About

Dr. (Prof.) Prasun Chatterjee, MD, FRCP (Edin) is a globally recognized geriatrician, longevity medicine expert, physician-scientist, and academic leader, with an extensive career spanning clinical medicine, research, medical education, public health policy, and community innovation.

A former Professor of Geriatric Medicine at the All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS), New Delhi, Dr. Chatterjee has been at the forefront of shaping geriatric medicine in India as both a clinical specialty and a research discipline. He currently serves as Director of the WHO Collaborating Centre for Healthy Ageing at AIIMS, and is a member of the WHO South-East Asia Region Expert Panel for Healthy Ageing and the WHO Clinical Consortium on Health Ageing, contributing to regional and global strategies for ageing societies.

Research Leadership and Scholarly Contributions

Dr. Chatterjee is an accomplished physician-scientist with over 100 peer-reviewed scientific publications, published in leading national and international journals, including Alzheimer’s & Dementia, BMC Geriatrics, Journal of the American Geriatrics Society, PLOS One, BMJ Open, Scientific Data, and Archives of Gerontology and Geriatrics.

His research spans a wide spectrum of ageing-related domains, including:

  • Dementia and cognitive impairment

  • Frailty, sarcopenia, falls, and functional decline

  • Biomarkers of ageing and Alzheimer’s disease

  • Mental health and psychosocial ageing

  • Intrinsic capacity and WHO ICOPE-based care models

  • Intergenerational engagement and social innovation in ageing

He has led and collaborated on large population-based studies, including projects linked to the Longitudinal Ageing Study of India (LASI), and has contributed to harmonized diagnostic frameworks for dementia at national and international levels.

Dr. Chatterjee is the Editor of “Principles and Practice of Geriatric Medicine” and Editor-in-Chief of the book Health and Wellbeing in Late Life: Perspectives and Narratives from India (Springer Nature)—a landmark academic contribution that integrates biomedical, psychosocial, and cultural perspectives on ageing. He has authored multiple book chapters and scholarly essays addressing ageing, dignity, resilience, and ethical care in later life.

functional capacity, and dietary habits among diverse age groups to better understand the aging process. He has also contributed significantly to literature on geriatric health through numerous publications and book chapters.

Vision and Philosophy

 

Dr. Prasun Chatterjee envisions a future where ageing is understood not as decline, but as a phase of continued health, dignity, purpose, and contribution. His vision is to build age-friendly health systems and societies that support people to live longer lives with functional independence, cognitive vitality, and social inclusion. Dr Chatterjee believes in a holistic approach to geriatric care that emphasizes dignity, autonomy, and active participation in society. He strives to create an environment where older adults can thrive physically, mentally, and socially.

His philosophy of care and research is rooted in the belief that older adults deserve personalized, compassionate, and evidence-based healthcare that respects their values, autonomy, and lived experiences.

His approach combines:

  • Scientific rigor and translational research

  • Person-centred clinical care

  • Interdisciplinary collaboration

  • Community and policy engagement

He strongly advocates for moving beyond disease-centric models toward function-focused, holistic care, where physical health, mental wellbeing, social connectedness, and purpose are equally valued.

Academic and Methodological Approach

Dr. Chatterjee adopts an interdisciplinary and mixed-methods research framework, integrating:

  • Clinical epidemiology and cohort studies

  • Biomarker and translational ageing research

  • Health systems and implementation science

  • Psychosocial and community-based ageing research

This approach enables the generation of evidence that is contextually relevant, scalable, and policy-informative, with a strong focus on ageing populations in diverse and resource-constrained settings.

Education and Capacity Building

As an academician and mentor, Dr. Chatterjee is committed to capacity building in geriatric medicine and ageing research. His educational philosophy emphasizes:

  • Training clinician-scientists with strong research literacy

  • Promoting ethical, patient-centred clinical reasoning

  • Developing leadership in ageing medicine and public health

He views academic mentorship as central to sustaining excellence and innovation in geriatric and longevity medicine.

Educational Background

Dr. Prasun Chatterjee completed his MBBS (1997–2004), followed by specialized postgraduate training in Psychiatry and Pulmonology at Calcutta University, establishing a strong clinical foundation across multiple disciplines. He subsequently pursued a Doctor of Medicine (MD) in Geriatric Medicine at Madras Medical College, and completed his Senior Residency at the All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS), New Delhi (2010–2013). This rigorous and interdisciplinary academic training has shaped his integrated approach to clinical care, research, and education in geriatric and longevity medicine. His academic credentials are further strengthened by his election as a Fellow of the Royal College of Physicians (FRCP), Edinburgh, recognizing his contribution to clinical excellence and academic medicine.

 

Professional Experience

Dr. Prasun Chatterjee has held senior academic, clinical, and leadership positions at premier institutions, most notably as Professor of Geriatric Medicine at the All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS), New Delhi. His professional experience extends to global health and policy engagement through his work with the World Health Organization (WHO), including service as Director of the WHO Collaborating Centre for Healthy Ageing, membership on the WHO South-East Asia Region Expert Panel on Healthy Ageing, and participation in the WHO Clinical Consortium on Healthy Ageing. Across these roles, he has contributed to clinical service development, academic capacity building, research leadership, and the translation of evidence into national and regional ageing and health policies.

Recent Achievement

Dr. Prasun Chatterjee received the Fellow of the Royal College of Physicians of Edinburgh (FRCP Edin) in the field of Geriatric Medicine .

A recognition that fuels his passion for improving geriatric healthcare, research, and education.

Community Engagement

In addition to his academic and clinical pursuits, Dr. Chatterjee founded the nonprofit Healthy Aging India, which drives innovative community programs that empower elderly individuals and strengthen intergenerational learning and wellbeing.

Dr. Chatterjee’s work embodies his vision of ageing as a journey of resilience, purpose, and continued contribution to society. His lifelong commitment lies in enabling people to live healthier, more fulfilling lives at every stage of adulthood — supported by compassionate care, cutting-edge research, transformative education, and inclusive policy.