Our Faculty

• Estimation of pesticide and heavy metal contamination of vegetables and fruits in Kerala.
• Assessment of heavy metal contamination of rivers and lakes in the industrial regions of Kerala.
• Development of economical, accurate diagnostic analytical methods for detecting poisons in body fluids of poisoned victims.
• Development of national protocols on management of various common poisonings encountered in India.
• Development of national protocol on management of snakebite envenomation.

Official Posts Held in Professional Societies, Committees & Journals

1. Chairman, National Committee for Revised Guidelines of Medico-Legal Sample Preservation (1998-1999).
2. Executive Editor, Journal of Forensic Medicine and Toxicology (2001 onwards).
3. Editor-in-Chief, (1995-1997), and Editorial Board Member (2000), Journal of Karnataka Medico-Legal Society.
4. Panelist and Reviewer (Forensic Toxicology), Internet Journal of Forensic Medicine and Toxicology.
5. Referee (Toxicology), Journal of Association of Physicians of India, & National Medical Journal of India.
6. Chairman, Board of Studies (UG and PG), Forensic Medicine & Toxicology, Manipal Academy of Higher Education, Manipal (2000-2002).
7. Visiting Professor, Forensic Medicine and Toxicology, SVP National Police Academy, Hyderabad (1987 onwards).
8. Member, American Academy of Clinical Toxicology.
9. Founder President, Indian Society of Toxicology (2004-2014); and Editor, Journal of Indian Society of Toxicology (2005-2014).
10. Member, Expert Panel constituted by the UNDP (United Nations Development Programme) and the Ministry of Justice, Govt of India, for modifying and updating the curriculum of both forensic medicine and toxicology in India (2007). Final draft submitted to the Medical Council of India in 2008.
11. Member, Peer Review Committee of the International Programme on Chemical Safety (IPCS), of the World Health Organization, Geneva for updating INCHEM, the WHO’s official software package on poisons, and also for creating a new training manual for Poison Control Centre professionals (2007 onwards).
12. Member, Expert Panel constituted by the DFS (Directorate of Forensic Science, Ministry of Home Affairs), for drafting a Bill on Forensic Science Services (2011).
13. Member, Expert Committee constituted by the MCI (Medical Council of India), for preparing new MBBS curriculum in Forensic Medicine and Toxicology (2012).
14. Member, Expert Committee constituted by the NPA (National Police Academy, Hyderabad), for preparing new curriculum in Forensic Medicine and Toxicology for IPS Police Officers (2012).
15. Representative Member for Asia, American College of Medical Toxicology International Committee.

• Member, Peer Review Committee of the International Programme on Chemical Safety (IPCS) of the World Health Organization, Geneva
• Representative Member for India, Global Issues in Clinical Toxicology (GICT), Melbourne, Australia
• Member, Expert Panel of the Medical Council of India, constituted for modifying and updating the curriculum of forensic medicine and toxicology
• Member, Expert Committee constituted by the Directorate of Forensic Science, Ministry of Home Affairs, Govt of India for drafting a Bill on Forensic Science Service
• Best Paper Award for the paper titled, “Maternal and foetal poisoning: A new dimension to toxicology.” Annual Conference of the Karnataka Medico-Legal Society, 22-23 Jan 1994.
• Best Indian Author on Medical Toxicology for the book “Modern Medical Toxicology.” Presented by the Medico-Legal Society, All India Institute of Medical Sciences, New Delhi, 1998.
• Scroll of Honour presented by the Medico-Legal Society, All India Institute of Medical Sciences, New Delhi, in 1998, for contribution to the development of Medical Toxicology in India.
• Good Teacher Award, Kasturba Medical College, Mangalore, awarded by Manipal Academy of Higher Education, Manipal, 1999.
• VR Joshi JAPI Outstanding Referee Award for Toxicology (2006), APICON-2007 – the 62nd National Conference of the Association of Physicians of India, Goa, 2007.
• Certified Instructor (2006) for the Advanced Life Support Course of the American Academy of Clinical Toxicology
• Fellowship of the Indian Congress of Forensic Medicine and Toxicology – 8th Annual Conference of Indian Congress of Forensic Medicine & Toxicology, JN Medical College, Belgaum, Karnataka, 2007.
• Certificate of Appreciation for Contributions to the Field of Forensic Medicine & Toxicology – 19th Annual Conference of Karnataka Medicolegal Society, KS Hegde Medical Academy, Mangalore, Karnataka, 2011.
• Scroll of Honour from Govt of Goa, Dept of Forensic Medicine, Goa Medical College, for ‘Dedicated Teaching Service’ – 20 Nov 2014.
• Certificate of Honour from Jaipur National University Institute for Medical Sciences & Research Centre, Jaipur, Rajasthan – 13 Sept 2017.
• Fellowship of Indian Academy of Forensic Medicine – 2022

1. “Cadaver insects of India and their use in postmortem interval determination.” 7th all India Forensic Science Conference. Hyderabad. AP. Nov. 26 & 27, 1987.
2. “Difficulties of medico-legal investigation in rural areas.” 22nd All India Police Science Congress. Itanagar, Arunachal Pradesh. Nov. 2-5, 1988.
3. “Brainstem death – the real moment of death.” 11th annual conference of Indian Academy of Forensic Medicine. Berhampur, Orissa. Feb. 2-4, 1989.
4. “Choking with blood – a case report.” 12th annual conference of Indian Academy of Forensic Medicine. New Delhi. Jan.19-20, 1990.
5. “The role of the Forensic Pathologist in the reduction of traffic casualties.” International Conference on Traffic Safety. New Delhi. Jan.27-30, 1991.
6. “A multifactor study of traffic fatalities in a South Indian city – 1985-1988.” 14th annual conference of the Indian Academy of Forensic Medicine. Calcutta. Jan.10-12.1992.
7. “Maternal and foetal poisoning – a new dimension to Toxicology.” 3rd annual conference of Karnataka Medico-legal Society. Manipal, Karnataka. Jan. 22 & 23, 1994.
