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Dr. Pillay V. V.

Head of Department | Professor, Forensic Medicine and Medical Toxicology | Chief, Poison Control Centre, Kochi

Qualification: MBBS, MD
toxicology@aims.amrita.edu

Bio Publications Research Interests Professional Appointments Honors Presentations & Lectures Courses Taught
Bio

Dr. V. V. Pillay is currently the Chief of Poison Control Centre & Clinical Forensic Unit, Professor & Head of Forensic Medicine and Medical Toxicology in Amrita School of Medicine (Amrita Vishwa Vidyapeetham), Cochin. The Poison Control Centre is listed in the Yellowtox Directory of the WHO website. The Analytical Toxicology Laboratory attached to the Poison Control Centre is accredited by the National Accreditation Board for Laboratories (NABL).

Dr. Pillay obtained his MBBS and MD from Gandhi Medical College, Hyderabad.  He underwent additional training in forensic immunology, analytical toxicology & forensic DNA analysis. He is one of the few experts from India who has been a Certified Instructor for the Advanced HAZMAT Life Support (AHLS) Course of American Academy of Clinical Toxicology.

Pillay has served as Editor of several journals, including Journal of Indian Society of Toxicology (2005-2014), and has been a referee on toxicology for journals such as the Journal of Association of Physicians of India (for which he won the ‘VR Joshi Best Referee Award’ in 2006).

In 2004, he founded the Indian Society of Toxicology, of which he was the President for 8 years.

Dr. Pillay has been a member of the Peer Review Committee of the International Programme on Chemical Safety (IPCS) of the World Health Organization, Geneva, and Representative Member for India, Global Issues in Clinical Toxicology (GICT), Melbourne, Australia.

He was one of the members of an Expert Panel of the Medical Council of India, for updating the Curriculum of Forensic Medicine in 2012 (Graduate Medical Education Program). He was also a Member of the Expert Committee constituted by the Directorate of Forensic Science, Ministry of Home Affairs, in 2012, for drafting a Bill on Forensic Science.

Pillay was awarded the SOT (Society of Toxicology, USA) Endowment Fund/IUTOX (International Union of Toxicology) Travel Award – 2018 at the Society of Toxicology’s 57th Annual Meeting in San Antonio, Texas, USA (11-15 March 2018). He was the only recipient from Asia among a list of 5 awardees.

He was awarded the Lifetime Achievement Award for Contribution to Medical Toxicology in India by the Indian Society of Toxicology at its 15th annual national conference at Madurai, Tamil Nadu in 2021.

Other Awards

  • Fellowship of the Indian Congress of Forensic Medicine and Toxicology – 2007.
  • Certificate of Appreciation for Contributions to the Field of Forensic Medicine & Toxicology – Karnataka Medicolegal Society, 2011.
  • Scroll of Honour from Goa Medical College, for ‘Dedicated Teaching Service’ – 2014.
  • Certificate of Honour from Jaipur National University Institute for Medical Sciences & Research Centre, Jaipur, Rajasthan – 2017.
  • Fellowship of Indian Academy of Forensic Medicine – 2022

Education

YEAR DEGREE/PROGRAM INSTITUTION
1991 DCL (Diploma in Criminal Law) Annamalai University, Tamil Nadu
1987 MD (Forensic Medicine & Toxicology) Gandhi Medical College, Hyderabad, Osmania University, A.P
1982 MBBS Gandhi Medical College, Hyderabad, Osmania University, A.P

Additional Training

  • Forensic Immunology. Central Forensic Science Laboratory, Hyderabad. 1990.
  • DNA Fingerprinting (RFLP methodology). Central Forensic Science Laboratory, Hyderabad, in collaboration with the Centre for Cellular and Molecular Biology, Hyderabad. 1991.
  • Forensic Odontology. Kasturba Dental College, Manipal. 1991.  Emergency Medical Toxicology. All India Institute of Medical Sciences, New Delhi. 1998.
  • DNA Fingerprinting (STR Typing): DNA Typing Unit, Central Forensic Science Laboratory, Kolkata. 2003.
  • Forensic Toxicology: Division of Toxicology, Central Forensic Science Laboratory, Kolkata. 2003.
Publications

Journal Article

Year : 1999

Absence of spinal injury in attempted hanging involving cervical spine: a case report

Cite this Research Publication : Pillay V. V., “Absence of spinal injury in attempted hanging involving cervical spine: a case report”, J Forensic Med Toxicol, vol. 6, no. 1, pp. 38 - 39, 1999.

Publisher : J Forensic Med Toxicol

Book Chapter

Year : 2023

Modern Medical Toxicology (2023)

Cite this Research Publication : Modern Medical Toxicology. 2023 (5th edn). Jaypee Brothers Medical Publishers, New Delhi. 632 pages.

Year : 2019

Practical Medicolegal Manual

Cite this Research Publication : Practical Medicolegal Manual, Vol 1 (Medical Ethics, Clinical Forensics & Toxicology). 2019. 36 chapters. Paras Medical Publishers, Hyderabad.

Year : 2018

General Management of Poisoning

Cite this Research Publication : “General Management of Poisoning” and “Organophosphorus and Carbamate Pesticide Poisoning”. Chapters in Textbook of Emergency and Trauma Care, 2018. Jaypee Brothers Medical Publishers, New Delhi.

Year : 2016

Textbook of Forensic Medicine and Toxicology (2016)

Cite this Research Publication : Pillay VV, “Textbook of Forensic Medicine and Toxicology (2016)”, 17th edition of the Textbook, 2016.

Publisher : 17th edition of the Textbook .

Year : 2010

Poisonous Indian Plants

Cite this Research Publication : Pillay V. V. , “Poisonous Indian Plants”, 5th ed., Oxford University Press, UK: Oxford Textbook of Medicine, 2010.

