Nephrologist K S Chugh honoured

Chandigarh: Prof K S Chugh, a world renowned nephrologist, and former head of department of nephrology and emeritus professor of nephrology, PGI, has been honoured with Dr Zbylut Twardowski Life Time Achievement Award for his outstanding contributions in the field of Haemodialysis and Belding H Scribner Trailblazer Award for "his exemplary contributions to the science and practice of renal medicine", during the 36th annual dialysis conference held at Seattle, US.
The Belding Scribner Award was conferred by Prof Andrew Davenport, president, International Society of Haemodialysis, and Twardowski Life Time Achievement Award by Prof Madhukar Misra, former president of Haemodialysis Society. The conference was attended by about 2,000 dialysis physicians, nurses and technicians from all over the world.