Sajja Heart Foundation Wins Blackbuck Outstanding Research Institution Award at Medical Research Summit & Blackbuck Awards 2025

Hyderabad, August 11, 2025: Sajja Heart Foundation has been honoured with the Blackbuck Outstanding Research Institution Award at the prestigious Medical Research Summit & Blackbuck Awards 2025 on August 10th, held in New Delhi. The award was received by Dr. Lokeswara Rao Sajja, Chairman of Sajja Heart Foundation and Senior Consultant in Cardiothoracic Surgery and Heart Transplant at Star Hospitals, Hyderabad.

Expressing his gratitude, Dr. Sajja said, “I am deeply honoured to receive this prestigious Outstanding Research Institution Award on behalf of the Sajja Heart Foundation. I thank the Medical Dialogues team and the Blackbuck Awards jury for this meaningful recognition. At our foundation, we believe that

impactful research is not just about publishing papers—it’s about addressing real-world clinical challenges and improving patient outcomes. I accept this award on behalf of my entire research team, collaborators, and mentors, and dedicate it to the countless patients who continue to inspire our work. I also thank my family for their unwavering support and our strong clinical research team at the Foundation. Let this recognition serve as encouragement for all clinician-scientists across India that with perseverance, collaboration, and scientific rigor, we can make meaningful contributions on a national and global scale.”

The award recognises the Foundation’s significant contributions to advancing cardiovascular research, with a strong focus on bridging the gap between laboratory innovation and clinical application. Under Dr. Sajja’s leadership, the Foundation has pioneered multiple initiatives in cardiac surgery, heart failure management, and heart transplantation, benefitting patients across India.

The Blackbuck Awards celebrate excellence in medical research, honoring institutions and individuals whose work has made a transformative impact on healthcare and patient outcomes.

About Dr. Lokeswara Rao Sajja

Dr. Lokeswara Rao Sajja is a Senior Consultant in Cardiothoracic Surgery and Heart Transplant at Star Hospital, Hyderabad, and Chairman of the Sajja Heart Foundation. With decades of clinical expertise and a strong commitment to translational research, he has been at the forefront of several groundbreaking studies in cardiac surgery and patient care.