faculty

Projects

Medical College

S.I. No Project Title Project Lead Project Type Year of Initiation Status
1 SecureUS: Development and Field Validation of the Advanced Secure Ultrasound Imaging System in Primary Healthcare Settings Dr. Tony D. S. Raj 2025 Ongoing
2 Impact of a cost-effective, nutritionally optimized supplement on body-composition and functional measures: A multicentric randomized-control trial among older adults at risk of malnutrition/or-malnourished (I-CARE Study) Dr. Sucharita S Government funding (Funded by ICMR) 2025 Completed
3 Role of feedforward and peer assessment in improving academic performance among first year students of allied health course Dr. Sowmya. S 2025 Ongoing
4 Exploring the interplay between educational background, usage of technology in learning, and academic performance in Physiology among medical students Dr. Jinu Sherbin, Dr. Sneha.P.M, Dr. Savitha. D 2025 Ongoing
5 Exploring the Interplay between Educational Background, Usage of Technology in Learning, and Academic Performance in Physiology among Medical Students 2025 Ongoing
6 Role of feedforward and peer assessment in improving academic performance among first year students of allied health course. 2025 Ongoing
7 Impact of a Novel, Customized and Structured Exercise Prescription for Cardiometabolic Diseases in India: A Mixed-Methods Study and Randomized Controlled Trial. Pranathi R Mixed- Methods Study (AcSiR- DHR PhD Fellow 2025) 2025 Ongoing
8 Exploring the Interplay between Educational Background, Usage of Technology in Learning, and Academic Performance in Physiology among Medical Students 2025 Ongoing
9 Development and Validation of a Novel, Third-Generation Lifestyle (Exercise and Nutrition) Prescription for Precision Medicine in Indians with cardiometabolic diseases (DEVELOP Study). Pranathi R RCT (ICMR Small Assistance grant) 2025 Ongoing
10 A comparitve study of serum Elerctophoresis Immunotyping and Free light chain in M band analysis Ms. Angelin Hepsiba A Student Project 2025 Ongoing
11 “Sympathetic Overactivity and Sleep Deprivation: A Dual Burden in the Development of Metabolic Syndrome in Urban Asian Indian population” Dr.Ashwini priyanka V Original 2025 Ongoing
12 “Silent Signals: miRNAs as Early Novel Predictors of Cardiovascular Disease Risk in Metabolic Syndrome" Dr. Ashwini Priyanka Original 2025 Ongoing
13 Effectiveness of Jigsaw Classroom: A Cooperative learning method to facilitate active learning among first year undergraduate students Dr. Sowmya. S Original 2025 Ongoing
14 The association of glycemic control and AST:ALT ratio in type 2 diabetes mellitus of younger and older patients Jinkala Shamsheer Student Project 2025 Ongoing
15 Evaluating the role of key serum biomarkers in the Prognosis of suspected multiple myeloma in a tertiary care hospital Mr Saikat Sen Mr Saikat Sen 2025 Ongoing
16 Trimester-wise Evaluation of Non-Transferrin Bound Iron (NTBI) in Pregnant Women receiving Iron Supplementation: A prospective cohort study Dr Jaya kumari S PI initiated 2025 Ongoing
17 Comparison of sperm morphology in prestained, dip quick and regular staining methods with methylene blue, methyl violet, toluidine blue and eosin Dr. Smitha JSM Academic 2025 Completed
18 Morphology and morphometry of Carpal tunnel Dr. Nachiket Shankar Dr.Nachiket Shankar 2025 Ongoing
19 Indian Child Growth Reference Initiative Dr Pratibha D Dr Santu Ghosh Dr Tinku Dr Deepthi N Shanbhag Dr Suman Rao 2024 Ongoing
20 POCTRN - Point of Care Technologies for Nutrition, Infection and Cancer for Global Health (PORTENT) Study: Phase 1. Evaluation and selection of a total of five (05) Point-of-Care Devices for Nutrition, Infection, and Cancer for Global Health for validation over a 5-year period. Phase 2: Evaluation and Validation of Point-of-Care Device Number 01 - Truenat@ Malaria Pv-Pf (a new Q-PCR device for malaria testing by MolBio) Original 2024 Ongoing
