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                                                                         Department of Epidemiology                       

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  • The Department of Epidemiology (DoE) was established in the Tamil Nadu Dr.M.G.R.Medical University in February 1997 with assistance from the Government of Tamil Nadu.

    The journey so far..

    • The mission of the Department of Epidemiology is to apply the science of epidemiology for ‘Better Health Care’ and contribute to improvement of ‘Public’s Health’, individuals as well as populations. To realise this mission, DoE has been working to build institutional & systems capacity among Health professionals for strengthening education, training, research & policy development in the area of Public Health; primarily training epidemiologists to address relevant health problems in our community with multi-disciplinary, evidence based approach, such that the pathways of public health action are multi-sectoral.

    Goal

    • Provide the highest quality education in Epidemiology
    • Applying the findings of epidemiologic research & influence the formulation of Public Policy 

    • Translating epidemiologic research findings into clinical medicine
    • Advance the Science of epidemiology

    Key Research Priorities

    • 'India is confronted both by infectious diseases, nutritional deficiencies and unsafe pregnancies as well as the challenge of escalating epidemics of non-communicable diseases. The Sustainable development goals (SDGs) are an invaluable opportunity to work together for and with those who are marginalised, forgotten and in need. The focus of our work is most closely linked to:
    • Goal 3 - Ensure healthy lives and promote well-being for all at all ages
    • Target 3.3: ‘By 2030, end the epidemics of AIDS, tuberculosis, malaria and neglected tropical diseases …’,
    • Target 3.4: ‘By 2030, reduce by one third premature mortality from non-communicable diseases through prevention and treatment and promote mental health and well-being’
    • Target 3.6: ‘By 2020, halve the number of global deaths and injuries from road traffic accidents’

      • The pediatric age group, newer tools/technologies would be crosscutting in these areas. However, the holistic nature of our work means our programmes link closely to 16 of the 17 SDGs.

  • What's happening at Department of Epidemiology?

    M.sc., Epidemiology

    • Master of Science in Epidemiology is a 2 year programme. Started in the year 2001. Candidates will spend the 1st year at The Tamilnadu Dr. M.G.R. Medical University, Chennai undergoing training courses and would be involved in on-going research programmes. During the second year candidates will work on their thesis. The number of seats is limited to four. Download Prospectus

    Ph.D. Programme

    • The department is recognized for carrying out Ph.D program in Epidemiology and Microbiology.

    Training Programs/Continuing Education

       
    • Trainig of Trainers Workshop on Research Methodology and Bio-Statistics -How to do a Good Dissertation and Publish.
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    • Workshop on Research Methodology and Bio-Statistics - Five days program for Research Scholars, Post Graduates and all health professionals.  So far 1595 participants were trained.
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    • Workshop on Evidence Based Medicine - Four days program for medical faculty. So far 260 faculty were benefited.

    • Workshop on Introduction to Scientific Medical Writing - One day program for Medical and Paramedical students and faculties. About 500 students and faculty were benefited

    • Workshop on Essentials of Biostatistics - Three days hands on training program for Research scholars and faculties. So far 367 participants have benefited.

    Ph.D. Programme Research Projects

    S.No. Name Title Guide
    1 Dr.A.Sridhar Risk factors for fertility decline among Muthuvan Tribes of Anamalai hills in the western Ghats of Tamil Nadu and Kerala Dr.S.Kalpana
    2 Dr. Mathan C. Peryasamy An immune epidemiological study on the effect of neonatal BCG vaccination on intracellular killing of mechanism of Mycobacterium tuberculosis of Human macrophages Dr. Manjula Datta
    3 Dr. Kalpana S Patterns of Cytokines response in BCG vaccinated and Non-vaccinated Children Dr. Manjula Datta
    4 Dr. Jayaseelan Devadas Manickam A case control study on determinants of risky sexual behaviour among clients in selected hospitals Erode Districts Dr. Manjula Datta
    5 Dr. Nalini Kesavraj Epidemiology of factors facilitating and initiating gender equity in Primary Health Care settings Dr. Manjula Datta

