A renowned expert in cancer prevention, diagnostics, and treatment, Professor Mehrotra served as Founder-CEO of the ICMR-India Cancer Research Consortium.
Former director of ICMR-National Institute of Cancer Prevention and Research (NICPR), contributing significantly to cancer prevention and tobacco control.
Editorial board member of 10 international medical journals, Dr. Mehrotra boasts over 300 published scientific articles, cited over 25,000 times, with an H-index of 54.
Recipient of the prestigious Dr. P.N. Wahi and Dr. Lachman awards in Cancer Prevention and the Dr Prem Nath Wahi and Ernest Fernandes Award from the Indian Academy of Cytologists.
Past President of the Indian Academy of Cytologists, Dr. Mehrotra's research has influenced national cancer services in India and other LMICs.
Instrumental in raising awareness and political support for cancer, leading to the establishment of new screening services like the cervical cancer screening program in India.
Founded the WHO-FCTC Knowledge Hub on Smokeless Tobacco at NICPR.