LARC PROJEC (FACULTY PROJECT):
1. A Study on Chromium Induced Occupational Dermatoses among the Construction Workers attending Tertiary Care Hospital in Coimbatore
Project PI: Dr. P.P. Ramasamy, Professor and Head, Department of Dermatology, Venereology and Leprosy
2. Study of Molecular Markers of Inflammation in Patients with COPD: A Cross-sectional Study
Project PI: Dr. Vimal T., M.B.B.S., Dept of Physiology
Co-PI:
Dr. R. Shanmughavadivu, M.D., Dept of Physiology
Dr. V. Prabhawathi, Ph.D., Research Scientist – II, MRU
MRU Nodal Officer: Dr. P. Kalidas, M.D., Head and Professor of Community Medicine
3. Expression and Mutation Studies in BRCA1 and BRCA2 Gene in Breast and Ovarian Cancer
Project PI: Dr. C. Lalitha, M.D., Dept of Pathology
Co-PI:
Dr. Kalyani, M.D., Dept of Pathology
Dr. V. Prabhawathi, Ph.D., Research Scientist – II, MRU
MRU Nodal Officer: Dr. P. Kalidas, M.D., Head and Professor of Community Medicine
4. Exfoliative Cytology of Oral Epithelial Cells from Patients with Type II Diabetes Mellitus
Project PI: Dr. M. Rohini Devi, M.S., Dept of Anatomy
Co-PI:
Dr. V. Vimala, Dept of Anatomy
Dr. D. Mekala, M.D., Dept of Anatomy
Dr. V. Prabha, M.D., Dept of Pathology
MRU Nodal Officer: Dr. P. Kalidas, M.D., Head and Professor of Community Medicine
5. Morphological Study on Femoral Artery and its Branches – A Cadaveric Study
Project PI: Dr. M. Rohini Devi, M.S., Dept of Anatomy
Co-PI:
Dr. D. Mekala, M.D., Dept of Anatomy
Dr. V. Vimala, M.D., Dept of Anatomy
MRU Nodal Officer: Dr. P. Kalidas, M.D., Head and Professor of Community Medicine
6. Hematological Profile of a Group of Young Adults/Adolescents and Their Correlation with Nutritional Status
Project PI: Dr. V. Prabha, M.D., Dept of Pathology
Co-PI: Dr. B. Sudha, M.D., Dept of Pathology
MRU Nodal Officer: Dr. P. Kalidas, M.D., Head and Professor of Community Medicine
7. Evaluation of Vitamin D Polymorphism in Assessing the Susceptibility of Breast Cancer Patients
Project PI: Dr. P. Kalidas, M.D., Dept of Community Medicine
Co-PI:
Dr. N. Dheebalakshmi, M.D., Dept of Biochemistry
Dr. M. Sureshkumar, M.Sc., Ph.D., Research Scientist – I, MRU
MRU Nodal Officer: Dr. P. Kalidas, M.D., Head and Professor of Community Medicine
8. Prevalence of Anemia and its Risk Factors Among Adolescent School Girls and Effectiveness of Peer Education (11–17 yrs) in Rural Coimbatore
Project PI: Dr. P. Kalidas, M.D., Dept of Community Medicine
Co-PI:
Dr. K. Sujatha, M.D.
Dr. S. K. Senthil Kumar, M.D.
Dr. Sreesupria P.R., M.D.
Dr. V. Palaniappan, M.D.
MRU Nodal Officer: Dr. P. Kalidas, M.D., Head and Professor of Community Medicine
9. Assessing the Genetic Role of Endocrine Molecular Disruptors from Plastics and Personal Care Products in Ovarian Cancer Patients
Project PI: Dr. P. Kalidas, M.D., Dept of Community Medicine
Co-PI:
Dr. N. Dheebalakshmi, M.D., Dept of Biochemistry
Dr. M. Sureshkumar, M.Sc., Ph.D., Research Scientist – I, MRU
MRU Nodal Officer: Dr. P. Kalidas, M.D., Head and Professor of Community Medicine
10. Mutational Analysis of Interleukin-7 Receptor Alpha THR244ILE Genetic Polymorphism in Ovarian Cancer Patients
Project PI: Dr. P. Kalidas, M.D., Dept of Community Medicine
Co-PI:
Dr. N. Dheebalakshmi, M.D., Dept of Biochemistry
Dr. M. Sureshkumar, M.Sc., Ph.D., Research Scientist – I, MRU
MRU Nodal Officer: Dr. P. Kalidas, M.D., Head and Professor of Community Medicine
11. Role of Serum Neuron-Specific Enolase in Cerebral Vein Thrombosis
Project PI: Dr. A. Dhanalakshmi, M.D., Dept of Pathology
Co-PI:
Dr. Manonmani, M.D., Dept of OBG
Dr. V. Prabhawathi, Ph.D., Research Scientist – II, MRU
MRU Nodal Officer: Dr. P. Kalidas, M.D., Head and Professor of Community Medicine
12. Variations in Origin and Course of Posterior Interventricular Artery – An Anatomico-Angiographic Study
Project PI: Dr. V. Vimala, M.D., Dept of Anatomy
Co-PI:
Dr. J. Nambirajan, M.D., D.M., Dept of Cardiology
Dr. M. Rohini Devi, M.S., Dept of Anatomy
Dr. N. Murali, MDRD, Dept of Radiology
Dr. Deepa, M.D., Dept of Anatomy
Dr. H. A. Rieyaz, M.D., Dept of Anatomy
Dr. T. Starlin, M.Sc., M.Tech., Ph.D., RS-II, MRU
MRU Nodal Officer: Dr. P. Kalidas, M.D., Head and Professor of Community Medicine
13. Status of Borderline HbA2 Levels in Beta Thalassemia Carrier Screening in Antenatal Mothers
Project PI: Dr. N. Dheebalakshmi, M.D., Dept of Biochemistry
Co-PI:
Dr. K.R. Minu Meenakshi Devi, M.D.
