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Projects
Projects, being conducted with SRM University grants
The SRM University encourages medical research faculties and has granted seed money to initiate research and to sustain the same. The following focus areas have been identified – Environmental toxicology, Therapeutic intervention in skin disease, Implication of yoga in academic stress and hypertension, Biomarkers in malignancy, Sleep and Snoring studies, Paediatric ENT, etc. Additionally, industry level validation is planned for containment of green house gases.
Completed
Impact of environmental perchlorate exposure on thyroid function, in residents around industries dealing with explosives and fireworks � a biochemical and molecular study
Principal Investigator: Balakrishnan D
Amount of grant from SRM : 47,000
Impact of environmental perchlorate exposure on thyroid function, in residents around industries dealing with explosives and fireworks � a biochemical and molecular study
Principal Investigator: Initial grant for this year- 67,000
Amount of grant from SRM : 47,000
Comprehensive study of the Prevalence of Vitamin D deficiency in the general community and in various population subsets and Efficacy of Vit D supplementation
Principal Investigator: In house facilities
Amount of grant from SRM : 47,000
Prevalence and biological effect of Electromagnetic Frequency Radiation in population subsets, projection to general population and effects on hearing.
Principal Investigator: In house facilities
Amount of grant from SRM : 47,000
Study on molecular markers for Buccal mucosa carcinoma
Principal Investigator: In house facilities
Amount of grant from SRM : 47,000
Waste water bioremediation biopolymer production
Principal Investigator: In house facilities
Amount of grant from SRM : 47,000
Silicosis
Principal Investigator: In house facilities
Amount of grant from SRM : 47,000
Projects funded by Governmental Agencies
Several reputed agencies of the Government of India have recognized our competence, by awarding research grants for the following projects.
Role of Indole and Triterpene on Experimental Bladder Carcinogenesis
Sponsor : DST Fast Track scheme, Govt of India
Value of grant (Rs. in lakhs) : 16. 06
Investigators: Dr. S. Sundaresan S, Prabu B (JRF)
Oxidative Stress induced premature atherosclerosis
Sponsor : DST- SERB
Value of grant (Rs. in lakhs) : 21.0
Investigators:Kanchanamala K, Barakathunnisha (JRF)
Projects, which have already been approved by External funding agencies
The following projects submitted to external agencies for funding have been approved. The studies will commence, when the funds are transferred.
Impact of environmental perchlorate exposure on thyroid function, in residents around industries dealing with explosives and fireworks a biochemical and molecular study
Sponsor : Dept of Science & Technology, Govt of India
Value of grant (Rs. in lakhs) : 157.00
Investigators: Balakrishnan D, Venkataraman P
Effect of erythropoietin on platelet amyloidogenic pathway and serum inflammatory molecules in patients with Chronic Kidney Disease.
Sponsor : Indian Council of Medical Research
Value of grant (Rs. in lakhs) :34. 70
Investigators: Venkataraman P
The following projects have been recommended by the ISC of the respective funding agencies. Pilot studies conducted. Further funding is awaited
Impact of Melatonin therapy on cognitive function and expression of plasma neuropeptides and metabolic hormones in Obstructive Sleep Apnoea (OSA) patients
Sponsor : Dept of Science & Technology, Govt of India
Value of grant (Rs. in lakhs) :48.7
Investigators: Balakrishnan D, Venkataraman P
Comprehensive study of the Prevalence of Vitamin D deficiency in the general community and in various population subsets and Efficacy of Vit D supplementation
Investigators: Balakrishnan D
The following project (with SRM University funding) will be pursued,
in the current year
The following projects submitted to external agencies for funding have been approved. The studies will commence, when the funds are transferred.
Augmentation of water resources, Waste water treatment, remediation and recycling.
Investigators:
1. Natarajan PM
Hydro geologist, formerly of Ground Water division of Govt. of Tamilnadu 2. Balakrishnan D (Dean, Med Res)
3. S. Annadurai (HOD – Civil Engg)
Current Status:
Microbiological profile of municipal waste water had been studied. A new low cost charcoal medium had been prepared and tested. Hydro geological mapping with contour studies is being carried out.
The impact of Silicosis in Tamilnadu
Investigators:
Balakrishnan D
(Technical support adviser to the Directorate of Public Health of Government of Tamilnadu)
Current Status:
Our faculty are the resource persons for the training workshops for senior government health professionals of the state government.
