Member of Peer Review Board

Venkata Satish Dontaraju

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Surname:

Dontaraju

First Name:

Venkata

Qualifications:

MBBS, MRCP, FACP, SFHM

Current Post:

Chairman of Medicine, Chairman of Institutional Research Review Board

Organisation / Institute:

Mercyhealth

Brief Introduction

I work as Chairman for Institutional Research Review Board and Chairman for the Department of Medicine at Mercyhealth, Rockford, IL, USA. In addition to performing several peer reviews for medical journals, I reviewed the scientific abstracts for the American College of Physicians and Society of Hospital Medicine national conferences. I was also invited as an on site research poster judge for SHM National conference.

Conflict of Interests

None

Amira Adel Abdel Azim

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Surname:

Adel Abdel Azim

First Name:

Amira

Qualifications:

MD, MRCP(UK)

Current Post:

Professor and head of the Dermatology Department

Organisation / Institute:

Al Azhar University

Brief Introduction

Over 25 years of postgraduate Clinical experience as a Physician and Dermatologist. Clinical research is my passion and reading/reviewing medical articles published in prestigious journals is a pleasure and a huge interest to me.

Conflict of Interests

no conflict of interests

Dr Hesham Y. Elnazer

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Surname:

Elnazer

First Name:

Hesham

Qualifications:

MBBch, MRCPsych

Current Post:

Consultant Neuropsychiatrist

Organisation / Institute:

Kemsley, National Centre for Neurorehabilitation, St Andrew's Hospital

Brief Introduction

I am a Consultant Neuropsychiatrist at Kemsley, National Centre for Brain Injury Rehabilitation, St Andrew’s Hospital, Northampton. My areas of interest include; Neuroscience, Neurorehabilitation, Acquired Brain Injury, Functional Neurological Disorders, Medically Unexplained Symptoms and Psychopharmacology. I am an executive member, Faculty of Neuropsychiatry, Royal College of Psychiatrists, London. and I am secretary of Neurorehabilitation working group, Royal College of Psychiatrists, London. I have been involved in policy making and outcome measures working groups. I am a member of the Clinical and Experimental Neuroscience Research Group, University of Southampton.

Conflict of Interests

None.

Chandni Merchant

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Surname:

Merchant

First Name:

Chandni

Qualifications:

Current Post:

Physician, Internal Medicine

Organisation / Institute:

Willamette Valley medical center

Brief Introduction

I am an internist graduated from residency program in NJ, USA. I am interested in research and publishing. I have several publications.

I want to become a reviewer as i feel I have great critical skills, and reviewing will help me improve my knowledge on current literature. I am interetsed in Endocrinology and infectious disease, apart from general internal medicine.

Conflict of Interests

none

Deepak Asti

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Surname:

Asti

First Name:

Deepak

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Current Post:

Chief Fellow- Cardiovascular Medicine

Organisation / Institute:

Northwell Health- Staten island university Hospital

Brief Introduction

Hi I am Dr.Deepak Asti, Currently a chief fellow in Staten Island University Hospital, I am Interested in Research in Internal medicine,cardiovascular medicine and i have published Multiple papers and also serving as a peer reviewer in Multiple Journals. I will be honored to serve as a reviewer in your journal.

Conflict of Interests

None

Sudeepta Basu

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Surname:

Basu

First Name:

Sudeepta

Qualifications:

MBBS, MD, MS

Current Post:

Assisstant Professor of Pediatrics

Organisation / Institute:

Children's National Medical Center, DC, USA

Brief Introduction

I am an Assisstant Professor of Pediatrics at george Washington University, DC, USA and attending Neonatologist at Children's National Medical Center, one of the leading academic institutes in USA. I have been extensively involved in pediatric research including fields of neonatal brain injury, hypoxic ischemic encephalopathy, fetal and neonatal brain development and neurprotection, hyperoxic lung injury, neuroprotection. I am actively involved in clinical trials and research in neonatal neuroprotection and development and have published several articles and presented my research in international academic meetings.

Conflict of Interests

None

Mitsu Meshram

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Surname:

Meshram

First Name:

Mitsu

Qualifications:

M.D.S.

