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Professor & HOD

Biochemistry

Qualification

M.B.B.S, MD

Achievements

* Member of Medical Education Unit

* Member of Prevention of Sexual Harassment Committee

* Deputy Quality Manager of Clinical Biochemistry in NABL Accredited FMMCHL.

* Faculty Member of Youth Red Cross Unit of FMMC with effect from 16.04.2016.

* Anti Ragging Review Committee -- Appointed as part of the Flying Squad from 18.04.2016.

* Resource Person for Medical Education Technology

* Organizing Secretary of MEU organized a workshop on using SPSS for postgraduates and faculty on 14th September 2016.

* Designed Innovative concepts of teaching- diagnostic reasoning, self directed learning.

* PG guide for RGUHS - 2017 February onwards

* Organizing Committee member of CME in "Paediatric Clinical Biochemistry" in September 2017

* Organizing member of 'Biokinesis' - March 2018 Debate competition

* Organizing member of 'Scintilla -April 2018 Quiz competition.

* PG guide for RGUHS - July 2017 onwards

* Dr Maitreyee D.S appointed as Technical Manager of Biochemistry with effect from 17th March 2021.

Awarded Honors:

1.Dr Maitreyee D. S successfully completed the course and awarded the Masters in Medicine in Family Medicine (M. Med in Family Medicine) of 2 years duration from CMC, Vellore, and MGR medical University.

2.Completed 1 year course on "MCI Advance Course in Medical Education" from MCI Nodal Centre for Faculty Development, St. John's Medical College, Bangalore.

Guide & Awards:

* Awarded the First Place in Group Academic Excellence in the 12th Annual One Week Online International Course in "Health Research Methodology & Evidence Based Medicine" from 23rd to 28th November 2020.

Research

ICMR - STS
1."A correlative study of serum Gamma- glutamyl Transferase and serum Glutathione-S-Transferase with PAP smear and HPV test results". Saukanthika Guided by Dr Maitreyee D. S 2016 ICMR STS.
2."Perception of medical students on the relationship between language concordance and doctor- patient communication" Ms Laavanya Gupta guided by Dr Maitreyee D.S - 2023

RGUHS Research Project:
3."Correlation of vitamin D with obesity indices in apparently healthy young adults" Mr Roopesh R. Prabhu guided by Dr Maitreyee D.S, Co-guide: Dr Puneeth A
- RGUHS Research Grant 2023

FMRC Projects:
1. "A study of Anti-cyclic citrullinated peptide (anti-CCP) antibody as biomarker in comparison with RA factor in Rheumatoid Arthritis patients" Dr Malathi M -Principle Investigator. Dr Maitreyee D.S, Dr Shailaja A. Katti - Co-Investigators
2. "Urinary Proteins as Biomarkers of Acute Coronary Syndrome: Analysis of Correlation with conventional circulating cardiac Markers" FMRC research grant - 2021 has sanctioned Rs. 50,000/- to Dr Maitreyee D.S.
Other University Project:
"Establishment of reference range of uric acid in saliva" -Ms Athira Asok - Kannur University, guided by Dr Maitreyee D.S. (May to July -2019)

Publications

1. Dipti K. H, Dr Maitreyee D. S, Dr Shivashankara A. R, Dr Avinash S. S, Dr Malathi M. "A correlative study of salivary and plasma glucose levels in type 2 diabetic patients with and without complications. International Journal of Clinical Biochemistry and Research 2016;3(2):250-254.

2. Maitreyee D.S, Preethi BP, PM Gangadhara Swamy. "Cross sectional comparative study of serum free iron in type 2 diabetes mellitus patients with and without retinopathy and nephropathy complications" International Journal of Clinical Biochemistry and Research 2016;3(4):477-48.

3. Gita Nepal, Maitreyee D.S, Akshatha Rao Aroor, Shivashankara A.R. "Cytokine profile as biomarker of COVID-19 and its correlation with liver function enzymes and other markers of inflammation". Biomedicine. 2021;41(4):747-751.Scopus Indexed. Research Article.(October - December 2021) (Print ISSN: 0970 2067) - Indexing: Scopus. Impact factor: SJR .106

4. Athira Asok, Ramlingareddy, Maitreyee D.S, Avinash S.S, Shivashankara A.R, Malathi M, Anurag Yadav. "Establishment of reference range of uric acid in saliva" International Journal of Academic Medicine and Pharmacy. 2023;5(3);773-778. ISSN(O) 2687-5365, ISSN (P):2753-6556. Original Research Article.

