Summary of Dr. Gajbhiye and Dr. Mukhri Hamdan
Here’s a summary of the profiles of Dr. Gajbhiye and Dr. Mukhri Hamdan,highlighting their key achievements and areas of expertise:
Dr. Vatsala Gajbhiye (India)
* position: Deputy Director (Scientist E) at ICMR-NIRRCH, Mumbai, India & Fellow of NASI.
* Focus: Women’s health, particularly endometriosis.
* Key Achievements:
* Established the largest national clinical cohort and biorepository for endometriosis research in India.
* patented work on non-invasive endometriosis diagnosis (“Peptides of the autoimmune targets…”).
* Recognized in the top 2% of scientists worldwide (Elsevier/Stanford, 2024, 2025).
* Received prestigious fellowships (DBT wellcome Trust,INSA Indo-Australia,Burroughs Wellcome).
* Instrumental in establishing Model Rural Health Research Units in Maharashtra.
* Active in global endometriosis advocacy (international Ambassador for World Endometriosis Society, Research Advisor to endometriosis Society India).
* Overall: A leading physician-scientist dedicated to endometriosis research, clinical translation, and public health impact, with a strong commitment to both scientific advancement and community needs.
Dr. Mukhri Hamdan (Malaysia)
* Position: Professor of Obstetrics and Gynecology, University of Malaya; Head of OB-GYN Department, Faculty of Medicine, University of Malaya; Vice President, College of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Academy of medicine Malaysia.
* Focus: Obstetrics and Gynecology, with a subspecialty in Reproductive Medicine and a particular research interest in endometriosis.
* Key Achievements:
* Extensive clinical experience in Malaysia and the UK.
* Certified by the British Fertility Society (BFS) in IVF/ET and IUI.
* PhD in reproductive sciences (endometriosis focus) from the University of Southampton, UK.
* Active researcher with publications in high-impact journals.
* Involved in developing the National Curriculum for OB-GYN in Malaysia.
* elected council member for the College of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Academy of Medicine Malaysia.
* Overall: A highly respected clinician, researcher, and educator dedicated to improving the quality of Obstetrics, Gynecology, and Reproductive medicine training and care in Malaysia.
In essence, both Dr. Gajbhiye and Dr. Hamdan are leading experts in their respective countries, with a shared focus on women’s health and a meaningful dedication to the research and treatment of endometriosis. Dr. Gajbhiye’s work leans more heavily towards foundational research and large-scale data collection, while Dr. Hamdan’s profile emphasizes clinical practice, training, and national curriculum development.