Publisher : Oxford Textbook of Medicine, Oxford University Press, UK

Year : 1997

Medico-Legal Pocket Book for Casualty Medical Officers

Cite this Research Publication : Medico-Legal Pocket Book for Casualty Medical Officers. 1997. Sharada Press, Mangalore. 60 pages

Book

Year : 2023

Modern Medical Toxicology

Cite this Research Publication : Dr. Pillay V. V., Modern Medical Toxicology. 2023 (5th edn). Jaypee Brothers Medical Publishers, New Delhi. 632 pages.

Publisher : Jaypee Brothers Medical Publishers

Year : 2020

Guidelines for Establishing a Poison Centre. Geneva: World Health Organization

Cite this Research Publication : Contributor, Guidelines for Establishing a Poison Centre. Geneva: World Health Organization; 2020. Licence: CC BY-NC-SA 3.0 IGO.

Year : 2019

Cardiovascular Toxicology

Cite this Research Publication : “Cardiovascular Toxicology”. Chapter in Tandon’s Textbook of Cardiology. 2019. Wolters Kluwer (India) Pvt Ltd, Gurgaon.

Year : 2018

Textbook of Emergency and Trauma Care.

Cite this Research Publication : Pillay V. V., Textbook of Emergency and Trauma Care. . New Delhi: Jaypee Brothers Medical Publishers, 2018.

Publisher : Jaypee Brothers Medical Publishers,

Year : 2018

Comprehensive Medical Toxicology

Cite this Research Publication : Pillay V. V., Comprehensive Medical Toxicology. Hyderabad: Paras Medical Publisher, 2018.

Publisher : : Paras Medical Publisher,

Year : 2017

Brief Guide to Analytical Methods for Measuring Lead in Blood

Cite this Research Publication : Pillay V. V., Brief Guide to Analytical Methods for Measuring Lead in Blood. World Health Organization, Genev, 2017.

Publisher : World Health Organization,

Year : 2017

Textbook of Forensic Medicine & Toxicology

Cite this Research Publication : Pillay V. V., Textbook of Forensic Medicine & Toxicology. Hyderabad: Paras Medical Publisher, 2017.

Publisher : Hyderabad: Paras Medical Publisher

Year : 2014

Poisonous Indian Plants in Oxford Textbook of Medicine

Cite this Research Publication : Pillay V. V., Poisonous Indian Plants in Oxford Textbook of Medicine, 5th ed. UK: Oxford University Press, 2014.

Publisher : UK: Oxford University Press,

Year : 2013

Modern Medical Toxicology (2013)

Cite this Research Publication : Pillay V. V., Modern Medical Toxicology, 4th ed. New Delhi: Jaypee Brothers Medical Publishers, 2013.

Publisher : Jaypee Brothers Medical Publishers,

Year : 2010

WHO Guidelines for the Production Control and Regulation of Snake Antivenom Immunoglobulins

Cite this Research Publication : Contributor, WHO Guidelines for the Production Control and Regulation of Snake Antivenom Immunoglobulins. Geneva: World Health Organization; 2010.

Year : 2010

WHO Guidelines for the Production Control and Regulation of Snake Antivenom Immunoglobulins

Cite this Research Publication : Pillay V. V., WHO Guidelines for the Production Control and Regulation of Snake Antivenom Immunoglobulins. Geneva: World Health Organization , 2010.

Publisher : World Health Organization

Year : 2008

Occupational Hazards

Cite this Research Publication : “Occupational Hazards” Chapter in API Textbook of Medicine, 8th edn, 2008. Association of Physicians of India.

Year : 2008

API Textbook of Medicine

Cite this Research Publication : Pillay V. V., API Textbook of Medicine, 8th ed. Association of Physicians of India., 2008.

Publisher : Association of Physicians of India.

Year : 2006

Handbook of Forensic Medicine and Toxicology for Police Officers

Cite this Research Publication : Pillay V. V., Handbook of Forensic Medicine and Toxicology for Police Officers. Hyderabad: SVP National Police Academy, 2006.


Publisher : SVP National Police Academy

Year : 2005

Self Assessment in Forensic Medicine and Toxicology

Cite this Research Publication : Pillay V. V., Self Assessment in Forensic Medicine and Toxicology, 2nd ed. Hyderabad: Paras Medical Publishers, 2005.


Publisher : Paras Medical Publishers

Year : 2001

Pocketbook of Pesticide Poisoning for Physicians

Cite this Research Publication : Pillay V. V., Pocketbook of Pesticide Poisoning for Physicians. New Delhi: CBS Publishers and Distributors, 2001.

Publisher : CBS Publishers and Distributors

Year : 1997

Medico-Legal Pocket Book for Casualty Medical Officers

Cite this Research Publication : Pillay V. V., Medico-Legal Pocket Book for Casualty Medical Officers. Sharada Press, Mangalore, 1997.


Publisher : Sharada Press, Mangalore

Scientific Paper

Year : 2022

Role of analytical toxicology in the management of poisoning

Cite this Research Publication : Pillay VV. Role of analytical toxicology in the management of poisoning. Indian J Pract Pediatr 2022; 24(4): 398-402. SCOPUS

Year : 2021

Awareness about standard of care for snakebite management among physicians in Kerala: A cross sectional study

Cite this Research Publication : Pillay R, Rathish B, Pillay VV, Mukhtar F. Awareness about standard of care for snakebite management among physicians in Kerala: A cross sectional study. Amer J Trop Med Hyg 2021; 105(2): 528-531. (DOI: https://doi.org/10.4269/ajtmh.21-0114) PUBMED

Year : 2021

Estimation of formaldehyde contamination in selected sea fish species sold in Ernakulam district of Kerala state

Cite this Research Publication : Nirmal Kumar V, Pillay VV, Ramakrishnan UK, Arathy SL, Renjitha Bhaskaran. Estimation of formaldehyde contamination in selected sea fish species sold in Ernakulam district of Kerala state. J Punjab Acad Forensic Med Toxicol 2021; 21(1): 83-90. SCOPPUS

Year : 2021

Estimating epidemiological and economic burden and community derived disability weights for snake bite in Kerala: a study protocol

Cite this Research Publication : Menon JC, John D, Menon GR, Joseph KJ, Rakesh S, Pillay VV, Banerjee A. Estimating epidemiological and economic burden and community derived disability weights for snake bite in Kerala: a study protocol. F1000Research 2021, 10:167.

