Dr. Ambrish Mithal Conferred with the Prestigious IOF 2025 CSA Medal of Achievement
Dr. Ambrish Mithal, a renowned Indian endocrinologist, has been honored with the 2025 Committee of Scientific Advisors (CSA) Medal of Achievement by the International Osteoporosis Foundation (IOF) for his exceptional contributions to osteoporosis research. The award was presented to Dr. Mithal at the World Congress on Osteoporosis, Osteoarthritis & Musculoskeletal Diseases (WCO-IOF-ESCEO 2025) held in Rome, Italy. Dr. Mithal’s pioneering work in the field of endocrinology and osteoporosis has greatly advanced the understanding and treatment of the disease, particularly in India.
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Why in the news? | Dr. Ambrish Mithal Conferred with the Prestigious IOF 2025 CSA Medal of Achievement |
Award 2025 | IOF CSA Medal of Achievement |
Awarded To | Dr. Ambrish Mithal, renowned Indian endocrinologist |
Award Ceremony Location | World Congress on Osteoporosis, Osteoarthritis & Musculoskeletal Diseases (WCO-IOF-ESCEO 2025), Rome, Italy |
Area of Contribution | Osteoporosis research, bone and mineral health, endocrinology |
Notable Achievements | – Established India’s first bone density measurement service in 1996 – Led IOF Asia Pacific Audits in 2009 and 2013 – Chaired the Nutrition Working Group and contributed to global vitamin D reports |
Other Recognitions | Padma Bhushan in 2015 for contributions to medicine |
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