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Pratibha Singhi
Born1951
Ajmer, India
NationalityIndia
Alma materJawaharlal Nehru Medical College
All India Institute of Medical Sciences
Known forDevelopment of pediatric neurology and neurodevelopmental care in India
President of the International Child Neurology Association
Awards2023 Smt. Gayatri Jaipuria Award for Women’s Excellence in Medicine and Healthcare,[1], 2022 Frank Ford Award,[2] 2013 Dr S Janaki Memorial Oration[3], 1973 President of India medal[4]
Scientific career
FieldsNeurology, pediatrics, development
InstitutionsPost Graduate Institute of Medical Education and Research (PGIMER)
Medanta
The Great Ormond Street Hospital, London, UK

Pratibha Singhi, MBBS, MD is an Indian pediatric neurologist. As the first pediatric neurologist in the country, she built the fields of pediatric neurology and neurodevelopment there. She is director of pediatric neurology and neurodevelopment at Medanta, and former chief of pediatric neurology and neurodevelopment in the department of pediatrics, Post Graduate Institute of Medical Education and Research (PGIMER), Chandigarh.[5]

In 2020 she was elected the President of the International Child Neurology Association, with a 4-year term 2022-2026.[6]

Early life and education

Singhi was born in Ajmer, India. She graduated from the Jawaharlal Nehru Medical College in 1973, winning many awards, including the President of India Medal.[7]

Career and research

Singhi studied neurology in California and worked in adult neurology in Jamaica before returning to India. In 1983, Singhi joined the Post Graduate Institute of Medical Education and Research (PGIMER) in Chandigarh and began developing a pediatric neurology program. In 1985 she co-founded PRAYAAS, the Rehabilation Center for Handicapped Children, with her mentor, Dr. B.N.S. Walia.[8] PRAYAAS has evolved into a multidisciplinary center serving children with cerebral palsy, autistic spectrum disorder and other neurodevelopmental disorders.[9]

Without options to learn about pediatric neurology in India, Singhi traveled to Johns Hopkins Medical School and the Kennedy Krieger Institute, to the Royal Hospital for Children and Young People, and to the Royal Victoria Infirmary for additional work and training.[10]

In India she built the fields of pediatric neurology and neurodevelopment as the first pediatric neurologist in the country. She served as the president of the Association of Child Neurology India and Vice President of the India Academy of Cerebral Palsy.[11]

Singhi has an h-index of 36,[12] having published more than 350 papers in peer reviewed journals.[13] Her primary areas of research have been neurological infectious disease, epilepsy, and neurodevelopmental disabilities.[14]

