Vision Statement

• To provide comprehensive, evidence-based care for patients with autoimmune and rheumatic diseases.
• To establish advanced diagnostic and translational immunology laboratories.
• To promote high-impact research in autoimmune disorders.
• To train future leaders in Clinical Immunology and Rheumatology.

Mission Statement

To be a leading centre of excellence in Clinical Immunology and Rheumatology delivering high-quality patient care, innovative research, and advanced training in autoimmune and inflammatory diseases.

Faculty

S. No.	Photo	Name & Qualification	Designation	Area(s) of Interest	E-mail ID / Research Gate
1		Dr Yogesh Preet Singh MD, DM (Clinical Immunology)	Assistant Professor	Idiopathic Inflammatory Myositis, Systemic Sclerosis, Giant Cell Arteritis, ANCA Vasculitis, Takayasu’s Arteritis	dr.yogesh.rheumat@aiimsbilaspur.edu.in Google Scholar: View Profile  ORCID ID: View Profile  Research Gate: View Profile
2		Dr Ravi Kumar Sharma MSc (Microbiology), Ph.D. Immunology	Assistant Professor	Immunotherapies and antigen-specific immunity, Pathogenesis of immune mediated diseases, Biomarkers and novel drug targets in immune mediated diseases.	dr.ravi.rheumat@aiimsbilaspur.edu.in Google Scholar: View Profile  ORCID ID: View Profile  Research Gate: View Profile

Services

Clinical Services

The Department of Clinical Immunology and Rheumatology provides comprehensive services for the diagnosis, treatment, and management of autoimmune and rheumatic diseases. The department offers outpatient care, inpatient treatment, diagnostic procedures, and specialized therapies including joint injections and biologic therapies.

Diagnosis and Treatment
The department specializes in identifying and treating a broad spectrum of rheumatic and autoimmune diseases, including:

• Inflammatory Arthritis
  Rheumatoid arthritis, spondyloarthritis, psoriatic arthritis, reactive arthritis, inflammatory bowel disease-associated arthritis, and undifferentiated spondyloarthritis.
• Degenerative Arthritis
  Osteoarthritis.
• Connective Tissue Diseases
  Systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE/lupus), systemic sclerosis (scleroderma), idiopathic inflammatory myopathies, primary Sjögren’s syndrome, mixed connective tissue disease (MCTD), and undifferentiated connective tissue disease (UCTD).
• Vasculitis
  ANCA-associated vasculitis (GPA, MPA, EGPA), IgA vasculitis, Takayasu arteritis, giant cell arteritis (temporal arteritis), Behçet’s disease, polyarteritis nodosa (PAN), and secondary vasculitis.
• Crystal Arthritis
  Gout and CPPD (pseudogout).
• Soft Tissue Rheumatism
  Fibromyalgia, myofascial pain syndromes, tendonitis, and bursitis.
• Pediatric Rheumatic Diseases

Advanced Immunology Laboratory (ECR Lab)

The Endocrinology, Clinical Immunology and Rheumatology Laboratory is equipped with molecular, cellular, and proteomic platforms including PCR thermocycler, fluorescent microscope, multimode reader, line immunoassay analyzer, and fully automated nephelometer.

Tests Available

• ANA by Immunofluorescence
• ENA Profile and ANCA Profile (ELISA)
• Myositis Profile
• HLA Typing
• Complement Levels
• Immunoglobulin Profiling
• Autoantibody Screening by ELISA and Line Immunoassay

Inpatient Services

• Management of acute flares and complex autoimmune conditions.
• Management of vasculitis emergencies and connective tissue disease complications.
• Biologic infusion monitoring.

Outpatient Services
OPD Days: Monday, Wednesday, Friday

• New and follow-up consultations.
• Biologic therapy monitoring.
• Immunosuppressive therapy supervision.

Procedures (Diagnostic or Therapeutic) Offered by the Department

• Diagnostic joint aspiration.
• Minor salivary gland biopsy.
• Muscle biopsy.
• Nerve biopsy.
• Skin biopsy.
• Intra-articular steroid injections.
• Biologic therapy administration.

Research

Research Interests:

• Identification of disease driving immune cells in autoimmunity.
• Development of targeted immunotherapies and diagnostics for patients suffering from autoimmune rheumatic diseases.

Projects

Projects:

• Clinical profiling and antibody characterisation in RA patients.
• Autoantibody profiles and immunodominance in AIRDs.

Expansion Plan

Expansion Plan:

• The department envisions expanding research capabilities by involving researchers at all levels including master students, PhD students and postdoctoral researchers performing cutting-edge translational research.
• The department aims to establish translational laboratories with a focus on development of immunotherapeutics.
• Provide additional services like Musculoskeletal Ultrasound and Nail Fold Capillaroscopy to improve the diagnosis and management of autoimmune and rheumatic conditions.