Physiology

Hospital Service

The following laboratories in the department continue to function as an essential interdepartmental resource, delivering critical diagnostic insights for patients referred from various clinical departments:

• Autonomic Function Tests (AFT) Lab

• Neurophysiology Lab 

• Diabetic Foot Lab 

Staff: 

• Mr. Rakesh Kumar Shukla (Store Keeper)

• Mr. Md. Mushir Alam (Medical Lab. Technologist)

• Mrs. Maju Bala (Medical Lab. Technologist)

• Mrs. Usha Gautam (Medical Lab. Technologist)

• Mr. Kuldeep Thakran (Medical Lab. Technologist)

• Mr. Dharam Vir (Medical Lab. Technologist)

• Mrs. Preeti (DEO)

• Mr. Nikhil Dhariwal (DEO)

• Mr. Sanjeev Kumar (Lab Attendant) 

• Mr. Devender Kumar (Lab Attendant)

• Mr. Rajesh Kumar (MTS)

Research Publication in the last 3 years: 

• Sharma R, Tandon M, Sharma R, Khanna G. Breast Cancer Gene 2 Mutation: A Family Story. Ann VMMC Safdarjung Hosp. 2026;2(2):24–26.

• Sharma R. Short-term exercise-induced changes in cardio metabolic biomarkers and affective states in sedentary adults. Indian J Physiol Pharmacol. 2026. [In press]

• Subham, Jindal R, Sharma A, Uppal H, Georgh S, Sharma R. Multimodal exercise interventions for enhancing cardiorespiratory fitness and hematopoietic stem cells in type 2 diabetes mellitus. JoBAZ87, 94 (2026)

• Subham, Jindal R, Sharma SS, Uppal H, George S, Sharma R. Comparative effects of aerobic exercise, resistance exercise and yoga on metabolic profile and cellular ageing in type 2 diabetes mellitus. Indian J Physiol Pharmacol. 2025; 70(1);34-41

• Netwal NK, Tyagi P, Agarwal P, Ahluwalia H, Manna S. Changes in Cardiac Autonomic Function Following a 6-Week Yoga Programme in Adults with Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus: A Single-Group Pre–Post study. International Journal of Yoga

• Agarwal P, Manna S. Protocol paper: Evaluating the effect of isometric handgrip exercise on cognitive fatigue while solving logical reasoning questions. MethodsX. 2026;17:104155.

• Farzana, Kumari S, Manna S, Marwah S, Ahluwalia H. Decrement in sustained attention and working memory in young, treatment-naive women with polycystic ovary syndrome: Preliminary findings. Clin Neuropsychol. 2026:1–13.

• Kumari S, Marwah S, Manna S, Ahluwalia H. Correlation Between Baseline Serum Testosterone Levels and Cognitive Gain Following Combined Oral Contraceptive Treatment in Patients With Polycystic Ovary Syndrome. Cureus. 2026;18(5):e108574.

• Yadav PK, Manna S, Ahluwalia H. Acute isometric handgrip exercise is associated with improved working memory capacity and processing speed in young adults. Journal of Bodywork and Movement Therapies. 2026;48:505–10.

• Kumari S, Manna S, Marwah S, Ahluwalia H, Panwar S. Oral contraceptive treatment improves cognitive performance in polycystic ovarian syndrome (PCOS) patients. Arch Womens Ment Health. 2025; 28(6):1527-1534 

• Batra VA, Unarkat KB, Kaur M, Ahluwalia H, Manna S. Post-COVID Condition Does Not Alter Cognitive Functions in Young Adults: A Cross-Sectional Study in North India. Cureus. 2025;17(4):e82208.

• Gupta K, Goyal K, Bharti MI, Kaur M, Ahluwalia H. Emotional intelligence and sympatho-vagal balance as determinants of stress in undergraduate medical students: A cross-sectional observational study. J Educ Health Promot. 2025;14:361

• Bharti I, Tyagi P, Aaghaaz S, Alauddin W. A Cross Sectional Study of Heart Rate Variability and Androgen Parameters in Polycystic Ovary Syndrome. International Journal of Pharmaceutical and Clinical Research. 2024; 16(11): 1442-6.