Year : 2021

Comprehensive Review of Bioterrorism

Cite this Research Publication : Rathish B, Pillay R, Wilson, A, Pillay VV. Comprehensive review of bioterrorism. StatPearls (Internet). Treasure Island (FL): StatPearls Publishing. 2021. PMID 34033376. PUBMED

Year : 2020

Little Known Dangers of an Exotic Poisonous Fruit: Lessons From Two Cases of Konjac Ingestion

Cite this Research Publication : Pillay R, Mukthar F, Pillay VV, Rathish B. Little known dangers of an exotic poisonous fruit: Lessons from two cases of Konjac ingestion. Case Reports Cureus 2020 Dec 8; 12(12): e11972. doi: 10.7759/cureus.11972. PUBMED

Year : 2020

Liver Transplant Society of India guidelines for the management of acute liver injury secondary to yellow phosphorus containing rodenticide poisoning using the modified Delphi technique

Cite this Research Publication : Reddy M, Rajakumar A, Mathew JS, Venkatakrishnan L, Jothimani D, Sudhindran S, Jacob M, Narayanasamy K, Venugopal R, Mohanka R, Kaliamoorthy I, Varghese J, Panackel C, Mohamed Z, Vij M, Sachan D, Pillay VV, Saigal S, Dhiman R, Soin AS, Gupta S, Wendon J, Rela M, Sarin SK. Liver Transplant Society of India guidelines for the management of acute liver injury secondary to yellow phosphorus containing rodenticide poisoning using the modified Delphi technique. J Clin Exper Hepatol 2020; 11(4): 475-483. PUBMED and SCOPUS

Year : 2020

Utilizing simulation technology to train doctors in Indian Society of Toxicology Life Support course at Poison Control Centre, Cochin

Cite this Research Publication : Verma V, Remya P, Rastogi P, Pillay VV. Utilizing simulation technology to train doctors in Indian Society of Toxicology Life Support course at Poison Control Centre, Cochin. J Forensic Chemistry Toxicol 2020; 6(1): 64–72. Index Copernicus

Year : 2020

Arsenic – Not an Obsolete Homicidal Poison

Cite this Research Publication : P. V. V. Pillay A, Anu Sasidharan, and VV, P., “Arsenic – Not an Obsolete Homicidal Poison”, J Indian Acad Forensic Med , vol. 42, no. 3, pp. 227-230, 2020.

Publisher : J Indian Acad Forensic Med

Year : 2020

Effect of Embalming Fluid on the Histological Appearance of Organs-A Cadaveric study

Cite this Research Publication : Swapna Ramakrishnan, Annie Jojo, Tintu TS, Asha G, Pillay VV, Minnie Pillay. Effect of Embalming Fluid on the Histological Appearance of Organs - A Cadaveric Study. Indian J Forensic Med Toxicol 2020; 14(4): 373-378. SCOPUS

Publisher : Conference- 65th National Conference of Anatomical Society of India-2017,Chattisgarh

Year : 2019

Estimation and assessment of carbon monoxide levels from postmortem blood samples in cases of death due to burns

Cite this Research Publication : Aravind Ajid, Pillay VV, James B, Sasidharan A. Estimation and assessment of carbon monoxide levels from postmortem blood samples in cases of death due to burns. J South India Medicolegal Assoc 2019; 11(1): 21-26. SCOPUS

Year : 2019

Detection and estimation of arsenic and lead in coconut water – A Kerala study

Cite this Research Publication : Pillay VV, Sasidharan A, Arathy SL, Sundaram KR, Greeshma CR. Detection and Estimation of Arsenic and Lead in Coconut Water – A Kerala Study. Indian Journal of Forensic Medicine & Toxicology 2019: 13(1): 19-24. (Scopus, Index Copernicus)

Publisher : Indian Journal of Forensic Medicine and Toxicology

Year : 2018

Sexual Dimorphism of Complete and Incomplete metopic Suture: a Regional South Indian Study

Cite this Research Publication : Dr. Minnie Pillay, Pillay, V. Vasudev, Sukumaran, T. Thottiyil, and Gopalan, M., “Sexual dimorphism of complete and incomplete metopic suture: A regional South Indian study”, Indian Journal of Forensic Medicine & Toxicology , vol. 12(4):34, 2018.



Publisher : Indian Journal of Forensic Medicine & Toxicology

Year : 2017

Role and Utility of Clinical Forensic Medicine unit (CFMU) in a Major Hospital – Part I

Cite this Research Publication : R. UK, Anu Sasidharan, Pillay V. V., Ajid, A., and KR, S., “Role and Utility of Clinical Forensic Medicine unit (CFMU) in a Major Hospital - Part I”, J South India Medicolegal Assoc , vol. 9, no. 2, pp. 68 - 73, 2017.


Publisher : J South India Medicolegal Assoc

Year : 2017

Role and utility of Clinical Forensic Medicine Unit (CFMU) in a major hospital – Part II

Cite this Research Publication : Anu Sasidharan, UK, R., Pillay V. V., Ajid, A., and KR, S., “Role and utility of Clinical Forensic Medicine Unit (CFMU) in a major hospital – Part II”, J South India Medicolegal Assoc , vol. 9, no. 2, pp. 74 - 79, 2017.