5. Shwetha Ranjeet Bangera, Maitreyee D.S, Shivashankara a.R, Avinash S.S, Malathi M, Puneeth A, Muruga. "Effectiveness of laboratory process flow based early clinical exposure in Biochemistry for First Year Medical Undergraduates. International Journal of Academic Medicine and Pharmacy. 2023;5(4):123-127. ISSN(O) 2687-5365;ISSN(P):2753-6556. Impact Factor 0.39

Professor

Biochemistry

Qualification

M.B.B.S, MD

Achievements

* BOS member - RGUHS for postgraduates - 2012-15
* BOS member - Yenepoya University for undergraduates -2011 - 2016
* Member of the NAAC committee till 2013
* Technical Manager of FMMCHL
* Qualified Internal Auditor for ISO-15189 for Medical Testing Laboratories and NABH standards for hospitals.
* Member of Library Committee
* Convenor, Committee Against Sexual Harassment of Women Students
* Presented a paper on â€œA study of oxidative stress and antioxidant levels in patientsâ€ with malaria in the 33rd Annual conference of Indian Association of Biomedical Scientists and International Symposium on 3rd November 2012 at Nitte University, Deralakatte, Mangalore
* Chairing the scientific session on 22 & 23 May 2014 at ACBI CON South Regional Conference of the ACBI- 2014 at Kasturba Medical College, Mangalore.
* Judge for paper presentation at ACBI CON South Regional Conference of the ACBI- 2014 at Kasturba Medical College, Mangalore.
* Presented a poster on Vitamin D levels in chronic kidney diseaseâ€ ACBICON 2016 at KMC, Mangalore from 13 - 15 December 2016.
* Organizing Committee member of CME in "Paediatric Clinical Biochemistry" in September 2017.
* External Member of Curriculum Development Cell from 2018 at K.S. Hegde Medical Academy.
* Organizing member of 'Biokinesis' - March 2018 Debate competition
* Organizing member of 'Scintilla -April 2018 Quiz competition.
* Judge for Scientific paper (oral/poster) presentation in Association of Clinical Biochemists of India-South Zone Conference", KMC, Manipal, Mahe held between 7 & 8 December 2018.
* Curriculum Committee Member
* Chairperson in the 6th State level conference of Association of Medical Biochemists, Karnataka Chapter AMBKCCON-2019 at Mysore Medical College & Research Institute, Mysore on 20th & 21st September 2019.

• PG guide for RGUHS - October 2005 onwards

• Rajiv Gandhi University of Health Sciences - Member of Board of Studies for MD Biochemistry.

• BOS of Yenepoya University for 3 years from January 2014 onwards

• Member of Curriculum Development Cell of K.S Hegde Medical Academy from 09.08.2018 onwards

* Judge for Scientific paper (oral/poster) presentation in Association of Clinical Biochemists of India-South Zone Conference", KMC, Manipal, Mahe held between 7 & 8 December 2018.

* Chairperson in the 6th State level conference of Association of Medical Biochemists, Karnataka Chapter AMBKCCON-2019 at Mysore Medical College & Research Institute, Mysore on 20th & 21st September 2019.

*Completed Faculty Development Foundation Course "Essentials in clinical Simulations across the Health Professions by George Washington University.

Research

ICMR STS Projects:

"Very high levels of high density lipoprotein cholesterol (HDL-C) levels and its implications in cardiovascular disease". Mr Vasi Hiram guided by Dr Malathi M

M.Sc MLT Project:

1."Evaluation of absolute eosinophil count and neutrophil-lymphocyte ratio versus c-reactive protein and lactate levels in patients with sepsis". Ms Sameena Moonisha Abbas guided by Dr Malathi M - 2017

2.Correlative study of blood pressure and body mass index with biochemical parameters in gestational diabetes mellitus" Ms Veera Preethi Pereira - guided by Dr Malathi M-2017

3."Review of root cause analyser and corrective actions taken in the clinical laboratory for errors in reporting of test results" Ms Lekhana guided by Dr Malathi M - 2022

FMRC Research Projects completed:

4.A study of Anti-cyclic citrullinated peptide (anti-CCP) antibody as biomarker in comparison with RA factor in Rheumatoid Arthritis patients" Dr Malathi M -Principle Investigator.

Publications

1. Dipti K. H, Dr Maitreyee D. S, Dr Shivashankara A. R, Dr Avinash S. S, Dr Malathi M.

A correlative study of salivary and plasma glucose levels in type 2 diabetic patients with and

without complications. International Journal of Clinical Biochemistry and Research 2016;3(2):250-254.

2. J. B. Honnamurthy, A. R. Shivashankara, P. John Mathai and M. Malathi. Biochemical and

Haematological profile in patients with Alcohol Dependence Syndrome (ADS) co-Morbid with

Nicotine Dependence Syndrome (NDS) International Journal of Biochemistry Research and

Review 2016;13(4):1-10.

3.Denver Clive Fernandez, Avinash S. S, Malathi M, Shivashankara A. R, Arun Kumar, Pearl Andrea

Fernandez. " Establishing the reference change values (RCVs) and validating the delta check auto-

verification in a clinical biochemistry laboratory. Muller Journal of Medical Sciences and research

Vol 8;Issue 1: Jan-June 2017.

4.Anurag Yadav, Ramlingareddy and Malathi M. "Multiple myeloma with biclonal Gammopathy

of IgA Kappa variant": A case report. Biochemistry & Analytical Biochemistry 2017:6(4)345-346.

