T.B. Clinic:
Staff: Dr. P. Raju, Incharge Medical Officer, Mr. Wajid Ali Khan, Treatment Supervisor, 6 Lab Technicians, 4 Home visitors and one Sister.
Activity: Conducting outpatient clinic and admitting patients with Tuberculosis under the public-private Mix DOTS programme for control of Tuberculosis. Today each of these divisions is involved in cutting-edge research, teaching, and service. The Departments of Genetics and Immunology of the Research Centre are actively engaged in research training and service activities, while the T.B. clinic is involved in patient care.
Department of Genetics:
Staff: Dr. Kaiser Jamil (Head), Prof. P. P. Reddy, Ms. Madhavi (Research Scholar)
Areas of Research Interest: Biochemical, Pharmacogenomic, and Molecular Studies in Breast Cancer, Hearing Handicap, HIV, Neurodegenerative and Cardiovascular Diseases, Infertility, and Diabetes. Monitoring of Industrial and Agriculture Workers, Traffic Police, and populations living near industries.
Department of Immunology:
Staff: Dr. G. Sumanlatha (Research Associate, Department Incharge), Ms. Meenakshi (Research Scholar)
Areas of Research Interest: Immunological and Molecular Studies in Tuberculosis, Asthma, and Allergy.
Research Projects
Three research projects funded by the Department of Biotechnology and Science and Technology to the Department of Immunology were successfully completed.
A research project on “Identify immunologic markers of persons at highest risk of progression of latent tuberculosis infection to tuberculosis” was sanctioned to Dr. G. Sumanlatha by DBT. Another on the Virtual Centre of Excellence was sanctioned to Late Dr. KJR Murthy. One international project was approved in collaboration with the University of Texas and Blue Peters.
Another project titled “Genotoxicity Studies in women Occupationally Exposed to Pesticides” by Dr. Hemaprasad and team was approved by DBT and operated during 2013–2016.
Research Scholars
Twenty-two students are working for Ph.D. at the research centre. Supervision is provided by:
- Prof. P. P. Reddy – 7 students
- Dr. G. Sumanlatha – 8 students
- Dr. Vijayalakshmi – 3 students
- Dr. Kaiser Jamil – 4 students
Thesis submitted:
- Ms. Shehnaz Sultana under Prof. P. P. Reddy
- Mr. Mustaq under Dr. Kaiser Jamil
Project Students
P.G. and U.G. students are permitted to carry out short-term research projects. In this year alone:
- 12 students completed projects under Dr. Kaiser Jamil (Genetics)
- 4 students completed projects under Dr. G. Sumanlatha (Immunology)
More are expected to join after college reopening.
Collaborations
Planned collaborative research with:
- Dr. Srikrishna – Department of Pediatrics
- Drs. Sivakumar and Siddharth – Department of Cardiology
Upcoming Research Submissions
2 projects from the Department of Immunology and 5 from the Department of Genetics are to be submitted for government funding this year.
Publications
25 research papers were published from 2010–2013:
- Department of Immunology – 11 papers
- Department of Genetics – 14 papers
6 additional papers are under preparation.
Seminars & Conferences
- Seminar on "Impact of Changing Lifestyles on Human Health" – Nov 6, 2010
- Refresher Course on GCP – Dec 22–24, 2011
- Dr. K.J.R. Murthy Memorial Seminar on TB – Feb 15, 2012
- National Seminar on Clinical Research – April 27–28, 2013
National Seminar on Clinical Research
The National Seminar titled "Emerging Trends, Challenges and Innovative Approaches in Clinical Research in India" was held on April 27–28, 2013 with support from DST, ICMR, Pharma companies, and clinical research institutes. 258 delegates attended from across India.
Clinical Trial Projects
4 projects and amendments are pending approval. Communication with pharmaceutical companies is in progress.
A monitoring committee has been set up with Shri Surendra Luniyaji as Chairman. Monthly reviews will begin soon.
