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Dr. Vivek Venkatrao Nalgirkar - Joshi is a professor of Physiology and Philanthropist. He is working at D.Y. Patil University, Nerul, Navi Mumbai. He joined D.Y. Patil Medical College, Nerul, Navi Mumbai, India in the year 1995. Except for 6 years (1996-2002), his entire teaching career has been shaped at D.Y.Patil University, School of Medicine.

Early life
Dr. Vivek was born on 14 April 1971 in Mumbai, Maharashtra, India. His parents are Usha Nalgirkar-Joshi and Venkatrao Nalgirkar-Joshi.

After his schooling till 10th standard from Raja Shivaji Vidyalaya Mumbai, Maharashtra, India, and Junior college from D G Ruparel College Mumbai, Maharashtra, India he pursued a MBBS at Rural Medical College, Loni, Maharashtra, then obtained his MD in Physiology from Lokmanya Tilak Municipal Medical College, Mumbai. He is recognized UG and PG Teacher and PhD guide.

Career
Dr. Vivek Nalgirkar-Joshi teaching Physiology since 1996, currently working as Professor & HOD Physiology in D.Y. Patil Medical College, Nerul, Navi Mumbai. He is teaching PG aspirants all over India for more than 2 decades. He is a recognized guide for the post doctoral degree (PhD) and MD in the subject of Physiology.

Dr. Vivek Worked as a private practitioner of medicine for 5 years. He Owned an obesity clinic and worked as bariatrician and weight management consultant. He Worked for an advertising agency (McCann Errikson), for medical advertising.

Known For
Dr. Vivek V Nalgirkar-Joshi is Dedicated to the field of Physiology and Medicine.

As the Head of the Department (Physiology), he started some innovative practices in order to encourage students to pursue their studies passionately as also for the branch/subject to be taken up as career by doctors. (1) Physiology Week:- Beginning in the year 2016, 1st week of January is celebrated as ‘Physiology Week’ every year. Just as 1st day of the year is considered to be the day for planning and resolutions for the year ahead, entire week can be celebrated for Physiology as a subject and to make resolutions for the personal health. It has active participation from medical students who make posters, banners, placards that depict the Physiologists from the past and their achievements. Each day of the week is devoted to an organ system; awareness is sought to be created regarding the healthy functioning of the organ system. (2) ‘Excellence in Physiology’ award:- This award was constituted in the year 2016. Named after his late father Shri Venkatrao Nalgirkar-Joshi, the award is given to top ranked Medical students who also have participated meaningfully in the subject-related activities. The award winning students receive trophies, medals, books, and certificates. (3) “Qortex”: The Physiology quiz competition:- Dr. Vivek Nalgirkar-Joshi, ably aided by his departmental colleagues, created the Physiology quiz competition. 1st edition was a state-level one; the 2nd edition was conducted at the national level. (4) Wellness conclave: Another project initiated at the D.Y. Patil University, the conclave invites participants and guest speakers on the concept of wellness.

Awards and accolades

 * Head of the Department (Physiology) ~ Since October 2014.


 * Best teacher award (2017); D.Y. Patil Medical College.


 * Speaker at international conferences in Medicine (Pain conference – 2018; Medinspire – 2019)

Research Paper Publications

 * “Percent body fat in diabetes mellitus”. Int J Pharm Bio Sci Volume 6 Issue 4, 2015.


 * “Effect of VO2 max on left ventricular functions in athletes.” International Journal of Physiology, Nutrition, and Physical Education. ISSN: 2456-0057. IJNPE 2018: 3(1): 1246-1249. Year 2018.


 * “Tension time index in athletes and non-athletes.” International Journal of Physiology, Nutrition, and Physical Education. ISSN: 2456-0057. IJNPE 2018: 3(1): 1250-1252. Year 2018.


 * “Diagnostic utility of total serum sialic acid in alcoholic liver disease patients with cognitive impairment.” International Journal of Pharmacy and Biological Sciences. 9 (2). 138-143. ISSN: 2230-7605.

List Of Publications

 * Single author books:


 * 1) Smart Study Series (Physiology) ~ Published by Elsevier. ISBN 10:8131217116/ISBN 13:9788131217115


 * 1) Treasures in Physiology (2018). Pulse publications.ISBN 978-93-85722-57-8

Owns a website – www.drviveknalgirkar.com. The website hosts free video lectures, notes and other content material on Physiology.