Dr Prashant Mathur

Director, National Centre for Disease Informatics and Research, ICMR
(tweeting in personal capacity). RTs are not equal to endorsements!!

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Our recent publication in International Journal of Noncommunicable Diseases on NCD surveillance in India proposes a Whole-of-Society and Whole-of-Government approach to strengthen prevention, early detection, risk assessment, and action against NCDs.
#NCDSurveillance
#icmrnine

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Metabolic Dysfunction-Associated Steatotic Liver Disease(#MASLD) a common, silent, liver condition linked to obesity diabetes & unhealthy lifestyle habits. Early detection, healthy eating, regular exercise, and routine check-ups can help protect your liver health
#WorldLiverDay

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Our recent Lancet regional SEA publication on breast cancer metastasis highlights a clear message from India’s data: when diagnosis is delayed, survival is compromised. While tumour biology influences risk, early detection can change health outcomes
#breastcancer

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On #WorldHealthDay2026, ICMR-NINE reaffirms its expanded mandate and renewed commitment to generating robust evidence for informed policy and stronger public health action.

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The transition from NCDIR to National Institute of NCD Epidemiology (ICMR-NINE) reflects a strengthened commitment to generating robust, actionable evidence on NCDs—supporting data-driven policies, and advancing prevention, and control efforts across India
#ICMRNINE

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Our publication on #prostatecancer from 96 hospitals under #NCRP describes its management in real-world settings. More than 80% began treatment within two months; there's need to strengthen referral pathways to ensure timely, stage-appropriate care
https://t.co/WbBkBOImus

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Recent ICMR NCDIR study showed standardising tumour board protocols, improving documentation through EHRs, can strengthen MTBs
#TumourBoards
https://t.co/IQLbe55wJ6

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@ncdirindia study on stroke in India published in the @IntJStroke provides insights to strengthen early stroke recognition, improve timely access to care, and enhance acute stroke management -especially in rural populations
Read here: https://t.co/L3zUR33FGQ
#Stroke #StrokeCare

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Bridging the gap in STEM is now a reality
Proud to share that 5 of 8 Annual Research Excellence & Impact Awards 2025 went to women scientists at our Institute. #WomenInSTEM

[Dr Prashant Mathur @drmathurp]

We get recognised for our impactful research as per Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR) IRIS metrics. Our efficiency comes from high publication equivalents per crore of funds and per Scientist
A big congratulations to all the scientific technical administrative staff!!

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In recognition of our impactful research, received Silver Award (Institutional category) for Publication Equivalent at DHR-ICMR HealthResearch ExcellenceSummit
Dr Prashant Mathur, DirectorNCDIR  felicitated by Hon' MoS HFW Smt Anupriya Patel & MemberHealth NITI Aayog Dr VK Paul

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💡 Did You Know?
ICMR has a vast network of research institutes and centres driving innovation in health and medicine across India 🇮🇳

🗳️ Poll Time!
How many ICMR Institutes/Centres do you think there are nationwide?

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Importance if having a Cancer registry and making Cancer notifiable so we can drive appropriate prevention strategies which are relevant locally . Pleasure to listen to @ICMRDELHI dr prashant mathur - He is also the first ICMR scientist to receive the clarivate web of science india excellence 2025 award- congratulations !! He single handedly has driven the cancer registry in india passionately ! Proud to collaborate with him ! @PriyankaJShukla @ShyamBihariBjp - we need to make Cancer notifiable in the amazing state of Chhattisgarh!! Cancer burden of our country should be part of every cancer congress .@BalcoMedical

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Enthusiasm marked #SHINEAtICMR Program attended by 173 school students, #Bengaluru
Inspiring message by DG ICMR followed by scientific achievements. Talking to scientists was much liked
#ICMRForTomorrow
#FutureScientists
#ViksitBharat
#OneDayAsAScientist
@ICMRDELHI @drmathurp

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Our #lungcancer paper highlights delayed diagnosis, advanced stage, patterns of care.
Increasing awareness amongst primary care physicians for early diagnosis important
#cancerregistries are valuable for describing and monitoring cancer care
https://t.co/nBs7fTVwtm
@drmathurp

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Our paper on #OralCancer survival
♧ pooled 5 yr survival 37.2% (range,20.9%-58.4%), rural areas (34.1%) and urban areas(48.5%)
♧ Survival poor in advanced stages
Strengthen reduction of tobacco consumption and early diagnosis
https://t.co/ujAk0phAeB
@drmathurp

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#IPHACON2025 at #Belgavi
In the session on cancer registries
@drmathurp @AnitaSujith presented talks on cancer surveillance and cancer disparities.
Cancer Registries are vital public health tools to measure progress on its prevention and control

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#CervicalCancerAwarenessMonth, Address & participated in multistakeholder panel
♧ ramp up efforts to improve screening and treating diagnosed patients
♧ linkages of screening data with cancer registry essential
@ncdirindia
#IndianCancerSociety #RotaryClub #Bengaluru

[Dr Prashant Mathur @drmathurp]

The cancer registry shall facilitate strengthening cancer epidemiology amongst the Forces and providing inputs for improving clinical care

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We're happy to expand coverage of ICMR National Cancer Registry Program to our Armed Forces hospitals
Evidence generated through systematically collected and analysed data shall facilitate cancer prevention and control efforts.
#DGAFMS #IndianArmedForces @ICMRDELHI @drmathurp

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Representatives of Embassy & Consulate General of Japan discussed with Director in charge and other Scientists of ICMR NIRBI on 19.12.2024 towards collaborative research & capacity building.
@ICMRDELHI
@drmathurp
@DeptHealthRes
@MoHFW_INDIA

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It's #NationalCancerAwarenessDay
◇ awareness of early signs is important
◇ avoidable risk factors need to be recognised
◇ requirements to manage cancers must be known by all involved in care giving