• Aprajita, Gupta RK, Mohan M. Competency-Based Medical Curriculum: Exploring the pre-clinical medical teachers’ pedagogical and technical readiness levels. Natl Med J India. 2023; 36:36-39 

• Tulsyan KK, Manna S, Ahluwalia H. Effects of Menstrual Cycle on Working Memory and its correlation with Menstrual Distress Score: A Cross-sectional Study J Clin Diagn Res. 2023;17(5):CC01-CC5.

• Tulsyan KK, Manna S, Ahluwalia H. Change in auditory and visuospatial working memory with phases of menstrual cycle: A prospective study of three consecutive cycles. Appl Neuropsychol Adult. 2023:1-6.

• Tamuli D, Kaur M, Jaryal AK, Srivastava AK, Deepak KK. Composite autonomic severity scoring in spinocerebellar ataxia type 1 and 2. J Clin Neurosci. 2023;113:114-120

• Kumari P, Shweta, Talukdar T. Sleep quality in patients of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease. Natl J Physiol Pharm Pharmacol 2023;13(10):2034-2038 

• Sharma V, Pattnaik S, Ahluwalia H, Kaur M. Pre-pandemic autonomic function as a predictor of the COVID clinical course in young adults. Clin Exp Pharmacol Physiol. 2023;50(7):594-603.

• Kauser H, Ahluwalia H. Effect of Rhythmic Auditory Stimulation on Sleep and Cognition in College Students. Sleep Vigilance. 2023;65-70. 

• Book: Bashir M, Ahluwalia H. Study of cardiovascular autonomic functions and anxiety levels in adolescents with type 1 diabetes mellitus. Generis Publishing.

• Book: Review of Physiology. Manna S. Delhi: Jaypee; 2019 (ISBN: 978-93-86322-37-1)-9th Edn.(2025)

Ongoing research:

• Dr Kishan Sharma – “Effect of four weeks of OM chanting  on memory, processing speed and perceived stress in healthy adults” (Guide: Dr. Preeti Tyagi)

• Dr Ankit Gupta – “Comparison of Bereitschaftspotentials of dominant versus non-dominant hand movements in amateur musicians and non-musician.” (Guide: Dr. Himani Ahluwalia)

• Dr Deepak KP – “Assessment of Cardiac Autonomic Functions and Ankle-Brachial Index and their association in Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus.” ( Guide: Dr. Shweta)

• Dr Sonu Mishra – “Impact of short-term slow-paced breathing on cognitive function, autonomic function, and clinical severity in Obsessive compulsive disorder patients.” (Guide :Dr. Manpreet Kaur).

• Dr Shweta Yadav – “Comparative evaluation of neurocognitive function using event related potential mismatched negativity.” (Guide : Dr. Mamta Mohan)

• Ritika Sharma -PhD Candidate. Comparative study of Physiological risk factors and Hormonal profile, Molecular Architecture and Immune Components using specific biomarkers in normal and cancerous breast tissue-2023-26.  (Guide: Dr. Renuka Sharma)

Courses & Training: 

• M.B.B.S

• M.D Physiology

• BSc. (H) Nursing

• Bachelor of Prosthetics and Orthotics (BPO)

• Bsc. Medical Laboratory Technician (MLT)

• Pre Hospital Trauma Technician (PTT)

• BSc. Medical Imaging Technology (MIT)

Significant Achievements by the Department

The Department of Physiology has distinguished itself as a centre of clinical excellence, earning the prestigious Association of Physiologists and Pharmacologists of India (APPI) Award for Appreciation in Clinical Physiology in the year 2025. This recognition is a testament to the sheer quantum of clinical physiology services provided, ranging from comprehensive autonomic function testing to advanced neurophysiological assessments, which cater to a high volume of diverse patient needs.