RajaRajeswari Medical College and Hospital (RRMCH), Bengaluru, proudly congratulates Dr. Rajendran Dinesh Kumar, Associate Professor, Department of ENT & Head and Neck Surgery, on being awarded a ₹3,00,000 Seed Grant under Cycle 4, Phase 2, by the ACS Advanced Medical Research Institute (AMRI), Dr. M.G.R. Educational and Research Institute, Chennai.

The grant supports his research project titled “Correlation between Interleukin-4, 5, 13 Expression Profiles in Nasal Polyps and Clinical Phenotypes of Chronic Rhinosinusitis: A Histopathological Analysis.”

This research aims to explore the role of Type 2 inflammatory cytokines in nasal polyps and their association with the clinical phenotypes of chronic rhinosinusitis, contributing to a better understanding of disease mechanisms and potentially advancing personalised treatment approaches.

The grant cheque was formally presented in the presence of Dr. T. M. Nagaraj, Head of Department; Dr. Satyamurthy, Dean; Dr. Vijayanand, Executive Director; Dr. Basavaraj Bhandari, Principal; and Dr. Praveen Kumar, Medical Superintendent, reflecting the institution’s commitment to fostering academic excellence and research innovation.

RRMCH congratulates Dr. Rajendran Dinesh Kumar on this significant achievement and appreciates his dedication to clinical research, scientific advancement, and evidence-based patient care. This recognition further strengthens the institution’s commitment to promoting impactful research and nurturing a culture of innovation and academic excellence.

Congratulations, Dr. Rajendran Dinesh Kumar, on this well-deserved recognition!

RajaRajeswari Medical College and Hospital (RRMCH), Bengaluru, proudly congratulates Dr. Rajendran Dinesh Kumar, Associate Professor, Department of ENT & Head and Neck Surgery, on securing 1st Place in the Junior Consultant Paper Award Category at the 34th Annual Conference of the Indian Society of Otology (ISOCON 2026), held at Amritsar, Punjab, from 9–11 October 2026.

Competing against 33 participants in the Junior Consultant Paper Award category, Dr. Dinesh Kumar received this prestigious recognition for his research paper titled “Effect of Balloon Eustachian Tuboplasty in Adults with Chronic Obstructive Eustachian Tube Dysfunction: A Prospective 20-Case Study with 1-Year Follow-Up.”

His contributions extended beyond research, with multiple academic roles at the conference. He was: Invited Faculty and Course Director for the Pre-conference Hands-on Cadaveric Endoscopic Eustachian Tube Balloon Dilatation Workshop held on 8 October 2026.

Invited Speaker, delivering a talk on “Patulous Eustachian Tube: Diagnosis and Surgery,” sharing insights into the diagnostic and surgical management of this challenging condition.

Panellist in the academic session on the “Spectrum of Eustachian Tube Dysfunction,” contributing to expert discussions on the evolving concepts and management of Eustachian tube disorders.

This remarkable combination of research excellence, surgical expertise, faculty leadership, and academic engagement reflects his commitment to advancing otology, promoting surgical education, and contributing to evidence-based clinical practice.

RRMCH takes immense pride in celebrating this achievement, which brings distinction to the institution and highlights its commitment to academic excellence, research, innovation, and quality patient care.

Heartiest congratulations, Dr. Dinesh Kumar! May you continue to reach greater milestones and inspire the next generation of ENT surgeons through your academic and clinical contributions.

Another proud moment for RRMCH!