Physiology - Dr. Moopen's Medical College

Overview

Physiology deals with the branch of bioscience, where in normal functions of living organisms are studied. It focus, how cells, organs, organ systems and the whole organisms carry out the chemical and physical functions that maintain a living system.

As one of the first subjects encountered during MBBS course, the department strive to provide a thorough understanding of Physiology, a basic speciality using student-centered, adult-learning approaches. The department employ a combination of traditional and modern, innovative teaching methods to enhance the learning experience.

Goals

To impart the knowledge of the physiological basis of life.
To understand the various organ systems and how they work in a coordinated manner.
To understand the adaptations that the body undergoes in other environment while in health and during diseases as pathophysiology.

Facilities

Dr D H Rajendra

PROFESSOR & HOD

Dr. SHEHIN M

ASSOCIATE PROFESSOR

Dr. POOJA KORATH

ASSISTANT PROFESSOR

Dr. JINU K V

ASSISTANT PROFESSOR

Ms. DEEPA V S

ASSISTANT PROFESSOR

Dr. MAYBLE JOY

ASSISTANT PROFESSOR

Faculty List - Physiology

S. No	Faculty Name	AEBAS Attendance ID	Medical Registration Number	Professional Qualification(s)	Designation
1	DR. D H RAJENDRA	72607476	KSMC 104144	MD Physiology	PROFESSOR & HOD
2	DR. T RAMESAN	30324651	TCMC 15705	MD Physiology	PROFESSOR
3	DR. SINDHUJA A	01520443	KMC 83916	MD Physiology	PROFESSOR
4	DR. RAMIDHA	65372925	TCMC 34200	MD Physiology	PROFESSOR
5	DR. JINU K V	08771576	NA	PhD Medical Physiology	ASSOCIATE PROFESSOR
6	DR. SHEHIN M	46499787	TCMC 55346	MD Physiology	ASSOCIATE PROFESSOR
7	DR. MAYBLE JOY	28000909	TCMC 62298	MD Physiology	ASSISTANT PROFESSOR
8	DR. POOJA KORATH	91279985	TCMC 53539	MD Physiology	ASSISTANT PROFESSOR
9	DR. DEEPA V S	36768011	NA	MSc. Medical Physiology	ASSISTANT PROFESSOR
10	DR. EMANI SHIRIN	50980367	TCMC 76216	MBBS	SENIOR RESIDENT
11	DR. MAHALAKSHMI	72364262	TCMC 89658	MBBS	SENIOR RESIDENT
12	DR. NIDHIN S	80377108	KSMC 100113	MBBS	SENIOR RESIDENT
13	DR. YADHUKRISHNA P J	11775721	KSMC 101322	MBBS	SENIOR RESIDENT
14	DR. AKHIL HARILAL	28932924	TCMC 80111	MBBS	TUTOR
15	DR. LEO TOM	33169916	TCMC 74907	MBBS	TUTOR
16	DR. JISHNA CHANDRAN	71661005	KSMC 94234	MBBS	TUTOR
17	DR. SREETHA	68389031	KSMC 101806	MBBS	TUTOR
18	DR. AMRITHA S	35012078	KSMC 96908	MBBS	TUTOR

Dr. Lissy Krishnan

Dr. Lissy Krishnan completed her PhD in Biochemistry from Sree Chitra Thirunal Institute of Medical Sciences and Technology (SCTIMST), Trivandrum and did her Post-Doctoral Fellowship at University of Minnesota in Platelet Biology. She joined SCTIMST in 1980 and superannuated as Senior Grade Scientist G, Department of Applied Biology; continuing for one more year as Emeritus Scientist. With over 40 years of research experience, she joined the Research & Innovation wing of Dr. Moopen’s Medical College as its Director for Biological Research & Innovation.

