Dr. R. Sai Deepika
Assistant Professor
Academic Qualifications: MBBS, MD
| SL NO | Degree | Specialization | Institute | Year of passing |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | MSc | Medical Biochemistry | SRM Medical College | 2010 - 2013 |
| 2 | PhD | Medical Biochemistry | Sri Devaraj Urs Medical College (SDUMC), Kolar, Karnataka | 2017 - 2021 |
Additional qualifications / training
- Nine 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
- Trained in ISO 15189:2022 by FQI
- Hands on training in molecular biology techniques during the year 2010
- Trained in fluoride analysis at Sri Devaraj Urs Medical College
EXPERIENCE
| Institution / Organisation | Designation | Role | Tenure |
|---|---|---|---|
| SDUMC | Research Assistant | Conduct of research funded by external agency | 2020 - 2021 |
| SDUMC | Research Associate | Conduct of fluorosis research | 2021 - 2022 |
| SDUMC | Assistant Professor | Administrative, Teaching, Diagnostics, clinical research | 2023 to till date |
| SDUMC | Senior Resident | Administrative, Teaching, Diagnostics, clinical research | 2022-2023 |
CURRENT ACADEMIC ROLE & RESPONSIBILITIES
- Teaching I MBBS students
- Research and works related to fluorosis and biochemistry.
- Arrange webinars and workshops of department
- Departmental criterion III incharge
- Clinical biochemistry laboratory incharge
RESEARCH
- Assisted consultancy projects and extramural funded projects
- A Randomized Double Blind parallel Group study to evaluate the Effect to Test Atta Plus metformin as Compared to Comparator Atta plus Metformin in Regulating Blood Glucose and Safety in Subjects with Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus funded by ITC Atta Food Division
- To evaluate the effect of Mulmina Health drink in Volunteers receiving Covishield Vaccine funded by Juggat Pharma
Co- investigator for the projectIdentification of Sirtuin1 Gene Polymorphsm Associated with Fluorosis and Type II Diabetes Mellitus funded by DHR- ICMR
Student ProjectA Hospital Based Retrospective Observational Study on Effect of Dialysis on Iron Profile and Hematological Parameters in male and female PI: Mriganka Kushal, Co- PI: Dr. R. Sai Deepika, Dr. Hemalatha A
| 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 |
AREAS OF INTEREST, EXPERTISE AND RESEARCH
- Fluorosis Research & Mitigation
- Oxidative stress, inflammatory markers in Diabetes Mellitus
PUBLICATIONS
| Title of article | Name of journal | Year of publication | List of authors |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
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 |