Physiology

Vision Statement

To emerge as a National and global centre of excellence in Medical Physiology, advancing knowledge and innovation through cutting-edge research, transformative teaching, and compassionate patient care. We aspire to lead the integration of physiological sciences with modern technology for a healthier society, fostering the next generation of clinicians, scientists, and healthcare professionals.

Mission Statement

1. Teaching and Training

  • To provide robust, evidence-based education in Human Physiology that bridges basic science with clinical practice.
  • To foster critical thinking, inquiry, and innovation among undergraduate, postgraduate, and doctoral students through hands-on exposure to advanced physiological assessment tools and translational research.
  • To continuously update and enhance the curriculum using modern educational methodologies and state-of-the-art laboratories including future equipment such as Functional Near-Infrared Spectroscopy (fNIRS), neurobiofeedback systems, advanced EEG setups, and Cardiopulmonary Exercise Testing (CPET) units.

2. Research Excellence

  • To conduct interdisciplinary and translational research that addresses contemporary health challenges including neurophysiology, sleep disorders, autonomic dysfunction, and lifestyle diseases.
  • To establish well-equipped research laboratories incorporating advanced modalities like fNIRS, EEG, NCV/EMG, and neurobiofeedback to explore brain-body interactions, neural mechanisms, and integrative physiology.
  • To promote collaborative research with national and international institutes, emphasizing innovation, ethical integrity, and societal relevance.

3. Patient Care and Community Services

  • To provide specialized diagnostic and therapeutic services including Nerve Conduction Studies (NCS), Autonomic Function Testing (AFT), Pulmonary Function Testing (PFT), sleep laboratory evaluations, and lifestyle modification clinics.
  • To integrate physiological insights with patient-centric care for early detection, personalized treatment, and health promotion.
  • To expand the scope and quality of patient services by incorporating upcoming technologies like CPET, neurobiofeedback, and advanced electrophysiological assessments for a holistic approach to functional health evaluation.

Faculty

S. No. Photo Name & Qualification Designation Areas of Interest Email ID / ResearchGate Page
1 Dr Rupali Parlewar Dr. Rupali Parlewar
MBBS, MD Physiology		 Professor & Head Neurophysiology
Sleep Physiology		 rupalifulzele@gmail.com
2 Dr Punam Verma Dr. Punam Verma
MBBS, DGO, MD Physiology		 Additional Professor Sleep Health
Lifestyle Management
High Altitude Physiology
AFT		 dr.punam.physio@aiimsbilaspur.edu.in
3 Dr Hiteshkumar Jani Dr. Hiteshkumar Jani Associate Professor Autonomic Function Test
IONM		 Dr.hiteshjani@yahoo.com
4 Dr Priti Bhanderi Dr. Priti Bhanderi Associate Professor Lifestyle Medicine
Exercise Physiology		 Dr.pritibhanderi@yahoo.com
5 Dr Bhoopendra Patel Dr. Bhoopendra Patel Associate Professor Neurophysiology
Sleep
AFT		 bhupendra.kool9999@gmail.com
6 Dr Harshali Rankhambe Dr. Harshali Rankhambe Associate Professor Yoga
Lifestyle Medicine
AI in Medical Education		 harshalibr@gmail.com
7 Dr Navdeep Ahuja Dr. Navdeep Ahuja Assistant Professor Cognitive Neurophysiology
Lifestyle Medicine
Meditation
IONM
AI in Healthcare		 ResearchGate Profile 

Services

In-Patient Department:
Not applicable.

Outpatient Department:

Procedures (Diagnostic and/or Therapeutic) Offered by the Department:

  • Autonomic Function Test Laboratory:
    Room No. 348, Ground Floor, OPD Block
  • Nerve Conduction Study:
    Room No. 649, Third Floor, OPD Block
  • Sleep Laboratory:
    Ayush Block, First Floor
  • Lifestyle Clinic:
    Room No. 749, Fourth Floor, OPD Block
  • Pulmonary Function Test Laboratory:
    Room No. 348, Ground Floor, OPD Block

Statistics Courses & Short Term Trainings

S. No. Name of Course Curriculum Duration of Course Present Number of Students Objectives / Brief Description of Course
1 Post Graduate Course of MD Physiology Institutional Curriculum 3 Years 1 To provide advanced training in Human Physiology with emphasis on teaching, laboratory skills, clinical physiology, research methodology, and translational research applications.

Research

S. No. Title Principal Investigator Co-Investigator Collaboration (if any) Funding Agency Project Status
1 Study of neurophysiological & biochemical parameters in hypothyroid patients of hilly regions of Himachal Pradesh Dr. Rupali Parlewar Dr. Punam Verma
Dr. Hitesh Jani
Dr. Priti Bhanderi
Dr. Bhoopendra Patel
Dr. Navpreet
Dr. Kapil Sharma
Dr. Preyender Thakur		 None ICMR Ongoing
2 Assessment of association of lifestyle related disease biomarkers with autonomic and cognitive functions in different age group natives of Spiti Valley of Himachal Pradesh: A comprehensive observational cross-sectional study Dr. Punam Verma Dr. Rupali Parlewar
Dr. Hitesh Jani
Dr. Priti Bhanderi
Dr. Bhoopendra Patel
Dr. Meenal Thakare
Dr. Sumita Sharma		 None ICMR Ongoing
3 Role of yoga in stress management among the wives of BSF personnel Dr. Rupali Parlewar Dr. Punam Verma
Dr. Hitesh Jani
Dr. Priti Bhanderi
Dr. Bhoopendra Patel		 None Non-funded Completed
4 A study of online examination of first year medical students conducted amid COVID-19 lockdown Dr. Punam Verma Dr. Rupali Parlewar
Dr. Hitesh Jani
Dr. Priti Bhanderi
Dr. Bhoopendra Patel		 None Non-funded Completed
5 Study of thermo-tactile and pain sensation response in young male and female subjects Dr. Punam Verma Dr. Rupali Parlewar
Dr. Hitesh Jani
Dr. Priti Bhanderi
Dr. Bhoopendra Patel		 None Non-funded Completed
6 Qualitative analysis of sleep quality and sleep hygiene practice and their correlation with mental state among medical students of Northern India: A cross-sectional study Dr. Punam Verma Dr. Rupali Parlewar
Dr. Hitesh Jani
Dr. Priti Bhanderi
Dr. Bhoopendra Patel		 None Non-funded Completed

Expansion Plan

S. No. Collaboration For Collaboration with Department and Institute Services Offered / Work Undergoing in Collaboration
1 Intraoperative Neurophysiological Monitoring (IONM) Department of Orthopedics and Neurosurgery Work undergoing in collaboration.
2 MSc and PhD Physiology Department of Physiology Expansion of academic and research programmes in Physiology.
3 Strengthening and innovation in recently developed clinical laboratories Department of Physiology Enhancement of diagnostic facilities, advanced laboratory services, and translational research activities.
4 Innovations in teaching and healthcare research using AI and technology Department of Physiology Integration of artificial intelligence and advanced technologies into medical education, healthcare research, and physiological assessments.