8. “Adverse Neuro – psychiatric effects of therapeutic drugs.” 5th annual conference of Karnataka Medico-legal society Mysore. Nov. 1 and 2, 1996.
9. “Postmortem interval: the eternal conundrum”. International Conference of Forensic Medicine. Surat, Gujarat. Feb. 1996.
10. “AIDS – the ethical imbroglio.” Silver Jubilee Conference of the Indian Academy of Forensic Medicine. Hyderabad, A.P. Feb. 1997.
11. “Medico-legal aspects of Casualty Services.” C.M.E. Programme organized by Karnataka Medico-legal Society at Davangere on 28 March 1997.
12. “Medico-legal issues in AIDS.” Conference on AIDS, St. John’s Medical College, Bangalore. 10 Sept. 1997.
13. “The role of Forensic Medicine in crime investigation.” Talk delivered to Police officers and lawyers, organized by the Deputy Director of Public Prosecution, Mangalore. 29 Nov. 1997.
14. “Postmortem procedures and guidelines.” National workshop on Postmortem Reports organized by the Indian Medical Association, New Delhi. 27 Feb. 1998.
15. “Medico-legal implications of trauma surgery.” Annual conference of the Indian Association of Biomedical Scientists, Mangalore. 30 Oct. 1998.
16. “The need for a Poison Information center in every major hospital.” Medical Toxicology Update, Mangalore. 30 Oct. 1998.
17. “Is alcohol really good for cardiac health?” International conference on Recent Advances in Medical Toxicology and Legal Medicine. New Delhi. Nov. 1998.
18. “Issues in Poisoning.” Talk delivered to Medical Officers of the Konkan Railway, Mangalore. 19 March 1999.
19. “Lead poisoning: Dangers for human life”. Talk delivered to high school teachers at the college of Teacher Education, Mangalore. 28 November 1999.
20. “Household Poisons”. Talk delivered at Hotel Manjarun, Mangalore, to members of Rotary Club. 19-02-2000.
21. “Lead Poisoning”. Police Surgeon’s conference, Medical College, Calicut. 27-02-2000.
22. “Drug abuse: Dangers for today’s youth.” Mangala Zonal conference, Rotaract Club, Mangalore. 5 March 2000.
23. “Diagnosis and Medico-Legal Aspects of Poisoning”. C.M.E. Programme organized by the Indian Medical Association, Bhatkal. 5 March 2000.
24. “Preservation of viscera in medicolegal cases.” CME Programme of Karnataka Medico-Legal Society, Belgaum, Karnataka. 1 April 2000.
25. “ Pharmaco-ethics.” Workshop on Rational Drug Use organized by the Dept. Of Medicine, KMC, Mangalore. 29 October 2000.
26. “Snakebite in children.” Meeting of the Indian Academy of Pediatrics, DK Branch. 25 November 2000.
27.  “Forensic psychiatry” and “Fundamentals of mechanical injuries.” Talks delivered to final year law students of Law College, Davangere. 22 September 2001.
28.  “Snakebite: myths and facts.” Medico-Legal Workshop, Davangere, organized by the Karnataka Medico-Legal Society. 23 September 2001.
29. “Weapons of Terror” and “Criminal Profiling.” Lectures delivered to IPS Police Officers of Level I Training Programme, National Police Academy, Hyderabad. 15 and 16 November 2002.
30. “Toxicology: A road less travelled.” Key Note address, 24th Annual Conference of the Indian Academy of Forensic Medicine, Patna. 18-20 January 2003.
31. “Computer-aided diagnosis of poisoning – A revolutionary approach.” 24th Annual Conference of the Indian Academy of Forensic Medicine, Patna. 18-20 January 2003.
32. “Scientific Interrogation, Polygraphy, Hypnosis, Psychological Profiling.” Talk delivered to the participants of “Science and Technology in Police Work,” a Seminar organized by the National Police Academy, Hyderabad, on 08.01.2003.
33. “Medicolegal aspects of Injury and Death.” Talk delivered to 3rd Year Law students of National University of Juridical Sciences, Kolkata, 24 January 2003.
34. “Recent advances in Forensic Medicine.” Talk delivered to participants of Leadership Development Programme organized by the National Police Academy, Hyderabad, on 28.05.03.
35. “Poison Control Centre: The AIMS experience.” Annual Conference of Medicolegal Society of Tamilnadu and Pondicherry, Porur, Chennai. 08.08.03 to 09.08.03.
36. “The importance of Toxicology in general practice” Talk delivered to the members of General Physicians Association, IMA House, Cochin, on 19.08.03.
37. “Chemicals: Friends or foes?” Talk delivered to employees of Binani Zinc Industry, Ernakulam, on 18.11.03.
38. “DNA Typing: Recent Concepts” Plenary Lecture, Silver Jubilee Conference of Indian Academy of Forensic Medicine, Goa, 7-9 Feb 2004.
39. “Toxicomythology: A Unique Indian Medical Speciality.” Paper presented in the Silver Jubilee Conference of Indian Academy of Forensic Medicine, Goa, 7-9 Feb 2004.
40. “Poison Control Centre – The AIMS Cochin Experience” Talk delivered during the course of the CME Programme on Recent Advances in Forensic Medicine, Amala Institute of Medical Sciences, Thrissur, 14 Aug 2004
41. “Recent advances in Toxicology.” Talk delivered to IPS Probationers organized by the National Police Academy, Hyderabad, on 07.09.04 and 08.09.04.
42. “Emerging trends in substance abuse” Talk delivered during the Southern Regional Conference of Pharmacologists 2004, AIMS Cochin, 4-6 Oct 2004.
43. “Poison Control Centre – The AIMS Cochin Experience” Talk delivered during the course of the Silver Jubilee Conference of the Society of Toxicology, Sree Chitra Institute for Medical Science & Technology, Trivandrum, 28-30 Oct 2004.
44. “Practicalities of setting up a Poison Control Centre” Invited lecture delivered during the course of the 13th Annual Conference of Karnataka Medicolegal Society, Fr. Muller Medical College, Mangalore, 8-9 Jan 2005.