21 ICMR - PORA MED ADHERE Dr. Farah Naaz Fathima ICMR multicenter study 2024 Ongoing
22 ICMR - ICRAG 2 - Cross sectional study Dr. Farah Naaz Fathima, Dr. Soumya Umesh ICMR study 2024 Ongoing
23 ICMR - ICRAG 2 - Cross sectional study Dr. Farah Naaz Fathima, Dr. Soumya Umesh ICMR study 2024 Ongoing
24 Effect of Computer assisted simulation teaching strategy versus traditional teaching method on knowledge perception and retention among 1st year medical (MBBS) and 1st year paramedical (BPT) students Pranathi R RCT 2024 Completed
25 ICMR - Improving Glycemic Control Dr. Farah Naaz Fathima, Dr. Prem K Mony 2024 Ongoing
26 Exploring the association of blood hemoglobin concentration with peak oxygen uptake among WRA: A pilot study for the establishment of functional hemoglobin cut-off Dr Venkatesh K, Dr Sucharita S et al ICMR 2024 Ongoing
27 Strategies for non-communicable disease prevention in select populations residing in different regions of India (SUPPORT) 2024 Ongoing
28 Use of AI in Generating and Validating MCQs in Critical Care 2024 Ongoing
29 Association between eLearning readiness, utilization score of learning platform and academic performance in 1st Phase medical students in India Sejil TV 2024 Ongoing
30 Evaluation of cfDNA and inflammatory markers in risk stratification of young adults for metabolic syndrome Dr Jaya Kumari S PI Initiated Study 2024 Ongoing
31 Trends in Anatomy Education Dr.Nachiket S Academic 2024 Completed
32 Evaluation of Vanillylmandelic acid in 24-hour urine sample and Random urine sample-A pilot study Mr Anto Dominic Student Project 2024 Ongoing
33 Capacity building on PHN for Academia, State TSUs and program implementation. NUTRITION RESEARCH COURSE TO TRANSLATE AND UTILIZE RESEARCH FINDINGS INTO PRACTICE (NURTURE) Dr Rebecca Kuriyan Raj International funding 2024 Ongoing
34 Development and evaluation of effectiveness of improved take home foods in combination with behaviour change intervention to improve nutritional status in children in selected districts of six states of India: A Cluster Randomized Controlled Trial (The NECCTAR trial). Dr Rebecca Kuriyan Raj Government (Funded by ICMR) 2024 Ongoing
35 Association between instantaneous blood glucose levels and sweet taste perception threshold in diabetic and non-diabetic populations. Sejil TV 2023 Completed
36 Social inclusion of People with disabilities through community Based Inclusive Development” AIFO,Anekal taluk, Bengaluru 2023 Ongoing
37 A Study of First Trimester Combined Screening for Down’s Syndrome in a Tertiary Care Hospital in South India. Ms. Danishta Bashir Student Project 2023 Completed
38 Assessment of risks associated in the analytical phase in the clinical biochemistry laboratory in a tertiary care hospital in South India. Mr Santhosh M Student Project 2023 Completed
39 Time after Time: Capturing women’s domestic work and leisure in rural India through audio diaries 2023 Ongoing
40 ICMR MINDS Dr. Johnson R Pradeep, Dr. Prem K Mony. Dr. Srinivasan K ICMR study 2023 Ongoing
41 Comparison of sperm morphology in pertained dip quick and regular staining methods with methylene blue methyl violet toluidine blue eosin Dr. Smitha JSM Industrial Research 2023 Ongoing
42 Efficacy of High Fidelity simulation - Based Training in improving Radiology Resident Preparedness for Contrast Reactions Dr. Nachiket Shankar Academic 2023 Completed
43 Protein energy wasting in children with chronic kidney disease: Exploring links to muscle health, physical activity and quality of life (WIN-CKD study) Dr Arpana I, Dr Sucharita S CSIR 2023 Ongoing
44 Assessing adolescent kidney health in a Chronic Kidney Disease of Uncertain origin (CKDU) endemic region in India Dr Deepthi N Shanbhag Dr Niveditha Kamath (Paed Nephrology) 2023 Ongoing
