Prof. Sushma Bhatnagar is a Professor and Head of Anesthesiology in Pain and Palliative Care, All India Institute of Medical Sciences. She has teaching and research experience of 23 years in the field of oncology and palliative care. She is an Editor for Indian Journal of Palliative Care and reviewer for many national and international journals. As a member of various professional bodies related to Anaesthesia, Pain and Palliative care, she regularly conducts certificate level courses in palliative care. She has been the recipient of various awards in the field of Pain and Palliative care.