Monitoring of Clinical Trial Projects
In order to effectively carry out clinical trials, a committee to monitor the clinical trial projects is constituted with Shri Surendra Luniyaji as the Chairman of the Committee. Next month onwards the committee will review the functioning of the clinical trial projects of Mahavir Hospital & Research Centre.
Service Activities
The Department of Genetics provides facilities for cytogenetic and molecular investigations. Consultants are encouraged to refer cases for specialized testing.
T.B. Clinic Services
The clinic serves a population of 5 lakhs across areas like Mehdipatnam, Banjara Hills, Karwan, and more.
There are 52 DOT centers under 5 DMCs, including a new one at Apollo Medical College (opened April 1, 2013).
Up to May 31, 2013, 463 new cases were registered. Currently, 19 multi-drug resistant cases are under treatment.
STAFF
| S.No. | Name | Qualification | Designation |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Prof. P. P. Reddy | M.Sc, Ph.D | Research Director |
| 2 | Dr. Kaiser Jamil | M.Sc, Ph.D | Head, Dept. Of Genetics |
| 3 | Dr.Vijaya Lakshmi Valluri | Ph.D Immunogenetics | Head – IMBD |
| 4 | Dr. Sindhu Joshi | Consultant General Physician, MHRC | Principal Investigator – Clinical Trial Project |
| 5 | Dr. Mohd Soheb S. Ansari | Pulmonologist, MHRC | Principal Investigator – Clinical Trial Project |
| 6 | Dr. G. Sumanlatha | M.Sc, Ph.D | Principal Investigator – Department of Genetics |
| 7 | Mr. Ch. Prashanth | M.Sc (Ph.D in Genetics) | Research Associate-II |
| 8 | Ms. Vanitha. Baluka | M.Sc (Ph.D in Genetics) | Junior Research Fellow |
| 9 | Dr. Kavita Kakarala | DST- Scientist (WOS-A) | Department of Immunology |
| 10 | Dr. Shilpa Rakh | Ph.D Immunogenetics | Lab Coordinator |
| 11 | Dr. NV Sanjeev Kumar | Ph.D Biochemistry | Research Assistant III |
| 12 | Dr. Praveen Keshav | Ph.D Microbiology | Sr. Research Fellow |
| 13 | DK Prudhula | M.Tech Biotechnology, Pursuing Ph.D | Research Coordinator |
| 14 | Dr. S. Aparna | Ph.D Biotechnology | Research Assistant I |
| 15 | B. Anvesh Kumar | M.Tech Biotechnology | Research Assistant |
| 16 | M. Varalakshmi | M.Sc. Biotechnology | Research Assistant |
| 17 | R. Umarani | MBA - HR | Data Entry Operator |
| 18 | R. Anitha | M.Sc. Statistics | Data Entry Operator |
| 19 | R. Srikanth | B.Sc. DMLT | Project Technical Officer |
| 20 | T. Mahesh Kumar | MLT | Field Coordinator |
| 21 | D. Ramanjneyulu | Intermediate MLT | Lab Technician |
| 22 | M. Madhu | B.Sc. MLT | Project Field Technician |
| 23 | Nagaraju | Intermediate, DMLT | Project Field Technician |
| 24 | MD. Saddam Hussain | M.Sc. Microbiology | Technical Assistant |
| 25 | Dr. D.S. Namrata | MBBS, Masters in Emergency Medicine | Jr. Medical Officer |
| 26 | P. Ajay Kumar | MSW | Sr. Project Research Fellow |
| 27 | S. Dileep Kumar | M.Sc. Clinical Research & Experimental Medicine | Sr. Project Research Fellow |
| 28 | ND Rani | M.Sc. Medical Microbiology | Project Technical Officer |
| 29 | Sufiya R. Galmani | B.Sc., Diploma in Nursing | Jr. Nurse |
| 30 | Spandana | B.Sc. Nursing | Jr. Nurse |
| 31 | K. Vanitha | Pharm-D | Project Field Technician |