During her career, she has successfully developed and evaluated 6 bio-therapuetics –

Human plasma-derived Fibrin Sealant (FS) for soft tissue adhesion
Therapeutic Human Serum Albumin (HSA) and intravenous immunoglobulin (IVIG)
Fibrin as hemostat & wound healing matrix
Fibrin Wafer for Drug (curcumin) Delivery
Increased Drug (curcumin) bioavailability using HSA
Fibrin and Bivalent anti-snake venom avian antibodies for therapeutic use.

Her research expertise also includes Adult Stem Cell-based Tissue Engineering & Regenerative medicine. She has developed fibrin-based, cell-specific extra cellular matrix composition for differentiation of circulating adult stem cells for regenerative therapy (Endothelial cell, Smooth muscle cells, Neurons & Keratinocytes). Her works also included development of hybrid scaffold using biodegradable polymer and biomimetic fibrin composite for small diameter vascular grafts and tissue engineered skin substitutes. Her In vivo animal model preclinical evaluations include Burn & Diabetic animal wound model for skin substitutes, Spinal cord injury model for fibrin aided neural progenitor transplantation, Myocardial infarction model for cardiac progenitor transplantation, Rabbit knee joint inflammation model for the anti-inflammatory function of HSA-Curcumin and Lung cancer (xenograft) model in SCID mice for anticancer property of Curcumin-HSA.

She has more than 100 publications in reputed peer reviewed journals, more than 100 conference proceedings, 7 Indian Patents and 2 US Patents granted to her credit. 10 Patents are under prosecution. She is a manuscript reviewer for several journals on Biomaterials, Stem Cell & Tissue Engineering and an expert project reviewer for funding agencies like TIFAC-DST, ICMR, DSIR, DBT, and KSCSTE- Kerala. She was awarded ICMR Fellowship at Rice University, Houston, Texas, USA in 2008. Dr. Lissy was also sponsored by Indo-US Forum to J.F. Kennedy School at Harvard University, USA to participate on “Science, Technology, and Innovation, Policy” course & lab/industry visits Nov 27-Dec 10, 2005.

Dr. Lissy was instrumental in establishing the COFRAC and NABL accredited testing facilities at SCTIMST and her team was providing In vitro blood compatibility Testing Service (ISO10993 part4), drug responsiveness to vascular cells and free Consultancy services for Industrial and Academic customers. She is a Technical Assessor (Biochemistry) and Lead Assessor for the National Accreditation Board for Laboratories (NABL), Govt. of India and has assessed more than 60 laboratories across the country during 2004-2013.

On Academics, Dr. Lissy has guided 14 PhD students and co-guided 2 students at IIT Madras and University of Copenhagen. She initiated and coordinated the M.Phil program of SCTIMST and has conducted classroom teaching for Ph.D./M.Phil/M.Tech course work in Research methodology, Stem Cells & Regenerative Medicine, Blood Compatibility of Biomaterials, Diagnostic Instrumentation.

With a passion to pursue translational potential of laboratory research into clinical use, Dr. Lissy continues to explore for greater opportunities at the R & I wing of Dr. Moopen’s Medical College.

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Dr. V. Kalliyana Krishnan

Dr. Kalliyana Krishnan had his basic education in Trichur, Kerala, took his PhD degree in Biomaterials Science & Technology from Sree Chitra Tirunal Institute for Medical Sciences & Technology, Trivandrum and had his postdoctoral training in University of Liverpool, UK. He started his career in Vikram Sarabhai Space Centre, Trivandrum and joined SCTIMST in 1979. He worked as a scientist for nearly 42 years in biomaterials area and superannuated as Scientist G / Professor (Senior Grade) in Nov.2018. He held various positions of eminence during this period. He was Head of the Department of Biomaterials Science & Technology. He was also the Dean of Academic affairs of the Institute from 2016-18. He joined Dr. Moopen’s Medical College in August 2021 and currently acts as the Director of Biomedical Research & Innovation.

