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The Contribution of Dr. Gagandeep Kang to the Field of Pediatrics

Rathod Akshay Maroti, Kasumbiwal Ajay H., Lakhe Siddheshwar A, Mundhe Sudarshan R

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Pediatric Education and Research 13((Special Supplement -I)):p 155-157, July-December 2025. | DOI: 10.21088/per.2321.1644.13225.24

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Kasumbiwal Ajay H., Lakhe Siddheshwar A., Mundhe Sudarshan R. et al. The Contribution of Dr. Gagandeep Kang to the Field of Pediatrics. Pediatr. Edu. Res. 2025; 13(2): 155-157.

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Received : December 02, 2025         Accepted : January 05, 2026          Published : December 30, 2025

Abstract

Dr. Gagandeep Kang, one of India’s leading medical scientists, has made transformative contributions to pediatric healthcare, particularly in the field of infectious diseases. Widely known as India’s “vaccine godmother,” she played a pivotal role in the development, clinical trials, and national introduction of the indigenous rotavirus vaccine, Rotavac, significantly reducing childhood diarrheal deaths. Born in Shimla in 1962, and trained at Christian Medical College, Vellore, she built her career around understanding and combating enteric infections affecting underserved children. Her research spans mucosal immunology, gut health, nutrition, and large-scale disease surveillance. Despite challenges such as gender bias, limited resources, and ethical complexities in pediatric trials, Dr. Kang’s perseverance and leadership set new standards for scientific rigor and public health impact in India. As the first Indian woman Fellow of the Royal Society and a globally respected researcher, she exemplifies the integration of scientific innovation, empathy, and ethical responsibility. Her life offers powerful lessons for students on curiosity, collaboration, resilience, and service-oriented science.

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This article does not involve any human or animal subjects, and therefore does not require ethics approval.

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We would like to express our gratitude to the patients, their families, and all those who have contributed to this study.

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Kasumbiwal Ajay H., Lakhe Siddheshwar A., Mundhe Sudarshan R. et al. The Contribution of Dr. Gagandeep Kang to the Field of Pediatrics. Pediatr. Edu. Res. 2025; 13(2): 155-157.

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December 02, 2025 January 05, 2026 December 30, 2025
DOI: 10.21088/per.2321.1644.13225.24

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Pioneer in Pediatric Infectious Diseases ResearchRotavirus vaccine

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