45 Characterization of lipid and mitochondria in the skeletal muscle of Type 2 Diabetes Dr Vageesh A, Dr Sucharita S KRSSDI 2023 Ongoing
46 Pediatric Epidemiology and Child Health - Prospective Cohort Study in India. Dr. Rebecca Kuriyan Raj International funding 2023 Ongoing
47 3.Association between instantaneous blood glucose levels and sweet taste perception threshold in diabetic and non-diabetic populations. 2023 Completed
48 Investigating the paradox of intra-individual double burden of anthropometric undernutrition and metabolic overnutrition in Indian Children: a prevention paradigm. Dr Rebecca Kuriyan Raj Government (Funded by ICMR) 2023 Ongoing
49 Carbohydrate intake and its effects on insulin, body weight and components of energy expenditure. Dr. Rebecca Kuriyan Raj Government (Funded by ICMR) 2023 Completed
50 Estimation of protein requirement and body composition in healthy Indian children aged 1-5 years. Dr. Rebecca Kuriyan Raj Government (Funded by ICMR) 2023 Completed
51 Digital health needs finding study Dr. Tony D. S. Raj 2023 Ongoing
52 Digital literacy among community health workers Dr. Tony D. S. Raj 2023 Ongoing
53 Understanding the role of individualized nutrition and exercise intervention program on body composition in breast cancer patients undergoing anti-neoplastic treatment Dr Sucharita S Government (Funded by ICMR) 2023 Ongoing
54 Assessment of risks in preanalytical phase of testing in clinical biochemistry laboratory Ms. Sneha U Student Project 2022 Completed
55 Sustainable inclusive health services to Persons with disability by the Multidisciplinary team 2022 Ongoing
56 Periodic review of laboratory request forms of critical biochemical parameters at tertiary hospital in South India Mr Vivek Gujjar Student Project 2022 Completed
57 SPEAK UP: Prevention of Gender Based Violence in garment industry in Tamil Nadu and Karnataka 2022 Ongoing
58 Evaluation of effectiveness of a specially designed food product in promoting weight gain and changes in body composition in children with SAM 2022 Ongoing
59 A Study of Healthy Ageing Metrics (SOHAM): A Prospective Cohort Study among South Indian population 2022 Ongoing
60 Comparison of Resting State EEG Power Spectra Between Adults with High Body Mass Index and Normal Body Mass Index- Principal Investigator Dr. Jinu Sherbin 2022 Completed
61 Evaluation of pipette calibration verification Ms Annunciata Benedict Spencer Student Project 2022 Completed
62 Measurement of energy expenditure and energy requirement of active elderly from urban South India. Dr. Rebecca Kuriyan Raj Government (Funded by DBT) 2021 Completed
63 Periconceptional Surveillance for Prevention of Anemia and Birth Defects in India. Dr. Rebecca Kuriyan Raj International funding 2021 Ongoing
64 Interactive journal club : experiences, perceptions, and narratives in Indian medical post-graduate education Dr.Nachiket Shankar Academic 2021 Completed
65 Soukhya- Celebrating Life Dr. Farah Naaz Fathima CSR funded project 2021 Completed
66 Anti-Coronavirus Therapies (ACT) to prevent progression of mild COVID-19 Dr. Shruthi M Kulkarni Population Health Research Institute, Hamilton Health Sciences Research Institute funded international multicenter drug trial 2021 Completed
67 Assessment of performance of routine clinical biochemistry tests based on total allowable error criteria Ms. Zeenath Latheef Student Project 2021 Completed
68 Evaluation and Optimization of NCD Screening and Management Tool - A Three-arm Quasi-experimental study in selected Talukas of Karnataka including Digital Health Needs Finding Study (IEC No. 237/2019) Original 2021 Completed
69 Study Of Healthy Ageing Metrics in Elderly people – the “SOHAM” cohort study Dr Sucharita S SKAN Trust 2021 Ongoing
70 Occupational Health Services at SJNAHS 2021 Ongoing
71 Factors associated with adolescent tuberculosis and its outcomes in South India 2021 Ongoing
