Dr. Priyanka Das is an accomplished academic clinician and pulmonologist with extensive expertise in respiratory medicine. She is currently serving as Associate Professor and Head of Department (Interim) at the Department of Respiratory Medicine, MKCG Medical College & Hospital, Berhampur, Odisha, India, where she leads the department in patient care, undergraduate and postgraduate teaching, and research. Her clinical and academic interests span respiratory emergencies in pregnancy, tuberculosis and the National TB Elimination Programme (NTEP), sleep medicine, interventional pulmonology, interstitial lung disease, obstructive airway diseases, and pulmonary critical care.

Research & Publications

Dr. Das has developed a robust research profile in respiratory medicine. Her scholarly output includes 15 research publications, of which 10 have been published in international NMC-recommended journals. She has co-authored a book chapter on "Respiratory Emergencies in Pregnancy" in Emergencies in Respiratory Medicine, published under the aegis of the National College of Chest Physicians (NCCP), India, in collaboration with Prof. Emeritus Dr. Narayan Mishra.

Research articles titles mentioned below:

• Demographic, Clinical, Radiological and Microbiological Profile of HIV TB Coinfected Patients
• Analysis of the Development of Resistance to Anti-Tubercular Drugs, among Previously and Newly Treated Patients
• A Study on Prevalence of MDRTB Among Pulmonary TB Cases at a Tertiary Care Hospital in Southern Odisha
• Evaluation of Radiological and Clinical Findings in Patients with Empyema Thoracis
• Case Series on Clinical and Radiological Findings in Pneumonia Due to Klebsiella Aerogenes
• Difficult to Treat DRTB Cases: A Case Series
• Comparative Diagnostic Efficacy of FNAC, AFB SMEAR, and CBNAAT in Superficial Tubercular Lymphadenopathy
• Risk Factors Associated with Carotid Plaque among Patients with Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD)
• Clinico-Radio-Microbiological Correlation Among Patients with Non Cystic Fibrosis Bronchiectasis: A Cross-Sectional Study from a Tertiary Care Centre in Eastern India
• Bacteriological Profile in Acute Exacerbation of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease at a Tertiary Care Centre in Southern Odisha
• Correlation Between Clinical Manifestations and CD4 Count Level in Seropositive HIV Patients with Tuberculosis
• Mycological Profile of Pulmonary TB-HIV Co-Infected Patients with a Relationship to CD4 Count Levels in a Tertiary Care Hospital of Southern Odisha, India
• Evaluation of a Case of Recurrent Respiratory Tract Infections
• A Rare Case of Thoracic Actinomycosis
• Profile of Tuberculosis Empyema at a Tertiary Care Centre

Teaching & Academic Contributions

As Head of the Department of Respiratory Medicine, she is actively engaged in the comprehensive training and mentoring of undergraduate and postgraduate students. Her academic responsibilities include curriculum delivery, clinical supervision, and fostering a culture of scholarly inquiry within the department. She has presented papers at premier national conferences including CHESTCON and NAPCON, contributing to the dissemination of knowledge in pulmonary diseases.

Leadership & Institutional Contributions

Dr. Das has demonstrated significant leadership and organizational acumen. She is served as a Organising Chairman, 22nd CHESTCON 2025, Odisha State Chapter, held in January 2025 at Mayfair, Gopalpur, Odisha, a major national conference to be held at Mayfair Palm Beach Resort, Gopalpur, Berhampur, and organized by the Department of Respiratory Medicine at MKCG Medical College. Additionally, she serves as State Convenor for the PG Quiz in Respiratory Diseases (2025 & 2026), a postgraduate quiz competition for the State of Odisha. She was invited as faculty at NAPCON 2025 (National Conference on Pulmonary Diseases), reflecting her recognition as a subject matter expert.

Awards, Honours & Professional Recognition

Her scholarly achievements have been recognized through prestigious awards. She received the Best Case Presentation Award at CHESTCON (2014) and was honored with the Torrent Young Scholar Award at the Zonal Round (2015), acknowledging her contributions to clinical practice and research.

Eligibility for Excellent Academician Award

Dr. Priyanka Das exemplifies excellence in academic medicine through her multifaceted contributions. Her 15 research publications in reputed national and international journals, co-authored book chapter on respiratory emergencies, active leadership in departmental administration, state-level academic coordination, and recognized expertise in specialized areas of pulmonology collectively reflect sustained scholarly achievement and academic leadership. Her commitment to postgraduate education, clinical excellence, and advancement of knowledge in respiratory medicine further strengthens her profile.

Based on her demonstrated achievements and credentials, Dr. Priyanka Das is eligible for consideration for the Excellent Academician Award in Scientific Laurels, in recognition of her significant contributions to teaching, research, clinical practice, and academic leadership in respiratory medicine.