Profile
Assistant Professor

Dr. Poornima Devkumar

poornima.d@tdu.edu.in
Community Health, Clinical Research and Education

An Ayurveda professional with Master Degree in Dravyaguna and Professional Diploma in Clinical Research.

A clinician and researcher interested to explore the effect, efficacy, safety, mechanism of action of Ayurveda medications and therapies through clinical research.   Specially fascinated in evaluating the whole systems effect of Ayurveda in non-communicable diseases and to explore the concepts of Ayurveda in  modern scientific parameters through translational researches.

Ongoing Projects / Research

The effects of Ayurveda and yoga health practises on Swasthya (wellness) of the health seekers with special reference to respiratory health.  BOSCH sponsored project

Systems Biology approach to delineate molecular signatures of Prakriti in healthy humans- A collaborative project with CCRAS

Awards / Memberships

Awards:
Recognition award from Global Ayurveda Festival organisers, Kochi in appreciation of the intellectual support to home pavilion for organising “Anveshana” a thematic exhibition on research advances related to Ayurveda
Ayurvisharada Award from the Himalaya drug company

Memberships:
Member- Steering Committee for GCP Professional Certification Scheme (GCPPCS)
Member- Expert committee for drafting clinical trial protocols for assessing AYUSH based adjuvants to current TB management.