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Ludhiana: Dr Randhir Singh of Guru Angad Dev Veterinary and Animal Sciences University (Gadvasu) has been awarded the prestigious De-Facto Specialist Certification (Diplomate) by the Asian Society of Veterinary Clinical Dermatology (ASVCD).The credential was conferred during the society’s Seventh Continental Conference in Bangkok, making Dr Randhir Singh one of the few specialists in the region to hold the elite distinction. The certification recognises his sustained scholarly contributions to companion animal dermatology and his pioneering work in veterinary hemodialysis.A Leading Voice in Asian Vet ScienceThe conference drew top clinician-scientists from across the continent, including representatives from South Korea, Japan, China, and Vietnam. Beyond the certification, Dr Randhir Singh was also nominated as the vice-president of ASVCD-India. The appointment is expected to bolster Gadvasu’s role in setting dermatological standards and advancing translational research across Asia.Institutional ImpactUniversity leadership praised the achievement as a milestone for the institution’s global standing. Vice-chancellor Dr J P S Gill described the recognition as a “testament to the university’s commitment to global academic excellence” and innovation-driven healthcare. Dean Dr S S Randhawa has noted that the distinction affirms the university’s leadership in advancing specialized disciplines. Director of clinics Dr J Mohindroo added that Dr Randhir Singh’s international footprint would directly improve specialised clinical services and diagnostic sophistication at the Ludhiana campus.Dr Randhir Singh’s expertise bridges the gap between traditional dermatology and advanced extracorporeal therapies. His new role within the ASVCD executive council is expected to foster cross-continental collaborations, bringing the latest evidence-based clinical sciences to the Punjab region.
