Chandigarh - Chandigarh University has announced a notable achievement by Dr. Gurjit Kaur Bhatti from the Department of Medical Lab Technology. Dr. Bhatti’s recent research contributions have been prominently featured in some of the world's most prestigious scientific journals, underscoring her significant role in the global academic community.
Dr. Bhatti, part of an international research group, has co-authored four pivotal papers in high-impact journals. Notably, her work includes two influential studies published in The Lancet (Impact Factor: 168.9), alongside substantial contributions to Lancet Neurology (Impact Factor: 48.0) and Lancet Infectious Diseases (Impact Factor: 56.3).
The papers include:
"Global fertility in 204 countries and territories, 1950-2021, with forecasts to 2100: a comprehensive demographic analysis" – The Lancet (DOI: 10.1016/S0140-6736(24)00550-6)
"Global age-sex-specific mortality, life expectancy, and population estimates, 1950-2021, and the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic" – The Lancet (DOI: 10.1016/S0140-6736(24)00476-8)
"Global, regional, and national age-specific progress towards the 2020 milestones of the WHO End TB Strategy" – Lancet Infectious Diseases (DOI: 10.1016/S1473-3099(24)00007-0)
"Global, regional, and national burden of disorders affecting the nervous system, 1990-2021" – Lancet Neurology (DOI: 10.1016/S1474-4422(24)00038-3)
This achievement highlights the ongoing research excellence at Chandigarh University, reflecting the institution’s role in advancing knowledge in medical sciences. Dr. Bhatti’s work, which spans a significant body of research including 51 papers over the past five years, continues to contribute to the scientific community's understanding of critical health issues and demographic trends.
The recognition of Dr. Bhatti’s research in leading journals not only emphasizes her individual contributions but also marks an important moment for the academic community at large.