Publisher : J South India Medicolegal Assoc

Year : 2016

Management Protocol of Venomous Snakebite in India: a Consensus Statement

Cite this Research Publication : Menon JC, Joseph JK, Jose MP, Punde D, Mazumdar DB, Bawaskar HS, Pillay VV, Mohapatra BN, Rajendiran C, Tanwar PD, Raut S, Ragunanthatan S, Tripathi S. Management protocol of venomous snakebite in India: a consensus statement, Toxin Reviews, 2016; 35:3-4, 147-151, DOI: 10.1080/15569543.2016.1185735

Publisher : Toxin Rev .

Year : 2016

Decontamination Methods in Poisoning Revisited

Cite this Research Publication : Pillay V. V., Anu Sasidharan, and UK, R., “Decontamination Methods in Poisoning Revisited”, J Indian Soc Toxicol, vol. 12, no. 1, pp. 22 - 28, 2016.


Publisher : J Indian Soc Toxicol .

Year : 2014

Diatoms – A study on its Temporo-spatial Variations with Special Reference to Temperature and Salinity

Cite this Research Publication : Anu Sasidharan, B, U., S, R., KR, S., and Pillay V. V., “Diatoms – A study on its Temporo-spatial Variations with Special Reference to Temperature and Salinity”, . J South India Medico-legal Assoc , vol. 6, no. 1, pp. 14 - 21, 2014.


Publisher : . J South India Medico-legal Assoc

Year : 2014

Forensic Implications of Viscera Analysis in Death due to Cerbera odollam Poisoning

Cite this Research Publication : Ramakrishnan UK, Pillay VV, Arathy SL. Forensic implications of viscera analysis in death due to Cerbera odollam poisoning. J Indian Soc Toxicol 2014; 10(1): 23-27.

Publisher : Journal of the Indian Society of Toxicology

Year : 2014

Snakebite Envenomation – Clinical profile, Anti-snake Venom Therapy and Complications

Cite this Research Publication : Sreekrishnan TP, Ajith V, Sabareesh B, Bharath Prasad, Ajith Kumar J, Naveen Mohan, Priya R Menon, Pillay VV, Gireesh Kumar KP. Snakebite envenomation – clinical profile, anti-snake venom therapy and complications. J Indian Soc Toxicol 2014; 10(2): 8-14.

Publisher : J Indian Soc Toxicol

Year : 2011

Robbery or Assault by Stupefying Drugs – The new Indian scourge

Cite this Research Publication : Pillay V. V., “Robbery or Assault by Stupefying Drugs – The new Indian scourge”, . J Central Detect Tr School , vol. 1, no. 2, pp. 23 - 24, 2011.


Publisher : . J Central Detect Tr School

Year : 2011

Multiple Unusual Complications in a Single Patient with Combined Organophosphate-carbamate pesticide exposure.

Cite this Research Publication : Kamath, S., and Pillay V. V., “Multiple Unusual Complications in a Single Patient with Combined Organophosphate-carbamate pesticide exposure.”, J Indian Soc Toxicol , vol. 7, no. 1, pp. 47 - 50, 2011.

Publisher : J Indian Soc Toxicol

Year : 2011

Misconceptions About Antidotal Therapy of Poisoning and Overdose

Cite this Research Publication : Pillay V. V., “Misconceptions About Antidotal Therapy of Poisoning and Overdose”, Amrita J Med , vol. 7, no. 2, pp. 4 - 11, 2011.

Publisher : Amrita J Med

Year : 2011

Assessment of Mercury Contamination of Eloor Region of Periyar River in Kerala by Dithizone Method

Cite this Research Publication : , Pillay V. V., and SL, A., “ Assessment of Mercury Contamination of Eloor Region of Periyar River in Kerala by Dithizone Method”, . J Indian Soc Toxicol , vol. 7, no. 2, pp. 8 - 10, 2011.

Publisher : . J Indian Soc Toxicol

Year : 2010

The utility of poison control centres in diagnosing and managing cases of poisoning and overdose

Cite this Research Publication : Pillay V. V., “The utility of poison control centres in diagnosing and managing cases of poisoning and overdose”, Journal of the Indian Medical Association, vol. 108, pp. 162-166, 2010.

Publisher : Journal of the Indian Medical Association

Year : 2010

Rigor Mortis or something else?

Cite this Research Publication : Pillay V. V. and D'Souza, D. Hb, “Rigor Mortis or something else?”, American Journal of Forensic Medicine and Pathology, vol. 31, p. e2, 2010.


Publisher : American Journal of Forensic Medicine and Pathology

Year : 2010

Myocarditis and mobitz type I heart block following wasp sting

Cite this Research Publication : P. Vishwanath, Adhikari, D., Poudel, R., Poudel, K., Pillay V. V., and Menezes, R., “Myocarditis and mobitz type I heart block following wasp sting”, Internet Journal of Cardiology, vol. 8, 2010.

Publisher : Internet Journal of Cardiology

Year : 2010

Five-year Survey of Toxicological Testing of Clinical Body Fluid Samples at the Poison Control Centre in the Indian State of Kerala

Cite this Research Publication : Pillay V. V., ,, ,, and KG, V., “Five-year Survey of Toxicological Testing of Clinical Body Fluid Samples at the Poison Control Centre in the Indian State of Kerala”, . J Indian Acad Forensic Med , vol. 32, no. 01, pp. 52 - 55, 2010.

Publisher : . J Indian Acad Forensic Med

Year : 2009

Camphor ingestion: An unusual cause of seizure

Cite this Research Publication : Pillay V. V., “Camphor ingestion: An unusual cause of seizure”, J Assoc Physicians India , vol. 57, p. 216, 2009.


Publisher : J Assoc Physicians India

Year : 2009

The present scenario of Poison Control Centres in India and the need for many more

Cite this Research Publication : Pillay V. V., “The present scenario of Poison Control Centres in India and the need for many more”, Toxicol Newsletter, Amer Coll Emerg Physicians, vol. 16, 2009.