45. “Role of Poison Control Centres in the Management of Poisoning.” Invited lecture delivered during the course of a WHO-sponsored Symposium on “Strengthening of Poison Information Centres and Management and Awareness of Common Poisonings in India.” Held at All India Institute of Medical Sciences, New Delhi. April 20-21, 2005.
46. “Therapeutic Drug Monitoring” Symposium on Drug Safety, Southern Regional Conference of the Indian Pharmacological Society, JNMC, Belgaum, Karnataka. 27-28 May, 2006.
47. Lectures on Fundamentals of Forensic Medicine and Toxicology (5) for IPS probationers at the National Police Academy, Hyderabad. 13-18 June 2005.
48. “Snakebite – Medicolegal Issues” TOXOCON-2, National Snakebite Conference, Amrita Institute of Medical Sciences, Cochin, Kerala. 24 & 25 July, 2006.
49. “The Role of the Toxicologist in Creating Awareness on Subtle Homicidal Poisoning” 5th Congress of the Asia Pacific Association of Medical Toxicology, Colombo, Sri Lanka. 04 to 08 Aug, 2006.
50. “Current Concepts in the Management of Snakebite” Invited lecture, Symposium on Emergency Toxicology, SAIMS, Indore. 30 Aug, 2006.
51. “Recent Trends in the Management of Poisoning Cases and Laboratory Detection” Invited talk, CME on Toxicology Update, RIMS, Imphal, Manipur. 11 Nov, 2006.
52. “Current Concepts in the Management of Poisoning Cases in Emergency Medical Care” Invited lecture, Eastern Zonal Conference of Forensic Medicine & Toxicology, Guwahati, Assam. 8-10 Dec 2006.
53. “Snake Venom Induced Coagulopathy” Invited lecture, CRITICARE-2007, International Conference on Critical Care Medicine, Cochin, Kerala. 7-11 Feb, 2007.
54. “Toxicology Case Studies” CME Programme of APICON-2007, the 62nd Annual Conference of the Association of Physicians of India, Goa. 15-18 Feb, 2007.
55. “Recent Concepts in Forensic Medicine” Invited lecture, Annual Conference of AP Academy of Forensic Medicine. Kakatiya Medical College, Warangal, Andhra Pradesh. 25-26 Aug 2007.
56. “Restructuring of Medicolegal Curriculum for MBBS Course in India” National Workshop organized by SVY Movement in association with the Ministry of Justice, Govt. of India and United Nations Development Programme (UNDP), India. Hotel Capitol, Bangalore. 02 Nov 2007.
57. “Unusual Cases of Poisoning – The AIMS Experience” Invited lecture, 8th Annual Conference of Indian Congress of Forensic Medicine. JN Medical College, Belgaum, Karnataka. 22-24 Nov 2007.
58. Peer Review Meeting for IPCS Poison Information Monographs – International Programme on Chemical Safety, WHO, Geneva. Novotel King Power Hotel, Bangkok, Thailand. 10-11 Dec 2007.
59. “Cholinesterase Assay in Organophosphate Poisoning: Problems and Pitfalls” 6th Annual Congress of Asia Pacific Association of Medical Toxicology. Pullman Hotel, Bangkok, Thailand. 12-14 December 2007.
60. “ Polyvalent versus Monovalent Antisnake Venom – A Review” WHO Bi-Regional Workshop on Production, Control, and Regulation of Antivenoms at Jakarta, Indonesia, from 26-30 May 2008.
61. Peer Review Meeting for IPCS (International Program on Chemical Safety) Poisons Centre Training Manual, held from 16-18 June 2008, at Stockholm, Sweden.
62. “Polyvalent versus Monovalent Antivenom: The Problems and the Solutions” Invited lecture, Conference on Snakes, Venom and Snakebite – National & International Perspective. Little Flower Hospital, Angamaly, Cochin, Kerala. 20-21 Sept 2008.
63. “Misconceptions about Antidotal Therapy of Poisoning and Overdose” Invited lecture, 5th Annual Conference of the South India Medicolegal Society, JSS Medical College, Mysore. 30 Oct to 02 Nov 08.
64. “Toxicological Analysis of Samples from Poisoned Victims: Benefits and Pitfalls” Invited lecture, 10th Annual International Conference of the Society for Emergency Medicine in India, VMKV Medical College, Salem, Tamil Nadu. 12 to 16 Nov 2008.
65. “Snakebite India: Problems, Some Solutions.” Inaugural Conference on Global Issues in Clinical Toxinology, University of Melbourne, Australia. 23-28 November 2008.
66. “Emerging Terrorist Threat: Chemical Terrorism.” Invited lecture, XIX All India Forensic Science Conference, Directorate of Forensic Science, Gandhinagar, Gujarat. 18-20 Jan 2009.
67. “Pseudoscientific Methods of Crime Investigation: Disturbing Trends.” Invited lecture, XXX Annual National Conference of Indian Academy of Forensic Medicine, Nagpur, Maharashtra. 22-24 Feb 2009.
68. “Poisons and Drugs of Emerging Importance.” Invited lecture, Re-Orientation Training Programme, National Institute of Homoeopathy, Salt Lake, Kolkata. 04 March 2009.
69. “Forensic Applications of Biotechnology.” Invited lecture, Sree Buddha College of Engineering, Alappuzha, Kerala. 26 Aug 2009.
70. “Current Concepts in the Management of Snakebite.” Invited lecture, 37th Annual Conference of AP Chapter of the Association of Physicians of India, Guntur, Andhra Pradesh. 05-06 Sept 2009.
71. “Impact of Forensic Reports on Judicial Decisions in Criminal Trials” Seminar, National Police Academy, Hyderabad. 10-11 Sept 2009.
72. “Overview of Toxicology” and “Substance Abuse: The Current Indian Scenario.” Invited lectures, 6th Annual Conference of South India Medicolegal Association, Sri Ramachandra University, Chennai. 23-25 Oct 2009.
73. “Engineered Mass Disaster: Chemical and Biological Terrorism” Workshop on Mass Disaster Management, State Disaster Management Authority, Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala. 28 Oct, 2009.