5. JB Honnamurthy, AR Shivashankara, SS Avinash, P. Johnmathai, M. Malathi. " Biochemical

Markers of liver function in smoking and non-smoking alcohol dependent males". Journal of Clinical

and Diagnostic Research. 2018 May, Vol-12(5)

6. Anurag Yadav, Shailaja A Katti, Mala Malathi. "Cerebrospinal Fluid Bioprofiling"

Indian Journal of Medical Biochemistry, January-June 2018;22(1):47-49

7. Madanika P., Malathi M, Ramlingareddy. "Study of dyselectrolytemia in patients with multiple

myeloma" International Journal of Clinical Biochemistry and Research, July-September 2018;5(3):397-400.

8.Velu Malarkodi, Mala Malathi. "A hospital based study of Renal Function Tests in chronic alcoholics". Indian Journal of Medical Biochemistry Jan-June 2018; 22(1):22-25. ISSN (P) : 0972-1207;

9. Anusha P. D'souza, Ramalingareddy, Anurag Yadav, Malathi Mala. " Effect of hemodialysis on trace

Elements in renal failure patients" Indian Journal of Medical Biochemistry,Volume 23, Number 2

ISSN 0972-1207- May-August 2019.

10. JB Honnamurthy, AR Shivashankara, SS Avinash, P. Johnmathai, M. Malathi.

"Biochemical Markers of liver function in smoking and non-smoking alcohol dependent males". Journal of Clinical and Diagnostic Research. 2018 May, Vol-12(5).

11. J. B. Honnamurthy, A. R. Shivashankara, S. S. Avinash, P. John Mathai, M. Malathi "Effect of interaction between duration of alcohol consumption and alcohol dependence on thyroid function test": Cross sectional observational study. Indian Journal of Clinical Biochemistry 2018;33(1):61-68

12. Madanika P., Malathi M, Ramlingareddy. "Study of dyselectrolytemia in patients with multiple myeloma" International Journal of Clinical Biochemistry and Research, July-September 2018; 5(3):397-400. Impact Factor: 1.68; Print ISSN No. 2394-6369

13. Velu Malarkodi, Mala Malathi. "A hospital based study of Renal Function Tests in chronic alcoholics". Indian Journal of Medical Biochemistry Jan-June 2018; 22(1):22-25. ISSN (P) : 0972-1207;

14.Anurag Yadav, Ramlinga Reddy and Malathi M. "Multiple myeloma with biclonal Gammopathy of IgA Kappa variant": A case report. Biochemistry Analytical Biochemistry 2017:6(4)345-346.

15. JB Honnamurthy, AR Shivashankara, SS Avinash, P. Johnmathai, M. Malathi. " Biochemical Markers of liver function in smoking and non-smoking alcohol dependent males". Journal of Clinical and Diagnostic Research. 2018 May, Vol-12(5).

16. Anurag Yadav, Shailaja A Katti, Mala Malathi. "Cerebrospinal Fluid Bioprofiling" Indian Journal of Medical Biochemistry, January-June 2018;22(1):47-49(Original Article)ISSN (P) : 0972-1207; Index Copernicus value: 84.63

17. Madanika P., Malathi M, Ramlingareddy. "Study of dyselectrolytemia in patients with multiple myeloma" International Journal of Clinical Biochemistry and Research, July-September 2018; 5(3):397-400. Impact Factor: 1.68; Print ISSN No. 2394-6369

18. Velu Malarkodi, Mala Malathi. "A hospital based study of Renal Function Tests in chronic alcoholics". Indian Journal of Medical Biochemistry Jan-June 2018; 22(1):22-25. ISSN (P) : 0972-1207;

19. Anurag Yadav, Ramlingareddy, Malathi M. "Comparative study of Transudate and Exudate Pleural fluid using C-reactive protein, uric acid and malondialdehyde as markers". Indian Journal of Medical Biochemistry, volume 23 issue 1 (January to April 2019) Index Copernicus value: 84.63

20. Anurag Yadav, Malathi Mala. "Unexplained extremely high creatine kinase-MB levels in a cancer patient with no chest pain". Indian Journal of Medical Biochemistry, volume 23 issue 1 (January to April 2019) Index Copernicus value: 84.63

21.Anusha P. D'souza, Ramalingareddy, Anurag Yadav, Malathi Mala. "Effect of hemodialysis on trace elements in renal failure patients" Indian Journal of Medical Biochemistry, 2019;23(2)233-235. ISSN 0972-1207-EBSCO, J Gate, Google Scholar

22. Ramlingareddy, A Ramachandrayya S, Jacob J, Mala M. "A correlative study of copper, ceruloplasmin, iron, total iron binding capacity and total antioxidant capacity in diabetic nephropathy. Biomedicine . 2022;42(3):469-73. Scopus, UGC care Indexed.

23.Gayathri Kini, Anurag Yadav, Ramlingareddy, Malathi Mala, Nandakumar Kumar L. Golla, Golla Yadav Anmol Manaswini. "Efficacy of Sodium Fluoride as an anticoagulant in the estimation of Glycated Haemaoglobin in Diabetic patients: An alternative to EDTA. Journal of Clinical and Diagnostic Research 2022, Vol.16(7). Indexing: UGC CARE, ESCI, DOAJ.2249-782X (PRINT) / 0973-709X (ONLINE)

24. Athira Asok, Ramlingareddy, Maitreyee D.S, Avinash S.S, Shivashankara A.R, Malathi M, Anurag Yadav. "Establishment of reference range of uric acid in saliva" International Journal of Academic Medicine and Pharmacy. 2023; 5 (3); 773-778. ISSN(O) 2687-5365, ISSN (P):2753-6556. Original Research Article.