Honors

Select publications

  • Jauhari P, Singhi P, Sankhyan N, Malhi P, Vyas S, Khandelwal N. A Comparison of Spastic Diplegia in Term and Preterm-Born Children. J Child Neurol. 2018 Apr;33(5):333-339. doi: 10.1177/0883073817754175. Epub 2018 Feb 21. PMID: 29464974.
  • **National Consultation Meeting for Developing IAP Guidelines on Neuro Developmental Disorders under the aegis of IAP Childhood Disability Group and the Committee on Child Development and Neurodevelopmental Disorders; Dalwai S, Unni J, Kalra V, Singhi P, Shrivastava L, C Nair MK. Consensus Statement of the Indian Academy of Pediatrics on Evaluation and Management of Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder. Indian Pediatr. 2017 Jun 15;54(6):481-488. doi: 10.1007/s13312-017-1052-z. Epub 2017 Mar 29. PMID: 28368271.
  • Singhi, P. (2017). Age At Diagnosis For Autism Spectrum Disorders: Does It Differ By Place Of Residence?. (n.p.): Morressier.
  • Saini AG, Padmanabha H, Attri S, Singhi P. Malar rash in classical homocystinuria. BMJ Case Rep. 2017 May 3;2017:bcr2017220296. doi: 10.1136/bcr-2017-220296. PMID: 28473367; PMCID: PMC5747660.
  • Dhawan SR, Gupta A, Singhi P, Sankhyan N, Malhi P, Khandelwal N. Predictors of Neurological Outcome of Tuberculous Meningitis in Childhood: A Prospective Cohort Study From a Developing Country. J Child Neurol. 2016 Dec;31(14):1622-1627. doi: 10.1177/0883073816668112. Epub 2016 Sep 21. PMID: 27655469.
  • Saini AG, Sankhyan N, Vyas S, Laugel V, Calmels N, Singhi P. Teaching NeuroImages: The syndrome of cutaneous photosensitivity, growth failure, and basal ganglia calcification. Neurology. 2016 Aug 9;87(6):e56-7. doi: 10.1212/WNL.0000000000002949. PMID: 27502967.
  • Suthar R, Saini AG, Sankhyan N, Sahu JK, Singhi P. Childhood Anti-NMDA Receptor Encephalitis. Indian J Pediatr. 2016 Jul;83(7):628-33. doi: 10.1007/s12098-015-1988-8. Epub 2016 Jan 23. PMID: 26801499.
  • Kaur J, Singhi P, Singhi S, Malhi P, Saini AG. Neurodevelopmental and Behavioral Outcomes in Children With Sepsis-Associated Encephalopathy Admitted to Pediatric Intensive Care Unit: A Prospective Case Control Study. J Child Neurol. 2016 May;31(6):683-90. doi: 10.1177/0883073815610431. Epub 2015 Oct 23. PMID: 26500243.
  • Saini AG, Sankhyan N, Suthar R, Singhi P. Acute axonal polyneuropathy following honey-bee sting: a case report. J Child Neurol. 2014 May;29(5):674-6. doi: 10.1177/0883073813517262. Epub 2014 Jan 21. PMID: 24453148.
  • Saini AG, Nagaraju S, Sahu JK, Rawat A, Vyas S, Singhi P. Teaching neuroImages: Griscelli syndrome and CNS lymphohistiocytosis. Neurology. 2014 Apr 8;82(14):e122-3. doi: 10.1212/WNL.0000000000000288. PMID: 24711539.
  • Singhi P, Sahu JK, Sarkar J, Bansal D. Clinical profile and outcome of children with opsoclonus-myoclonus syndrome. J Child Neurol. 2014 Jan;29(1):58-61. doi: 10.1177/0883073812471433. Epub 2013 Jan 14. PMID: 23318697.
  • Jauhari P, Sahu JK, Sankhyan N, Singhi P, Vyas S. Intractable vomiting antecedent to optic neuritis: an early clinical clue to neuromyelitis optica. J Child Neurol. 2013 Oct;28(10):1351-2. doi: 10.1177/0883073813488665. Epub 2013 May 13. PMID: 23670251.
  • Saini A, Singhi P, Sodhi KS, Gupta A. Bell palsy in a neonate with rapid response to oral corticosteroids: a case report. J Child Neurol. 2013 Apr;28(4):506-8. doi: 10.1177/0883073812444734. Epub 2012 May 16. PMID: 22592004.
  • Singhi P, Mahajan V, Khandelwal NK. Sudden-onset ptosis caused by midbrain neurocysticercosis in 2 children. J Child Neurol. 2008 Mar;23(3):334-7. doi: 10.1177/0883073807309240. Epub 2008 Jan 11. PMID: 18192649.
  • Lakshmi CV, Singhi P, Malhi P, Ray M. Topiramate in the prophylaxis of pediatric migraine: a double-blind placebo-controlled trial. J Child Neurol. 2007 Jul;22(7):829-35. doi: 10.1177/0883073807304201. PMID: 17715274.
  • Singhi P, Bansal A, Geeta P, Singhi S. Predictors of long term neurological outcome in bacterial meningitis. Indian J Pediatr. 2007 Apr;74(4):369-74. doi: 10.1007/s12098-007-0062-6. PMID: 17476082.
  • Singhi PD, Ray M, Singhi S, Narendra Kumar Khandelwal. Acute Disseminated Encephalomyelitis in North Indian Children: Clinical Profile and Follow-Up. Journal of Child Neurology. 2006;21(10):851-857. doi:10.1177/08830738060210100201
  • Nagaraj R, Singhi P, Malhi P. Risperidone in children with autism: randomized, placebo-controlled, double-blind study. J Child Neurol. 2006 Jun;21(6):450-5. doi: 10.1177/08830738060210060801. PMID: 16948927.
  • Singhi P, Jain V. Bell's palsy in children. Semin Pediatr Neurol. 2003 Dec;10(4):289-97. doi: 10.1016/s1071-9091(03)00077-9. PMID: 14992461.
  • Singhi P, Jagirdar S, Khandelwal N, Malhi P. Epilepsy in children with cerebral palsy. J Child Neurol. 2003 Mar;18(3):174-9. doi: 10.1177/08830738030180030601. PMID: 12731642.
