BIOGRAPHICAL
EDUCATIONAL
BIOSTAT. = Biostatistics
* Topic : Inferential Problems in Epidemiology
Title : Some Biostatistical Applications to Important Problems in Health Sciences
**Project report:Application of Linear Programming in Nutrition
Dissertation: Ecological Determinants of some Indicators of Health and Growth of Indian Population - A Biometric Exposition
(submitted as a part of course work of Diploma in Biostatistics)
AWARD
Awarded “PROF. B.G.PRASAD AWARD - 1987” (includes a Gold Medal)
by the Indian Society for Medical Statistics, for the following paper :
“A Comparison of Statistical Tests for Seasonality”
NIMHANS Journal, Vol.5, No.1, January 1987, pp 53-58.
This award is given to the best published paper (of the year) on Statistics applied to Epidemiology.
ACADEMIC APPOINTMENTS
MEMBERSHIP OF PROFESSIONAL SOCIETIES
International Biometric Society
Indian Statistical Institute
Indian Society for Medical Statistics
Bhandarkar Oriental Research Institute
International Epidemiological Association (IEA)
PARTICIPATION IN WORKSHOPS / SUMMER SCHOOLS / SYMPOSIA / CONFERENCES
Workshop on “Statistical Methods in Human Population Genetics” at Indian Statistical Institute, Culcutta (Sept. / Oct. 1980).
Summer School on “Recent Developments in Computerised Methods of Data Analysis” organised by Indian Statistical Institute, Culcutta at Mysore University, Mysore (May / June 1982).
Second Annual Conference of the Indian Society for Medical Statistics at K.G.’S Medical College, Lucknow (Nov. 1984).
Workshop on “Data Analysis for Medical Sciences” at Indian Statistical Institute, Culcutta (Nov. 1985). Participated as invited consulting Biostatistician.
Symposium on “Medical Statistics Teaching and Research” at National Institute of Mental Health And Neuro Sciences, Bangalore (Nov. 1986).
Fourth Annual Conference of the Indian Society for Medical Statistics at National Institute of Mental Health And Neuro Sciences, Bangalore (Nov. 1986).
Symposium on “Statistics in Mental Health Research” at National Institute of Mental Health And Neuro Sciences, Bangalore (Nov. 1986).
Workshop on “Use of Micro-Computers in Primary Health Care” at Indian Institute of Management, Ahmedabad (Sept. 1987).
Fifth Annual Conference of the Indian Society for Medical Statistics at Govt. Medical College, Srinagar (Sept. 1987).
Sixth Annual Conference of the Indian Society for Medical Statistics at National Institute of Nutrition, Hyderabad (Oct. 1988).
Eleventh Annual Conference of the Indian Society for Medical Statistics, at Andhra University, Visakhapatnam (Oct. 1993).
Workshop on “Case-Control Studies” at Christian Medical College, Vellore (December 1996).
Workshop on “Health Oriented Medical Education” at Dept. of PSM, B.J.Medical College, Pune (March 1992).
Joint Conference of International Biometric Society (Indian Region) & ISMS, at NIMHANS, Bangalore (Dec. 1999).
Workshop on “Epidemiology and Public Health” at Interdisciplinary School of Health Sciences, University of Pune, Pune (November 2001).
International Biometric Conference held at McGill University, Montreal, Quebec, Canada (July 2006).
Workshop on “Clinical Trials, Diagnostic Tests & Cluster Design” at Christian Medical College, Vellore (June 2008).
Workshop on “Genetic Epidemiological Methods for Dissection of Complex Human Traits” at TCG-ISI Centre for Population Genomics, Kolkata (February 2009).
Symposium on “Controversies Clinical Trials” at Grand Hyatt Washington, Washington DC, USA, organised by NIH’s National Heart Lung and Blood Institute and Rush University Medical Center (2-3 August 2010).
International Congress of Behavioral Medicine at Grand Hyatt Washington, Washington DC, USA, (4-7 August 2010).
OTHER ACADEMIC QUALIFICATIONS / ACTIVITIES
Successfully completed a course in “case-control study designs” conducted by Epidemiology Resource Centre, Christian Medical College, Vellore.
Used to teach at School of Health Sciences, University of Pune. Examiner, Paper-setter, and Evaluator for M.Sc. (Health Sciences).
Prepared a “Workbook of Biostatistics” for medical students. It is in use at B.V.Medical College, Pune.
Completed course on “Statistical Quality Control” from Indian Statistical Institute, SQC & OR Unit, Pune.
Demonstrated (in ISMS conference at Andhra University, Visakhapatanam) the utility of gazettes/models in teaching few difficult concepts in Biostatistics. Practised using these gazettes/models several times.
Experience in handling computers for data entry, data processing & data analysis. Proficiency in using following statistical computer packages - EPI-STAT, SLM, EPI-INFO (all versions), Bio-Medical Data Processing i.e. BMDP (all versions including window based New System). Acquaintance/Familiarity with some computer languages, programming and FOX-PRO as well as with old version of SPSS (Statistical Product and Service Solutions, formerly known as Statistical Package for the Social Sciences). But can handle any version of any statistical computer package.
Prepared a “Workbook of Biometry Practical” for health sciences students. It is in use at School of Health Sciences, University of Pune, Pune.
Experience in design and analysis of large scale / medium scale / small scale Studies / Investigations / Clinical Trials.
Administrative Experience in controlling many co-workers simultaneously (presently charge of Chief Administrative Officer).
Completed an Information Technology Certificate Course on “On-line Searching of Bibliographic Database (MED-LARS & MED-LINE)” conducted by National Informatics Centre, New Delhi.
Experience of handling a very large data set (on computer) including ‘qualitative data’ in a project entitled “Health Consequences of Earthquake Disaster (Marathwada 1993) with special reference to Mental Health”.
Inclusion of biographical sketch in “Who’s Who in the World” (in a book published by Marquis, New Jersey, U.S.A.).
Interested in all aspects of “Epidemiology” (specially risk analysis, treatment evaluation, and cultural Epidemiology), possible modifications in clinical trials methodology for evaluation of alternative therapies, ancient evidence in research methodology, etc. Done some work in this direction.
Member of ‘Institutional Ethics Committee’ of Tilak Ayurved Mahavidyalaya, Pune and Member Secretary of ‘Ethics Committee’ of Centre for Behavioural Medicine, Pune. Member of ‘Scientific/Research Advisory Committee’ of Centre for Rheumatic Diseases, Pune. Member of two ‘DSMBs (Data Safety Monitoring Board)’ at Mumbai.
On special invitation, lectured at Lawrence Education Center of Borgess Medical Center (organized by Department of Community Health) of University of Michigan, USA in their ‘grand rounds’.
Presentation during International Biometric Conference (16-21 July 2006) held at McGill University, Montreal, Quebec, Canada and at Lawrence Education Center of Borgess Medical Center, Department of Community Health, University of Michigan, USA in their ‘grand rounds’ as well as at many places of academic interest in London, UK (on “Need for and Modifications in Clinical Trial Methodology for Evaluation of Indigenous Treatments/Medicinal Drugs”) was highly appreciated.
Participated in a series of debates on issues in clinical trials during a satellite symposium at Grand Hyatt Washington, Washington DC, USA, organised by NIH’s National Heart Lung and Blood Institute and Rush University Medical Center (2-3 August 2010).