25. Shwetha Ranjeet Bangera, Maitreyee D.S, Shivashankara a.R, Avinash S.S, Malathi M, Puneeth A, Muruga. "Effectiveness of laboratory process flow based early clinical exposure in Biochemistry for First Year Medical Undergraduates. International Journal of Academic Medicine and Pharmacy. 2023;5(4):123-127. ISSN(O) 2687-5365;ISSN(P):2753-6556. Impact Factor 0.39.

Professor

Biochemistry

Qualification

M.Sc, Ph.D

Achievements

Quality Manager, FMMCHL
* Secretary, FMCI Ethics Committee with effect from 1st September 2016
* Member, South Indian UNESCO Bioethics Chair, FMMC
* Member - Research Committee - FMMC
* Member - Medical Education Unit, FMMC
* Member - NABH Core Committee
* Recognized Ph.D guide
* Qualified Internal Auditor for ISO-15189 for Medical Testing Laboratories and NABH standards for hospitals.
* Quiz Master since 2011 for Regional Quiz Competitions for Medical Laboratory Technology and MBBS students. Conducted National Level Postgraduate Quiz in National Conference of ACBI in 2016.
* Resource Person for CME and Training programmes on Quality Management, Clinical Biochemistry, Medical Education Technology and Research Methodology.
* Author of Chapters in Text books on Bioactive food, Published by Academic Press, U.S.A

Reviewer for following journals :
• Biomedicine and Pharmacotherpay
• Indian Journal of Clinical Biochemistry
• Journal of clinical and diagnostic research
• Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences, Biological Sciences (NASB)

Life Member of Associations:
* Association of Clinical Biochemists of India (ACBI)
* Society of Biological Chemists of India (SBCI)
* Society for Basic Medical Sciences, India
* Association of Clinical Biochemists and Microbiologists, India

1) Recognized PhD and PG guide.
2) Trained in ISO 15189 for laboratories, NABH standard for hospitals and NABH standard for ethics committee accreditation.
3) Secretary of Hospital Ethics Committee since June 2019.
4) Member Curriculum Committee of Father Muller Medical College.
5) 44 research papers published in indexed national and international journals. 14 chapters in internationally published text books on phytochemicals.
6) Main areas of research: salivary biomarkers of oral cancer and alcoholism; Adipokines and Cytokines in chronic kidney disease and gestational diabetes mellitus.

• MSc Biochemistry in 1995 , KMC Mangalore.

• PhD in 2002 from Manipal Academy of Higher Education

• Worked in various designations in various colleges -taught medical and allied courses, for the last 26 years.

• Worked in MR Medical College Gulbarga, SDM College of Medical Sciences Dharwad, and Father Muller Medical College Mangalore.

• Guided PhD, MD and MSc MLT students from 2008 onwards

• Experience of working as Quality Manager of Laboratory and Hospital; involved in NABL, NABH and NAAC accreditations of Father Muller Medical College.

• Was Secretary of Institutional Ethics Committee.

• Currently, secretary of Institutional Scientific Committee; Member of Internal Quality assurance cell; Member of Medical Education Unit; Member of Curriculum Committee; Quality manager of the hospital ; and Division Head of Biochemistry &Molecular Diagnostics in the Research Centre, at Father Muller Medical College

• Member of Nitte University Central Ethics Committee.

• Has 50 research publications in indexed journals and 15 chapters in internationally published text books.

• Resource person in workshops and conferences on : Research ethics, total quality management in the laboratory, fluorosis, salivary diagnostics, inborn errors of metabolism, research methodology, medical education technology

• Current Research Areas of Interest: Salivary biomarkers in Health and Disease; Adipocytokines in Health and Disease; Innovative teaching-learning methods.

• Received Research Grants from Rajiv Gandhi University of Health Sciences and Father Muller Research Centre.

Awards:

• 3rd place in Best Paper Presentation during International Conference on Radiation Biology at KSHEMA - 2018.

• Dr Shivashankara A.R, Professor of Biochemistry has won first prize in E-Poster presentation for his paper titled "Evaluation of effectiveness of an online, case-based, self directed learning programme in Biochemistry for First year medical students" during the 12th National Conference on Health Professions Education held from 26th to 30th October 2021 at Sri Guru Ram Das University of Health Sciences, Amritsar.

• Dr Shivashankara A.R, Professor of Biochemistry is awarded to the Journal of Asian Medical Students Association (JAMSA) as a Faculty Advisor at the Asian Medical Students Association (JAMSA) International tenure 2021/2022.