74. “Newer Frontiers of Forensic Medicine and Toxicology” ATS Iyengar Memorial Oration, 17th Annual Conference of Karnataka Medicolegal Society, Vydehi Institute of Medical Sciences, Bangalore. 13-15 Nov 2009.
75. “Emerging Substances of Abuse: Changing Indian Scenario” Paper presented in the 17th Annual Conference of Karnataka Medicolegal Society, Vydehi Institute of Medical Sciences, Bangalore. 13-15 Nov 2009.
76. “Pediatric Toxicology: An Overview” Invited lecture, 2009 South Zone Conference in Pediatric Critical Care, 19-20 Dec 2009, Basaveshwara Medical College, Chitradurga, Karnataka.
77. “Investigation of Important Cases Involving Forensic Science” Invited lecture, SVP National Police Academy, Hyderabad. 18-19 Jan 2010.
78. “Recent Advances and Applications of Forensic Medicine in Day to Day Policing”. Seminar on Technology Driven Policing, SVP National Police Academy, Hyderabad. 15-19 Feb 2010.
79. “Myths and Current Concepts of Snakebite Management” Invited lecture, Kamineni Institute of Medical Sciences, Nalgonda, Andhra Pradesh. 12 May 2010.
80. “The Importance of the Analytical Toxicology Laboratory in the Management of Poisoning Emergencies”. 13th International Conference on Emergency Medicine, Suntec Singapore International Convention Centre, Singapore. 09-12 June 2010.
81. “Drafting of Medicolegal Reports in Non-accidental Trauma Cases” Invited lecture, Symposium on Medical Documentation – Ethical, Legal and Social Aspects, Pravara Institute of Medical Sciences, Loni, Maharashtra. 08 Aug 2010.
82. “Toxidromes” Invited lecture, Current Concepts and Protocols in the Management of Medical Emergencies, Amrita Medical Emergencies Conferences 2010, Amrita Institute of Medical Sciences, Cochin. 13-14 Aug 2010.
83. “Medical Toxicology Training and Research in India – The Sad Reality” Seminar on Frontiers in Biomedical Research, Mahatma Gandhi University, Kottayam, Kerala. 18 Aug 2010.
84. “From bedside clinical toxicology in the hospital to tableside forensic toxicology in the mortuary” Invited lecture, CME on Toxicology, 7th Annual Conference of South India Medicolegal Association, NRI Medical College, Guntur, Andhra Pradesh. 17 Sept 2010.
85. “Substance abuse – alarming data from the Poison Control Centre, AIMS, Cochin.” 7th Annual Conference of South India Medicolegal Association, NRI Medical College, Guntur, Andhra Pradesh. 18-19 Sept 2010.
86. “Fundamentals of Substance Abuse for High School Students” Invited lecture, Anti-Drug Brigade Seminar, Campion High School, Cochin. 02 Oct 2010.
87. “Poisoning – Diagnostic and Management Strategies in Seconds”. Invited lecture, CME on Toxicology, SRM Institute of Medical Sciences, Chennai. 12 Nov 2010.
88. “Industrial & Occupational Toxicology – The Basics”. Invited lecture, 27th DAE Safety & Occupational Health Professionals Meet, Nuclear Fuel Complex, Hyderabad. 25-27 Nov 2010.
89. “A Century of Searching for Anti-snake venom Dose Regimen: The Need for Clinical Trials in India.” Invited lecture, National Conference on Animal, Microbial, Plant Toxins, and Snakebite Management, KPC Medical College, Kolkata. 11-12 Dec 2010.
90. “Management of Snakebite”. Invited lecture, Medical Update, JSS Medical College Hospital, Mysore. 21-23 Jan 2011.
91. “Toxicology and Medico-Legal Cases”. Invited lecture, Seminar on “Investigation of Important Cases Involving Forensic Science”. National Police Academy, Hyderabad. Jan 31 to Feb 01, 2011.
92. “How to Set Up a Poison Control Centre”. Invited lecture, Medica Superspeciality Hospital, Kolkata. 16 Feb 2011.
93. “Case Studies in Toxicology”. Invited lecture, QPMPA Conference of Medical Practitioners, Gokulam Medical College, Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala. 14-15 May 2011.
94. “Starting a Poison Control Centre at Bijapur, Karnataka – The Logistics”. Invited lecture, BM Patil Medical College Hospital, Bijapur, Karnataka. 18 July 2011.
95. “DNA Fingerprinting- A Modern Tool in Crime Investigation”. Invited lecture, State Forensicon-2011. Rural Medical College, Loni & Medicolegal Association of Maharashtra, Pravara Institute of Medical Sciences, Loni, Maharashtra. 20-21 Aug 2011.
96. “Police Forensics – The Way Forward”. Resource Person on Forensic Medicine, National Police Academy, Hyderabad. 24-25 Aug 2011.
97. “Forensic Science Services Bill 2011 – A Curtain Raiser”. Invited lecture, International Symposium & CME on Forensic Science Services, JSS University, Mysore, Karnataka. 24 Sept 2011.
98. “Current Concepts in the Management of Organophosphate Pesticide Poisoning”. Invited lecture, CME on Intensive Care Update 2011, Residency Tower, Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala. 25 Sept 2011.
99. “Toxidromic Approach to the Diagnosis of Poisoning”. Invited lecture, FORENSICON 2011, 19th Annual Conference of Karnataka Medicolegal Society, KS Hegde Medical Academy, Mangalore, Karnataka. 25-27 Nov 2011.
100. “Organophosphate-Carbamate Pesticide Poisoning: Current Concepts.” Invited lecture, Saragur, Mysore. 18 Jan 2012.
101. “Case Studies in Toxicology”. Invited lecture, Pushpagiri Institute of Medical Sciences, Thiruvalla, Kerala. 04 March 2012.
102. “How to Start a Poison Control Centre”. Invited lecture, SN Medical College, Ernakulam, Kerala. 08 March 2012.
103. “Diagnosis, First Aid and Management of Snakebite”. Invited lecture, National Conference on Ayurveda. Kannur, Kerala. 10-12 April 2012.
