Ramachandra Datatraya Lele Explained

Ramachandra Dattatraya Lele
Birth Date:16 January 1928
Death Date:24 June 2022 (aged 95)
Nationality:Indian
Known For:Nuclear Medicine

Ramachandra Dattatraya Lele (16 January 1928 – 24 June 2022) was a physician from India.[1] [2] He established the department of Nuclear Medicine at Jaslok Hospital.[3] Over the years he has worked in medical education, practice, research and hospital administration.[4] He held the roles of Professor and Department Head at Mumbai's Grant Medical College and Sir JJ Group of Hospitals.[5] His autobiography, 'Pursuit of Excellence' was published in 2017.[6]

Achievements

In 1968 – together with the Bhabha Atomic Research Centre (BARC)'s health division – Lele established a shadow–shield type whole body counter, illustrating its clinical usage for measuring how well iron and Vitamin B12 are absorbed, as well as the amount of gastrointestinal blood loss and protein loss. This process did not require blood, urine or stool sample collections.

In 1973 Lele became Honorary Chief Physician and Chief of Nuclear Medicine at Jaslok Hospital and Research Centre,[7] where he set up the first full-fledged hospital based Nuclear Medicine Department in Mumbai. Featuring radio-immunoassay of 75 ligands of clinical interest, he also guided the use of intravenous Technetium-99 m based radio pharmaceuticals in India.

Awards

He was awarded the Padma Bhushan, third highest civilian honour of India by the President of India, in 1992.[8]

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Salute to the father of nuclear medicine in India . India Journal of Nuclear Medicine . 6 February 2023.
  2. Web site: Association of Adolescent and child care in India . Core Faculty . 29 August 2014.
  3. Web site: Jaslok Hospital . Nuclear Medicine . 29 August 2014.
  4. Web site: Home – Padmabhushan, Dr R D Lele. 27 May 2021. en-US.
  5. Web site: Lele. Prevention is better and cheaper than cure. 27 May 2021. www.jmgims.co.in.
  6. Ramamoorthy. N. 2017. Dr. RD Lele's Autobiography: "Pursuit of Excellence". Indian Journal of Nuclear Medicine . 32. 3. 256–258. 10.4103/ijnm.IJNM_64_17. 0972-3919. 5482039. free.
  7. Web site: Maharashtra Academy of Sciences. mahascience.org.
  8. Web site: Padma Awards Directory (1954–2013). Ministry of Home Affairs. 29 August 2014.
  9. Web site: Padma Awards Interactive Dashboard. 27 May 2021. www.dashboard-padmaawards.gov.in. en.
  10. News: 11 October 1997. Dhanvantari Award. Business Standard India. 27 May 2021.
  11. Web site: Presentation of the 1st Prof. M. Viswanathan National Award for Excellence in Medical Teaching and Medical Care and the DRC Gold Medal Oration 2011. www.mvdiabetes.com.

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