Pre-Clininal Staff
PHYSIOLOGY
DR. K. JAIGANESH
DR. K. JAIGANESH
Professor & Head
Unit:
Physiology
Qualification:
- MBBS, MD Physiology
Research Interest:
- Endocrine Physiology
PROF. RABINDARJEET SINGH
PROF. RABINDARJEET SINGH
Qualifications:
- Ph.D (Physiology) – King’s College, London,UK.,B.Sc (Hons) Biological Chemistry – Essex,UK.
Research Interest:
- Sports nutrition and the effects of supplements on performance
- Effects of exercise in heat on the blood, metabolic, hormones and electrolyte parameters
- Relationship between physical activity, physical fitness and health
SR. ASSOC. PROF. DR. USHA KUMARI
SR. ASSOC. PROF. DR. USHA KUMARI
Qualifications:
- MSc (Medical Physiology), PhD
Research Interest:
- Cancer Genetics
- Molecular Biology
- Electrophysiology
DR. FRANCIS STANLEY MANGALAKUMAR ROBERT
DR. FRANCIS STANLEY MANGALAKUMAR ROBERT
Sr. Associate Professor
Qualifications:
- M.Sc., M.Phil., Ph.D.(Physiology- CMC)
Research Interest:
- Primate Pancreatic Islet Transplantation as a Permanent Cure to Type I Diabetes
DR. PARIPELLI SUNITHA
DR. PARIPELLI SUNITHA
Senior Lecturer Qualifications:
- PhD (AIMST University, Malaysia)
- MSc Medical Physiology -Prathima Medical College, Kariminager,India (Dr NTR University of Health Sciences, INDIA.
- BHMS (Bachelor of Homoeopathic Medicine and surgery) – JSPS Govt. Homoeo Medical College, Hyderabad, INDIA. (Dr NTR University of Health sciences, INDIA.)
Research Interest:
- Neuro Physiology, Endocrine Physiology, Cardiovascular Physiology
- Experimental Diabetes and Glucose metabolism regulating gene expression
DR. R. SOBANA
DR. R. SOBANA
Associate Professor
Unit:
Physiology
Qualification:
- MBBS, MD Physiology, PhD
Research Interest:
- Cardiovascular Physiology
MS. HARINI NARAYANAM
MS. HARINI NARAYANAM
Lecturer
Qualifications:
- MSc Medical Physiology
Research Interest:
- Exercise Physiology
- Neurophysiology
DR. NG CHIN THENG
DR. NG CHIN THENG
Lecturer
Qualifications:
- PhD. Physiology, Universiti Putra Malaysia
- BSc. Biomedical Science, Universiti Putra Malaysia
Research Interest:
- Vascular biology – Inflammation – Permeability – Oxidative stress – Angiogenesis
- Natural products drug discovery
ANATOMY
PROF. DR. R. ARULMOLI
PROF. DR. R. ARULMOLI
Qualifications:
MBBS, M.S( Anatomy) Research Interests:
- Animal Experiments
- Medical Genetics
- Medical Education
DR. MAR MAR WAI
DR. MAR MAR WAI
Associate Professor
Unit:
Anatomy
Qualification:
- M.B;B.S , M. Med . Sc. ( Anatomy )
Research Interest:
- Neuroanatomy
DR. NAMANI SATYANARAYANA
DR. NAMANI SATYANARAYANA
Senior Lecturer Qualifications:
- PhD (AIMST University, Malaysia)
- M.Sc Medical Anatomy – Prathima Institute of Medical Sciences, Karimnagar, INDA. (Dr NTR University of Health Sciences, INDIA)
- BHMS (Bachelor of Homoeopathic Medicine and surgery) – JSPSGH Medical College, Hyderabad, INDIA. (Dr NTR University of Health sciences, INDIA.)
