RWEsearch & Health Innovation Summit 2025: Day 1 - Hall B

Healthcare education in India is at a pivotal juncture, with growing expectations to meet domestic needs while also preparing professionals for global health challenges. This session will explore how Indian institutions are shaping curricula, fostering innovation, and building capacity to serve both India and the wider world.
Featuring insights from professors from India's leading public health universities (IIPHG, IIHMR Jaipur & NMIMS), the discussion will highlight evolving models of training, the integration of public health priorities, and the balance between academic rigor and practical skills. Moderated by Mr Kalyan Kalyanraman from The Hindu Group, this dialogue promises forward-looking perspectives on the role of Indian healthcare education in shaping the future workforce.

Future of Healthcare Education in India: Serving India & The World

Continuing the momentum of the PRIMS Research Program, the third session focuses on Migraine, a complex neurological condition with wide-reaching impact. Five promising researchers will present their innovative work, exploring diverse themes from self-medication patterns and quality of life to treatment safety and behavioral influences. This session promises valuable insights into the evolving landscape of migraine care and research.

Agenda

Migraine Presentations:
- Dr. Ashish – Self-Medication Trends in Migraine: A Survey of India’s Educated Urban Population
- Dr. Sushil – Migraine Recurrence and Quality of Life with Modern Therapies: A Systematic Review
- Dr. Rakesh – Adverse Effects of CGRP Antagonists in Migraine: Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis of RCTs
- Dr. Noorul – Lifestyle and Behavioral Predictors of Poor Response to Migraine Prophylaxis: Preliminary Cross-Sectional Findings
- Dr. Anagha – Headaches in Healthcare Trainees: Patterns, Determinants, and Impact – A Descriptive Study

Don’t miss this dynamic session as we continue to spotlight breakthrough research and celebrate scientific excellence in the PRIMS Research Program.

Prism Final Presentation: Migraine

Professor | Indian Institute of Public Health, Gandhinagar (IIPHG)

Continuing the momentum of the PRISM Research Program, this session focuses on Migraine, a complex neurological disorder with significant clinical and societal burden. The Live Jury round showcases five shortlisted researchers presenting their mentored projects, each addressing critical and diverse aspects of migraine care in real-world settings.

The session features:
- Dr. Agrata Sharma – Role of Greater Occipital Nerve Block (GON) in Medication Overuse Headache (MOH): GON–MOH Study
- Dr. Pawan Kumar – Impact of Chronic NSAID Use on Renal Function in Patients with Migraine: A Cross-Sectional Study
- Dr. Raj Kumar Sahu – Demographic Profiles and Comorbidity Patterns in Adults with Episodic Migraine: A Real-World Observational Study
- Dr. Shweta Awasthi – Home Analgesic Use and Early Emergency Department Response in Acute Migraine
- Dr. Suranjana Basak – Prescription Patterns in Migraine Patients with Psychiatric Comorbidities: A Cross-Sectional Observational Study

Spanning themes such as medication overuse, treatment practices, comorbidities, and healthcare-seeking behavior, these studies reflect the evolving, multidisciplinary landscape of migraine management.

Evaluated by a distinguished jury of clinical experts, this session will not only highlight emerging research but also foster critical discussions, practical insights, and academic excellence within the medical community.

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