Current Post:

Consultant

Organisation / Institute:

Charitable Dental Trust

Brief Introduction

Dr. Mitsu Meshram M.D.S. Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery

Conflict of Interests

None

Arathi Lakhole

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Surname:

Lakhole

First Name:

Arathi

Qualifications:

MD, MPH

Current Post:

Senior Fellow

Organisation / Institute:

Children's Hospital Los Angeles

Brief Introduction

I was born and grew up in Mumbai, India. I graduated from Top medical schools in India- Topiwala National Medical college with Honors. I completed master degree in public health at University of Texas, Houston and Pediatric residency at SUNY Downstate Medical Center in Brooklyn, NY. I specialise in Pediatric Gastrointestinal, Liver and Nutritional Problems with a interest in Inflammatory bowel diseases such as crohn's and colitis.

Conflict of Interests

none

Ankit Gupta

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Surname:

gupta

First Name:

Ankit

Qualifications:

MBBS MD

Current Post:

Fellow

Organisation / Institute:

Thomas Jefferson University

Brief Introduction

I am a fellow in Pulmonary and Critical Care Medicine at Thomas Jefferson University Hospital in Philadelphia. I have done residency in internal medicine.

Conflict of Interests

Somchai Amornyotin

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Surname:

Amornyotin

First Name:

Somchai

Qualifications:

M.D., FRCAT

Current Post:

Associate Professor

Organisation / Institute:

Department of Anesthesiology and Siriraj GI Endoscopy Center, Faculty of Medicine Siriraj Hospital

Brief Introduction

Dr. Somchai Amornyotin graduated at the Faculty of Medicine Siriraj Hospital, Mahidol University in 1989. I became the staff of the Department of Anesthesiology, Faculty of Medicine Siriraj Hospital, Mahidol University, Bangkok, Thailand in 1996. Until 2004 I became the associate professor of the Department of Anesthesiology, Faculty of Medicine Siriraj Hospital, Mahidol University. From 2005 until 2009 I was the chief of Anesthesiology Division of Siriraj GI Endoscopy Center, Faculty of Medicine Siriraj Hospital, Mahidol University. My first scientific paper was published in Thailand in 1999.

I have practiced anesthesia for gastrointestinal endoscopy since 2002. I was the committee of Siriraj GI Endoscopy Center, Faculty of Medicine Siriraj Hospital in 2005. More than 50 of my articles have been published in Thai and international medical journals. I am a member of the Royal College of Anesthesiologists of Thailand and many scientific societies. I am the reviewer and editor of many international journals.

Conflict of Interests

I have no conflict of interest.

Asquad Sultan

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Personal Information

Surname:

Sultan

First Name:

Asquad

Qualifications:

MBBS, FFARCSI, DESRA

Current Post:

Consultant

Organisation / Institute:

NHS, Kettering General Hospital

Brief Introduction

Qualifications:Bsc, MBBS, FFARCSI(Ireland), DESRA. Current Post: Consultant Anaesthesia and Intensive Care Medicine Organisation / Institute: Kettering General Hospital NHS TRust Brief Introduction I am presently Consultant in Anaesthesia and Intensive Care Medicine Kettering General Hospital NHS Trust. I trained in the Oxford School of Anaesthesia. My main interests are ultrasound guided regional blocks, Trauma and Pain management.

Conflict of Interests

None

Bilal Ayub, MD

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Surname:

Ayub

First Name:

Bilal

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Current Post:

Chief Cardiology Fellow

Organisation / Institute:

Lehigh Valley Health Network

Brief Introduction

I am currently working as Chief Cardiology Fellow at Lehigh Valley Health Network, PA , USA My Interests include General Cardiology and Cardiac Electrophysiology.

Conflict of Interests

None

Setu K. Patolia

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Surname:

Patolia

First Name:

Setu

Qualifications:

Current Post:

Fellow in Pulmonary Medicine

Organisation / Institute:

Interfaith Medical Center

Brief Introduction

Hi, I am Internist at Interfaith Medical Center, Brooklyn NY and currently pursuing my fellowship in pulmonary medicine. I have also experience of research and publication. I am also peer reviewer for other journals.

