Dr. Mohanan P. V.

Biography

Academic Qualifications PDF: The University of Tsukuba, Japan (2000-02) PhD: University of Kerala, India (1997) MSc: University of Calicut, Kerala, India (1986) BSc : University of Calicut, Kerala, India (1984) Professional Record Scientist -F: Sree Chitra Tirunal Institute for Medical Sciences and Technology, Trivandrum (2011 to Present) Scientist-E: Sree Chitra Tirunal Institute for Medical Sciences and Technology, Trivandrum (2007-11) Scientist-D: Sree Chitra Tirunal Institute for Medical Sciences and Technology, Trivandrum (2003-07) Scientist-C: Sree Chitra Tirunal Institute for Medical Sciences and Technology, Trivandrum (1998 to 03) Scientist-B: Sree Chitra Tirunal Institute for Medical Sciences and Technology, Trivandrum (1994-98) Honors Certificate of appreciation from Hon. Minister of Science and Technology, Govt. of India for the contribution to India getting full adherent status on GLP from OECD , New Delhi (NGCMA, DST, 2011) Visiting Professor: Graduate School of Interdisciplinary New Science, Toyo University, Japan Visiting Researcher: Bio Nano Electronics Research Centre, Toyo University, Japan JSPS Bridge Fellowship, 2012, Japan Society for Promotion of Science, Govt. of Japan Senior Toxicologist Fellowship' award by the International Union of Toxicology (IUTOX), USA (2010) JSPS Postdoctoral fellowship award, 2000, Japan Society for the Promotion Sciences, Govt. of Japan STOX/ASAW-Surajben Jethalal Thaker Prakruti Mandir Gold medal Award (2009) Shared Thomas Edison Award-2014: Excellent research in Free Radicals and Antioxidants. Shared Best Poster award at the 2nd International Summit on Toxicology, 7-9 October, 2013, Las Vegas, USA. Country Correspondent for the World Library of Toxicology, USA, 2010 Certified Biological Safety Specialist, NAMSA, USA, 2009 National GLP Inspector, NGCMA, DST, New Delhi. Secretary General of Society of Toxicology, India (2006-2012) Chairman, South Chapter, Indian JSPS Alumni Association (2010-2013). General Secretary, Indian JSPS Alumni Association (2013-present) Secretary General, Association of Toxicology, India (2012 to 2013) Associate Editor: Expert Reviews of Immunology, Vaccines and Informatics [Exp Rev Immunol Vaccine Informat] journal Editorial Board member: Toxicology International Journal Editorial Board member: International Journal of Medical Nano Research Editorial Board member: International Journal of Composite and Constituent Materials Editorial Board member: International Journals of Nanobiotechnology Editorial Board member: International Journal of Bioincs and Bio-Materials Organizing Secretary: Three Days Intensive Residential Training Programme on 'Toxicity, Safety, Biocompatibility Evaluation of Materials, Medical devices and Combination Products', Trivandrum, 17-19 February 2014 Organizing Secretary: International Conference on Futuristic Science and Technology in Frontier areas & 2nd Annual Conference of Indian JSPS Alumni Association (INDO-JAPAN), Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala, India, August 5-6, 2011 Organizing Secretary, INDO-US symposium on GLP: emphasis on medical devices, 5-7, March 2008, Trivandrum Organizing Secretary: Silver Jubilee Year celebrations of Society of Toxicology and National Symposium on Good Laboratory Practice and regulatory issues, October 28-30, 2004 at SCTIMST, Trivandrum Awards Senior Toxicologist Fellowship, 2010, International Union of Toxicology, USA. | Certified Biological Safety Specialist by NAMSA, USA. STOX/ASAW ? Surajben Jethalal Thaker Prakruti Mandir Gold medal Award (2009). JSPS Postdoctoral fellowship award, 2000 by the Japan Society for the Promotion Sciences, Govt. of Japan.

Research Interest

Toxicity/biocompatibility studies of materials and Medical devices Toxicology of nanomaterials and immunotoxicity Toxicology of Pharmaceuticals, Agrochemicals and cosmetics Toxicology of tissue engineered medical products, combinational products Regulatory Toxicology Development of alternative test system for animal experimentation. Good Laboratory Practice and ISO 17025 Development of National GLP Guidelines for Medical devices