Dr. Munilakshmi U
Associate Professor
Academic Qualifications: MBBS, MD
| SL NO | Degree | Specialization | Institute | Year of passing |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | MSc | Medical Biochemistry | Sri Venkteswara Institute of Medical Sciences (SVIMS), Tirupati, Andhra Pradesh | 2006 |
| 2 | PhD | Medical Biochemistry | Sri Devaraj Urs Medical College (SDUMC), Kolar, Karnataka | 2017 |
Additional qualifications / training
- Established Fluorosis Research and Referral Lab (FRRL) at Sri Devaraj Urs Medical College, Kolar; recognized as University Centre of Excellence by SDUAHER , Trained in fluoride analysis at Sri Devaraj Urs Medical College
- 16 Newspaper articles published in state/ national newspapers regarding non- skeletal fluorosis and progress of Fluorosis Research and Referral Laboratory
- Conducted School fluorosis awareness camp as community outreach program and analyzed around 390 urine fluoride of the children attending the camp
- Appreciation letters received in conducting the School Health Program on Fluorosis from
- SVV high School, Nangli
- Narayan PU College, Kolar
- Govt. Girls High school, Kolar
- SFS Pre University College, Kolar
- Govt.HighSchool,Lakshmipura, Srinivasapura
- BasavashreePUCollege,NearDHO office,KNS,Post,Gajaladinne,Kolar
- Trained in Internal Auditor & Quality Management Systems Certificate course (4 days) as per ISO15189:2012 and 2022 conducted by Quality Council of India, NABET
- Reviewer and Editorial Board Member for various National & International Journals
- Membership of the International Society for Fluoride Research
- Completed Basic Course in Biomedical Medical Research
- Completed Basic Course in Medical Education
- Develop resource material and laboratory development.
- Assistin arrangement of guest lectures,seminars,workshops,conferences etc
- Perfor many other duties assigned by the reporting authority.
- Hands on training in
- ChromatographicTechniques(Paper,ThinLayer Chromatography,Gel,Affinity).
- Spectrophotometry
- AgaroseGel Electrophoresis,
- ELISA
- BloodGasAnalyzers
- ElectrolyteAnalyzers(IonSelectiveElectrode)Etc.
- Semi-Autoanalyzer
- DryChemistryAnalyzer
- HbA1cBioRadD10HPLC Analyzer
EXPERIENCE
| Institution / Organisation | Designation | Role | Tenure |
|---|---|---|---|
| Narayana Medical College | Tutor | Teaching | 2006-2010 |
| SDUMC | Tutor/ Lecturer | Teaching, Clinical, Research, Diagnostics & Administration | 2016- 2019 |
| SDUMC | Assistant Professor | Teaching, Clinical, Research, Diagnostics & Administration | 2019- 2025 |
| SDUMC | Associate Professor | Teaching, Clinical, Research, Diagnostics & Administration | 2019- 2025 |
CURRENT ACADEMIC ROLE & RESPONSIBILITIES
- Teaching to I MBBS Students and Allied Health Sciences courses
- Student’s assessment and evaluation.
- Assist in consultancy and R& D services.
- Develop resource material and laboratory development.
- Departmental Criterion VI Incharge
- Rotational postings I/c in Biochemistry section, Central Diagnostic laboratory Services (CDLS)
- Assistant Quality Manager, CDLS
- Co-curricular and extra-curricular activities.
- As a Department Registrar, assist in department administration.
- Member of Institutional Ethics Committee
- Assist in arrangement of guest lectures, seminars, workshops, conferences etc
- Perform any other duties assigned by the reporting authority.
