Stanford University has recognised a record-breaking 5,352 Indian scientists among the top 2% of researchers worldwide in its 2024 list. Prof. Subhash Chandra Parija, Former Director, Jawaharlal Institute of Postgraduate Medical Education & Research (JIPMER), Pondicherry & Former Vice-Chancellor, Sri Balaji Vidyapeeth, Pondicherry; is included in the field of Tropical Medicine.