Dr. Umashankar P. R

Biography

Academic Qualifications PhD in Regenerative Medicine, (2011- Division of Implant Biology, Biomedical Technology Wing, Sree Chitra Tirunal Institute for Medical Sciences and Technology, India). Master of Veterinary Science. In Veterinary Pathology, (2001- Department of Pathology, College of Veterinary and Animal Sciences , Mannuthy, Trichur, India Bachelor of Veterinary science and Animal Husbandry, (1994- College of Veterinary and Animal Sciences , Mannuthy, Trichur, India Professional Record Scientist F (Veterinary), SCTIMST, Thiruvananthapuram, 2012 continuing Scientist E (Veterinary), SCTIMST, Thiruvananthapuram, 2008- 2012 Scientist D (Veterinary), SCTIMST, Thiruvananthapuram,2004 -2008 Veterinary Scientist C , SCTIMST, Thiruvananthapuram, 2000 -2004 Veterinary Surgeon, SCTIMST, -1995 to 2000 April Veterinary Surgeon, Department of Animal Husbandry, Kerala. 1994. Awards Appreciation award from Department of Animal Husbandry, Government of Kerala (2007), for transfer of technology 'A filed kit for testing antibiotic sensitivity for veterinary application'.

Research Interest

Medical device translational studies such as "Proof of concept" and Preclinical evaluation of medical devices in animal models. Development of decellularised/ heparin cross-linked processed animal tissue for cardiovascular application.