Dr. Nori is one of the world's leading authorities in the subspecialty of
brachytherapy. In 1979, he was the first physician in the United States to work with a computerized brachytherapy treatment system and develop new techniques through clinical research. He was instrumental in the development and successful application of brachytherapy; the implantation of radioactive seeds to combat cancer. He developed and popularized the transperineal brachytherapy technique, a non-surgical approach for seed implantation, which improved the quality of life for men with prostate cancer. Dr. Nori has been given the 'honor of Tribute to Life' by the
American Cancer Society (ACS). The honor was bestowed by Don Distacio, regional director of the ACS in recognition of his contributions to cancer research, patient care and treatment, and education for the past one and a half decades. He was awarded
Padma Shri, the fourth-highest civilian award of India, in 2015 for his contributions in the field of medicine. He was awarded the third highest civilian award of India Padma Bhushan, in 2026. ==References==