Dr. Arthi, M.D.
Dr. A. Kathija Begum, M.B.B.S.
Dr. S. Parameswari, M.B.B.S.
MRU Nodal Officer: Dr. P. Kalidas, M.D., Head and Professor of Community Medicine
14. Gene Polymorphisms of HNF4A and FOXO1 Genes in Heritable Diabetes Mellitus
Project PI: Dr. P. Kalidas, M.D., Dept of Community Medicine
Co-PI:
Dr. S. Vengojayaprassad, M.D., Dept of Diabetology
Dr. M. Sureshkumar, M.Sc., Ph.D., RS-I, MRU
MRU Nodal Officer: Dr. P. Kalidas, M.D., Head and Professor of Community Medicine
15. Expression of Candidate Genes in Psoriasis with and without Complications
Project PI: Dr. Muthukumaran, M.D., Dept of Dermatology
Co-PI:
Dr. S. C. Muthusubramanian, Dept of Dermatology
Dr. P. Kalidas, M.D., Dept of Community Medicine
Dr. M. Sureshkumar, M.Sc., Ph.D., RS-I, MRU
MRU Nodal Officer: Dr. P. Kalidas, M.D., Head and Professor of Community Medicine
16. Chromosomal Abnormalities in Avascular Necrosis of the Femoral Head
Project PI: Dr. Vetrivel Chezian, M.S., Dept of Orthopedics
Co-PI: Dr. Shanmuga Anand, M.B.B.S.
MRU Nodal Officer: Dr. P. Kalidas, M.D., Head and Professor of Community Medicine
17. Dermatoglyphics in Post-COVID-19 Recovered Patients
Project PI: Dr. M. Rohini Devi, M.S., Dept of Anatomy
Co-PI:
Dr. T. Jeyasingh, M.D., D.L.O., Dept of Forensic Medicine
Dr. S. Deepa, M.D., Dept of Anatomy
Dr. V. Vimala, M.D., Dept of Anatomy
Dr. H. A. Rieyaz, M.D., Dept of Anatomy
MRU Nodal Officer: Dr. P. Kalidas, M.D., Head and Professor of Community Medicine
18. Cytogenetic Analysis and Clinical Complications in Children with Suspected Congenital Abnormalities
Project PI: Dr. B. Sujatha, M.D., Vice Principal
Co-PI:
Dr. P. Kalidas, M.D.
Dr. R. Rangarajan, M.S., M.Ch., Dept of Pediatric Surgery
Dr. M. Sureshkumar, M.Sc., Ph.D., RS-I, MRU
MRU Nodal Officer: Dr. P. Kalidas, M.D., Head and Professor of Community Medicine
19. Evaluation of Candidate Gene Polymorphism in Diabetic Nephropathy
Project PI: Dr. S. Vengojayaprassad, M.D., Dept of Diabetology
Co-PI:
Dr. P. Kalidas, M.D.
Dr. M. Sureshkumar, M.Sc., Ph.D., RS-I, MRU
MRU Nodal Officer: Dr. P. Kalidas, M.D., Head and Professor of Community Medicine
20. Prevalence and Pattern of RAGE Gene Mutation in Non-Alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease
Project PI: Dr. B. Anitha, M.D. (Biochemistry), Dept of Biochemistry
Co-PI:
Dr. B. S. Sobia, M.D.
Dr. Arthi, M.D.
Dr. Sowmiya M.S., M.B.B.S.
Dr. Manoj D., D.O. (Ophthalmology)
MRU Nodal Officer: Dr. P. Kalidas, M.D., Head and Professor of Community Medicine
21. Conventional and Non-Conventional Risk Factors in Young MI Patients – Clinical & Angiographic Study
Project PI: Dr. J. Nambirajan, M.D., D.M., Dept of Cardiology
Co-PI:
Dr. Chakkravarthy, M.D., DNB
Dr. J. Jegadeesh, M.D., D.M.
Dr. A.N. Senthil, M.D., D.M.
Dr. D. Manikandan, M.D., D.M.
Dr. K. Sathish Kumar, M.D., D.M.
Dr. N. Dheebalakshmi, M.D.
Dr. Abhishek Kumar Tiwari, M.D., D.M.
Dr. R. Vetrivel Praveen, M.D., D.M.
Dr. D. Manikandan VM, M.D., D.M.
Dr. D. Lichumo T. Murry, M.D., D.M.
MRU Nodal Officer: Dr. P. Kalidas, M.D., Head and Professor of Community Medicine