RESEARCH
| Name of project | List of researchers | ongoing / completed | Funded / Non funded | Funding agency | Funds sanctioned |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Herpes simplex virus Encephalitis detection by PCR and Serology in RL Jalappa Hospital, Constituent of Sri Devaraj Urs Medical College, a Unit of SDUAHER, Kolar. | Dr. Namitha Dr. Arvind Dr. Sudha Reddy Dr. Raveesha A Dr. Sunil BN Dr. Munilakshmi U | On going | Funded | SDUAHER | 2,00000.00 |
| Comparison of nutritional approaches of Ayurveda and modern nutrition with the biochemical parameters of young women with PCOS | Dr. Madhavi Reddy Dr. Munilakshmi U | On going | Funded | SDUAHER | 9,85520.00 |
| To find association of Fluoride in Diabetes Type 2 and its Microvascular Complications. A Tertiary Care Rural Hospital Case Control Study. | Dr.K.N.Shashidhar Dr.Deena Mendez Dr.Munilakshmi.U Dr.A.V.M. Kutty Dr. Raveesha | Completed | Funded | SDUAHER | 1,80000.00 |
| Is there a link between Interlekin-6, Vitamin D, and depression? a cross- sectional study among nursing students at a tertiary care centre in kolar | Dr.Ruthu Sneha C Dr.Purushotham A Dr.Mohan Reddy M Dr.Munilakshmi.U Mr. Yadla Visha Sree | On going | Funded | SDUAHER | 2,00000.00 |
| Investigating Occupational Stress and Burnout among Doctors in a Tertiary Care Rural Medical College: A Cross Sectional Study | Dr. Mohan Reddy M Dr. Ruth Sneha, Dr. Purushotham A Mr. Yadla Vishwa Sree | On going | Funded | SDUAHER | 2,00000.00 |
Extramural Funded Project: Investigator Initiated Research Proposal (ICMR-2024)
| Title | Principal Investigator | Co-Investigators | Proposal ID |
|---|---|---|---|
| Exploring the Impact of a new Endogenous Protein-Derived Peptides on Restoring Tumor Suppressors p53 and pRB in Cervical Cancer | Dr.RiyazAhmadMir Additional Professor All India Institute of Medical Sciences, Delhi. | Dr Mohd Jamal DarDrRamajayanPand ian Dr Seema Singhal DrPramodKumar Gautam DrQulsumAkhter Dr.MunilakshmiU ProfShyamSinghChauhan | IIRPSG-2024-01- 03511,VersionId: F1 |
AREAS OF INTEREST, EXPERTISE AND RESEARCH
- Biomarkers, Oxidative Stress parameters in Diabetes Mellitus and in Acute Kidney Injury
PUBLICATIONS
| Title of article | Name of journal | Year of publication | List of authors |
|---|---|---|---|
| Intersecting and intricacy pathways of Vitamin D and Fluoride in obesity | Journal of Family Medicine and Primary Care2025;14:4661-4 | December 2025 | Paramaturi S. Rose, Shashidhar K N MunilakshmiU,Shiva K.C S |
| Urinary Vitamin-D Binding Protein; Non- Invasive Biomarker for Diabetic KidneyDisease: A Cross- Sectional Study | Journal of Chemical Health Risks www.jchr.orgJCHR (2025)15(5), 2649-2658| ISSN:2251-6727 | September 2025 | BhuneshwarYadav Shashidhar K NSai Deepika R Munilakshmi U |
| Study of Fluoride and Thyroid Profile Status in Pregnancy of Second Trimester Women: A Cross-sectional Study | Journal of South Asian Federation of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, 2025;17(3):293-295 | June 2025 | Saakshi Bohra Munilakshmi.U Uppalamethi Vimarshitha P Shashidhar KN |
| Comparitive Assessment of fluoride levels in Individuals with Chronic Fluoride Exposure and Type 2 Diabetes | SEEJPH ISSN:2197-5248 | January 2025 | Shashidhar KN MunilakshmiU R Sai Deepika, BhuneshwarYadav |
| Fluoride enigma in end stage renal disease | Bioinformation ISSN0973-2063 (online) 0973-8894(print) | September 2024 | P Sharon Rose Shashidhar KN MunilakshmiU MeghanathM |
