Dr. Sheila Nainan Myatra

Professor, Department of Anaesthesiology, Critical Care & Pain, Tata Memorial Hospital, Mumbai

Bio:

Dr. Sheila Nainan Myatra is a distinguished Professor of Anaesthesiology and Critical Care Medicine at Tata Memorial Hospital, Mumbai, a leading tertiary cancer and critical care centre, and a faculty member of the Homi Bhabha National Institute (HBNI). With extensive experience in managing complex perioperative and critically ill patients, she has emerged as a leading figure in clinical care, education and research in critical care medicine.

An internationally respected clinician-scientist, Dr. Myatra has published extensively in high-impact peer-reviewed journals and serves on editorial boards of several international critical care and anaesthesia journals. She is currently the President of the Indian Society of Critical Care Medicine (ISCCM) and Chairperson, Intensive & Critical Care Medicine Committee of the World Federation of Societies of Anaesthesiologists (WFSA).

She is also a member of international guideline panels, including the Surviving Sepsis Campaign, and has contributed to global airway and critical care practice guidelines.

Her areas of expertise include airway management, hemodynamic monitoring, sepsis, mechanical ventilation and patient safety. Dr. Myatra is a sought-after speaker at major national and international scientific meetings and has received multiple national and international honors in recognition of her significant contributions to critical care practice, education and leadership.

Dr. Jigeeshu Vasishta Divatia

Professor & Head, Department of Anaesthesiology, Critical Care and Pain, Tata Memorial Hospital

Bio:

Dr. Jigeeshu V. Divatia is a distinguished Professor and Head of the Department of Anaesthesiology, Critical Care and Pain at Tata Memorial Hospital, Homi Bhabha National Institute, Mumbai, where he has over three decades of experience in clinical practice, education and research in anaesthesia and critical care medicine. He completed his MD in Anaesthesiology and holds fellowships in critical care, and has trained extensively in intensive care both in India and abroad.

An internationally recognized clinician-scientist, Dr. Divatia has contributed to over 200 publications in national and international journals and is actively involved in advancing research and education in airway management, sepsis, mechanical ventilation, haemodynamics and perioperative care. He has served in multiple leadership roles including President of the Indian Society of Anaesthesiologists (ISA) and Past President of the Indian Society of Critical Care Medicine. He has also been Editor-in-Chief of the Indian Journal of Anaesthesia and has delivered invited lectures at numerous global and national scientific forums.

Dr. Divatia’s commitment to professional excellence, innovation and mentorship has made him a respected leader in anaesthesia and critical care, shaping standards of practice and training across India and internationally.

Dr. Balavenkat S

Senior Consultant & Academic Director, Department of Anaesthesia & Perioperative Care, Ganga Medical Centre & Hospitals, Coimbatore, India

Bio:

Dr. Balavenkat S is a highly respected senior clinician and academic leader in Anaesthesiology and Perioperative Care, currently serving as Senior Consultant and Academic Director at Ganga Medical Centre & Hospitals, Coimbatore, a leading tertiary referral centre for trauma and orthopaedics in India. With over three decades of experience, he has made significant contributions to clinical practice, education and capacity building in anaesthesia.

An internationally recognized leader in professional societies, Dr. Balavenkat currently serves as President of the Indian Society of Anaesthesiologists (ISA) and Secretary of the World Federation of Societies of Anaesthesiologists (WFSA). He has held key leadership positions in several national and international organizations and has been actively involved in advancing global anaesthesia education, safety initiatives and workforce development, particularly in low- and middle-income countries.

Dr. Balavenkat’s areas of expertise include regional anaesthesia, perioperative care, trauma anaesthesia and professional education. He is a sought-after speaker at national and international conferences and has played a pivotal role in strengthening training standards and academic frameworks within anaesthesia in India and globally.

Dr. Girija Rath

Professor, Department of Neuroanaesthesiology & Critical Care, All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS), New Delhi

Bio:

Dr. Girija Prasad Rath is a distinguished Professor of Neuroanaesthesiology and Critical Care at the Neurosciences Centre, All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS), New Delhi, India. He completed his postgraduate training in Anaesthesiology (MD) followed by a super-speciality DM in Neuroanaesthesiology, and has been a leading figure in clinical care, education and research in neuroanaesthesia and neurocritical care.

An internationally respected clinician-scientist, Dr. Rath has published over 250 scientific articles and book chapters, serves on multiple editorial boards, and is Executive Editor of the Journal of Neuroanaesthesiology and Critical Care (JNACC). He has held significant roles in professional societies, including past leadership in the Indian Society of Neuroanaesthesiology and Critical Care (ISNACC) and involvement with global bodies such as SNACC, ASNACC and NACCSGBI.