Conflict of Interests

None

Prem Arora

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Surname:

Arora

First Name:

Prem

Qualifications:

MBBS, MD, FAAP

Current Post:

Fellow, Neonatal-Perinatal Medicine

Organisation / Institute:

Wayne State University, Detroit Medical Center, Children's Hospital of Michigan & Hutzel Women's Hospital

Brief Introduction

Prem Arora, MD, FAAP; Graduated from Medical school in India (Maulana Azad Medical College) in 2002. Residency training in India (Maulana Azad Medical College) and in United states (Wayne State University/Detroit Medical Center). Fellowship in Neonatal-Perinatal Medicine(Wayne State University/Children's Hospital of Michigan). Elected as Fellow of the American Academy of Pediatrics in 2011. Has published articles in peer reviewed journals in fields of pediatrics, neonatology and nutrition. Presentations at major national and international clinical conferences such as PEDICON (annual scientific meeting of Indian Academy of Pediatrics), PAS (Pediatric Academic Socieities meeting, American Academy of Pediatrics National Conference, Midwest Conference on Perinatal Research and North American Society of Pediatric Gastroenterology, Hepatology, and Nutrition Annual Meeting etc. Recipient of The Deepak Kamat, MD, PhD, Fellow of the Year 2011 Award by Children's Hospital of Michigan and The Resident Neonatology Research award 2010 by Dept. of Neonatal-perinatal Medicine. Currently 2rd year fellow in Neonatal-Perinatal Medicine at Wayne State University School of Medicine and very active in both basic science (endothelial progenitor cells) and clinical (transport medicine) research.

Conflict of Interests

None

Pavan Katikaneni

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Surname:

KATIKANENI

First Name:

PAVAN

Qualifications:

Current Post:

INTERNAL MEDICINE

Organisation / Institute:

LOUISIANA STATE UNIVERSITY HEALTH SCIENCES CENTER

Brief Introduction

ACADEMIC QUALIFICATIONS: Fellowship in Cardiovascular Diseases / Cardiology: Division of Cardiology, Louisiana State University Health Sciences Center in Shreveport Beginning July 2011 Residency in Internal Medicine (Categorical) LSUHSC, Shreveport , 2008 2011 Chief Resident, Dept of Medicine Overton Brooks VA Medical Center Graduate program (MS) in Microbiology, Molecular Biology and Biochemistry, MMBB University of Idaho. Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery (M.B.B.S) 2002 NTR University of Health Sciences, India (Dec 02) RESEARCH EXPERIENCE: ResearchAssociate:UniversityofMassachusettsMedicalSchool,DepartmentOfPathology, Project: Longitudinal and cross sectional studies of CD8 T cell immunity of HLA-A2 individuals to Influenza A invariant epitope M1 (58-66) Published Results in the Journal of Immunology GraduateResearchAssistant:UniversityofIdaho. DepartmentofMolecularbiology,Microbiologyand Biochemistry, (Aug 04- June 06). Project: Proteomic analysis of purified human nuclear pore complex (NPC) proteins and studying alterations during infection with Picornaviruses. Determine if NUP98 degradation by infection with Picornaviruses is enough to disrupt the nucleo-cytoplasmic transport. Published Results in the Journal of Virology PUBLICATIONS: Park N Katikaneni P.K Skern T Gustin K.E. Differential Targeting of Nuclear Pore Complex Proteins in Poliovirus-infected Cells. Journal of Virology, February 2008, p. 1647-1655, Vol. 82, No. 4 Peddi P, Francisco D C, Hair J M, Katikaneni P K, Cecil A M, Flood B A, Sigounas A, Gergakilas A. Role of DNA-PKCs in the processing of double stranded breaks and oxidative clustered DNA lesions in the human breast cancer cell line MCF-7. North Carolina Academy of Sciences. March 2007 www.ncacadsci.org/pdf/2007Program.pdf.

Conflict of Interests

None

Sanjay V Raikar

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Surname:

Raikar

First Name:

Sanjay

Qualifications:

MBBS, MS(ENT)

Current Post:

Consultant in Internal medicine

Organisation / Institute:

St Anthonys Hospital and Medical center, Crown Point, IN , USA

Brief Introduction

I completed my M.B.B.S from Karnataka Institute of Medical sciences (KIMS), Hubli, India, which is a teaching and referral multidisciplinary 1000 bed hospital with facilities for postgraduate and higher training. Having scored top marks in state entrance for post graduation, I was rewarded with the opportunity to read for Masters of Surgery (M.S) in Otolaryngology and Head and Neck Surgery at KIMS. This was a structured rotating residency program for ENT and Head & neck surgery. In United Kingdom after finishing basic surgical training I was awarded with MRCS degree by Royal College of Surgeons. I have published 3 case reports in peer-reviewed journals. I also carried out a several research projects and several medical audits. Throughout my training in UK, i was actively involved in research and presented several papers in surgical meetings at national level. After MRCS I worked as clinical fellow in head & neck cancer centre at St George’s hospital London, Where I developed my interest in oncology. I joined Internal Medicine residency program as a step forward to achieve my goal. I am presently working as Consultant physician in Internal Medicine at St Anthony Hospital and Medical canter, Crown Point, IN. I completed my residency from Mercy Hospital and Medical center and University of Illinois, Chicago in July 2010 and board certification in Aug 2010. I want to pursue my career in Haematology and Oncology in future. I am also starting research project on sickle cell anaemia along with Dr Robert Molokie at University Of Illinois at Chicago.

