CHANDIGARH,23.12.22-23.12.2022-State of the art “Kidney Diseases Research Laboratory” in the Department of Nephrology at PGIMER, Chandigarh was inaugurated today by Prof. Vivek Lal, Director of the Institute. On this occasion, Prof. H.S. Kohli, Head, Department of Nephrology and former faculty members of the Department namely Prof. Vinay Sakhuja, Prof. K.L. Gupta & Prof. Vivekanand Jha were also present.

The Department is the only place in India where a dedicated facility for measurement of kidney function (Glomerular Filtration Rate) by Plasma Clearance of Iohexol has been established. “The facilities in this laboratory will not only help in patient care but will also enhance the quality of research”, said Prof. H.S. Kohli. Prof. Vivek Lal, Director of the Institute appreciated the efforts and urged the students and faculty members to maximally utilize such facilities for advancing clinical care and work towards the motto of the lab “A bridge between Research and Health”