Nimalan Jeganathan

Nimalan Jeganathan, MD, is an Associate Professor in the Department of Surgery, specializing in gastrointestinal diseases and surgical outcomes. His research focuses on diverticulitis, colorectal cancer, and inflammatory bowel disease (IBD), with notable contributions to understanding surgical risks and microbial roles in complicated conditions. He has published extensively in prestigious journals like Annals of Surgery and Microbiology Spectrum.

• Research Interests
  • Development of patient distress indices for surgical syndromes
  • Metatranscriptomic analysis of gut microbial consortia
  • Prognostic factors in colon adenocarcinoma and liver metastasis
  • Contemporary management of diverticulitis and IBD

Scientific Awards

• Dean's Award for Excellence in Teaching (2021)

Recent publications highlight his expertise in surgical validation studies, gastrointestinal microbiome dynamics, and cancer prognosis. Collaborations span multidisciplinary teams, contributing to UN Sustainable Development Goals in health and well-being.