Publisher : Toxicol Newsletter, Amer Coll Emerg Physicians

Year : 2008

Self-inflicted burns

Cite this Research Publication : M. RG, Pillay V. V., SW, L., and SH, S., “Self-inflicted burns”, Burns , vol. 34, p. 427, 2008.

Publisher : Burns

Year : 2008

Role of activated carbon fabric mask to prevent lead absorption – a short report

Cite this Research Publication : Pillay V. V., “Role of activated carbon fabric mask to prevent lead absorption – a short report”, Toxicol Ind Health , vol. 24, pp. 569 - 572, 2008.

Publisher : Toxicol Ind Health

Year : 2008

The march of JIST

Cite this Research Publication : Pillay V. V., “The march of JIST”, J Indian Soc Toxicol , vol. 4, no. 1, p. 2, 2008.

Publisher : J Indian Soc Toxicol

Year : 2008

Academic promotions: The dust has not yet settled

Cite this Research Publication : M. R.G., T., K., A.V., B., P.P., J. Rao, S.W., L., M., S., and Pillay V. V., “Academic promotions: The dust has not yet settled”, Current Sci , vol. 94, no. 6, p. 699, 2008.

Publisher : Current Sci

Year : 2008

Current views on antidotal therapy in managing cases of poisoning and overdose

Cite this Research Publication : Pillay V. V., “Current views on antidotal therapy in managing cases of poisoning and overdose”, Journal of Association of Physicians of India, vol. 56, pp. 881-892, 2008.


Publisher : Journal of Association of Physicians of India,

Year : 2008

Jet-lagged individual vis-a-vis local resident and susceptibility to malaria

Cite this Research Publication : L. SW, RG, M., AV, B., T, K., and Pillay V. V., “Jet-lagged individual vis-a-vis local resident and susceptibility to malaria”, Med Hypotheses, vol. 70, no. 2, pp. 458 - 460, 2008.

Publisher : Med Hypotheses

Year : 2008

Why is medical administration run by former C-students

Cite this Research Publication : Pillay V. V. and RG., M., “Why is medical administration run by former C-students”, Med Hypotheses , vol. 70, no. 1, pp. 191 - 192, 2008.

Publisher : Med Hypotheses

Year : 2008

Snakebite: Venom induced coagulopathy

Cite this Research Publication : Pillay V. V., “Snakebite: Venom induced coagulopathy”, Ind J Trauma Anaesth Crit Care , vol. 09, pp. 764 - 770, 2008.

Publisher : Ind J Trauma Anaesth Crit Care

Year : 2007

Use of "rescue burns" as another term of expression in certain situations of burns

Cite this Research Publication : Pillay V. V., ,, T, K., ,, and S, R., “Use of "rescue burns" as another term of expression in certain situations of burns.”, Burns, vol. 33, 2007.

Publisher : Burns,

Year : 2007

Paraquat: The underestimated lethal pesticide

Cite this Research Publication : Pillay V. V., “Paraquat: The underestimated lethal pesticide”, ” J Indian Soc Toxicol , vol. 3, no. 2, pp. 11 - 14, 2007.

Publisher : ” J Indian Soc Toxicol

Year : 2007

The mis-education of medical students: Righting a wrong

Cite this Research Publication : Pillay V. V., “The mis-education of medical students: Righting a wrong”, J Indian Soc Toxicol , vol. 3, no. 2, p. 2, 2007.

Publisher : J Indian Soc Toxicol

Year : 2007

Identification of active principles of Manihot esculenta and Cerbera odallum by thin layer chromatography: The potential for misinterpretation in forensic cases

Cite this Research Publication : J. V. V., R., R. R., and Pillay V. V., “Identification of active principles of Manihot esculenta and Cerbera odallum by thin layer chromatography: The potential for misinterpretation in forensic cases”, ” J Indian Soc Toxicol , vol. 3, no. 1, 2007.

Publisher : ” J Indian Soc Toxicol

Year : 2007

From TOXOCON-3 to TOXOCON-4 and beyond

Cite this Research Publication : Pillay V. V., “From TOXOCON-3 to TOXOCON-4 and beyond”, J Indian Soc Toxicol , vol. 3, no. 1, p. 2, 2007.

Publisher : J Indian Soc Toxicol

Year : 2007

The deadly dose

Cite this Research Publication : Pillay V. V., “The deadly dose”, The Black Cat Journal, 2007.

Publisher : The Black Cat Journal

Year : 2007

Detection of Y STR markers of male fetal DNA in maternal circulation

Cite this Research Publication : , Peter, S., Pillay V. V., ,, ,, and B., R., “Detection of Y STR markers of male fetal DNA in maternal circulation”, Indian J Hum Genet , vol. 13, pp. 69 - 72, 2007.

Publisher : Indian J Hum Genet

Year : 2007

Biotechnology in forensic science: the revolution continues.

Cite this Research Publication : Pillay VV, Menezes RG, Krishnaprasad R, Pillay M, Lobo SW, Adhikari D, Vishwanath P, Bhat NB, Kanchan T, Vasudevan DM. “Biotechnology in forensic science: The revolution continues.” Nepal Med Coll J 2007 Mar; 9(1): 57-62.

Publisher : Nepal Medical College journal : NMCJ

Year : 2006

The phase of consolidation and expansion

Cite this Research Publication : Pillay V. V., “The phase of consolidation and expansion”, J Indian Soc Toxicol , vol. 2, no. 2, p. 1, 2006.


Publisher : J Indian Soc Toxicol

Year : 2006

Jatropha curcas poisoning

Cite this Research Publication : M. RG, NG, R., SS, K., A, K., S, M., and Pillay V. V., “Jatropha curcas poisoning.”, Indian J Pediatr, vol. 73, no. 7, p. 634, 2006.