• Dr Shivashankara A.R, has been awarded the Pfizer Best Researcher of Father Muller Medical College for the academic year 2022-2023 sponsored by "Pfizer Limited for research and innovation ecosystem in India"

Publications

1. Elroy Saldanha, Leo Francis Tauro, Arnadi Ramachandrayya Shivashankara, Ashwin Alva, Joseph Alukal, Manjeshwar Shrinath Baliga. Correlation of histopathological observations of appendicitis tissue with glutathione, lipid peroxidation, and lactate dehydrogenase: An investigational study. Saudi Surgical Journal May-August 2016 vol.4; issue 2

2. Dipti K. H, Dr Maitreyee D. S, Dr Shivashankara A. R, Dr Avinash S. S, Dr Malathi M. A correlative study of salivary and plasma glucose levels in type 2 diabetic patients with and without complications. International Journal of Clinical Biochemistry and Research 2016;3(2):250-254.

3. Rama Jailkhani, AR Shivashankara, Manjot Sahni, JB Honnamurthy. Thyroid function parameters, body mass index and serum lipid profile in subclinical hypothyroidism: a hospital-based study of effect of levothyroxine replacement therapy in Srinagar, Jammu and Kashmir State. International Journal of Clinical Biochemistry and Research 2017;4(1):94-98.

4. Honnamurthy JB, Shivashankara AR, John Mathai , Malathi M. Biochemical and haematological profile in patients with alcohol-dependence syndrome (ADS) co-morbid with nicotine dependence syndrome . International Journal of Biochemistry Research and Review 2016; 13: 1-10.

5. Honnamurthy JB, Shivashankara AR, Avinash SS, John Mathai, Malathi M. Effect of Interaction between duration of Alcohol Consumption and Alcohol Dep

endence on Thyroid Function Test: Cross Sectional Observational Study. Indian Journal of Clinical Biochemistry 2018; 33(1) : 61-68.

6. JB Honnamurthy, AR Shivashankara, SS Avinash, P. Johnmathai, M. Malathi. " Biochemical Markers of liver function in smoking and non-smoking alcohol dependent males". Journal of Clinical and Diagnostic Research. 2018 Vol-12(5) : BC01-BC06.

7. Deepika Jayachander, Shivashankara AR, Vidyasagar MS, Raees Tonse, Sarita Pais, Ashwin DA Lobo, Sanath Kumar Hegde, Suresh Rao, Manjeshwar Shrinath Baliga. "Salivary Parameters as Predictive Markers for Radiation-induced Treatment Response in Head and Neck Cancers": An Investigational Study. Middle East Journal of Cancer 2018; 9:133-142.

8. Shivarajashankara Y. M, Anil S. Baipadithaya, Shivashankara A. R. "Correlation of serum C-reactive protein with glycemic status and lipid profile in type 2 diabetic subjects". Original Research Paper. Indian Journal of Applied Research. Volume-8, Issue-12, December 2018. ISSN2249-555X IF: 5397 IC value: 86.18.

9. Shivashankara A.R, Ramlingareddy, John Mathai P. "Exogycosidases, protein-bound sialic acid and carbohydrate deficient transferring as alcohol biomarkers: A correlative study of blood and saliva in alcohol dependent males". Indian Journal of Applied Research. Volume -9, Issue 1. ISSN-2249-555X IC value: 86.18. .- January 2019. Impact Factor: 5.397.

10.JB Honnamurthy, *AR Shivashankara, SS Avinash, P. Johnmathai, M. Malathi. " Biochemical Markers of liver function in smoking and non-smoking alcohol dependent males". Journal of Clinical and Diagnostic Research. 2018 Vol-12(5) : BC01-BC06.

11.Deepika Jayachander, Shivashankara AR, Vidyasagar MS, Raees Tonse, Sarita Pais, Ashwin DA Lobo, Sanath Kumar Hegde, Suresh Rao, Manjeshwar Shrinath Baliga. Salivary Parameters as Predictive Markers for Radiation-induced Treatment Response in Head and Neck Cancers: An Investigational Study. Middle East Journal of Cancer 2018; 9:133-142.

12.Shivashankara AR, Tonse R, Suresh S, George T, Vidyasagar MS, Rao S, Baliga MS. Salivary Lactate Dehydrogenase (LDH) as a Marker for Radiation-induced Mucositis in Head and Neck Cancers: A Preliminary Study. Middle East Journal of Cancer October 2018; 9(4): 288-290

13.Bhandari G, *Shivashankara AR, Manjunath J. Correlation of adipokines with obesity indices and lipid profile in chronic kidney disease . Biomedicine 2020; 40: 175-179

14.*Shivashankara AR, D'Cunha P, Rebeiro C. Maternal Circulating Levels of Adipocytokines and Insulin Resistance as Predictors of Gestational Diabetes Mellitus : Preliminary Findings of a Longitudinal Descriptive Study. J Diabetes Metabolic Dis 2020; 19: 1447-1452.

15.Gita Nepal, Maitreyee DS, Akshatha Rao Aroor, *Shivashankara AR, Cytokine profile as biomarker of COVID-19 and its correlation with liver function enzymes and other markers of inflammation. Biomedicine 2021 (Oct-Dec) ; 41(4): 747-751.

16.Ramlingareddy, * Shivashankara AR, Jeena J, Malathi M. A correlative study of copper, ceruloplasmin, iron, total iron binding capacity and total antioxidant capacity in diabetic nephropathy. Biomedicine 2022; 42(3): 469-473 .