Research Interest:
- Experimental Diabetes and Glucose metabolism regulating gene expression
- Neuro Anatomy, Micro Anatomy, Experimental embryology
DR. JAGADEESH DHAMODHARAN
DR. JAGADEESH DHAMODHARAN
Senior Lecturer
Qualifications:
- PG: MSc.Medical Anatomy (Saveetha University, Chennai, India)
- UG: BDS (The Tamilnadu Dr.MGR Medical University, Chennai, India)
- FAGE (MAHE, Manipal, India
- Cert. Foundations of Teaching for Learning (Coursera)
Research Interests:
- Anthropometric Anatomy
- Neuroanatomy
- Histology
- Forensic & Clinical Anatomy
DR. PARTHIBAN GOVINDARAJOO
DR. PARTHIBAN GOVINDARAJOO
Lecturer
Qualifications:
- M.D., M.Sc. (Human Anatomy)
Research Interests:
- Anthropometry and Biomechanics
DR. VICTOR A. DAVID ALEXANDER
DR. VICTOR A. DAVID ALEXANDER
Lecturer
Qualifications:
- M.Sc Human Anatomy – AIMST University,
- MBBS – Mysore University
Research Interest:
- Clinical Anatomy
- Musculoskeletal Disorders
- Forensic Medicine and Toxicology
- Anatomical Variation in Cadaveric Study
- Histology and Tissue Processing
- Music Therapy for Autistic Mind
MS. NORMAH BINTI ABD JAMIL
MS. NORMAH BINTI ABD JAMIL
Lecturer Qualifications:
- BSc.(Hon) Applied Rehabilitation – Physiotherapy(UK),
- MSc. Human Anatomy (AIMST)
Research Interests:
- Anatomy (Anthropometry)
- Physiotherapy (Biomechanic & Musculoskeletal Pain)
MR. ASWINPRAKASH SUBRAMANIAM
MR. ASWINPRAKASH SUBRAMANIAM
Lecturer
Qualifications:
- MSc. Medical Human Anatomy (University of Kanchipuram,India),
- Bachelor of Physiotherapy (Dr. MGR Medical University,India)
Research Interest:
- Embryology, Biomechanics, Neuro Anatomy
MR. K. BALAJI
MR. K. BALAJI
Lecturer
Qualifications:
- M.Sc. (MEDICAL ANATOMY)
Research Interest:
- Bone Marrow Mesenchymal Stem Cells
- Imaging Anatomy
- Macro Anatomy
MS RANI SAKARAN
MS RANI SAKARAN
Lecturer
Unit:
Anatomy
Qualification:
- BBiomedSci (Hons), MMedSci (Anat)
Research Interest:
- Histopathology
BIOCHEMISTRY
SR. ASSOC. PROF. DR. KHIN MAR AYE
SR. ASSOC. PROF. DR. KHIN MAR AYE
Head of Unit
Qualifications:
- MBBS (University of Medicine 1 Yangon),
- MMedSc (Biochemistry),
- Dip Med Ed (University of Medicine Mandalay)
Research Interests:
- Nutrition
- Lipids & Cardiovascular Disease (CVD)
PROF. LALITHA PATTABHIRAMAN
PROF. LALITHA PATTABHIRAMAN
Qualifications:
- PhD. in Biotechnology, Anna University India
- MSc. in Medical Biochemistry, Christian Medical College, Vellore India
- BSc. Chemistry, University of Madras India
Research Interests:
- Molecular diagnostics
- Phase Biology
- Human lymphatic filariasis diagnostics
SR. ASSOC. PROF. DR. A. DIWAKAR
SR. ASSOC. PROF. DR. A. DIWAKAR
Qualifications:
- M.D Acupuncture – Nagpur University,
- M.D Biochemistry – Madras India,
- D.C.H. Paediatrics – Madras University, MBBS – Madras University
Research Interest:
- Inborn Errors of Metabolism
ASSOC. PROF. DR. UMA SANKAR AKULA
ASSOC. PROF. DR. UMA SANKAR AKULA
Qualifications:
- PhD in Biochemistry,
- MSc in Biochemistry (Andhra University, India)
Research Interest:
- Thermostable and alkaline enzymes.
- Anti oxidant and Anti inflammatory compounds.