Publisher : Indian J Pediatr

Year : 2006

How to set up a low-cost analytical toxicology laboratory

Cite this Research Publication : Pillay V. V. and A, A. Sam Lal, “How to set up a low-cost analytical toxicology laboratory”, J Indian Soc Toxicol , vol. 2, no. 1, 2006.


Publisher : J Indian Soc Toxicol

Year : 2006

Death due to antbite – A case report

Cite this Research Publication : Pillay V. V. and EJ, R., “Death due to antbite - A case report”, J Indian Soc Toxicol , vol. 2, no. 2, pp. 48 - 50, 2006.


Publisher : J Indian Soc Toxicol

Year : 2006

Clinical manifestations of lead workers of Mangalore, India

Cite this Research Publication : Kuruvilla A, Pillay VV, Adhikari P, Venkatesh T, Chakrapani M, Jayaprakash Rao HT, Bastia BK, Rajeev A, Saralaya KM, Rai M. “Clinical manifestations of lead workers of Mangalore, India.” Toxicol Ind Health 2006; 22(9): 405-413.


Publisher : Toxicol Ind Health

Year : 2005

A Unique Case of “Attempted Murder” with B Complex Vitamins

Cite this Research Publication : Pillay V. V., ,, ,, ,, and N, V., “A Unique Case of “Attempted Murder” with B Complex Vitamins”, Internet J Forensic Med Toxicol , vol. 6, no. 1, 2005.


Publisher : Internet J Forensic Med Toxicol

Year : 2005

Toxicology: An ignored specialty?

Cite this Research Publication : Pillay V. V., “Toxicology: An ignored specialty?””, Natl Med J India , vol. 18, pp. 98 - 99, 2005.


Publisher : Natl Med J India

Year : 2005

Poisoning due to white seed variety of Abrus precatorius

Cite this Research Publication : Pillay V. V., ,, ,, ,, and N, V., “Poisoning due to white seed variety of Abrus precatorius”, .” J Assoc Physicians India , vol. 53, pp. 317 - 319, 2005.


Publisher : J Assoc Physicians India

Year : 2005

Perfect take-off

Cite this Research Publication : Pillay V. V., “Perfect take-off”, J Ind Soc Toxicol , vol. 1, no. 2, pp. 20 - 22, 2005.


Publisher : J Ind Soc Toxicol

Year : 2005

Not just another society

Cite this Research Publication : Pillay V. V., “Not just another society”, J Indian Society Toxicology , vol. 1, no. 1, 2005.


Publisher : J Indian Society Toxicology

Year : 2005

Bilateral ptosis following wasp sting

Cite this Research Publication : Pillay V. V., “Bilateral ptosis following wasp sting”, JAPI, vol. 53, p. 162, 2005.


Publisher : JAPI

Year : 2005

Adulteration and contamination of Ayurvedic herbal medications

Cite this Research Publication : Pillay V. V., “Adulteration and contamination of Ayurvedic herbal medications”, J Indian Soc Toxicol , vol. 1, no. 1, pp. 20 - 22, 2005.


Publisher : J Indian Soc Toxicol

Year : 2004

Terrorism and homicides by poisoning: Why Indian police should know more about toxicology

Cite this Research Publication : Pillay V. V., “Terrorism and homicides by poisoning: Why Indian police should know more about toxicology”, Indian Police J , vol. L1, no. 03, pp. 113 - 115, 2004.

Publisher : Indian Police J

Year : 2004

Portable lead analyzer to locate source of lead

Cite this Research Publication : K. A., Pillay V. V., T., V., P., A., M., C., CS., C., H., D. ’S., RG., M., N., N., R., C., and S., S., “Portable lead analyzer to locate source of lead”, Indian J Pediatr , vol. 71, no. 6, pp. 495 - 499, 2004.


Publisher : Indian J Pediatr

Year : 2004

Bitemark analysis: Four different techniques

Cite this Research Publication : Pillay V. V., ,, and SN, S., “Bitemark analysis: Four different techniques”, Malaysian Dental J , vol. 25, pp. 8 - 14, 2004.


Publisher : Malaysian Dental J

Year : 2003

Applications of DNA markers for human identity

Cite this Research Publication : Pillay V. V., “Applications of DNA markers for human identity”, J Forensic Med Toxicol , vol. 20, no. 2, pp. 54 - 56, 2003.


Publisher : J Forensic Med Toxicol

Year : 2003

Paracetamol: Killing softly

Cite this Research Publication : Pillay V. V., “Paracetamol: Killing softly”, QPMPA J Med Sci , vol. 17, no. 2, pp. 78 - 79, 2003.


Publisher : QPMPA J Med Sci

Year : 2003

Household poisons: Doctor is your own home poison-proof

Cite this Research Publication : Pillay V. V., “Household poisons: Doctor is your own home poison-proof”, QPMPA J Med Sci , vol. 17, no. 1, pp. 12 - 14, 2003.


Publisher : QPMPA J Med Sci

Year : 2002

Value of bitemark analysis in forensic investigations: An overview

Cite this Research Publication : Pillay V. V., “Value of bitemark analysis in forensic investigations: An overview”, J Indian Dental Assoc , vol. 73, pp. 111 - 115, 2002.


Publisher : J Indian Dental Assoc

Year : 2002

Toxicology: The need for public awareness

Cite this Research Publication : Pillay V. V., “Toxicology: The need for public awareness”, QPMPA J Med Sci , vol. 16, no. 7, pp. 269 - 270, 2002.


Publisher : QPMPA J Med Sci

Year : 2002

Forensic significance of micro-haemorrhages in thyroid gland and soft tissues of neck

Cite this Research Publication : Pillay V. V., ,, and U, K., “Forensic significance of micro-haemorrhages in thyroid gland and soft tissues of neck”, Int J Med Toxicol Legal Med , no. 5, pp. 1 - 3, 2002.


