Mysore/Mysuru: Dr. Hanumanthachar Joshi, Professor and Principal, Sarada Vilas College of Pharmacy, Mysuru, has been conferred the prestigious “Award for Innovative Research in Neurosciences-2021” for his exemplary contributions in the field of Dementia Research, Care, Advocacy and Social Work by Hoverrobotics, MentorX Research Solutions in association with Department of Health Research, Government of India, New Delhi.

Dr. Joshi was selected for this award for his contributions to the research on Alzheimer’s disease drug discovery and process, research. He has published more than 219 research papers in international and national scientific journals. He has filed 5 international patents and 2 Indian patents for his research on neurodegenerative disorders and delivered talks at 170 Conferences as resource person.

He is the President of Alzheimer’s and Related Disorders Society of India, Mysuru Chapter and Peoples’ Association for Geriatric Empowerment, Mysuru, which are actively involved in creating awareness about management, care and treatment of Dementia.