Prof. Shashanka Bose is a distinguished surgeon who served in the Department of Surgery at the Postgraduate Institute of Medical Education and Research (PGI), Chandigarh, from January 1964 to July 2002. Over nearly four decades, he built an exceptional career in surgical practice, teaching, and research. His key areas of specialization include breast cancer, hepatobiliary surgery, and abdominal trauma.

He has made pioneering contributions to modern surgical techniques in India. Notably, he was instrumental in introducing and popularizing breast conservation surgery in North India, along with the use of neoadjuvant chemotherapy followed by conservative surgery for locally advanced breast cancer.

Prof. Bose also led transformative innovations in trauma care by introducing non-operative management of traumatic haemoperitoneum in adults, a practice now widely adopted across advanced medical centers in India. Additionally, he was among the first surgeons to perform laparoscopic cholecystectomy at PGI, even before the institution acquired its own dedicated equipment.

Research, Publications & Academic Contributions

Prof. Bose has authored over 120 research publications in national and international journals and contributed chapters to several medical books. He has also edited the book “Consensus on Breast Cancer.”

A passionate educator, he has organized numerous academic conferences, including six major surgical conferences at PGI and the Breast Cancer Update 2015 in Haryana. He has been widely invited by prestigious organizations such as WHO, the Association of Surgeons of India (ASI), and SAARC surgical bodies to deliver lectures on surgical training.

His commitment to public health education is evident through:

• A widely acclaimed book on Cancer, published by the Government of India and translated into eight regional languages
• Over 130 articles in newspapers and magazines
• Numerous public lectures on cancer awareness and early detection

Professional Leadership & Organizational Roles

Prof. Bose has held several prestigious leadership positions, reflecting his influence in the medical community:

• President, Association of Surgeons of India (ASI)
• President, Indian Association of Surgical Gastroenterology
• President, Chandigarh Surgical Society
• Council Member & Chairman, Academic Committee, National Academy of Medical Sciences (NAMS)
• President, PGI Faculty Association and other academic bodies

He has actively contributed to improving professional standards, academic collaboration, and work culture within surgical communities.

Awards & Honours

Prof. Bose has received numerous prestigious national and professional awards, including:

• Dr. B.C. Roy National Award (1998) – for Eminent Medical Teacher
• MCI Silver Jubilee Research Award (2002) – presented by the President of India
• Lifetime Achievement Award of ASI (2020)
• National Award for Science & Technology Communication (2015)
• Col. Sangham Lal Academic Excellence Award (2025) by NAMS
• Multiple oration awards and recognitions from leading surgical associations across India

Contribution to Teaching & Mentorship

A dedicated teacher, Prof. Bose has significantly contributed to the training of surgeons, conducting workshops, demonstrating surgical procedures, and mentoring generations of medical professionals. His influence extends nationally and internationally through visiting professorships and guest lectures.

Eligibility for Outstanding Professor Award 

Prof. Shashanka Bose is eminently eligible for the Outstanding Professor Award in Scientific Laurels due to his exceptional contributions to surgical science, medical education, and public health. With a distinguished career spanning nearly four decades at PGI, Chandigarh, he has demonstrated excellence in teaching, mentoring, and clinical innovation. He pioneered breast conservation surgery in North India and introduced non-operative management of traumatic haemoperitoneum, practices that are now widely adopted across the country. His academic impact is reflected in over 120 publications, authorship of influential books, and organization of major scientific conferences. A recipient of prestigious honors including the Dr. B.C. Roy National Award and the MCI Silver Jubilee Research Award, Prof. Bose has also played a key leadership role in national medical organizations. His dedication to training future surgeons and advancing cancer awareness through public education further underscores his outstanding contribution to the scientific and academic community, making him a highly deserving candidate for this award.