ASSOC. PROF. DR. ROHINI KARUNAKARAN
ASSOC. PROF. DR. ROHINI KARUNAKARAN
Associate Professor & Preclinical Coordinator
Qualifications:
PGDMLT, PGDCFS, PGDBI, PGDHR CIMHSE (HKU); PGCertMedEd (Dundee) M.Sc(Biochem), M.Sc(Clin Microbio), M.Phil, B.Ed, PhD
Research Interest:
- Medical Education, Genomics, Proteomics & Bioinformatics
- Molecular Diagnostic and Therapeutic Approaches to Diseases, Procalcitonin
DR. SRIDEVI VISVANATHAN
DR. SRIDEVI VISVANATHAN
Senior Lecturer
Qualifications:
- PhD (AIMST)
- M.Sc- Biochemistry,
- M.Phil- Biotechnology,
- Good Clinical Practice (GCP), FSAB,
- PG Dip-DNA fingerprinting, Cert-Instructional Methods in Health profession Education (University of Michigan),
- Cert-Learning How to Learn(University of California San Diego), Cert-Creative Thinking (Imperial College London)
Research Interests:
- Role of non-protein coding RNAs in bacterial pathogenesis
- Role of protein mis-folding pathway in human cancer
MR. M. BALA SUNDARAM
MR. M. BALA SUNDARAM
Senior Lecturer
Qualifications:
- M.Sc – Appl.Nutrition,
- M.Sc- Biochemistry,
- M.Phil- Biotechnology,
- PG Diploma in DNA finger printing and forensic Biotechnology, Good Clinical Practice
Research Interests:
- Nutritional Bio-Chemistry
- Phytochemical studies on Medicinal plants
- Nano Medicine
DR. SAM ANNIE JEYACHRISTY
DR. SAM ANNIE JEYACHRISTY
Senior Lecturer, Faculty Postgraduate Coordinator & Deputy Director, Centre for Postgarduate Studies
Qualifications:
PhD., MSc. in Biochemistry, FSAB
Research Interests:
- Protein Folding and Misfolding
- Nitric Oxide Signaling
- Herbal/ Traditional Medicines
- Platelet Functions
MS. SHALINI KRISHNAN
MS. SHALINI KRISHNAN
Lecturer
Qualifications:
- MSc.Biochemistry
Research Interests:
- Microbiology
- Molecular Biology
- Cell Culture
- Nanoformulation
- Gene Silencing/Knock Down
PHARMACOLOGY
PROF. DR. M.A. NAGA RANI
PROF. DR. M.A. NAGA RANI
Professor & HOD
Qualifications:
- MD (Pharmacology), MBBS
Research Interest:
- Pharmacoepidemiology & Prescription Audit
- Experimental Diabetes Mellitus
- Medical Education
DR. SUPRAVA DAS
DR. SUPRAVA DAS
Senior Lecturer
Qualifications:
- MBBS
- Master in Pharmacology
Research Interest:
- Experimental Pharmacology
- Interventional Pharmacology
- Toxicology
DR. NAZMUN NAHAR ALAM
DR. NAZMUN NAHAR ALAM
Lecturer
Qualifications:
- MBBS, M.Phil
Research Interests:
- Experimental Pharmacology
- Neuro-Pharmacology
- Medical Education
MICROBIOLOGY
SR. ASSOC. PROF. DR. ARUN KUMAR ADHIKARY
SR. ASSOC. PROF. DR. ARUN KUMAR ADHIKARY
Sr. Assoc. Professor & Head of Unit
Qualifications:
- MBBS, PhD (The University of Tokyo),
- PostDoc (JSPS fellow, National Institute of Infectious Diseases, Tokyo)
Research Interests:
- Development of molecular diagnostics of respiratory, enteric and oculopathogenic viruses.
- Development of siRNA based therapy against medically important human adenoviruses (HAdVs).
- Genetics & Bioinformatics analysis of medically important viruses.
- Genomic fingerprinting of medically important viruses
EMERITUS PROF. DR. HARCHARAN SINGH SIDHU
EMERITUS PROF. DR. HARCHARAN SINGH SIDHU
Qualification:
- PhD, University of London
- MSc. Herriot-Watt University Edinburgh UK
- BSc. University of Bombay
Research Interests:
- Biopharmaceutical production of botanical drugs for cancer treatment
- Medical plant research targeting angiogenesis
- Mycorrhiza Applications (Fungi) in palm oil root augmentation
- Antibiotic resistance of bacterial strains isolated from clinical specimens
- Production of bioinsecticide effective against mansonia larvae for the prevention of Elephantiasis
PROF. DR. P.K.RAJESH
PROF. DR. P.K.RAJESH
Deputy Dean (Academic & International Affairs)
Qualifications:
- MBBS, MD (Madras University)
- PG Diploma in Medical Education (Dundee University)
Research Interests:
- Antibiotic Resistance
- Effective Teaching Methods
- Peer Assisted Learning
SR. ASSOC. PROF. DR. S.GOKUL SHANKAR
SR. ASSOC. PROF. DR. S.GOKUL SHANKAR
Deputy Dean (Student Affairs & Alumni)
Qualifications:
-
MSc, PhD (MS University)
Research Interests:
- Medical Mycology: Evolutionary studies, Parasitic adaptations and Reservoir status of Medically important fungi; Dermatophytes, Malassezia sp, Cryptococcus neoformans Diabetic foot infections: Medical plants Research; Immunomodulatory Properties; Antimicrobial research – Synergy studies.
