Archives of Gastroenterology Research

Kaushal Kishor Prasad

Department of Superspeciality of Gastroenterology

PGIMER

India

Academic Editor

Biography

Dr. Kaushal Kishor Prasad (KKP) is Professor & Chief of the Division of Gastrointestinal Histopathology in the Department of Superspeciality of Gastroenterology at Postgraduate Institute of Medical Education and Research (PGIMER), Chandigarh, India. KKP has modified the Marsh-Oberhuber classification of celiac disease, developed the grading system of histological lesions in celiac disease; histological scoring and grading system of lesions in ulcerative colitis; coined the term “Follicular esophagitis” for a novel histopathological entity in esophagus" and developed the rice based gluten-free composite flour cookies for celiac disease patients. His main research areas of interest are celiac disease, inflammatory bowel disease, microscopic colitis and abdominal tuberculosis. KKP served/serving as international editorial board member for more than 100 international journals and reviewer for more than 150 international journals. He has received 37 awards in international and national scientific forums including V R Khanolkar and S R Naik award. KKP has authored 100 scientific papers and has contributed 15 book chapter/ books in the field of Gastroenterology. KKP has published 17 papers on celiac disease in international journals of high repute and 3 articles in national journals. He had completed several research projects and he is member of ICMR expert group to review of research project proposals for extramural grant. Under his guidance 45 students (MD, PhD, MCh & DM) awarded/ undergoing for their respective degrees. KKP has visited across the globe (more than 30 countries) to deliver invited lectures and to present scientific papers. He is life member/ member of 21 international and 14 national professional societies and holding key posts in several societies. He is also iconic achiever for “The International Plato Award for Educational Achievement, International Hippocrates Award for Medical Achievement, Da Vinci Diamond – For Inspirational Accomplishment” etc.

Research Interest

Celiac disease, inflammatory bowel disease, microscopic colitis and abdominal tuberculosis