Associate Deans


Under his leadership, department has become high volume center for non-transplant hepato- pancreato- biliary surgery. In a short duration, ILBS have now become one of the leading referral center for Complex HPB surgery and have one of the largest experience liver resection for hepatocellular carcinoma, hilar cholangiocarcinoma, pancreatic and gallbladder cancer surgery in the country with outcomes at par with best in the world. ILBS is also now a top referral center for complex bile duct injuries as well.

Dr.Viniyendra Pamecha,
Professor (HPB & Liver Transplant Surgery)
Associate Dean (Innovation, Ideation & Entrepreneurship)


Dr. Hanuman Prasad Yadav, Professor (Radiation Oncology) serves as Associate Dean (Student Affairs). The Associate Dean looks after the issues related to academic and logistic activities of students at ILBS. The Associate Dean manages the hostel allotment of students. The Associate Dean resolves any issues or complaints faced by students. The Associate Dean facilitates the coordination between students and administration. The Associate Dean serves to maintain discipline and overall upkeep of hostel facilities.

Dr. Hanuman Prasad Yadav,
Professor (Radiation Oncology)
Associate Dean (Student Affairs)


Dr Archana Rastogi is Additional Professor in Pathology. She has done MD, DNB and Post-Doctoral Certified Course in Pathology, and has been trained in prestigious supersuperspeciality institutes in India. She is actively involved in research and diagnostic histopathology & cytopathology work in hepato-pancreato-biliary diseases and Gastro-Intestinal Pathology for last 15 years and had successfully runned the training (PDCC Hepatopathology) program for the last six years. Renal Pathology including transplant Pathology, is a special interest area & have done PDCC (Renal pathology), ANIO-CNC Clinical Nephropathology 1 year certified Course in 2016 & have experience of 4 years at SGPGI, Lucknow in the field.

She has 126 publications in indexed journals, mainly in the field of HPB and GI Pathology and has presented her work in several International and National Conferences. She has set up and standardized all the procedures in Histopathology and Cytopathology laboratories of ILBS, Delhi. She is a member of APASL-ACLF consensus group. Several important academic activities have been started by her in ILBS- Post Doctoral Certified Course (Hepatopathology), Pathology Oration and Hepatopathology Updates, monthly CPCs. She has served as Member Secretrary of Institute’s ethics committee for two years & as member of Liver & kidney transplantation (external & internal) authorization for more than 6 years. Presently serving as Associate Dean of ILBS, along with her primary Pathology work. Her present research work is mainly related to liver failure, Liver Cancers and allograft rejection.

Dr. Archana Rastogi,
Professor (Pathology)
Associate Dean (Academics)


The Research and Development Cell was settled for the ease of operations and to facilitate the research studies. A single functional setup was required in the institute as the work load on the administrative operation was having an adverse effect on the swift work flow needed in the academic research. It was also endorsed by the UGC as a part of National Education Policy.

The aim is to make an obstruction free-single functional unit exclusively for academic research. The RDC would help to attain transparent and swift management processes for the funded projects.

The RDC will be responsible for:

  • Administering the research project
  • Overseeing that all the guidelines are adhered to by the investigators.
  • Processing the matters related to the research projects.
  • Dr. Chhagan Bihari
    (Prof., Pathology)
    Associate Dean,
    Research & IPR


    Dr. Ekta Gupta at present Professor Virology, did her MD Microbiology from KGMC Lucknow, Senior Residency from AIIMS, New Delhi and Senior Research Associateship in Clinical Virology from AIIMS. She is FRC Path from Royal College of London. She was granted Gold Medal for her MD. She did post MD research work on Dengue virus for which she was awarded with “The Best Scientist Award” for outstanding contribution in clinical research by Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR)”. Her major research interests are in Hepatitis Viruses, Transplant viruses, Respiratory viruses and Dengue virus. Have more than 140 scientific publications in indexed National & International Journals and author of 15 chapters in books. She is the Nodal officer for WHO CC and COVID-19 testing at ILBS. She is actively involved in organizing various vaccinations and screening camps for viral hepatitis in the community. She is the Chairman of the Institutes Biosafety Committee and active member in many other Institutional and outside the Institute Committees. She has to her credit several extramural research grants both at National and International level. She has been instrumental in initiation of a unique PDCC course in Hepato-virology and Transplant Virology at ILBS for MD Microbiology students.She is also a part of Technical resource person in the National Viral Hepatitis Control Program in India and also State Viral Hepatitis Control Program, Delhi. Team leader for the conduction of 5th and 6th serosurveys done in the Delhi State for COVID-19 IgG antibody prevalence and faculty In charge for COVID -19 genome sequencing surveillance activities.

    Dr. Ekta Gupta
    (Prof., Virology)
    Associate Dean (Faculty Affairs)

    ILBS is a centre of excellence in liver disease and only dedicated Liver University. It is a great privilege to honor all alumni through the ILBS website . We are proud that our students who are the brand ambassadors spreading the rich academic culture of ILBS. At ILBS we believe in “ Pollinating Hepatocentrism” and our alumini carry forward the liver-centric vision and poiilnating the world with better seeds, sprouting departments and making the ILBS-legacy attain greater heights.

    We wish to take care of the ILBS-centric academic rich culture amongst all the alumni by building a strong and connected alumni network.