17.Udupa ST, Shivashankara AR, Kumari SN, Shetty S, D'Cunha P. Serum betatrophin levels and fatty acid profile in gestational diabetes mellitus : correlation with insulin resistance . Biomedicine 2022; 42(4): 740-745.

18.Shivashankara, A., Pais, S., Simon, P., Kalekhan, F., Lobo, A., Suresh, S., Tonse, R., George, T., Baliga, M. Salivary Lactate Dehydrogenase as a Predictive Marker for Radiation-induced Dermatitis in Head and Neck Cancers: A Preliminary Study. Middle East Journal of Cancer, 2022; 13(4): 607-615. doi: 10.30476/mejc.2022.88673.1485.

19.Arnadi R. Shivashankara, Paul Simon, Saira Pais, Raees Tonse, Sucharitha Suresh, Manjeshwar Shrinath Baliga. "Salivary amylase as a predictive marker for radiation induced salivary dysfunction in head and neck cancer": A Pilot study. Middle East Journal of Cancer, January 2023;14(1):61-71.

20.Athira Asok, Ramlingareddy, Maitreyee D.S, Avinash S.S, Shivashankara A.R, Malathi M, Anurag Yadav. "Establishment of reference range of uric acid in saliva" International Journal of Academic Medicine and Pharmacy. 2023; 5 (3); 773-778. ISSN(O) 2687-5365, ISSN (P):2753-6556.

21.Shwetha Ranjeet Bangera, Maitreyee D.S, Shivashankara A.R, Avinash S.S, Malathi M, Puneeth A, Muruga. "Effectiveness of laboratory process flow based early clinical exposure in Biochemistry for First Year Medical Undergraduates. International Journal of Academic Medicine and Pharmacy. 2023;5(4):123-127. ISSN(O) 2687-5365;ISSN(P):2753-6556.

22."Evaluating the thrombolytic property of Juniperus Sabina tincture using spectrophotometry" K. John Paul, Jeeno Jose, A. R. Shivashankara, Cleeta Rebeiro, Dania P. Johnson. Journal of Integrated Standardize Homeopathy. 2023;6:31-8. ISSN (Online): 2581-947X. doi:10.25259/JISH_20_2023.

Text book Chapters : 15 Chapters in text books on "Bioactive food as Dietary Interventions " published by Academic Press, New York.

Associate Professor

Biochemistry

Qualification

M.SC., PH.D

Achievements

* BOS member of the RGUHS - B.Sc MLT from July 2012 to July 2015.
* Deputy Quality Manager of QMS - FMMCHL
* Qualified Internal Auditor for ISO-15189 for Medical Testing Laboratories and NABH standards for hospitals.
* Member, Student Grievance Committee
* Participated as resource person in Staff Training programme organized by FMMCHL from 04.03.2013 to 23.03.2013 at Father Muller Medical College, Mangalore.
* Mr Arun Kumar K successfully completed Ph.D in Medical Biochemistry from St John's Medical College, Bangalore under the guidance of Professor Sheila Uthappa.
* Dr Arun Kumar K., takes over as Technical Manager in the Central Laboratory - Biochemistry Section from 01.01.2017.
* Organizing Committee member of CME in "Paediatric Clinical Biochemistry" in September 2017.
* Organizing member of 'Biokinesis' - March 2018 Debate competition
* Organizing member of 'Scintilla -April 2018 Quiz competition.

• Participated in the sensitization Programme for Attitude, Ethics and Communication (AETCOM) module organized by St. John's Medical College, Bangalore, Nodal Centre in Medical Education Technologies, at Father Muller Medical Education Technologies, at Father Muller Medical College, Mangalore on 23rd June 2018.

• Appointed as Subject Expert of the team to conduct LIC inspection for Allied Science Courses for the Academic year 2021-22.

• Deputy Quality Manager of the Central Laboratory of Father Muller Medical College Hospital with effect from 16.03.2023.

ICMR-STS students project

1.Correlation of serum zinc level and total prostate specific antigen in patients with prostate cancer" - Ms Tintu Merin Anton guided by Dr Arun Kumar K

2."Correlation of plasma and salivary glucose levels with obesity indices among apparently healthy young adults: implications for early detection of metabolic syndrome". Mr Deepesh Choudhary guided by Dr Arun Kumar K - 2023

M.Sc MLT Projects:

Other University Projects:

"A comparative study of salivary and serum uric acid in patients with diabetes mellitus" -Ms Ambili P.T - guided by Dr Arun Kumar K (May to July -2019)

Publications

1. Anurag Yadav, Arun Kumar K, James Gonsalves, Avinash S. S. Sudarshan Surendran - Correlation between ischemia modified albumin with pH in acidosis and alkalosis: a possible link. International Journal of Clinical Biochemistry and Research. 2016;3(3)316-319
2. Denver Clive Fernandez, Avinash S. S, Malathi M, Shivashankara A. R, Arun Kumar, Pearl Andrea Fernandez. "Establishing the reference change values (RCVs) and validating the delta check auto-verification in a clinical biochemistry laboratory. Muller Journal of Medical Sciences and Research Vol 8;Issue 1: Jan-June 2017.