104. “Medical Toxicology Case Studies – The Conventional and The Bizarre”. Invited lecture, Goa Medical College, Goa. 13 April 2012.
105. “Case Studies in Forensic Science and Toxicology”. Invited lecture, National Police Academy, Hyderabad. 18 April 2012.
106. “Toxidromic Approach to the Diagnosis of Poisoning”. Invited lecture, State Conference of Karnataka Association of Physicians of India. Hassan, Karnataka. 11-13 May 2012.
107. “The Utility of a Poison Control Centre in the Management of Poisoning Cases”. Invited lecture, Sri Devraj Urs Medical College, Kolar, Karnataka. 05 June 2012.
108. “Medicolegal Aspects of Toxicology – Dispelling Misconceptions.” Invited lecture, Medicolegal Symposium, BPS Govt Medical College, Sonepat, Haryana. 29 July 2012.
109. “Forensic Toxicology, Forensic Psychiatry & Medicolegal Autopsy”. Invited lectures, Seminar for IPS Probationers, National Police Academy, Hyderabad. 10-11 Aug 2012.
110. “Toxidromic Approach to the Diagnosis of Poisoning”. Invited lecture, Third Quarterly Meeting of Association of Physicians of India, Kerala Chapter. Changanassery, Kerala. 12 Aug 2012.
111. “How to Walk the Tightrope between Forensic Medicine and Toxicology” and “Substance Dependence and Abuse – The Changing Indian Scenario”, Invited lectures, SRAFCON-2012, 24-26 Aug 2012, Sri Ramachandra Medical College, Porur, Chennai.
112. “Lord of the Flies and the Time of Death”, Invited lecture, KAMLS-KIMS 2012, 20th Annual Conference of Karnataka Medicolegal Society, 23-25 Nov 2012, Kempegowda Institute of Medical Sciences, Bangalore.
113. “National Protocol on Snakebite Management: The Need for Effective Anti-venom and Clinical Trials”, Invited lecture, 09 Dec 2012, 2nd Annual Conference of Toxinological Society of India, Mysore University, Mysore.
114. “Simple Chromatographic Techniques in Clinical Toxicology”, Invited lecture, National Seminar on Advanced Chromatographic Techniques, 01 and 02 Feb 2013, JSS College of Pharmacy, Mysore.
115. “Classification and Features of Seafood Poisoning”, Invited lecture, TOXOCON-7, 7th Annual Conference of Indian Society of Toxicology, 02 and 03 March 2013, Goa.
116. “Medicolegal Aspects of Poisoning” Invited lecture, Medicolegal Update, 17 March 2013, BLDEA’s BM Patil Medical College, Bijapur, Karnataka.
117. Expert Panelist, Medicolegal Update, 17 March 2013, BLDEA’s BM Patil Medical College, Bijapur, Karnataka.
118. Guest Faculty in Toxicology on 13 April 2012, Medical Education Program, Goa Medical College, Goa.
119. “Legal Aspects of Medical Toxicology”, Invited lecture, LIMP-2013, CME on Legal Issues in Medical Profession, 21 April 2013, PCMC, Yashwantrao Chavan Memorial Hospital, Pimpri, Pune.
120. Expert Panelist, LIMP-2013, CME on Legal Issues in Medical Profession, 21 April 2013, PCMC, Yashwantrao Chavan Memorial Hospital, Pimpri, Pune.
121. “Challenges in the Management of Organophosphorus Poisoning”, Invited lecture, KAPICON-2013, 31st Annual Conference of API Karnataka Chapter, 25-28 April 2013, Kasturba Medical College, Mangalore, Karnataka.
122. “Recent Trends in Forensic Medicine and Toxicology”, Invited lecture, Seminar on Innovations in Forensic Science, 16 and 17 May 2013, National Police Academy, Hyderabad.
123. “Toxicology – Common Poisons Used in India”, Invited lectures, Basic Course Training for IPS Officer Trainees, 10 and 11 June 2013, National Police Academy, Hyderabad.
124. “Overview of the Problem Relating to the Uncertainty of FMT” and “The Success Story of Medical Toxicology in an Institute in Kerala”, Invited lectures, National CME and Workshop on Forensic Medicine and Toxicology – The Way Forward, 06 and 07 July 2013, JSS Medical College, Mysore, Karnataka.
125. “Toxicology Case Studies”, 07 Aug 2013. Invited lecture, Seminar Organized by PES Medical College, Kuppam, Andhra Pradesh.
126. “Toxidromes in Poisoning: The Right Approach to Diagnosis” and “Controversies in the Management of OPC Poisoning”, Invited lectures, Indian Society of Critical Care Medicine Meeting, 25 Aug 2013, Hotel Grand Regent, Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu.
127. “Toxidromic Approach to the Clinical Diagnosis of Poisoning” & “Medicolegal Aspects of Toxicology”, Invited lectures, 30 Aug 2013, Seminar Organized by SRM Medical College & Research Centre, SRM University, Kattankulathur, Tamil Nadu.
128. “Poisoning: A Toxidromic Approach”, Invited lecture, Toxicology CME – 2013, 21 Sept 2013, St Johns Medical College, Bangalore, Karnataka.
129.  “Pesticide Poisoning – Current Concepts”, Doctors Training Program for Medical Officers Organized by Syngenta India Ltd, 15 Nov 2013, Ludhiana, Punjab and 17 Nov 2013, Nagpur, Maharashtra.
130. “Good Laboratory Practices From Basics To Advanced Technologies” and “Poison Control Centre – Utility and Applications” Invited lectures, National Symposium and Hands-on Workshop on Advanced Laboratory Practices in Molecular and Forensic Medicine, 16-20 Dec 2013, Sri Aurobindo Institute of Medical Sciences, Indore, Madhya Pradesh.
131. “Toxicology Case Studies – Importance of Toxicological Analysis”, Invited lecture, Clinical Toxicology and Critical Care – An Update, 02 March 2014, Cauvery Hospital & Fortis Cauvery Heart Hospital, Hotel Sandesh de Prince, Mysore, Karnataka.