Conflict of Interests

None

Nishant Poddar

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Surname:

PODDAR

First Name:

NISHANT

Qualifications:

Current Post:

FELLOW IN HEMATOLOGY & ONCOLOGY

Organisation / Institute:

DEPT OF HEMATOLOGY & ONCOLOGY / BROOKDALE UNIVERSITY HOSPITAL AND MEDICAL CENTER

Brief Introduction

I am Board certified in Internal Medicine. I was also the Chief Resident in Internal Medicine, in 2009, at Brookdale University Hospital and Medical Center. Iam currently eorking in Hematology & Oncology at Brookdale Hospital, Brooklyn USA.

Conflict of Interests

None

Hussain Z. Tameem

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Surname:

Tameem

First Name:

Hussain

Qualifications:

PhD

Current Post:

Adjunct Professor

Organisation / Institute:

San Diego State University

Brief Introduction

• Internationally Renowned Researcher with over 8 years of research experience in the field of Osteoarthritis and Osteoporosis which affects more than 27 millions Americans at age 25 or above. • Created the first probabilistic human femur cartilage atlas using Magnetic Resonance Images provided by the Osteoarthritis Initiative (OAI) funded by National Institute of Health (NIH). • Developed the first probabilistic Human Femoral and Tibia Bone Atlas from Magnetic Resonance Images. • Appointed as Adjunct Professor in the Department of Physics at San Diego State University (SDSU) – Conducting pioneering research in the development of new informatics techniques to early detect Osteoarthritis and Osteoporosis in human population. • Co-Editor for the book titled “Developments in Musculoskeletal MRI, Imaging Informatics, and Image Based Modeling” • Employed as a Specialist Business Analyst in Research and Development Informatics Department at Amgen, Inc. worlds leading therapeutic and Fortune 500 Company, with over ten thousand employees and offices in more than 50 countries worldwide. • Wrote and submitted research grants as part of the medical informatics lab at University of California, Los Angeles. • Serving as a peer reviewer/referee for several reputed journals and conference proceedings in the field of Medical Image Analysis.

Conflict of Interests

None

Sandeep Tripathi

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Surname:

Tripathi

First Name:

Sandeep

Qualifications:

M.D, FAAP

Current Post:

Clinical Fellow, Pediatric Critical Care

Organisation / Institute:

Children's Hospital at Montefiore

Brief Introduction

Sandeep Tripathi, M.D, FAAP Graduated from Medical school in India (King George Medical College) in 2000. Residency training in India (Lady Hardinge Medical College) and in United states ( SUNY Downstate). Fellowship in pediatric critical care (Cincinnati Children’s Hospital and Children’s Hospital at Montefiore). Elected as Fellow of the American Academy of Pediatrics in 2011. Published more than 10 articles in peer reviewed journals around the world in fields of critical care/neonatology/health care delivery. Presentation in major conferences including a recent “research citation” presentation at SCCM national conference at San Diego, C.A. Recipient of many awards including the prestigious “Manchanda award” for best research in Neonatolgy in India in 2004. Currently 3rd year fellow in peds critical care at Montefiore and very active in both basic science ( oncology ) and clinical ( quality improvement) research. Accepted as faculty in critical care at Albert Einstein College of Medicine from July 2011.

Conflict of Interests

None

Godfred Antony Menezes

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Surname:

Menezes

First Name:

Godfred

Qualifications:

MSc (Ph.D.)

Current Post:

Assistant Professor

Organisation / Institute:

SSR medical College

Brief Introduction

He is currently working as an Assistant Professor, Department of Microbiology at SSR Medical College, Belle Rive Mauritius. He has worked as a Scientist in the Dept. of Medical Microbiology and Infectious Diseases, Erasmus MC, Rotterdam, The Netherlands. He was as a junior research fellow cum research scholar in the institute of national importance, JIPMER, Pondicherry, India. He has also worked as a short term research worker on nanoscience in the renowned Indian Institute of Science (IISc, Bangalore, India). He has been working extensively on molecular characterisation of Enterobacteriaceae members, particularly beta-lactamase producing bacteria and fluoroquinolone resistant bacteria such as Salmonellae. He has been a faculty of several medical and paramedical institutes. He has published several research articles in PubMed indexed, peer-reviewed international journals. He has delivered talks in national and international conferences. In recognition for medical teaching and research activities, Marquis Who's Who has published his biography in 2011 (28th) Edition of Who's Who in the World, the world-renowned reference directory by the publisher of Who's Who in America. (VIP Number is: 35535126).

