26/09/2026
Every breakthrough begins with someone asking, “Why?”
At SMBT Institute of Medical Sciences & Research Centre, five young medical researchers are turning that curiosity into scientific inquiry.
Their research proposals have received final acceptance under the DHR–ICMR Short Term Studentship (STS) 2026, with each student receiving a ₹60,000 research grant to take their work forward.
Meet the young researchers:
• Ms. Kartavya Patil — MBBS, Phase 2
Mentor: Dr. Nita Gangurde
Department of Microbiology
• Ms. Vedika Wankhede — MBBS, Phase 2
Mentor: Dr. Suraj Waykole
Department of Pharmacology
• Ms. Dnyanada Limbale — MBBS, Phase 2
Mentor: Dr. Hemant Dambale
Department of Anaesthesiology
• Ms. Shradhha Amrutkar — MBBS, Phase 2
Mentor: Dr. Amit Gujarathi
Department of Community Medicine
• Ms. Sharvi Patil — MBBS, Phase 1
Mentor: Dr. Vaibhav Gaikwad
Department of Community Medicine
Five students. Five research proposals. Five mentors.
More than a grant, this is an opportunity to question, investigate and contribute to the evidence shaping tomorrow’s healthcare.
Congratulations to our young researchers and their mentors on this meaningful milestone.
At SMBT IMS & RC, curiosity is encouraged to become research.
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