USTM Scientist Contributes to Landmark Global Study Published in The Lancet Infectious Diseases

 

Ri-Bhoi, Meghalaya | 10 April 2026: The University of Science and Technology Meghalaya (USTM) proudly announces a significant academic achievement by Dr. Yugal Kishore Mohanta, Assistant Professor from the Department of Applied Biology and Global Burden of Disease (GBD) Senior Collaborator, who has contributed to a major global research publication in the prestigious The Lancet Infectious Diseases (Impact Factor: 31).

The research paper, titled “Global burden of lower respiratory infections and aetiologies, 1990–2023: a systematic analysis for the Global Burden of Disease Study 2023,” represents one of the most comprehensive global assessments of lower respiratory infections to date. The study provides an extensive evaluation of the prevalence, causative factors, and long-term trends of lower respiratory infections over a span of more than three decades, one of the leading causes of mortality worldwide.

This landmark study was conducted by an international consortium of scientists under the aegis of the Institute for Health Metrics and Evaluation, University of Washington, and supported by the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation. It forms a crucial component of the globally acclaimed Global Burden of Disease Study framework, which informs health policy and decision-making worldwide.

Dr Mohanta’s contribution to this high-impact collaborative research underscores his expertise in the field of applied biology and global health. His involvement reflects USTM’s growing footprint in internationally relevant scientific research and its commitment to addressing critical global health challenges through evidence-based inquiry.

The University leadership lauded this achievement as a proud moment for the institution and the broader academic community. It further reinforces USTM’s vision of fostering a research-driven ecosystem that encourages innovation, interdisciplinary collaboration, and global engagement.

About the University of Science and Technology Meghalaya (USTM):

Established in 2011, the University of Science and Technology Meghalaya (USTM) is the first state private university in the field of Science and Technology in North East India. The University was accredited with an ‘A Grade’ by the National Assessment and Accreditation Council (NAAC) in its first cycle of assessment in 2021. USTM remains committed to excellence in teaching, research, innovation, and community engagement, while promoting inclusivity, sustainability, and regional development.