Dr. Anushka Aggarwal is a dedicated clinician-researcher currently pursuing her DrNB in Rheumatology (2022–Present) at Indraprastha Apollo Hospital, New Delhi, India. In her clinical role, she specializes in providing comprehensive and personalized care for patients with complex rheumatologic and autoimmune disorders. She collaborates with multidisciplinary healthcare teams and actively works to enhance patient quality of life.

Research Contributions

Dr. Aggarwal has a strong academic and investigative profile with significant research in autoimmune diseases and cardiometabolic health. Her major research projects include:

• Thesis 1 (2-year Study):

  • “Sleep quality in SLE: Objective and Subjective assessment”
    – Hospital-based cross-sectional study involving 90 cases and 90 controls

• Thesis 2 (2-year Study):

  • “Association of fasting proinsulin and insulin levels with cardiometabolic risk factors in Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus”
    – Cross-sectional study involving 150 diabetic patients.

• Primary Investigator:
  IMACS Project 31: SyNC Study
  – Focused on developing consensus for anti-synthetase syndrome nomenclature and abbreviations.

Her research output includes 10 publications and 17 conference abstracts, demonstrating consistent scholarly productivity.

Academic Writing & Book Chapters

Dr. Aggarwal has contributed to important academic and clinical literature, including:

1. Myositis Profile and the Internist – Interpretation and Clinical Correlation Made Easy
   In Progress in Medicine 2025, Association of Physicians of India & Jaypee Medical Publishers.

2. Chimeric Antigen Receptor: T-Cell Therapy in CTDs
   In Rheumatology Clinics: Connective Tissue Diseases 2025, Evangel Publishing.

These chapters highlight her expertise in autoimmune myopathies and emerging biologic/immunotherapeutic strategies.

Professional Interests

• Connective tissue diseases

• Anti-synthetase syndrome and other myositis

• Novel immunotherapy in rheumatology

• Sleep-related outcomes in systemic autoimmune diseases

• Cardiometabolic influences in rheumatology and endocrinology overlap disorders

Public Engagement and Community Service

Beyond research and clinical practice, Dr. Aggarwal actively contributes to public and professional rheumatology advocacy. She participates in academic, patient-support, and administrative activities with Myositis India, helping strengthen awareness, education, and engagement within the autoimmune community.

Eligibility for the Most Promising Researcher Award

Dr. Anushka Aggarwal is strongly eligible for the Most Promising Researcher Award based on the following merits:

• Consistent academic productivity: 10 publications and 17 conference abstracts.

• Primary investigator in an international multicenter collaborative project (IMACS Project 31).

• Dual thesis work demonstrating commitment to both metabolic and autoimmune disease research.

• Contribution to national-level academic books, showcasing recognized subject expertise.

• Active clinical engagement combined with scholarly advancement in Rheumatology.

• Community involvement through patient-centric education and advocacy.

Her blend of early-career achievements, high-quality research, and clinical excellence positions her as a notable emerging researcher in the field of Rheumatology.