NICED : Scientists

Research Experience

28 years as SI/ Co-PI and as Research Officer(Demography), Research Officer(Medical), and Scientist B(Medical) in different Extramural and Intramural Projects at HRRC(ICMR), R G Kar M C, Kolkata, and ICMR-NICED, Kolkata. The Field Trials and Surveys were in districts like Kolkata, 24 Parganas(North), Hooghly, Burdwan(East), and Burdwan( West). The Projects were both with Retrospective and Prospective Studies on different RCH (Reproductive And Child Health) Issues. These were mostly Multicentric For the last 4 months having experience in HGCO-19 Clinical Trial on Covishield and mRNA Vaccines Trial at ICMR-NICED...
Participated in All India Young Scientists' Symposium at Guwahati Medical College, organized by ICMR in 1996. Attended All India Workshop of ICMR on Research Methodology at Silchar Medical College also.
Vice President, Indian Medical Pharmacologists Association (IMPA).

Research Interest

Having Research Interests in Clinical Trials, Epidemiological Surveys, and Studies in Maternal and Child Health, Reproductive Health Issues including Reproductive tract Infections(RTIs), Contraceptives, Infertility, Adolescent Health, Gastro-intestinal Diseases, and other Communicable/Infectious Diseases.

Membership/ Fellow of Professional Societies/ Associations

1. Life Member and State Council Member of IMA( Indian Medical Association),
2. Life Member of ISOPARB(Indian Society of Perinatology and Reproductive Biology).

Awards & international recognitions

1. Dr. S. C. Mitra Memorial Gold Medal (M.P.),
2. National Merit Scholarships in class IV, X & XII,
3. National Rural Merit Scholarship in class VIII, D) College Silver Medal in FSM in MBBS in R G Kar Medical College (C.U.), E) Senior Class Assistantship Certificate of Honour in FSM in MBBS from R G Kar Medical College (C.U.).

Miscellaneous

Got Prizes in creative writing, debate, lectures, just a minute talk, scientific seminar/lecture at school level, college level,block-level, and zonal level. Participated in All India Radio programs on science and education. Acted as Science Reporter in Newspapers.
Got training in Research Methodology at Silchar Medical College from ICMR, Standard Sterilization, and Microsurgical Recanalization/Microscopic Sterilization Reversal Operation from Govt. of India at Regional Centre of Excellence (RCOE) at R G Kar MC. Participated successfully in GCP training by FHI(Family Health International) at Chennai in 1996.
Done Residential House staff ship in Gynaecology and Obstetrics for 1 year in R G Kar M C Hospital(C.U.) and 7 months in Abinash Dutta Maternity hospital, Kolkata (Govt. of West Bengal).

Projects: (Title, Duration)

Participated in the following Projects from April 1994 to March 2022 - in HRRC (ICMR) and ICMR-NICED, Kolkata.

