing emphasis on measurable patient safety outcomes.
The award was announced at Apollo Hospitals’ International Health Dialogue (IHD) 2026, which concluded in Hyderabad after two days of deliberations under the theme Global Voices. One Vision. The forum drew more than 27,000 participants, both in person and online.
The award to Sankara Nethralaya was presented by Dr Sangita Reddy, Joint Managing Director of Apollo Group of Hospitals, along with South Sudan’s Health Minister Sarah Cleto Rial. It was received by Dr V.V. Jaichandran, Director of Accreditation, Safety and Quality Assurance and Senior Consultant Anaesthesiologist at the Chennai-based institution.
ICICI Foundation-Supported Uvea and Glaucoma Floors Inaugurated at Sankara Nethralaya
Sankara Nethralaya inaugurated dedicated Uvea and Glaucoma facilities on the 3rd and 4th floors of the Mahyco Block at its Padma Bhushan Dr. S.S. Badrinath Campus, marking a milestone expansion of its clinical infrastructure with the support of ICICI Foundation.
The newly inaugurated floors were developed with ICICI Foundation’s contribution towards both construction and procurement of specialised equipment. The expansion is expected to strengthen the hospital’s ability to manage increasing patient volumes while addressing the growing complexity of uvea and glaucoma care.
During the inauguration, Chairman Dr. T.S. Surendran and President & Executive Medical Director Dr. Girish Shiva Rao assured that the additional space will help streamline patient flow, optimise clinical workflows and substantially reduce waiting times. The facilities are designed to improve overall patient experience by enabling timely consultations and treatment, while also respecting patients’ comfort and time within the hospital.
The expansion is also expected to enhance coordination among clinical teams, allowing specialists and support staff to work more efficiently and focus their expertise on patient care.
Mr. Girish, Regional Head of ICICI Foundation, and Mr. Shanthanu Samaddar, State Head – Tamil Nadu, ICICI Bank, participated in the programme along with other dignitaries from ICICI Foundation and the bank.
Sankara Nethralaya expressed its gratitude to ICICI Foundation for its continued partnership and support in strengthening eye care services. The institution noted that the collaboration shows a shared commitment to accessible, efficient and patient-centred ophthalmic care.
The inauguration ceremony was held on Jan. 13 at the Chennai campus, marking another milestone in Sankara Nethralaya’s ongoing efforts to expand capacity and improve quality of care.
Dr. Anuradha Honoured with Living Legend Award at ASCON 2025
Dr. Anuradha was conferred the prestigious Living Legend Award at ASCON 2025 held in Hyderabad, recognizing her outstanding contributions to the field of optometry and eye care education. Adding to the institution’s pride, Ms. Tamil Azhahi, M.Optom student, secured the Runner-Up position in the Scientific Paper Presentation at the same conference.
These achievements highlight the continued excellence and leadership of Sankara Nethralaya’s faculty and students in advancing optometric education and research on a national platform.
Sankara Nethralaya Wins “Honours for Healthcare Excellence” at CII TN MedClave 2025
Sankara Nethralaya has bagged the “Honours for Healthcare Excellence” Award under the Single Speciality Hospital (Above 100 Beds) category at the 5th CII Tamil Nadu MedClave Edition. The recognition celebrates the institution’s commitment to quality eye care, patient safety, and service excellence.