132. “Poison Control Centre and its Relevance to Clinicians”, Invited lecture, Annual National Conference of QPMPA (Qualified Private Medical Practitioners Association), 10 and 11 May, 2014, Wayanad, Kerala.
133. “Diagnosis and Management of Poisoning – Emerging Trends” and “Utility of Poison Control Centers for Every Major Hospital” Invited lectures, National Seminar on Forensic Toxicology, 13 July 2014, Institute of Medical Sciences & SUM Hospital, Bhubaneswar, Odisha.
134. “Therapeutic Drug Abuse: A Major Culprit in Substance Abuse” Invited lecture, National Seminar on Food, Environmental and Medical Toxicology, 29-30 Sept 2014, Cochin College, Cochin, Kerala.
135. “Role of Forensic Medical Professional in Medical Toxicology” Invited lecture, 22nd Annual State Conference of Karnataka Medicolegal Society, 27-29 Nov 2014, JN Medical College, Belgaum, Karnataka.
136. “Myths about Snakes and Snakebites” Invited lecture, 1st Annual Conference of Snakebite Forum IMA Maharashtra, 30 Nov 2014, Pune.
137. “Danse Macabre: Subversion of the Concept of Good Death” Invited lecture, 36th Annual Conference and Pre-Conference CME of Indian Academy of Forensic Medicine, 23-25 Jan 2015, Sri Ramachandra Medical College & Research Institute, Sri Ramachandra University, Porur, Chennai.
138. “Common Pesticide Poisoning – Current Concepts” Invited lecture, Doctors Training Program, 09 March 2015, Karnal, Haryana.
139. “Toxidromal Approach to a Case of Poisoning/Overdose” Invited lecture, Amrita Emergency and Trauma Life Support National Conference, 13-14 March 2015, Cochin, Kerala.
140. “Poison Control Center – Evolution of a New Concept”, “Common Pesticide Poisoning – Current Concepts” and “Some Puzzling Cases Solved by Cochin Poison Control Center” Invited lectures (3), CME on Diagnostic Strategies in Poisoning, 16 March 2015, Datta Meghe Institute of Medical Sciences (Deemed University), Jawaharlal Nehru Medical College, Wardha, Maharashtra.
141. “Poison Control Centre and Management of Poisoning – Illustrative Cases from PCC Cochin”. Invited lecture. CME and Workshop in Analytical Toxicology. August 14, 2015, Kasturba Medical College, Manipal.
142. “The Importance of Toxicology in Undergraduate Medical Education Program” Invited Lecture, 10 March 2016. BJ Govt Medical College, Pune.
143. “Need for a Toxicology Lab in Every Major Hospital – Lessons from Actual Cases”. Invited lecture. RESCON – 2016, XIII Annual Research Society Conference. “21st Century Skills for Doctors”. 11-12 March, 2016. Bharati Vidyapeeth University Medical College, Pune.
144. “Current concepts in the management of organophosporous compound poisoning”. Invited lecture. Annual State Conference of Telangana Physicians Association, 13-14 August, 2016. Kakatiya Medical College, Warangal, Telangana.
145. “Understanding the Difference between Clinical and Forensic Toxicology in Light of Some Recent Cases”. Invited lecture. FORENSICON-2016, Annual National Conference of South India Medicolegal Association, 07-09 Oct 2016. KS Hegde Medical Academy, Mangalore.
146. Expert Panelist, Great Debates in Critical Care and ICU Director’s Symposium, APCC Critical Care Academy, 18-19 Nov 2016. Hotel Leela Palace, New Delhi.
147. “Fascinating True Case Histories from Poison Control Centre, Cochin”. Invited lecture. Rotary District Conference “SAGA 3230” – Feb 17-19, 2017, Chennai Trade Centre, Chennai.
148. “Toxidromal Approach to a Case of Poisoning/Overdose”. Invited lecture. Amrita Emergency and Trauma Life Support – National Level Conference, 24-25 March 2017, Amrita Institute of Medical Sciences, Cochin, Kerala.
149. “Analytical Toxicology – What Every Clinician Must Know”. Invited lecture. 11th Annual National Conference of the Indian Society of Toxicology, 11-13 August 2017, Germanus Springs, Kodaikanal, Tamil Nadu.
150. “Current Concepts in the Diagnosis of Poisoning”. Invited lecture. National Medical Students Summit. 31 Aug-02 Sept 2017. Chalmeda Anandrao Institute of Medical Sciences, Karimnagar, Telangana.
151. “Substance Abuse – New and Deadly Kids on the Block”. Invited lecture. Students of Jaipur National University Institute of Medical Sciences. 13 Sept 2017, Jaipur, Rajasthan.
152. “Toxidromes – A New Approach to the Diagnosis of Poisoning”. Invited lecture. Faculty of Jaipur National University Institute of Medical Sciences. 13 Sept 2017, Jaipur, Rajasthan.
153. “Substance Abuse – New and Deadly Kids on the Block”. Invited lecture. SIMLA-2017, Annual National Conference of the South India Medicolegal Association. 21-23 Sept 2017, Gandhi Medical College, Hyderabad.
154. “Recognition and Treatment of Pesticide Poisoning”. Invited lecture. Doctors Training Programme. 17 Oct 2017. Yavatmal, Maharashtra.
155. “Substance Abuse – New and Deadly Kids on the Block”. ATS Iyengar Memorial Oration. KAMLS 25-2017, 25th Annual National Conference of the Karnataka Medicolegal Society. 01-03 Dec 2017, Bangalore Medical College, Bangalore.
156. “Is undergraduate and postgraduate curriculum suitably designed to make health a priority for doctors rather than just treatment?” Invited lecture. NMOCON-18, National Conference of National Medicos Organization, 24-25 Feb 2018, Bhagat Phool Singh Medical College, Sonepat, Haryana.
157. “Basics of Toxicology”. Invited lectures. IPS Probationers Course, 27 Feb 2018, SVP National Police Academy, Hyderabad.