His expertise spans paediatric neuroanaesthesia, awake craniotomy, neuromonitoring and interventional pain management, and he has been invited as a speaker at major international scientific meetings. Dr. Rath also contributes to organ donation programmes and has been recognized for his involvement in landmark neurosurgical procedures.

Dr. Kajal Jain

Professor & Head, Department of Anaesthesia & Intensive Care, Post Graduate Institute of Medical Education & Research (PGIMER), Chandigarh, India

Bio:

Dr. Kajal Jain is a distinguished Professor and Head of the Department of Anaesthesia & Intensive Care at Post Graduate Institute of Medical Education & Research (PGIMER), Chandigarh, one of India’s premier medical institutes. With many years of clinical, academic and research experience in anaesthesia and perioperative medicine, she has established herself as a leader in patient care and education in tertiary critical care settings.

An accomplished clinician-scientist, Dr. Jain has an extensive publication record and has contributed to research across diverse areas of anaesthesia, pain management and perioperative care. She has played an active role in national professional forums and academic activities, including delivering key sessions on anaesthesia practice and safety at major conferences.

Her areas of expertise include perioperative anaesthesia, regional and trauma anaesthesia, obstetric anaesthesia and airway management, and she is widely respected for her commitment to teaching, mentorship and advancing standards of anaesthetic care in India.

Dr. Naveen Malhotra

Professor & Head, Department of Anaesthesiology, NC Medical College & Hospital, Israna, Panipat, India

Bio:

Dr. Naveen Malhotra is a senior and experienced academician in Anaesthesiology, currently serving as Professor & Head of the Department of Anaesthesiology at NC Medical College & Hospital, Israna, Panipat, India. He holds an MBBS and MD in Anaesthesiology and has more than two decades of clinical and teaching experience, contributing significantly to perioperative care and anaesthetic practice in tertiary medical education.

Dr. Malhotra has been associated with academic anaesthesia through teaching, clinical practice and scholarly activity. Earlier in his career he served as Professor of Anaesthesiology and Head of the Pain Management Centre at Pt B.D. Sharma University of Health Sciences and PGIMS Rohtak, where he was recognized for academic excellence and contributions to pain and perioperative medicine.

His work spans anaesthesia for complex surgical procedures, pain management and critical care support, and he has contributed to research and publications in national journals. Dr. Malhotra’s leadership in clinical education and mentorship has influenced a generation of anaesthesiologists in North India and beyond.

Dr. Saikat Sengupta

Senior Consultant & Faculty, Department of Anaesthesiology, Apollo Hospitals Education & Research Foundation, Kolkata, India

Bio:

Dr. Saikat Sengupta is a senior and experienced Anaesthesiologist based in Kolkata, West Bengal, serving as Senior Consultant and Faculty in the Department of Anaesthesiology at Apollo Hospitals Education & Research Foundation and as an academic coordinator at Apollo Gleneagles Hospitals. He completed his MBBS followed by an MD in Anaesthesiology, DNB Anaesthesiology and is a member of national professional bodies in anaesthesia.

An accomplished clinician and educator, Dr. Sengupta has over two decades of experience in perioperative anaesthesia practice, training and mentoring postgraduate trainees. He has been involved in clinical service, academic activities and scientific discussions at regional and national professional forums.

Dr. Sengupta’s expertise includes general anaesthesia, perioperative care and pain management, and he is recognised for his commitment to quality patient care and academic contributions within the anaesthesia community.

Dr. Vijaya Patil

Senior Anaesthesiologist – Specialist in Perioperative Anaesthesia, Critical Care & Pain Management

Bio:

Dr. Vijaya Patil is an experienced Anaesthesiologist based in Mumbai, India, serving as a Professor and Head of the Department of Anaesthesia, Critical Care and Pain at Tata Memorial Hospital, one of India’s premier cancer treatment and research centres. She holds an MBBS, MD and DA (Anaesthesiology) and has built a strong academic and clinical reputation for her work in anaesthesia and critical care settings, particularly in complex surgical and oncological cases.

An accomplished clinician and academic, Dr. Patil has extensive experience in general and neuro anaesthesia, perioperative patient care, pain management, and critical care medicine. Her role at Tata Memorial Hospital involves overseeing anaesthetic services for a diverse range of patients, engaging in advanced clinical protocols, and supporting multidisciplinary cancer surgery teams to optimise patient outcomes.

Dr. Patil is also active in professional education and research, contributing to workshops and continuing medical education in anaesthesiology, and has publications credited in national and international medical journals. Her commitment to quality care, patient safety and advancing anaesthesia practice has made her a respected leader in her field.