  • Adolescent Health
    Perception and practices of menstrual hygiene management among rural adolescent school girls of 14 - 17yrs
    Prevalence and Determinants of obesity among school girls(9-13 years) and association of early menarche with childhood obesity
    Prevalence and determinants of hypertension among urban school children in the age group of 13-17 years, Chennai,
    Prevalence of anemia among school children
    Mental Health
    Correlation between intelligence quotient and social quotient among children with mental retardation
    Epidemiological profile of developmental milestones among children with autism spectrum disorders in Coimbatore.
    Dental Health
    Vitamin A level in recurrent respiratory infected children
    Coping mechanism in cleft lips and palate
    Awareness about dental problems among Primary care physicians
    Back pain among Dentists
    A study on the prevalence of common dental diseases among children in orphanages in south Chennai
    Barriers of Health Seeking for oral problems
    Prevalence and severity of dental fluorosis and its associated risk factors in children of Salem taluk
    Prevalence of dental caries and the associated risk factors among adolescent students in Chennai Corporation School
    Knowledge, Attitude and Practice of tobacco cessation among dentist in and around Chennai
    Assessment of oral hygiene, knowledge, attitude and behavior among visually challenged children in the age group 8-17 years in chennai.
    Knowledge, attitude and practices of oral health and assessment of the definition status among school teachers in the urban Chennai
    Maternal Health
    Obstetric Care seeking Behavior among Married Women of Reproductive age group in Arakkonam town, Tamilnadu
    Risk factors associated with delayed child birth and its implications on psychosocial pressure of women in chennai a case control study
    Alternative Health
    Perception of patient taking siddha medicine
    Utilization pattern of the community in seeking siddha system of medicine in Chennai metropolitan area
    To evaluate the effectiveness of intervention (Thoppukaranam) to reduce childhood obesity and anxiety among urban school students (7 -17 years) - sequential self controlled trial
    Infectious Health
    Adherence to Anti- retro viral therapy (ART) and ARV prophylaxis among HIV seropositive women attending PPTCT centres, Chennai
    Prevalence of anti-leptospiral antibody among fever cases
    Prevalence of opportunistic infections among HIV/AIDS patients who are not on Anti Retro-Viral Drugs those who attend ART Centres in Chennai
    Assement of the quality of life among discordant couples and seropositive patients who are attending ART centres in Chennai
    Assessment of quality of life and stigma among HIV sero positive adults in south Tamilnadu - A cross sectional study
    Knowledge, attitude and practices of mothers about acute diarrhea and its management with oral rehydration therapy & zinc in children under 5 years of age
    NCD
    Assessment of nutritional status and dietary pattern of urban college girls-A Cross sectional study
    Prevalence of hypertension among rural population in the district of Ariyalur, Tamilnadu
    Assessment of dietary practices and self adherence to type diabetic management among urban and rural population of villupuam

    2Dr. Mathan C.Peryasamy An immune epidemiological study on the effect of neonatal BCG vaccination on intracellular killing of mechanism of Mycobacterium tuberculosis of Human macrophagesDr. Manjula Datta3Dr. Kalpana SPatterns of Cytokines response in BCG vaccinated and Non-vaccinated ChildrenDr. Manjula Datta4Dr. Jayaseelan Devadas ManickamA case control study on determinants of risky sexual behaviour among clients in selected hospitals Erode DistrictsDr. Manjula Datta5Dr. Nalini KesavrajEpidemiology of factors facilitating and initiating gender equity in Primary Health Care settingsDr. Manjula Datta

    Geriatirc Health
    1 Dr.A.Sridhar Risk factors for fertility decline among Muthuvan Tribes of Anamalai hills in the western Ghats of Tamil Nadu and Kerala Dr.S.Kalpana

  • Publications


  • Collaborators

    External Projects

     