158. “Snakebite – Basics”. CGP Mid-Zone CME Series for GPs, 18 March 2018, IMA-Community Medicine Dept, Amrita School of Medicine, Cochin, Kerala.
159.  “Recognition and Treatment of Pesticide Poisoning”. Invited lectures. Doctors Training Programme. 21 and 22 March 2018. Adilabad, Telangana and Yavatmal, Maharashtra.
160. “Human v/s Humane Doctor”. Invited lecture. SPASHT-2018. Amrita Annual National Undergraduate Medical Summit. 12-13 Oct 2018. Amrita Institute of Medical Sciences, Cochin.
161. “Substance Abuse – Changing Medical, Legal and Social Trends”. Invited lecture. SIMLA2018-Kerala, 15th Annual Conference of South India Medico-Legal Association, 30th Nov-2nd Dec 2018. Government Medical College, Thiruvananthapuram.
162. Expert Panelist. International Conference on Endocrine-Disrupting Chemicals (EDCs). National Institute of Nutrition, ICMR, Hyderabad. 13-14 Dec 2018.
163. “Utility and Futility of Toxicological Testing in Poisoning Cases” and “Toxindromes: Syndromic Approach to an Unknown Compound Poisoning”. Invited Lectures. CME on Current Trends in Toxicological Emergencies & Animal Bites. Dept of Emergency Medicine, SS Institute of Medical Sciences and JJM Medical College, Davangere, Karnataka. 08 Dec 2018.
164.  “Medico Legal Aspects of Intoxication”. Invited Lecture. AP Forensicon-3, 3rd Annual Conference of AP Academy of Forensic Medicine & Toxicology, ACSR Govt Medical College, Nellore, Andhra Pradesh. 22-23 Dec 2018.
165. “Recognition and Treatment of Pesticide Exposure”. Invited Lecture, Doctors Training Programme on Recognition and Treatment of Pesticide Exposure. District Collector’s Auditorium. Osmanabad, Maharashtra. 02 Jan 2019.
166.  “Utility and Interpretation of Toxicology Reports” and “Sexual and Moral Taboos – Radical Shift in Forensic Perception”. Invited Lectures. CliFTox-2019 – Symposium on Clinical Forensic Medicine and Hands-On Workshop on Emergency Toxicology, Bangalore Medical College, Bangalore. 12-13 Jan 2019.
167. Faculty/Resource Person, Indian Society of Toxicology Life Support Course (ISTOLS). Bangalore Medical College, Bangalore. 13 Jan 2019.
168. “Basics of Forensic Toxicology” and “Basics of Forensic Psychiatry”. Basic Course Training for IPS Probationers. SVP National Police Academy, Hyderabad. 22 Feb 2019.
169. “Recognition and Treatment of Pesticide Exposure”. Invited Lecture, Doctors Training Programme on Recognition and Treatment of Pesticide Exposure. Grand Utsav Hotel & Resorts, Dhamnod, Maharashtra. 19 March 2019.
170. “Role of Doctor in Cases of Poisoning” Invited Lecture, Forensis Causa, CME at Govt Tiruvannamalai Medical College, Tamil Nadu. 20 April 2019.
171. “Cannabinoids and Drug Facilitated Assault”. Invited Lecture, Forensic Research and Analysis, SelectBIO India, Hotel Radisson Blu, New Delhi. 25-26 April 2019.
172. “Lessons learned in Toxicology in the last 3 decades” Keynote Address, and “Plant Poisoning” Guest Lecture, RCH Annual CME Update – Toxicology and Trauma, Le Méridien, Coimbatore. 18th & 19th May 2019.
173. “Recent Advances in Substance Abuse”. Basic Course Training for IPS Probationers. SVP National Police Academy, Hyderabad. 16 July 2019.
174. “Medical Toxicology – Evolution To Revolution” Invited Lecture, Adichunchanagiri Institute of Medical Sciences, Mandya, Karnataka. 30 July 2019.
175. “New Guidelines for Poison Control Centres” and “Analytical Toxicology: What Every Clinician Must Know”. Invited Lectures, National Symposium on Toxicology, Regional Medical Research Centre, Bhubaneshwar, Odisha. 07 & 08 Sept 2019.
176. “Rodenticide Poisoning” Invited Lecture, AP APICON 2019 (Conference of Andhra Pradesh Chapter of Association of Physicians of India). Guntur Medical College, Guntur, AP. 13-15 Sept 2019.
177.  “Medical Toxicology Evolution to Revolution”. Invited Lecture, FORENSICON-2019, 27th Annual Conference of Karnataka Medicolegal Society, Shri BM Patil Medical College, Vijayapura, Karnataka. 18-20 Oct 2019.
178. “Strategies to Implement CBME in Toxicology”. Invited Lecture, Maharashtra Medicolegal Association (MLAM)’s XXII Annual State Conference Pravara Forensicon 2019, Pravara Institute of Medical Science’s Rural Medical College, Loni (Maharashtra). 12th & 13th October 2019.
179.  “Management of Snakebite and Scorpion Sting.” Invited Lecture, 27th Annual National Conference of Association of Rural Surgeons of India. S. Nijalingappa Medical College, Bagalkot, Karnataka. 21-24 Nov 2019.
180.  “Toxic Envenomation is not just Snakebite Envenomation”. Invited Lecture, 44th Annual Conference of Association of Physicians of India, Kerala Chapter. Quilon Beach Hotel & Convention Centre, Kollam, Kerala. 18-19 Jan 2020.
181. “Basics of Forensic Toxicology” and “Basics of Forensic Psychiatry”. Basic Course Training for IPS Probationers. SVP National Police Academy, Hyderabad. 28 Feb 2020.
182. “Toxicology of Yellow Phosphorus Poisoning”. Invited Lecture, Liver Transplant Society of India Consensus Meeting on Management of Acute Liver Failure due to Yellow Phosphorus (Rat killer) Poisoning. ITC Grand Chola, Chennai. 01 March 2020.
183. “How to Jump Start and Run a Toxicology Analytical Laboratory in a Major Hospital”. Invited Lecture, International Workshop: Saveetha Toxicon-2020, International Workshop on AHLS, Poisoning & Simulated Disaster Management. Saveetha Medical College, Chennai. 03-06 March 2020.