    Currently The ILBS Alumini Association (ILBS-AA) helps in connecting the past and present ILBS students via the annual alumini programme. The scope of the ILBS-AA has been now expanded so that the alumini can benefit further and also the alumini can bring their vast experience to help the new students for networking.

    We welcome all the Alumini to join the ILBS Alumini Association Membership to avail the following benefits:

  • Alumini can avail online E-portal services of ILBS such as e-library, joining various workshops and meetings held at ILBS, updated alumini directory etc
  • Online-connection for Monday and Thursday morning classes.
  • Engaging programme for career networking
  • Collaborating for research activities and applying for joint grants
  • Alumini can visit ILBS in capacity as experts and take classes/conduct workshops
  • Honoring distinguished Alumini
  • ILBS wants to listen, interact and learn from the alumini as we strongly believe that the alumini are still our strength as they can share their success stories and experiences in helping not only the young generation but also in taking their alma mater to higher level of thinking.

    Dr. S. M. Shasthry
    (Assoc Prof., Hepatology)
    Associate Dean,
    Alumni Affairs

    Prof. Gayatri Ramakrishna
    (Molecular & cellular Medicine)
    Associate Dean,
    Alumni Affairs


    Dear Students,

    I hope this message finds you well and thriving in your academic and personal pursuits. As the Cultural Dean, it is my privilege to address you here to reflect on the vibrant and diverse community we are fortunate to be a part of here at ILBS.

    Our university is a melting pot of cultures, backgrounds, and perspectives, each contributing to the rich tapestry that defines our institution. It is this diversity that fosters innovation, understanding, and growth, both within our campus and beyond.

    Celebrating Our Heritage

    Every year, we are excited to roll out a series of events and initiatives designed to celebrate our diverse cultural heritage. These include:

  • Cultural Festivals: Join us as we celebrate the unique traditions, music, and cuisine from around the world.
  • Guest Lectures: Engage with thought leaders and activists who are shaping scientific, spiritual, leadership discourse globally.
  • Workshops and Seminars: Participate in discussions and activities that explore cultural identity, inclusivity, and intercultural communication.
  • Art Exhibitions and Performances: Experience the creativity and talent of our students and faculty through various artistic expressions.
  • Inclusivity and Respect

    Our commitment to inclusivity and respect is unwavering. We believe that every member of our community should feel valued and heard. To this end, we are continually working to create spaces where open dialogue and mutual respect are the norms. Your voices are important to us, and we encourage you to share your ideas and experiences.

    Get Involved

    We invite you to actively participate in these cultural events and contribute to the ongoing conversation about diversity and inclusion on our campus. Whether through attending events, volunteering, or simply engaging in thoughtful dialogue with your peers, your involvement is crucial.

    Looking Ahead

    As we look forward to the coming months, let us embrace the opportunity to learn from one another, to celebrate our differences, and to build a community that reflects the best of humanity. Our aim is to make students feel at home here, to celebrate the regional festivals so students can enjoy them, along with their reginal cuisines as they would do with their families at home. Together, we can create an environment where everyone feels a sense of belonging and pride in being part of ILBS.

    Thank you for your continued dedication and enthusiasm. Let’s make your tenure a memorable one, filled with cultural discovery and mutual respect.

    Warm regards,

    Dr Pratibha Kale
    Additional professor ,Clinical Microbiology
    Associate Dean (Cultural and Social)


    ‘Sports builds character; it teaches you to play by rules; it teaches you what it feels like to win and lose; it teaches you about life’

    Life at a medical institute can often become monotonous and medical professionals are among those with worst work-life balance. To break this monotonous routine, we conceived and conducted the first ever ‘ILBS Sports Meet’ in January 2019. The event witnessed an unprecedented enthusiastic participation from all cadres including faculty, students (residents), nursing staff, administrative staff as well as other paramedics. It brought everyone together on a common platform and increased bonhomie among people from various cadres. Thereafter, we planned to make the event an annual affair and thus conducted the 2nd Annual ILBS Sports Meet in January 2021. More than 200 staff and students participated in these events enthusiastically and celebrated their teams’ victories. The institute witnessed a vibrant atmosphere with colour coded jerseys during the meet and awards being given on the foundation day. The oldest and the youngest participated with equal enthusiasm.

    Although Covid crippled the events in 2021 & 2022, we have planned to renew the activities from January 2023. The basic aim of conducting the sports meet is to impress upon the employees the benefits of physical activity to maintain physical, mental, emotional and social well being. ILBS is equipped with most of the essential sports facilities and equipments for its employees. There is a multi-purpose gymnasium equipped with the latest equipments and gadgets in the new residents block. There is an outdoor badminton court which is regularly utilised by the hostel inmates as well as other staff. Both the residential blocks have separate table-tennis tables with bats and balls. These hostels also have separate facilities for carom in each of the facility. There is a makeshift cricket ground and cricket kits are made available to the employees on request. I would invite everyone including students, residents, faculty, nurses and other staff to utilise the facilities. In future, our endeavour would be to expand these facilities and encourage everyone to play and have fun.

    Dr. Bikrant Bihari Lal
    (Assoc Prof., Pediatric Hepatology)
    Associate Dean,
    Sports & Physical Activities