3.Yeldose Sonu, S. S. Avinash, Sreekantha, K. Arun Kumar, M. Malathi and A. R. Shivashankara" Effect of Oestrogen on Altering the Serum and Urinary Levels of Calcium, Phosphate and Magnesium in Hysterectomised Women Compared to Natural Menopausal South Indian Women: A Case Control Study" Ind J Clin Biochem.2016 Jul;31(3):326-31. DOI 10.1007/s12291-015-0532-y.

4.Dr Arun Kumar Kundapura, Dr Harish Bhat Kollur, Dr Doddoju Veera Bhadreshwara Anusha. "A prospective study on correlation of serum lipid profile and sepsis severity in adult patients diagnosed with sepsis in a tertiary care hospital". International Journal of Scientific Research. 2023;12(1):8-10.

Associate Professor

Biochemistry

Qualification

M.B.B.S, MD

Achievements

* Qualified Internal Auditor for ISO-15189 for Medical Testing Laboratories and NABH standards for hospitals.
* Member - Women Guidance Committee
* Staff Advisor- Student Development Committee -2014-17
* N.S.S Co-ordinator - since 2015
* Organizing Committee member of CME in "Paediatric Clinical Biochemistry" in September 2017.
* Organizing member of 'Biokinesis' - March 2018 Debate competition.
* Organizing member of National Bioethics Conference by UNESCO Chair- November 2017.
* Quiz Master since 2013 for Regional Quiz Competitions for Medical Laboratory Technology and MBBS students. Conducted National Level Postgraduate Quiz in National Conference of ACBI in 2016.
* Judge for Movie Making Competition at Father Muller School and College of Nursing on 13.07.2018 and dance competition.
* Participated as a Quiz Master in the CME 'Scientia-2019" on 2nd February 2019 at Father Muller Medical College, Mangalore.
* PG guide for RGUHS - July 2019 onwards
* Resource Person in the Foundation course for I MBBS - 2019 batch on August 2019 at FMMC, Mangalore
* Completed JeevaRaksha-Comprehensive Emergency Care and Life Support (C-ECLS) PROVIDER course held at SSIMS & RC, Davangere from 9-13th September 2019
* Successfully completed the JeevaRaksha-Comprehensive Emergency Care and Life Support (C-ECLS Instructor held at Navodaya Medical College, Raichuru from 14th to 18th October 2019.

• Staff Advisor, Student Development Committee 2014-15 and 2016-17

• PG guide for RGUHS - July 2019 onwards

• Staff Convener for Adrenaline 2018

• With effect from 01.02.2021, has taken over as the RGUHS Jeevaraksha Course Director of our Institution.

• With effect from 16.02.2021, Course Co-ordinator of MLT course for a period of one year.

• Organizing member of National Bioethics Conference by UNESCO Chair- November 2017.

• Quiz Master since 2013 for Regional Quiz Competitions for Medical Laboratory Technology and MBBS students. Conducted National Level Postgraduate Quiz in National Conference of ACBI in 2016.

• Completed the JeevaRaksha-Comprehensive Emergency Care and Life Support and is Instructor from October 2019.

Research

ICMR STS - student project

"A correlative study of serum hSCRP and GGT activity in relation with atherogenic lipid indices in patients with myocardial infarction" Ms Prina Crasta guided by Dr Shailaja A. Katti - 2016

FMRC Research Project:

A study of Anti-cyclic citrullinated peptide (anti-CCP) antibody as biomarker in comparison with RA factor in Rheumatoid Arthritis patients" Dr Malathi M -Principle Investigator. Dr Maitreyee D.S, Dr Shailaja A. Katti - Co-Investigators

Other University Project

1. "Effects of hemodialysis on biochemical parameters in chronic kidney disease" Ms Harija P.V. M.Sc MLT - Calicut University guided by Dr Shailaja A. Katti -2018

Publications

1. Anurag Yadav, Shailaja A Katti, Mala Malathi. "Cerebrospinal Fluid Bioprofiling" Indian Journal of Medical Biochemistry, January-June 2018;22(1):47-49.

2. Anurag Yadav, Shailaja A Katti, Mala Malathi. "Cerebrospinal Fluid Bioprofiling" Indian Journal of Medical Biochemistry, January-June 2018;22(1):47-49.

3. Dr Shailaja A. Katt, Dr Anuradha Suryawanshi, Dr Parag Rastogi, Dr Arun Kumar K, Dr Ramlingareddy. "A correlative study of protein oxidation products, uric acid, magnesium and zinc in blood and urine in type 2 diabetic nephropathic patients". Journal of Cardiovascular Disease Research. ISSN: 0975-3583, 0976-2833. Vol. 14, Issue 04, 2023

4. Dr Anuradha Suryawanshi, Dr Shailaja Katti, Dr Parag Rastogi, and Dr Bhavesh Talera. "Evaluation of lipid profile changes before, during, and after low dose continuous intermittent isotretinoin therapy for acne valgaris. European Journal of Cardiovascular medicine. Volume:13, Issue 1, 2023. Original Research Article.