184.  “Biochemical Terrorism”. Invited Online Lecture to IPS Probationers, SVP National Police Academy, Hyderabad. 27 May 2020.
185.  “Myths Relating to Venomous Bites and Stings” Invited Online Lecture via Microsoft Teams Platform, Kasturba Medical College, Mangalore. 4th July 2020.
186. “Myths Relating to Venomous Bites and Stings” Invited Online Lecture via Zoom Platform, Chettinad Academy of Research and Education, Tamil Nadu. 15th July 2020
187. Panelist for a Four Part webinar series on Medication Safety (15th July, 22nd July, 29th July & 5th August 2020) organised by Dept of Pharmacology, AIMS, Cochin.
188. “Recognition and Treatment of Pesticide Exposure” Invited Lecture to Doctors of Akola (Maharashtra) over Zoom platform. 24 August 2020: 1100 – 1300 hrs.
189. “Poison as a Murder Weapon” Online Lecture in 2nd Police Science Congress, Kerala Police Academy. 22 & 23 Oct 2020.
190.  “Neurotoxic Poisons” 3rd Annual Society of Neurocritical Care (Virtual Conference). Medanta Medcity, Gurugram. 27-29 Nov 2020.
191. “Initial Toxicology Investigations in a Case of Poisoning” Online Lecture in TOXOCON-14, 14th National Annual Conference of Indian Society of Toxicology, Amrita Institute of Medical Sciences, Cochin. 21-23 Dec 2020.
192. “Basics of Forensic Toxicology”. Online Lecture in Basic Course Training for IPS Probationers. SVP National Police Academy, Hyderabad. 05 May 2021.
193. “Thirty years of Toxicology: From Evolution to Revolution.” Invited Online Lecture, Emerging Trends and Challenges in Interdisciplinary Research & Teaching in Science & Technology, Amity University, Noida. 19 June 2021.
194. “Medicolegal Aspects of Intoxication – Current Concepts”. Invited Online Lecture, Forensic Webinar Series, Applied Forensic Research Sciences, Madhya Pradesh. 19 June, 2021.
195. “Share Facts on Drugs, Save Lives”. Invited Online Lecture on International Day Against Drug Abuse, AIMS, Mandya, Karnataka. 08 July 2021.
196. “Forensic Implications of Clinical Toxicology Sample Testing”. Invited Online Lecture, MED-INVADE 2021, Squad Medicine & Research. 12 July, 2021.
197. “Training and Experiences with Crop Protection Products Poisoning”. Invited Online Lecture in the Webinar on Advancing Farmer Safety Together with Medical Professionals. Bayer India. 29 July 2021.
198.  “Venom Hazard Management and Best Practices”. Resource Person for National Training Program organized by Dept of Economics, Sree Narayana College, Chengannur and Tamil Nadu Dr Ambedkar Law University, Chennai. 11-13 Aug, 2021.
199. “How Should Doctors/Toxicologists Frame Opinion in Poisoning Cases?” Invited Online Lecture, 8th National Conference of IASR. 28 Aug 2021.
200.  Inaugural Lecture to students and faculty of the first batch of School of Forensics, Risk Management & National Security (SFRMNS) of Rashtriya Raksha University, Gandhinagar, Gujarat. 20 Sept 2021.
201. “Toxic Radiology” Invited Online Lecture, CME on Radiology and Toxicology, Kasturba Medical College, Mangalore. 15 Sept 2021.
202.  “The Impact and Evolution of Poison Control Centres in India”. Virtual Medicine Annual Conference 2021, Christian Medical College, Vellore. 15-19 Nov 2021.
203. “Framing Correct Opinion in a Clinical or Forensic Poisoning Case”. Invited Online Lecture. Postgraduate Institute of Medicine, University of Colombo, Sri Lanka. 18 Jan 2022.
204. “The Benefits of Establishing a Poison Control Centre in a Hospital or Medical College”. Invited Lecture. National Conference on Recent Advances in Forensic Medicine & Toxicology, Aarupadai Veedu Medical College, Pondicherry. 23-24 Feb, 2022.
205. “Emergency preparedness and response to CBRN events”. Keynote address in Symposium on CBRN Preparedness, and Guest lecture in the ‘Clinical Grand Rounds’ of the University. Organized byDept of Forensic Medicine & Toxicology, KGMU, Lucknow, UP, to promote awareness and strengthen the response capacities to CBRN (Chemical, Biological, Radiological, Nuclear) events. May 5, 2022.
206. “Toxicology and Psychiatry” Guest Lecture. Basic Course Training for IPS Probationers. SVP National Police Academy, Hyderabad. 28-29 June 2022.
207. “Cracking a Case with Analytical Chemistry”. Invited Online Lecture to students and faculty of Sri Devraj Urs Medical College, Kolar, Karnataka. 20 July 2022.
208. “The utility of a Poison Control Centre in diagnosing and managing cases of poisoning and overdose.” National Symposium on Clinical Toxicology. Bhagwan Mahaveer Jain Hospital, Bangalore. 15 Dec 2022.
209. “Medicolegal Aspects of Sexual Offences” Invited Online Lecture to students and faculty of School of Forensics, Risk Management & National Security (SFRMNS) of Rashtriya Raksha University, Gandhinagar, Gujarat.26 Dec 2022.
210. “Toxicology for Police Officers” Guest Lecture. Basic Course Training for IPS Probationers. SVP National Police Academy, Hyderabad. 14-15 Feb 2023.
211. “Forensic Toxicology – Current status and future scope.” International Conference on Advances in Forensic Science. Kristu Jayanti College, Bangalore. 20-21 April 2023.
212. “Toxidromic approach to poisoning.” Continuing Medical Education Program. KIMS Hospital, Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala. 29 April 2023.
213. “Advancements in technology and scope in the field of forensic medicine.” National Training Program in Forensic Medicine (online). Applied Forensic Research Sciences. 30 June and 01 July 2023.

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