Dr. Jayanthi V, Vice Chancellor of Sapthagiri NPS University, Bangalore, has over 27 years of academic and administrative experience. She previously served as Principal & Dean at Sapthagiri Institute of Medical Sciences & Research Centre for 12 years. An MD in Anatomy and a FAIMER Fellow, she has been honored with prestigious awards including the Nari Shakthi Puraskar 2024, multiple IMA awards, the Arjuna Award, and the Dr. Henry Gray Award. As Editor-in-Chief of Anatomica Karnataka, she spearheaded its indexing in global databases. She authored the Textbook of Anatomy for Nursing & Allied Students and has served on the Governing Council of SDM Medical College. Dr. Jayanthi is recognized for her leadership, research contributions, and commitment to medical education.