AIIMS Bhopal's Dr Babu Lal receives Young Scientist Award 2025 for innovative organ donation research
Bhopal (Madhya Pradesh), December 22
An assistant professor in the Department of Trauma and Emergency Medicine at All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS) Bhopal, Dr Babu Lal, has been conferred the prestigious Young Scientist Award 2025 in the Health Sciences category for his pioneering research aimed at promoting organ donation.
According to an official release, the award was presented during the National Biomedical Research Competition (NBRCOM 2025) held at AIIMS Jodhpur. Dr Lal received the honour for developing an innovative technique that addresses a major concern among families of deceased organ donors regarding physical disfigurement following tissue and organ retrieval.
At present, there is no standard system to restore the natural appearance of the body after organ donation procedures. To resolve this issue, Dr Babu Lal developed an innovative solution using Computer-Aided Design (CAD) and 3D printing technology.
He designed anatomically analogous prostheses that closely resemble the natural form of human bone and eye structures. These prostheses can be implanted in the body after tissue retrieval, helping to restore the body's natural appearance.
This technology is the first of its kind in the world, and Dr Babu Lal has also been granted a patent for it, marking a significant breakthrough in the field of medical research and organ donation.
The Executive Director of AIIMS Bhopal, Prof (Dr) Madhwanand Kar, extended greetings to Dr Babu Lal on this remarkable achievement and praised the innovation. He further described it as a significant contribution to the field of health research and technology.
— ANI
Reader Comments
Make in India and Innovate in India! Proud to see our AIIMS doctors leading the world in medical research. This could revolutionize organ donation rates in our country. More funding should go to such practical, impactful research.
While this is a fantastic achievement, I hope the technology remains affordable and accessible in government hospitals. The last thing we need is another advanced treatment only the rich can afford. The patent should benefit the public.
As someone who lost an uncle who was a registered donor, this brings tears to my eyes. The family struggled with the decision because of how he would look. Dr. Lal's work gives dignity back to donors and their families. Thank you.
Brilliant! Combining CAD and 3D printing for such a sensitive application is genius. This is the kind of Jugaad innovation India is famous for, but now with world-class science behind it. Congrats to the entire AIIMS Bhopal team!
We need more awareness about organ donation in India. Hopefully, this technological solution will encourage people to talk about it with their families. A single donor can save so many lives. Dr. Lal is a true hero.
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