Kashmir, September 29,2026-AIIMS Jammu Research Scientist Dr Vishwajeet Singh Jamwal won the Silver Medal for Best Poster Presentation at the 26th National Conference of the Foundation for Head and Neck Oncology (FHNO 2026), held at SKICC, Srinagar. His study focuses on a dental risk score for head and neck cancer patients undergoing radiotherapy.
A national honour for AIIMS Jammu
The 26th National Conference of the Foundation for Head and Neck Oncology brought together specialists working in head and neck cancer care. Poster presentations at such conferences give researchers a chance to present their work to peers and senior clinicians, and to receive feedback from experts in the field.
Winning the Silver Medal for Best Poster Presentation at a national conference is a mark of quality. It reflects the strength of the research, the clarity of its presentation and its relevance to clinical practice.
The study: a dental risk score
Dr Jamwal’s award-winning study focuses on developing a dental risk score for head and neck cancer patients undergoing radiotherapy. Its aim is the early identification of oral and dental risks, which in turn supports more personalised patient care.
The idea behind a risk score is practical. When clinicians can identify which patients are more likely to face dental and oral problems, they can plan preventive steps and follow-up in advance. Care can then be tailored to each patient, rather than applied in the same way to everyone.
Guidance behind the research
Dr Amanjot Kaur, who guided the research, praised Dr Jamwal’s clinical and research efforts. Good mentorship matters in research, since it helps young scientists shape their questions, refine their methods and present findings with confidence.
Her appreciation also highlights the role of steady work behind an award. A poster that wins recognition usually reflects months of preparation, data collection and discussion.
Integrated dental and oncology care
Prof. Dr Saurabh Kumar Gupta highlighted the importance of integrated dental and oncology care. The theme fits the study closely. Cancer treatment and dental health are connected, and closer coordination between the two specialities can help patients through a demanding course of treatment.
Studies that bring dental and oncology perspectives together can encourage teams to work side by side. For patients, that can mean care that looks at the whole person and not only the disease.
Message from the institute
Prof. Dr Sanjeev Sinha, Executive Director and CEO, AIIMS Jammu, congratulated Dr Jamwal. He said the recognition reflects the institute’s growing focus on clinically relevant research and patient-centred healthcare.
The statement points to a wider direction. Research that starts from real clinical needs is more likely to improve how patients are treated. When an institute supports its scientists in this work, the benefits can reach patients in Jammu and beyond.
Why this achievement matters
Recognition of this kind matters for several reasons:
- It highlights local research talent. A scientist from AIIMS Jammu earned a place among national presenters.
- It supports patient-centred care. The study aims to help identify risks early and personalise care.
- It encourages collaboration. The award reflects teamwork between researchers, guides and senior faculty.
- It inspires young researchers. A silver medal at a national conference shows that focused, clinically relevant work can earn recognition.
Looking ahead
Awards mark milestones, but the larger value of the work lies in what follows. A dental risk score for patients undergoing radiotherapy could help clinicians plan care more carefully, and further work may build on these findings.
Congratulations to Dr Vishwajeet Singh Jamwal, Dr Amanjot Kaur and the AIIMS Jammu team on this achievement at FHNO 2026.