- Development of supplementary health foods for children, women, diabetic and convalescing people.
- Cosmeticology – Development of new formulationsand novel evaluation methods for functional Cosmetics/drugs
Deputy Dean (Academic & International Affairs)
Qualifications:
- MBBS, MD (Madras University)
Research Interests:
- Antibiotic Resistance
- Effective Teaching Methods
- Peer Assisted Learning
DR. TAHMINA MONOWAR
DR. TAHMINA MONOWAR
Senior Lecturer
Qualifications:
- MBBS,
- MPhil (Microbiology, SUST)
- PhD (Biotechnology, AIMST University)
Research Interests:
- Endophytic Bacteria, Silver Nanoparticles, Green Synthesis, Antioxidants, Antimicrobial Resistance.
MS. REMYA VALLATHOL
MS. REMYA VALLATHOL
Senior Lecturer &
Joint Preclinical Coordinator &
MBBS Year 1 Coordinator
Qualifications:
- PG Diploma in Criminology and Forensic Science – Annamalai University),
- M.Phil ( Microbiology ) – Bharathidasan University,
- M.Sc ( Microbiology) – Bharathiar University
Research Interest:
- Clinical Bacteriology and Mycology
DR. SHARMIN ROZHANA
DR. SHARMIN ROZHANA
Lecturer
Qualifications:
- M.Phil (Virology)- Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujib Medical University, Dhaka
- MBBS – University of Rajshahi (Rangpur Medical College)
Research Interest:
- Opportunistic Infections in HIV Infected Patients
MS. NUR ADILLA BINTI ZAINI
MS. NUR ADILLA BINTI ZAINI
Lecturer
Qualifications:
- MSc. Medical Microbiology (dist.) – Manchester, UK
Research Interest:
- Antibacterial effect of nature’s sources and commercial products
- Modulating susceptibilities of bacteria using honey
DR. KOMATHI SELVARAJAH
DR. KOMATHI SELVARAJAH
Lecturer
Qualifications:
- MBBS,
- MSC Medical Microbiology
Research Interests:
- Antibiotic Resistance
- Clinical Microbiology
- Medical Simulation
- Exploring the therapeutic effects of yoga on various diseases
PATHOLOGY
SR. ASSOC. PROF. DR. BHARATHI SENGODAN
SR. ASSOC. PROF. DR. BHARATHI SENGODAN
HOD
Qualifications:
- MBBS (Madras University),
- MD (Sri Ramachandra Deemed University)
Research Interests:
- Medical education
ASSOC. PROF. DR. MATIULLAH KHAN
ASSOC. PROF. DR. MATIULLAH KHAN
Associate Professor
Qualifications:
- MBBS, PhD
Research Interest:
- Protein misfolding pathway as a genetic mechanism of Human Cancers
- Therapeutic targeting of protein misfolding pathway in human cancers with novel protein conformation modifiers
DR. ASHOK KUMAR
DR. ASHOK KUMAR
Associate Professor
Qualifications:
- Postdoc Fellowship,
- PhD., D.C.P., MBBS
Research Interest:
- Oncogenes, Stem Cells, Drugs Against Cancers
ASSOC. PROF. DR. SHYAMOLI MUSTAFA
ASSOC. PROF. DR. SHYAMOLI MUSTAFA
Qualifications:
- M.Phil (Pathology),
- MBBS
Research Interest:
- Pathobiology of Cancer
DR. MUHAMMAD NAZMUL BAQUI
DR. MUHAMMAD NAZMUL BAQUI
Senior Lecturer
Qualifications:
- MD (Pathology)- University of Dhaka
- MBBS- University of Dhaka (Mymensingh Medical College)
Research Interest:
- Nephropathology
- Lupus nephritis
- Drug nephrotoxicity
DR. URMILA BANIK
DR. URMILA BANIK
Senior Lecturer & PBL Coordinator
Qualifications:
- MBBS, MPhil (Pathology)
- Research Fellowship (National Cancer Center, Tokyo, Japan)
- Research Internship (National Institute of Infectious Diseases, Tokyo, Japan)
Research Interests:
- Studying modulatory effect of natural products on different cancer models at the cellular and molecular level.
- Molecular analysis of clinically important human adenoviruses from pathological aspect.
- Viral oncogenesis and viral genomics.
DR. AYE AYE TUN
DR. AYE AYE TUN
Senior Lecturer
Qualifications:
- M.Med.Sc (Pathology),
- MBBS
Research Interests:
- Pathobiology of Cancer
- Targeted Antitumor Therapeutics