He is a member of editorial board of journals such as: 1.Clinical Reviews and Opinions. 2. Journal of Medical Laboratory and Diagnosis. He is in the panel of reviewers for the following Journals: 1.Food Research International (ELSEVIER). 2. Advances in Therapy (Springer). 3. Australasian Medical Journal (AMJ). 4. Journal of Infection in Developing Countries (JIDC). 5. Journal of Microbiology and Antimicrobials (JMA). 6. Translational Biomedicine Journal (TBM). 7. International Journal of Medicine and Medical Sciences (IJMMS). 8. International Journal of Collaborative Research on Internal Medicine & Public Health (IJCRIMPH). 9. African Journal of Pharmacy and Pharmacology (AJPP).

Conflict of Interests

None

Ahmed Shoka

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Surname:

Shoka

First Name:

Ahmed

Qualifications:

ABPsych.,DPM.,MBBCh

Current Post:

Consultant Psychiatrist

Organisation / Institute:

North Essex Partnership NHS Foundation Trust

Brief Introduction

A consultant in General adult psychiatry. Keen special interest in psychosis and its treatment. Hold a Lead Clinician role in physical health monitoring for patients with SMI.Medico-Legal experience and practice.Growing interest in Transcultural Clinical Psychiatry.

Conflict of Interests

None to declare

Noyal Mariya Joseph

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Surname:

Joseph

First Name:

Noyal

Qualifications:

MBBS, MD

Current Post:

Assistant Professor

Organisation / Institute:

Mahatma Gandhi Medical College and Research Institute, Pondicherry, India

Brief Introduction

currently working as an Assistant Professor in Department of Microbiology, Mahatma Gandhi Medical College and Research Institute, Pondicherry, India. I have published several original articles, case reports and a review article in international indexed medical journals. I have also recently written a chapter on Ventilator-associated pneumonia in an Edited book. I am presently recognised as a a reviewer/ referee by several international medical journals: 1) Journal of Infection in Developing Countries, 2) Australasian medical journal, 3) Eastern journal of medicine, 4) Reviews in infection and 5) Translational biomedicine.

Conflict of Interests

None

Imran Sabri

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Surname:

Sabri

First Name:

Imran

Qualifications:

M.D. Forensic Medicine and Toxicology

Current Post:

Assistant Professor

Organisation / Institute:

Dr Rajendra Prasad Govt. Medical College

Brief Introduction

Dr Imran Sabri has wide experience in clinical medicine, research, academic teaching and health adminstration.He is currently working as Assistant Professor in Forensic Medicine and Toxicology in India. He also has publications in peer reviewed journal.

Conflict of Interests

None

Tariq Allauddin Munshi

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Surname:

MUNSHI

First Name:

TARIQ

Qualifications:

MRCPsych

Current Post:

Assistant Professor,Department of Psychiatry

Organisation / Institute:

Queen's University,Kingston, Ontario.

Brief Introduction

I graduated from medical school in 1992, then gained experience in the specialities fo Medicine, Accident & Emergency & Family Medicine in Pakistan. Then moved to the United Kingdom in 2002 where i trained in Psychiatry on the Camden & Islington Training Scheme. I managed to clear my membership in July,2006 & then aimed to take up General Adult Psychiatry as my subspeciality. In March,2009 joined the Department of Psychiatry at Queen's University as an Assistant Professor.

Conflict of Interests

None

Elliot R Goodman

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Surname:

Goodman

First Name:

Elliot

Qualifications:

MA MB Bchir (Cantab)

Current Post:

Chief of Bariatric Surgery

Organisation / Institute:

Beth Israel Medical Center New York NY USA

Brief Introduction

I am chief of bariatric surgery at Beth Israel Med Center in New York City I am on the faculty of Albert Einstein College of Medicine I am an expert on the complications of bariatric and upper GI surgery I am a pioneer in the field of endoluminal upper GI surgery I have extensively published in my field

Conflict of Interests

Paid consultant for Endogastric Solutions (Redmond, WA USA)