| 32 | Phalguna Chimalgi | B.Com Computers | Project Field Technician |
| 33 | S. Rajendhar Reddy | Intermediate MLT | Lab Technician |
| 34 | Shravan Kumar | Intermediate MLT | Lab Technician |
| 35 | Ch. Rajanikar | Intermediate MLT | Para Medical Assistant |
| 36 | Md Ahmed | 7th Class | Lab Attendant |
| 37 | Dr. L. Rupa | Ph.D Biotechnology | Post Doctoral Fellow |
| 38 | Mrs. G.V. Padmaja | M.Sc (Ph.D) | Research Scholar |
| 39 | Mrs. Shazia Ahmad | M.Sc (Ph.D) | Research Scholar |
| 40 | Ms. Jyothi Priya | M.Sc (Ph.D) | Research Scholar |
| 41 | Ms. P. Ashwini | M.Sc (Ph.D) | Research Scholar |
About Prof. P.P. Reddy
Research Director, Bhagwan Mahavir Medical Research Centre
Dean, Faculty of Science & Technology, Mahatma Gandhi National Institute of Research & Social Action, Hyderabad
Specialization
Environmental Mutagenesis, Genetic Disorders, Biodiversity, Diagnosis and Management of Mental Retardation; Molecular and Biochemical studies in human diseases.
Experience
- Total Teaching Experience: 45 Years
- Total Research Experience: 46.5 Years
Education
- M.Sc - Kerala University (1965) - Gen. Biology, Marine Biology, Cytology, Chemistry
- Ph.D - Osmania University (1974) - Genetic Effects of Strontium-90 in Mice
Memberships
- Fellow, Genetic Association of India
- Member, Environmental Mutagen Society of India
- Member, Society for Nuclear Techniques in Agriculture, Biology and Animal Sciences
- Member, Association for Cell and Chromosome Research
- Member, Current Science Association
- Member, Indian Society of Human Genetics
- Member, Indian Cancer Research Association
- President, National Down’s syndrome Association
- President, Special Education for the Mentally Handicapped
Awards & Recognitions
- Fellow, W.H.O Naylor Dana Institute for Disease Prevention, USA (1983)
- Nominee of WHO’s Who (2000 Edition), American Biographical Institute
- Member, Research Board of Advisors, ABI Inc. (1999 – present)
- UGC travel grant to attend 9th Asian Conference on Mental Retardation, Bangkok (1989)
- DST travel grant to attend 4th International Symposium on Cardiovascular Diseases, Washington DC (1997)
- Delivered 50+ invited talks and chaired sessions at national & international conferences
- Multiple Rotary awards for rehabilitation and training services (1997)
- Five awards as President of Rotary Club Jubilee Hills for outstanding performance (1997)
- Nominated as Regional Chairperson for Career Guidance, Rotary District 3150 (1999)
- Member of New York Academy of Sciences (2002)
- Appointed to State advisory committee for Prenatal Diagnosis Act (1997)
- Featured in “V.I.P's of Andhra Pradesh” (1995)
Ph.D. Students Supervised
- Dr. Mahndran (2014)
- Dr. G.T. Vani
- Dr. Renuka Raju
- Dr. Shehnaz Sulthana
- Dr. Hima Bindu
- Mrs. Indira Priyadarshini (2018)
- Dr. S. Aparna
- Dr. NV Sanjeev Kumar (2018)
- Dr. Praveen Keshav (2018)
- Dr. Lavanya Joshi (2014)
- Dr. Wali Unniasa (2015)
- Dr. Ramya S.T (2016)
- Dr. P. Meenakshi (2016)
- Dr. Tanya Debnath (2016)
- Dr. A. Madhavi Latha (2016)
- Mrs. Indira Priyadarshini (Thesis submitted Dec 2018)
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110
Nursing Staff
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