| Fluoride exposure among children with different blood groups at Kolar district, Karnataka, India | Bioinformation ISSN0973-2063 (online) 0973-8894(print) | March 2024 | Meghanath M ShashidharKN Hemalatha A PSharon Rose MunilakshmiU |
| Efficacy of LMS for teaching biochemistry to medical students in India during the CoVid-19 pandemic | Bio information 19(8): 840-843 (2023) | 2023 | KN Shashidhar, Munilakshmi U Harish R |
| Changes in diabetic and renal profile of people exposed to fluoride in south India | Bioinformation. 2022; 18(9): 820-824 | 2022 | KN Shashidhar, Munilakshmi U Sai Deepika R Deena Mendez Raveesha A |
| Estimation of Serum Fluoride and Renal Parameters in Diabetic Nephropathy- A Facility Based Observational Case Control Study | Biomedical and Pharmacology Journal | 2020 | 1 Mohan Krishna, 2 Munilakshmi. U, 2 Saideepika. R, 2 Shashidhar K.N 2 Bhuneswar Yadav |
| Gender specific utility of lipid ratios and its correlation with systemic inflammation in acute myocardial infarction (AMI) patients with type 2 diabetes mellitus – A hospital based study | International Journal of Clinical Biochemistry and Research, 2018;5(4):588-593 | 2018 | 1Susanna.T.Y 1Munilakshmi.U 1Shashidhar Krupad Nagaraj 2Lakshmaiah Venkataswami |
| Preanalytical variables and its impact on total quality management of clinical biochemistry laboratory- A tertiary referral rural hospital study | International Journal of clinical Biochemistry and Research | 2018 | 1Munilakshmi. U 1Shashidhar K.N 1Susanna. TY |
| To Estimate the level of Oxidative stress parameter among Diabetic persons with Squamous cell carcinoma of oral cavity: A Case Control Study | American Journal of Cancer Research and Reviews | 2018 | 1Shashidhar K.N 2Harsith Gowda 1Munilakshmi. U 3Hemalatha. A 4Vinay Babu. S |
| Small antioxidant molecules and their importance in acute kidney injury | European journal of Pharmaceutical and the Medical Research. 2017;4(9): 793-800 | 2017 | 1Munilakshmi. U 1K.N. Shashidhar 2Muninarayana C 3Madhavi Reddy, 3V.Lakshmaiah |
| Expediency of Markers for Early Detection of AKI Sequence to T2DM | Asian Journal of Pharmaceutical and clinical research 2016;9(4):1-5 | 2017 | 1Munilakshmi. U 1K.N. Shashidhar 2Muninarayana C 3Madhavi Reddy, 3V.Lakshmaiah |
| Correlation of blood uric acid with urinary albumin creatinine ratio in hypertension and diabetic nephropathy. | Apollo Medicine. 2016; 13(1):24-30. | 2016 | 1K.N. Shashidhar, 1U.Munilakshmi, 1K Prabhavathi, 2V. Lakshmaiah. 3Madhavi Reddy |
| Association of serum uric acid with anthropometric, HbA1C and Lipid Profile in Diabetic retinopathy | Journal of Current research and review 2015; 7(4):20-26 | 2015 | Munilakshmi. U, Dr.Prabhavathi.K, Dr.Shashidhar.K.N, Dr.Madhavi Reddy, Dr.Lakshmaiah.V. |
| Correlation between fasting Insulin and blood pressure in obese and non-obese middle aged Indian Diabetic adults | International Journal of Multidesciplinary Research and Development | 2015 | 1Raja Reddy P, 2Lakshmaiah V, 1Karthiyanee Kutty 3Madhavi Reddy 4Munilakshmi U |
| Association of Serum Uric acid with anthropometric, HbA1c and Lipid profile in Diabetic Retinopathy | International Journal of Current research and review 2015:7(4):20-26 | 2015 | 1Munilakshmi U, 1Prabhavathi K 1Shashidhar K.N, 2Madhavi Reddy, 3Lakshmaiah V |
| Biochemical evaluation, anthropometric Measurements in assessment of Microvascular complications in females With type-2 diabetes mellitus | Asian Journal of Medical Science, 2014;5 (International online Journal-10/2013l) | 2014 | Munilakshmi U, Shashidhar K.N, Harish R, Madhavi Reddy, Lakshmaiah V. |