72 Experience of faculty and postgraduates on informed consent process from tertiary medical teaching institutions in South India – a multicentre study Dr Savitha D Original Research Article 2021 Ongoing
73 A study of influence of iron deficiency anemia on levels of HbA1c among nondiabetic patients in a tertiary care hospital. Ashmita Khadk Student Project 2020 Completed
74 Do online quiz course predict performance in the internal assessment role and students perceptions Dr. Nachiket Shankar Academic 2020 Ongoing
75 Longitudinal effects of Air Pollution Exposures on Lung growth and development of biomarker of lung function deficit in Urban Children. 2020 Ongoing
76 Sakhi 3.0 – Health Systems in South Indian Factories 2020 Ongoing
77 A Study Estimating the Serum TSH Levels in First Trimester Pregnant Women Ms. Sahina Khatun Student Project 2020 Completed
78 Vaccine Trial for prevention of TB in contacts of patients WITH Pulmonary Tuberculosis 2020 Ongoing
79 Perceptions of Anatomy faculty and first year MBBS Students about online and you tube video assisted teaching for neuroanatomy Dr. Nachiket Shankar Dr. Nachiket Shankar 2020 Completed
80 Evaluation of calibration frequency of common immunoassay biochemical parameters in a tertiary care hospital Abdu Salam Student Project 2020 Completed
81 MITHRA Study- Mobile Mental Health in Community-Based Organizations: A Stepped Care Approach to Women's Mental Health. An R1 NIH funded Study based in Anekal Taluk, Bangalore Urban District in collaboration with the Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences, University of Washington, Seattle, WA. 2020 Ongoing
82 Clinicopathologic pattern in electrophoresis with a special reference to M-Spike-a hospital based study. Dr Rhea Orathi Pathangi Student Project 2020 Completed
83 Test My Project1111 test 2019 Ongoing
84 Stable isotope studies to understand Vitamin D dose response on Bone Reabsorption rates and fractional Calcium absorption in vitamin D Defficient and sufficient stage Dr. Tony D. S. Raj 2019 Completed
85 Accurate estimation of changes in body composition. Energy balance and nutritional status of Indian children with acute Lymphoblastic Leukaemia during cancer Treatment. Dr. Tony D. S. Raj 2019 Ongoing
86 Distributed intelligent Ultrasound Imaging Systems for secure in community diagnostics Dr. Tony D. S. Raj 2019 Completed
87 Health Services to the IT Industry 2019 Ongoing
88 My Space - Factory Counselling Services Project 2019 Ongoing
89 Comparison of Assessment of Anatomy Answer sheet with and without Key answers Dr. Nachiket Shankar Academic 2019 Completed
90 Circulating microRNA a novel prognostic and diagnostic biomarker of prediabetes, Type 2 Diabetes and its complications among Indians. Dr Sucharitha S RGUHS 2019 Completed
91 Sarcopenia Prevention Study: A Targeted Exercise and Protein Supplementation Program for Elderly Indians (STEPS STUDY) Dr Sucharitha S ICMR 2019 Completed
92 A study to establish and validate dilution protocol for high serum prolactin levels: a pilot study. Dr Jyothi D N PI initiated 2017 Completed
93 A study to establish the reference range for random urine sodium and potassium in apparently healthy individuals: A pilot study Dr Jyothi D N PI initiated 2017 Completed
94 Human skeletal muscle quality and insulin sensitivity: A study to understand the impact of life style intervention in pre diabetics Dr Sucharitha S DBT/Wellcome Trust India Alliance 2014 Completed
95 Evaluation of serum vitamin B12, folic acid and homocysteine levels in stroke patients Jyothi D.N PI initiated 2011 Completed
96 “Senior Citizen Health Service” a Community Based Health Programme in rural and urban areas of Bangalore for Senior Citizens. 2004 Ongoing
97 “Maanasi” a Community Based Rural Mental Health Programme. This project was initiated by Rotary International and Rotary Foundation. 2002 Ongoing