    S.No. Projects Principle investigator Amount Received Funding Agency
    1 Strategies for introducing equity in health research-ENHR Dr.Manjula Datta 80,000 INCLEN
    2 Prevalence of Anemia Dr.Manjula Datta 1,70,000 UNICEF
    3 Quality Assurance Panel Dr.Manjula Datta 2,87,400 World Bank
    4 Perception of Community regarding DOTS Dr.Manjula Datta 2,24,961 INCLEN
    5 Risk factors for MDR TB Dr.Manjula Datta 6,60,000 INCLEN
    6 Assessment of injection practices in India Dr.Manjula Datta 8,50,000 INCLEN
    7 Treatment patterns of private practioners for malaria in Chennai Dr.G.Srinivas 2,44,452 INCLEN
    8 Effectiveness of 3 days Amoxicillin verses 5 days co-trimoxazole Dr.Manjula Datta 3.08,796 ICMR
    9 Prevalence of Group A streptococcus among slum Children Dr.S.Kalpana 7,92,000 University
    10 Hypertension - An update on changing trends Dr.Jasmine S Sundar 25,000 ICMR  
    11 Prevalence and determinants of Hypertension and effect of yoganidra and hypertension in scholl children (11-17yrs) of Chennai Dr.Joseph Maria Adaikalam 11,06250 ICMR
    12 Prevalence of anemia among young adolescent corporation school children Dr.S.Kalpana 6,95,000 University
    13 Integrated Road Traffic Injuries Surveillance-India (IRIS-India): Dr.Jasmine S Sundar- Co-investigator ICMR

  • Conferences/Workshop


  • Epidemiology / Statistical consultation

    Researchers will be given guidance from PROTOCOL DEVELOPMENT of Medical Research for their Ph.D work/ Post Graduate Dissertation.

    A nominal fee will be charged for the Statistical Analysis of Research Data

    S.NO Courses Fees
    1 UG Dissertation Rs.1000/-
    2 PG Dissertation Rs.2000/-
    3 Ph.D Thesis Rs.2000/-
    4 Preliminary Dissertation and Thesis Consultationn Rs.500/-

    Statistical Analysis of Research Data.Statistical Analysis Requisition Form

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  • Faculties
    Dr.G. Srinivas M.D.,    [Read More]
    Professor and Head of the Department
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    Dr. Parameswari Srijayanth,M.B.B.S, M.Sc.(Epid), [Read More]

    Associate Professor
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    Dr. Joseph Maria Adaikalam,M.D(Siddha)., M.Sc.(Epid.), [Read More]
    Assistant Professor (Sr.Scale)
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    Dr. Jasmine S Sundar,M.B.B.S., M.Sc. (Epid.), [Read More]
    Assistant Professor
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    Dr. S. Kalpana,M.Sc., M.B.A.,Ph.D.,   [Read More]
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    Mrs. S. Valarmathi, M.Sc., M.Phil.,Ph.D.,  [Read More]
    Research Officer (Statistics)
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    Non-Teaching Staff
    Mr. P. Ponnuswamy,. M.Sc., DMLT,
    Lab Technician GR II
    Mr. D. Rajkumar,B.Sc., DMLT,
    Lab Technician GR III

     

  • Events

    Report of the two days workshop on Intellectual Property Rights 

    World TB Day 2018 .

    World TB Day 2018 - on Vendhar T.V. News.

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    Summary Report of Series of workshops ‘ Research Methodology and Bio statistics: How to do good Dissertation and Publish?’ .

    REPORT on the workshop on “Research Methodology and Biostatistics: How to do good Dissertation? ” for first year MD/MS Post Graduates at Tirunelveli Medical College from 22.08.2017 to 24.08.2017.

    REPORT on the workshop on “Research Methodology and Biostatistics: How to do good Dissertation? ” for first year MD/MS Post Graduates at Tirunelveli Medical College from 22.08.2017 to 24.08.2017’.

    Trainig of Trainers Workshop on Research Methodology and Bio-Statistics -How to do a Good Dissertation and Publish - 07.06.2017 to 09.06.2017.

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