| Evaluation of HbA1C, Fasting insulin and lipid profile in the assessment of Diabetic Nephropathy in Type 2 diabetes Mellitus In Males- A rural Hospital Study | International Journal of Biochemistry 2014;195:352-360 | 2014 | Munilakshmi. U, Shashidhar K.N, Harish R, Madhavi Reddy, Lakshmaiah. V |
| Comparison of point of care testing of Glucose by B Braun Glucometer and Hemocue 201+ analyzer Versus Centralised testing in NICU of a tertiary care hospital. | Journal of Clinical & Diagnostic Research 2014;8 (7):10-13. | 2014 | Sudha Reddy, Sumathi.M.E, Beere Gowda, Mohammad Sohail. |
| Anthropometric and Biochemical Markers to assess the risk factors for Metabolic syndrome in South Non-diabetic rural population. | International Journal of Medicine 2014; 103:179-186. | 2014 | Munilakshmi, Madhavi Reddy, Raja Reddy, Lakshmaiah.V |
| Is Homa-IR a determinant in Assessing age related Insulin sensitivity? | Asian Academic Research Journal of Multidisciplinary, 2014;1(22):504-516. | 2014 | Munilakshmi.U Dr.Shashidhar.K.N, Dr. Sumathi.M.E, Dr.Madhavi Reddy, Dr.Lakshmaiah.V, Dr.Mahesh.V. |
| Grain and Milling Quality of Barley and Their Suitability for Preparation of Traditional South Indian Product. | IOSR Journal of Pharmacy 2014; 2:23-27. | 2014 | Munilakshmi.U, Madhavi Reddy.M, Raja Reddy.P, Raghavendra Prasad BN |
| A Gender based case control study of Anthropometric and renal profile in rural diabetic population | IOSR Journal of Pharmacy 2014; 4(2):06-11. | 2014 | Munilakshmi.U, Susanna.T.Y, Shashdhar.K.N, Madhavi Reddy. Lakshmiah.V, Ravishankar S |
Text Book Published
| Sl. No. | Title of the Book | Author | Co authors | Year of publications | Published by | ISBN | DOI |
| 1. | Biomarkers and oxidative stress parameters in T2DM and acute kidney injury | Dr.Munilakshmi U | Dr. Shashidhar K N, Dr. Lakshmaiah V, Dr. Muninarayana C, Dr. Madhavi Reddy. | January2020 | Innovation infoe Books | 978-1-63278-984-6 | 10.4172/978-1-63278-984-6 |
STUDENT PROJECTS
| Sl. No. | Title | Moderator | Student | STS Reference ID |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | Study of fluoride and thyroid profile status in pregnancy of second trimester | Dr.Munilakshmi U | Ms. Saakshi Bohra | 2023-01180 |
| 2. | Multisystem Physical Exercise and Quality of Life in older T2DM Adults: An Observational Study | Dr.Munilakshmi U | Ms. SumukhiChappidi Lakshmi Shiva | 2024-00513 |
Accepted as Best Paper Award in the Conference South Asian Federation of Obstetrics and Gynecology
| Sl. No. | Chapter in Book | Authors | Year | Name of the Book |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Study of fluoride and thyroid profile status in pregnancy of second trimester: Across Sectional Study | South Asian Federation of Obstetricsand Gynaecology, Kathmandu,Nepal | 2025 | 2025 |
Chapter in Book Accepted for Publication
| Sl. No. | Chapter in Book | Authors | Year | Name of the Book |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | Assessment of Microvascular Complications in Females with Type-2 Diabetes Mellitus through Biochemical Evaluation and Anthropometric Measurements | Munilakshmi U Shashidhar KN Harish R Madhavi Reddy Lakshmaiah V | 2025 | Recent Developments in Chemistry and Biochemistry Research Vol. 9 ISBN: 978-81-982889-8-1 E-ISBN: 978-81-982889-6-7 DOI: 10.9734/bpi/rdcbr/v9/2528 |
| 2. | Estimation and Comparative Overview of Serum Fluoride and Renal Parameters in Diabetic Nephropathy | Mohan Krishna Munilakshmi. U Saideepikas. R, Shashidhar K.N Bhuneswar Yadav | 2023 | Advanced Concepts in Pharmaceutical Research, Volume 4 BP international Print: ISBN 978-81-969009-4-6 e-Book: ISBN 978-81-969009-7-7 DOI: 10.9734/bpi/acpr/v4 |