Publisher : Int J Med Toxicol Legal Med

Year : 2001

Naloxone: Opening up new vistas

Cite this Research Publication : Pillay V. V., “Naloxone: Opening up new vistas”, Internet J Forensic Med Toxicol , vol. 2, no. 1, 2001.


Publisher : Internet J Forensic Med Toxicol

Year : 2000

Toxic coma: Problems of diagnosis and assessment

Cite this Research Publication : Pillay V. V., “Toxic coma: Problems of diagnosis and assessment”, J Indian Acad Forensic Med, vol. 22, no. 1, pp. 12 - 15, 2000.


Publisher : J Indian Acad Forensic Med

Year : 2000

The Perfect Scam

Cite this Research Publication : Pillay V. V., “The Perfect Scam”, J Karnataka Medico-legal Soc , vol. 9, pp. 35 - 36, 2000.


Publisher : J Karnataka Medico-legal Soc

Year : 2000

Indian statutes on drugs and poisons: A review

Cite this Research Publication : Pillay V. V., “Indian statutes on drugs and poisons: A review”, J Karnataka Medico-legal Soc , vol. 9, no. 1, pp. 6 - 10, 2000.


Publisher : J Karnataka Medico-legal Soc

Year : 1999

Absence of spinal injury in attempted hanging involving cervical spine: a case report

Cite this Research Publication : Pillay V. V., “Absence of spinal injury in attempted hanging involving cervical spine: a case report”, J Forensic Med Toxicol, vol. 6, no. 1, pp. 38 - 39, 1999.

Publisher : J Forensic Med Toxicol,

Year : 1999

Revised guide-lines of sample preservation and analysis in medico-legal cases: A report

Cite this Research Publication : Pillay V. V., “Revised guide-lines of sample preservation and analysis in medico-legal cases: A report”, J Forensic Med Toxicol , vol. 16, no. 1, pp. 44 - 54, 1999.


Publisher : J Forensic Med Toxicol

Year : 1999

The need for a Poison Information Center in every major hospital

Cite this Research Publication : Pillay V. V., “The need for a Poison Information Center in every major hospital”, J Karnataka Medicolegal Soc , vol. 8, no. 1, pp. 6 - 9, 1999.


Publisher : J Karnataka Medicolegal Soc

Year : 1998

Medical education: Curriculum of undergraduate and post graduate courses in Forensic Medicine and Toxicology

Cite this Research Publication : Pillay V. V., “Medical education: Curriculum of undergraduate and post graduate courses in Forensic Medicine and Toxicology”, Int. J Med Toxicol , vol. 1, pp. 25 - 30, 1998.


Publisher : Int. J Med Toxicol

Year : 1998

First -aid Controversies in snake bite

Cite this Research Publication : Pillay V. V., “First -aid Controversies in snake bite”, J Applied Med, vol. 24, no. 9, pp. 649 - 651, 1998.


Publisher : J Applied Med

Year : 1998

Toxicology sans antidotes: The grim Indian Scenario

Cite this Research Publication : Pillay V. V., “Toxicology sans antidotes: The grim Indian Scenario”, J Karnataka Medicolegal Soc , vol. 7, no. 1, pp. 11 - 16, 1998.


Publisher : J Karnataka Medicolegal Soc

Year : 1997

How safe are indigenous medications: A case report on arsenic poisoning

Cite this Research Publication : Pillay V. V., “How safe are indigenous medications: A case report on arsenic poisoning”, .” J Karnataka Medicolegal Soc , vol. 6, pp. 18 - 19, 1997.


Publisher : .” J Karnataka Medicolegal Soc

Year : 1997

Drug dependence: Changing Perspectives

Cite this Research Publication : Pillay V. V., “Drug dependence: Changing Perspectives”, J Karnataka Medicolegal Soc , vol. 6, pp. 12 - 15, 1997.


Publisher : J Karnataka Medicolegal Soc

Year : 1997

Alcohol and health: Where do we stand?

Cite this Research Publication : Pillay V. V., “Alcohol and health: Where do we stand?”, Medicolegal Bull , vol. 2, no. 1, pp. 1 - 3, 1997.


Publisher : Medicolegal Bull

Year : 1997

Adverse Neuropsychiatric effects of therapeutic drugs

Cite this Research Publication : Pillay V. V., “Adverse Neuropsychiatric effects of therapeutic drugs”, J Applied Med , vol. 23, pp. 385-390, 1997.


Publisher : J Applied Med

Year : 1996

Whither Toxicology

Cite this Research Publication : Pillay V. V., “Whither Toxicology”, J Karnataka Medicolegal Soc , vol. 6, no. 2, 1996.


Publisher : J Karnataka Medicolegal Soc

Year : 1996

Influence of fang structure and venom composition on the symptomatology of snakebite

Cite this Research Publication : Pillay V. V., “Influence of fang structure and venom composition on the symptomatology of snakebite”, J Forensic Med Toxicol , vol. 13, pp. 18 - 20, 1996.


Publisher : J Forensic Med Toxicol

Year : 1996

Estimation of time after death by histological changes in pancreas

Cite this Research Publication : Pillay V. V., “Estimation of time after death by histological changes in pancreas”, ”. J Karnataka Medicolegal Soc , vol. 5, no. 2, pp. 5 - 13, 1996.


Publisher : J Karnataka Medicolegal Soc

Year : 1996

Estimation of fetal age by histological study of kidney

Cite this Research Publication : Pillay V. V. and K, U. Kumar, “Estimation of fetal age by histological study of kidney”, Med Sci Law , vol. 36, no. 3, pp. 226 - 230, 1996.


Publisher : Med Sci Law

Year : 1994

Maternal and foetal poisoning: A new dimension to Toxicology

Cite this Research Publication : Pillay V. V., “Maternal and foetal poisoning: A new dimension to Toxicology”, J Applied Med , vol. 20, no. 8, pp. 619- 620., 1994.


