Pre-Clininal Staff
PHYSIOLOGY
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. 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
DR. VIMALAH DEVI GENGATHURAI
DR. VIMALAH DEVI GENGATHURAI
Tutor
Qualifications:
- Medical Degree – Methodist University of Indonesia
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 LecturerQualifications:
- 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
LecturerQualifications:
- BSc.(Hon) Applied Rehabilitation – Physiotherapy(UK),
- MSc. Human Anatomy (AIMST)
Research Interests:
- Anatomy (Anthropometry)
- Physiotherapy (Biomechanic & Musculoskeletal Pain)
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MR. ASWINPRAKASH SUBRAMANIAM
MR. ASWINPRAKASH SUBRAMANIAM
Lecturer
Qualifications:
- MSc. Medical Human Anatomy (University of Kanchipuram,India),
- Bachelor of Physiotherapy (Dr. MGR Medical University,India)
- Embryology, Biomechanics, Neuro Anatomy
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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)
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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
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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
Preclinical Coordinator & Medical Education Unit Coordinator
Qualifications:
- M.Sc (Biochem), M.Sc (Clin.Micro), M.Phil, B.Ed (Special Education), PhD (Biochem)
- MBA (Educational Management), Cert. in Medical & Health Sci Educ (University of Hong Kong), Essential Skills in Medical Education Leadership- ESMELead, AMEE,
- PG Diploma in Medical Education (Dundee, UK), Associate Fellow of AMEE (AFAMEE)
- PGDMLT, PGDCFS, PGDBI, PGDHR, FSAB, FMJPP, FAELS, FISCA, FISBT, FEAES
Research Interest:
- Medical Education, Genomics, Proteomics & Bioinformatics
- Molecular Diagnostic and Therapeutic Approaches to Diseases
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
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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
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
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
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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.
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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
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. 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
- Pathobiology of Cancer
- Targeted Antitumor Therapeutics