  • Singhi PD, Ray M, Suri G. Clinical spectrum of cerebral palsy in north India--an analysis of 1,000 cases. J Trop Pediatr. 2002 Jun;48(3):162-6. doi: 10.1093/tropej/48.3.162. PMID: 12164600.
  • Baranwal AK, Singhi PD, Singhi SC, Khandelwal N. Seizure recurrence in children with focal seizures and single small enhancing computed tomographic lesions: prognostic factors on long-term follow-up. J Child Neurol. 2001 Jun;16(6):443-5. doi: 10.1177/088307380101600611. PMID: 11417612.
  • Singhi P. Neurodevelopmental disorders and the pediatrician. Indian J Pediatr. 2001 May;68(5):421-2. doi: 10.1007/BF02723020. PMID: 11407157.
  • Singhi P, Malhi P. Clinical and neurodevelopmental profile of young children with autism. Indian Pediatr. 2001 Apr;38(4):384-90. PMID: 11313510.
  • Singhi PD. Newer antiepileptic drugs and non surgical approaches in epilepsy. Indian J Pediatr. 2000 Jan;67(1 Suppl):S92-8. PMID: 11129899.
  • Mallhi P, Singhi P. Screening young children for delayed development. Indian Pediatr. 1999 Jun;36(6):569-77. PMID: 10736585.
  • Singhi PD, Goraya JS. Cerebral palsy. Indian Pediatr. 1998 Jan;35(1):37-48. PMID: 9707903.
  • Singhi PD, Mitra S. Hallervorden-Spatz disease: late infantile type. J Child Neurol. 1997 Jun;12(4):281-2. doi: 10.1177/088307389701200413. PMID: 9203072.
  • Singhi PD, Mitra S. Approach to the management of a child with epilepsy. Indian Pediatr. 1997 Jan;34(1):27-40. PMID: 9251277.
  • Singhi PD, Jayshree K. Febrile seizures: an update. Indian Pediatr. 1995 May;32(5):564-72. PMID: 8613315.
  • Singhi PD, Singhi SC. Central nervous system infections in children (bacterial, tubercular). Curr Opin Neurol. 1995 Apr;8(2):150-5. doi: 10.1097/00019052-199504000-00012. PMID: 7620590.
  • Singhi PD. Recent trends in the management of acute bacterial meningitis. Indian Pediatr. 1994 Nov;31(11):1321-7. PMID: 7896328.
  • Singhi P, Radhika S. Kiss: a developmental milestone or a culture-determined skill? Am J Dis Child. 1992 Jun;146(6):663-4. doi: 10.1001/archpedi.1992.02160180021009. PMID: 1595620.
  • Singhi PD. Early identification of neuro-developmental disorders. Indian J Pediatr. 1992 Jan-Feb;59(1):61-71. doi: 10.1007/BF02760900. PMID: 1377177.
  • Singhi PD, Padmini P, Mantri SB. Farber's disease. Indian Pediatr. 1991 Nov;28(11):1338-41. PMID: 1808062.
  • Singhi PD, Gupta A, Agarwal A. Aicardi syndrome. Indian Pediatr. 1991 Dec;28(12):1513-6. PMID: 1819576.
  • Singhi PD, Goyal L, Pershad D, Singhi S, Walia BN. Psychosocial problems in families of disabled children. Br J Med Psychol. 1990 Jun;63 ( Pt 2):173-82. doi: 10.1111/j.2044-8341.1990.tb01610.x. PMID: 2142891.
  • Singh S, Singhi PD. Stokes-Adams attacks misdiagnosed as epilepsy. Indian Pediatr. 1988 Sep;25(9):903-4. PMID: 3243649.
  • Bhargava S, Garg OP, Singhi S, Singhi P, Lall KB. Prevalence of behaviour problems in Ajmer school children. Indian J Pediatr. 1988 May-Jun;55(3):408-15. doi: 10.1007/BF02810363. PMID: 3225029.
  • Singhi PD. Counselling the parents of a child with cerebral palsy. Indian Pediatr. 1988 Apr;25(4):368-70. PMID: 3225045.
  • Singhi PD, Kaur S. Abdominal epilepsy misdiagnosed as psychogenic pain. Postgrad Med J. 1988 Apr;64(750):281-2. doi: 10.1136/pgmj.64.750.281. PMID: 3186570; PMCID: PMC2428499.
  • Singhi PD. Problems in the rehabilitation of paralytic poliomyelitis. Indian Pediatr. 1987 Mar;24(3):203-7. PMID: 3679459.
  • Singhi S, Singhi P. Current trends in neonatal fluid therapy. I. Physiological basis. Indian Pediatr. 1986 Dec;23(12):973-89. PMID: 3570452.
  • Singhi S, Walia BN, Singhi P, Walia HK. Roentgenographic cranial-base and calvarial measurements of north Indian children from birth to two years of age. Dev Med Child Neurol. 1984 Feb;26(1):112-6. doi: 10.1111/j.1469-8749.1984.tb04415.x. PMID: 6698321.
  • Singhi P, Singhi S. Pica type of 'nonfood' articles eaten by Ajmer children and their significance. Indian J Pediatr. 1982 Sep-Oct;49(400):681-4. doi: 10.1007/BF02752653. PMID: 7188191.
  • Singhi P, Singhi S. Blood pressure changes in meningitis: their relation with intracranial pressure. Indian Pediatr. 1982 Apr;19(4):339-44. PMID: 7141645.
  • Singhi S, Singhi P, Lall KB. Congenital asymmetrical crying facies. Clin Pediatr (Phila). 1980 Oct;19(10):673-5, 678. doi: 10.1177/000992288001901005. PMID: 7408369.
  • Singhi S, Singhi P. Intrathecal ATS and high dosage diazepam in neonatal tetanus. Arch Dis Child. 1979 Aug;54(8):650-1. doi: 10.1136/adc.54.8.650-a. PMID: 507924; PMCID: PMC1545775.
  • Singhi S, Singhi P, Singh M. Extrapyramidal syndrome following chloroquine therapy. Indian J Pediatr. 1979 Feb;46(373):58-60. doi: 10.1007/BF02811499. PMID: 457222.

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