During his career, he was responsible in developing various medical products (12 Nos in all) and in translating these technologies to industry, many of them being still popular in the market (Blood bag, IUD, Dental restorative, Bonding agent etc). He has nearly 110 publications in peer reviewed journals, 75 abstracts in conference proceedings and 28 patents also to his credit. He has guided PhD, MDS, MTech, MPhil and MSc students. He has presented many papers in international and national conferences, chaired many committees, was member of the Governing Body, Senior and Junior staff selection committees, Board of Studies, Academic Committee, in the Director board of TiMed (Business Incubator), Chairperson of Internal Research review committee, Board of Studies, Research Framework Document committee, Library committees etc. He has received many awards including EMPI-IE award, Plastic Technology Award, Institute Award etc. He is also reviewer of many journals.

Currently, Dr. Kalliyana Krishnan also serves as expert in the Scientific Advisory Group (SAG, National Biopharma Mission) of BIRAC, a mentor and subject expert in HTIC (Healthcare Technology Incubation Centre), IIT, Madras, and in doctoral Advisory committee of two PhD students. He is married to Dr. Lissy Krishnan and raised two sons (Mr. Kartik Krishnan and Dr. Vivek Krishnan)

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Mr. Varun R

Post Graduate in Biotechnology with more than 14 years of experience in Healthcare, Life-science Research and Program Management. During this career, Mr. Varun has accomplished technical skills and expertise in Animal Cell Culture, Tissue Engineering, Nanotechnology, Molecular Biology, Proteomics, Ethnopharmacology and In-vitro Diagnostics.

He started his research career on apoptotic induction and anti-inflammatory activities of medicinal plants on various cell lines for drug development applications. He was successful in establishing a primary cell culture model of human benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH) cells for an ICMR funded project on anti BPH activity of traditional medicinal plants for which suitable cell lines are not available for in vitro screening. His expertise in establishing primary stem cell cultures include human adult bone marrow derived mesenchymal stem cells & its differentiation to osteoblasts in vitro and rat bone marrow derived mesenchymal stem cells & its differentiation to pancreatic islets. Mr. Varun’s experience also includes toxicology, cytotoxicity and cell adhesion studies for Tissue Engineering applications. His expertise has also contributed to the establishment of prevalence of a non-infectious disease (Lepidopterism) which mimics the fatal monsoon fever epidemics in Kerala. His research findings has been published in many national and international journals like PLOS one & Material Science and Engineering and has also guided projects for many post graduate students. He is trained in animal experimental techniques and is a qualified Radiological Safety Officer (Research Applications) from Bhabha Atomic Research Centre. Currently at the R&I unit, Mr. Varun is involved in the development of a point of care diagnostic device for detection of Insulin Resistance and in the development of a bio-ink for 3D bio-printing of tissue constructs for drug testing as well as therapeutic applications.

Mr. Varun also possess profound experience in Research Lab Management, Budgeting & Finance, Procurement & Materials Management, HR and Facility Management, Research Collaboration Programmes, Patent filing, Project Management & Liaisoning, Lab Safety, Statutory Compliance and all aspects of Research Lab operations. He is the Member Secretary of the Institutional Animal Ethics Committee of MIMS Research Foundation registered with the CPCSEA, Ministry of Fisheries, Animal Husbandry and Dairying, Govt. of India and has also served as the Member Secretary of the Institutional Biosafety Committee registered with the RCGM, Department of Biotechnology, Govt. of India. Mr. Varun was instrumental in obtaining the Scientific & Industrial Research Organisation recognition for the institute from Department of Scientific & Industrial Research, Govt. of India and is conversant with the statutory and accreditation processes applicable to research organisations.

Mr. Varun has also played a significant role in Dr. Moopen’s Medical College securing the award of prestigious BioNEST Bio-incubator scheme of Biotechnology Industry Research Assistance Council (BIRAC), Department of Biotechnology, Govt. of India making it India’s first standalone Medical College to obtain this achievement.

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Dr D H Rajendra

Dr. SHEHIN M

Dr. POOJA KORATH

Dr. JINU K V

Ms. DEEPA V S

Dr. MAYBLE JOY

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