1. Hospital-Based Surveillance for Maternal Health(1994-1995)
2. Intervention Study, Phase II(Newborn Care)(1994-1995)
3. District Project(RCH)(1994-1995)
4. A Study of Short Term Morbidity & Mortality Following Female Sterilization (1994-1996)
5. Task-force Study on Hypertensive Disorders of Pregnancy / Eclampsia(1994-1995)
6. A Multicentric Randomised Comparative clinical trial with 200 mg. RU-486(Mifepristone) followed by 5 mg. 9-Methylene PGE-2 Gel or 600 mg. PGE-1 for Termination of Early Pregnancy(1994-1996)
7. Expanding Contraceptive Choices Available through Cafeteria approach(1995-1997)
8. Expansion of Phase III Clinical Trial of Norplant 1(6 Capsules) through Cafeteria Approach(1995-2002)
9. Modified District Project( Integrated Reproductive Health care)(1995-1999)
10. Randomised Clinical Trial for Management of Eclampsia with Lytic Cocktail, Diazepam, and Magnesium Sulphate Regimen (1997-1998)
11. A Study on Caesarian Section in Tertiary Hospitals (1997-1998)
12. Feasibility Study of Using Pregnancy Detection Kits at Urban Slum Level( 1998-2000)
13. Estimation of Wastage Factor for Oral Polio Vaccine (OPV) during Pulse Polio Immunization (PPI) Campaign (17.01.1999)
14. Coverage Evaluation Survey on Immunization (July 1999 -August 1999)
15. A Study of Management Practices of Meconium Stained Amniotic Fluid (MSAF) and Meconium Aspiration Syndrome (MAS) Cases -- an Explorative Study ( 1999-2000)
16. A Study of Knowledge, Attitude & Practices (KAP) of Emergency Contraception among Women of Reproductive Age Group Including Adolescent Girls and providers ( 1999-2000)
17. Pre-Programmed Introduction Study with IUD and Levonorgestrel in Women Seeking Emergency Contraception through a Cafeteria Approach (2001-2002)
18. Pilot Study on Emergency Contraception with Cu-T 200-B and 0.75 mg. Levonorgestrel ( 2 Doses) ( 2001-2003)
19. Evaluation of Sensitivity & Specificity of the Pregnancy Detection KIts, Ultrasound as Standard for Confirmation of Pregnancy ( 2001-2003)
20. A Multicentre Open Study with Desogestrel Only Contraceptive Pill ( Cerazette) to Assess the Efficacy, Bleeding Pattern, and Acceptability in Indian Women ( in Collaboration with Infar India Ltd.) ( 2001-2002)
21. Hospital-Based Surveillance of on childhood morbidity and mortality ( 2004-2005)
22. Multicentric Phase III Clinical Trial with Subdermal Single-Rod Contraceptive Implant - Implanon ( 2004-2016)
23. Previous Caesarian Section: Management and Outcome (2004-2005)
24. A Study on Database of Obstetric Fistula ( 2005-2007)
25. Study on Management and Outcome of Eclampsia ( Baseline Information ( 2007)
26. Low Dose Versus Standard Dose Magnesium Sulphate Regimen for Management of Eclampsia -- A Randomised Controlled Trial (2007-2009)
27. Task Force Study - " Prevalence of Infertility in India ". ( 2009-2013)
28. Comparative Acceptability of Male Condom and FC 2 Female Condom in Young Indian Couples Seeking Contraceptive Options (2009-2010)
29. A Simple Behavioral Intervention to Reduce Episiotomy Rates ( 1 Month Database) (2009)
30. A Simple Behavioral Intervention to Reduce Episiotomy Rates ( 1 Year Database) (2009-2010)
31. Phase IV Multicentric study with Centchroman ( 2009-2010)
32. Determination of Wastage Factor for Vaccines During Routine Immunization Under Universal Immunization Programme (UIP) -- a Multicentre Task Force Study ( 2009-2011)
33. Hospital-Based Surveillance of Female Genital Fistula -- An ICMR Task Force Project ( 2011-2013)
34. Tranexamic Acid for the Treatment of PPH: An International, Randomised, Double-Blind, Placebo-Controlled, Trial ( Collaboration between ICMR & London School of Hygiene and Tropical Medicine( LSHTM ), UK(2011)
35. A Task Force Multicentric Study on Teenage Pregnancy and Its Outcome (2011-2017)
36. Evaluation of Progesterone Vaginal Ring (PVR ) as a New Contraceptive Option in India ( 2011-2017)
37. Baseline Survey for the Last Three Years, on Male Infertility Cases in the Infertility Clinic of the Dept. of G & O and Uro Surgery OPD, R. G. Kar Medical College, Kolkata ((2015)
38. Survey on Management of Uterine Fibroids,in R. G. Kar Medical College Kolkata (2015)
39. Pilot Study on Respectful Maternity Care( RMC), ICMR Task Force Study ( May-June,2017)
40. Baseline Survey ( Retrospective) of Birth Defects in R. G. Kar Medical College, Kolkata ( From January 2016-December,2016) (May 2017)
41. Retrospective Survey on Types of Delivery in R. G. Kar Medical College, Kolkata ( From January 2017- December 2017 ) ( June 2018)
42. Retrospective Baseline Survey of Acceptance Rate of PP IUCD vs Centchroman in the Dept. of G & O, in R. G. Kar Medical College, Kolkata: Year, 2017 ( July 2018)
43. Respectful Maternity Care Initiative - ICMR Task Force Study in Collaboration with Center for Catalyzing change / White Ribbon Alliance India (WRAI) ( 2017-2021)
44. Health Account Scheme (HAS) Operational Evaluation - in the Districts( 2018-2021)
45. Assisted Vaginal Delivery (AVD) at Tertiary Level Hospitals: Indications and Outcome ( 2019-2021)
46. Hysterectomy Profile in Tertiary Care Public Hospitals: Indications, Route of Surgery and Complications - a Multicentric Study ( 2019-2021)
47. Maternal Near Miss Review ( MNM-R) and Corrective Measures at Selected Tertiary hospitals in India ( with NIRRH, Mumbai) ( 2020-2021)
48. HGCO-19 Clinical Trial: A Multicentric Double-Blind Study with Covishield vs mRNA Vaccines at ICMR- NICED, Kolkata ( December 2021 -Till Date, March 2022)
    
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