Assistant Professor

Biochemistry

Qualification

M.B.B.S, MD

Achievements

• Appointed as Deputy Quality Manager of Biochemistry with effect from 2nd July 2021 and is a Trained NABL Internal Auditor.

• Trainer in RGUHS JeevaRaksha ECLS course from August 2022

• Presented E-poster titled Perception of medical laboratory technology students on flipped classroom as a strategy to promote self-directed learning on quality control in clinical biochemistry laboratory in the National Conference Skill Educon 2022 held on September 24th and 25th 2022

• Participated as Resource Person for "Hands on Workshop - Pre analytical work flow" held at Father Muller College of Allied Health Sciences, Mangalore on 5th April 2022.

• Participated in the Revised Basic Course Workshop in Medical Education Technologies held at Father Muller Medical College, Mangalore, from 16th to 18th March 2023 under the supervision of NMC Regional Centre, Kozhikode, Kerala.

Research

ICMR STS Research Project:

1."Correlation of salivary lipase with diet and obesity indices in apparently healthy young adults" Mr Ayush Amarsh guided by Dr Puneeth A

RGUHS Research Project

2."Correlation of vitamin D with obesity indices in apparently healthy young adults" Mr Roopesh R. Prabhu guided by Dr Maitreyee D.S,

Co-guide: Dr Puneeth A

Publications

1.Madan Gopal Rajan, Akshatha L. Naik, Anupama Hegde, Puneeth A, Mamatha T. Shenoy, Shaheena A.P. Poornima A. Manjrekar. "Effects of iron staus on pulmonary tuberculosis in response to directly observed treatment short course (DOTS) Biomedicine Vol. 36 No. 2:2016.

2.Pooja M, Rajendra Holla, Girisha B.S, Puneeth A. "A study of prescription pattern in the drug therapy of acne vulgaris at a tertiary care hospital in Mangalore. International Journal of Basic and Clinical Pharmacology. Pharmacol 2018;7(1)80-6.

Assistant Professor

Biochemistry

Qualification

MBBS, MD

Achievements

* HICC committee member

* Appointed as Deputy Quality Manager QMS (training) with effect from 17th March 2021.

* Organising Secretary for International Lead Auditors and Management System Requirement onsite training programme as per ISO 15189 2022

*Participated as Resource Faculty for the workshop on "Hospital Policies" held on October 2021 at Father Muller Simulation Centre, FMCI.

* Participated in the Revised Basic Course Workshop & AETCOM held from 12th 14th January, 2022 under the supervision of NMC Nodal Centre for Faculty Development, Jawaharlal Nehru Medical College, Belagavi, Karnataka

* Resource Person for the NABH 5th edition Training Programme held from 18.10.2022 to 21.10.20222 at Father Muller Medical College Hospital, Mangalore.

Publications

1.Muruga Sirigere, S. Meera. "Novel lipid indices as a better marker of cardiovascular disease risk in postmenopausal women" Indian Journal of Medical Biochemistry. 2017;21(1):38-4. DOI:10.5005/jp-journals-10054-0017. Corpus ID: 55731748. Original Article

2.Dr. Meera S1, Dr. Muruga "The Study of Plasma Homocysteine and Lipid Profile Levels as Markers of Cardiovascular Disease in Pre and Postmenopausal Women" Scholars International Journal of Biochemistry. 2020;3(5):118-121. ISSN 2616-8650(Print)|ISSN 2617-3476(Online) Google Scholar, Index Copernicus, World Cat, Research Bible, Eurasian Scientific Journal Index

3.Dr Muruga, Dr Rangaswamy R, Dr Anurag Yadav, Dr Vinay KS. "Correlation between BMI and plasma homocysteine levels in pre and postmenopausal women". European Journal of Molecular & Clinical Medicine. 2022;09(4):1915-1919. Indexing: Google Scholar, EMBASE. ISSN: 2515-8260.

4.Dr T. Sibi Mandela, Dr Muruga, Dr Anurag Yadav, Dr Vinay K.S. "Correlation of homocysteine with lipid profile in pre & post-menopausal women" European Journal of Molecular & Clinical Medicine. 2022;09(2):1791-1795. Indexing: Google Scholar, EMBASE. ISSN: 2515-8260.

5. "Observational study of hypomagnesemia and its association with severity of chronic stable asthma" at Tertiary Care Hospital, Mysuru

Muruga S, Vinay KS, ,Savitha Rani BB, Ravishankar AG, Anurag Yadav* , Golla Anmol Manaswi Yadav. Global Journal of Medicine and Public Health . 2022; 11(6):1-7. ISSN# 2277-9604 DOAJ, Google Scholar, Index Copernicus

6. Katika Reddy Aruna Reddy1, Anurag Yadav, Muruga. "Hemoglobinopathies Pattern among High Suspicion Anaemic Patients Attending Tertiary Care Hospital in Telangana" Journal of Cardiovascular Disease Research ISSN: 0975-3583,0976-2833. 2022;13(7):16-26. EMBASE, Google Scholor.

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