Publisher : J Applied Med

Year : 1993

A multifactorial study of traffic accidental deaths in a South Indian city – 1985 to 1988

Cite this Research Publication : Pillay V. V., ,, and R, S. Rani, “A multifactorial study of traffic accidental deaths in a South Indian city - 1985 to 1988”, J Traffic Med , vol. 21, no. 1, pp. 15 - 20, 1993.


Publisher : J Traffic Med

Year : 1993

Conflicts of opinion in forensic work-need for a rational outlook

Cite this Research Publication : Pillay V. V., “Conflicts of opinion in forensic work-need for a rational outlook”, J Indian Acad Forensic Med , vol. 15, no. 4, pp. 40 - 41, 1993.


Publisher : J Indian Acad Forensic Med

Year : 1992

Latest advances in determining the moment of death and time since death.

Cite this Research Publication : Pillay V. V., “Latest advances in determining the moment of death and time since death.”, Police Professional , vol. 2, no. 2, pp. 51 - 54, 1992.


Publisher : Police Professional

Year : 1991

Brain Stem Death – The Real Moment of Death

Cite this Research Publication : Pillay V. V., “Brain Stem Death - The Real Moment of Death”, J Indian Acad Forensic Med , vol. 13, no. 1, pp. 9 - 11, 1991.


Publisher : J Indian Acad Forensic Med

Year : 1990

Superimposition – significance of a proforma-based examination

Cite this Research Publication : Pillay V. V. and , “Superimposition - significance of a proforma-based examination”, J Forensic Med Istanbul, vol. 6, pp. 1 - 2 , 1990.


Publisher : J Forensic Med Istanbul

Year : 1990

A puzzle of skeletal remains: How forensic science and medicine succeeded in unraveling a complex and controversial murder case

Cite this Research Publication : Pillay V. V. and , “A puzzle of skeletal remains: How forensic science and medicine succeeded in unraveling a complex and controversial murder case”, Med Sci Law , vol. 30, no. 3, pp. 321 - 328, 1990.


Publisher : Med Sci Law

Year : 1990

Entomology and postmortem interval: A systematic approach

Cite this Research Publication : Pillay V. V. and , “Entomology and postmortem interval: A systematic approach”, J Forensic Med Istanbul , vol. 6, pp. 3 - 4, 1990.


Publisher : J Forensic Med Istanbul

Year : 1990

Detection of time since death by histological changes in liver

Cite this Research Publication : Pillay V. V. and , “Detection of time since death by histological changes in liver”, J Indian Acad Forensic Med , vol. 12, no. 9, 1990.


Publisher : J Indian Acad Forensic Med

Year : 1990

Deceptive cut-throat: A case report

Cite this Research Publication : Pillay V. V. and BM, B., “Deceptive cut-throat: A case report”, J Indian Acad Forensic Med , vol. 12, no. 1, pp. 27 - 29, 1990.


Publisher : J Indian Acad Forensic Med

Year : 1989

Superimposition: A methodical approach

Cite this Research Publication : Pillay V. V. and , “Superimposition: A methodical approach”, J Indian Acad Forensic Med , vol. 11, no. 1, pp. 5 - 8, 1989.


Publisher : J Indian Acad Forensic Med

Year : 1989

Insects and crime investigation

Cite this Research Publication : Pillay V. V. and , “Insects and crime investigation”, .” Int Crim Police Rev , vol. 417, pp. 12 - 17, 1989.


Publisher : Int Crim Police Rev

Year : 1989

Efficacy of entomological method in estimation of postmortem interval: A comparative analysis

Cite this Research Publication : Pillay V. V. and , “Efficacy of entomological method in estimation of postmortem interval: A comparative analysis”, Forensic Sci Int , vol. 40, pp. 245 - 250, 1989.


Publisher : Forensic Sci Int

Year : 1988

Cadaver insects of India and their use in estimation of postmortem interval

Cite this Research Publication : Pillay V. V. and , “Cadaver insects of India and their use in estimation of postmortem interval”, Indian J Forensic Sci , vol. 2, pp. 17 - 20, 1988.

Publisher : Indian J Forensic Sci

Year : 1987

Importance of ecological factors in forensic entomology: A proforma for data collection

Cite this Research Publication : Pillay V. V. and , “Importance of ecological factors in forensic entomology: A proforma for data collection.”, Indian J Criminology Criminalistics, vol. 7, pp. 112 - 115, 1987.


Publisher : Indian J Criminology Criminalistics

Year : 1986

Cadaver fauna as indicator of time of deaths: A few case studies

Cite this Research Publication : Pillay V. V. and VK, K., “Cadaver fauna as indicator of time of deaths: A few case studies”, Police Res D, vol. 4, pp. 13 - 15, 1986.


Publisher : Police Res D

Research Interests
  • 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.
Professional Appointments
Sl.No. Designation Period Institution
1. Forensic Specialist 27-04-87   to 26-10-87 Gandhi Medical College, Hyderabad.
2. Assistant Professor, Forensic Medicine & Toxicology 11-12-87   to 31-03-89 JJM Medical College, Davangere
3. Assistant Professor 06-04-89   to 02-04-92 PSG Institute of Medical Sciences, Coimbatore
4. Assistant Professor 06-04-92   to 15-06-92 Kasturba Medical College, Mangalore.
5. Associate Professor 15-06-92   to 16-06-96 –   Do  –
6. Additional Professor 17-06-96   to 05-04-99 –   Do  –
7. Professor 06-04-99 onwards –   Do  –
8. Head of the Department From Apr 1989 to Apr 1992
&
From Aug 1995 to June 2002		 –   Do  –
9. Professor & Head of Forensic Medicine & Toxicology;
Chief of Poison Control Centre;
Head of Analytical Toxicology		 June 2002 – Till date Amrita Institute of Medical Sciences & Research, Cochin, Kerala

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.
Honors
  • 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
Presentations & Lectures
  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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