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Dr. Sarath Babu Kurra is a medical pharmacologist with a Ph.D. in Medical Pharmacology from K.S. Hegde Medical Academy, Nitte University, Mangalore, Karnataka. His research focuses on the antioxidant activity of Eugenia jabolina seed and fruit extract on dexamethasone-induced insulin resistance and lipid abnormalities in comparison with metformin and rasagilitone. Dr. Kurra has a Master's degree in Medical Pharmacology from Kasturba Medical College, Manipal, Karnataka, and a Bachelor's degree in Science from St Joseph's Degree College, Sri Krishnadevaraya University. His professional skills include toxicological studies of plant extracts, experimental-pharmacology, drug discovery and evaluation, and teaching general pharmacology, systemic pharmacology, experimental-pharmacology, drug discovery and evaluation, clinical pharmacology to various levels of students. Dr. Kurra has also presented seminars on diuretics, mechanisms of drug actions, and anabolic steroids. He has expertise in Microsoft Office and Statistical Package for Social Sciences (SPSS-16). Dr. Kurra has been involved in various organizations, including the Institutional Animal Ethical Committee at Sree Mookambika Institute of Medical Sciences, Head of the Central Research Lab at Sree Mookambika Institute of Medical Sciences, and visiting faculty at Kerala Institute of Dental Medical Research. He has also served as a reviewer for journals such as Journal of Ayurveda and Integrative Medicine, Journal of Advances in Biology, International Journal for Pharmaceutical Research, and Journal of Clinical and Diagnostic Research. Dr. Kurra has a total of 10 years of undergraduate (MBBS) experience and 5 years of postgraduate (MD Pharmacology) experience. He has also served as a co-guide for M.D.S. entrance coaching center at Kerala Institute of Dental Medical Research.

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Education

St. Joseph’s Degree & PG College

Bachelors in Science in Biochemistry, Microbiology, Chemistry

Pursuing
K.S. Hegde Medical Academy (KSHEMA), Mangalore

Ph. D in Medical Pharmacology

Passout Year: 2017
Kasturba Medical College of Manipal (KMC, Manipal)

M. Sc in Medical Pharmacology

Passout Year: 2009

Publication

Preventive effect of hydroalcoholic extract of Vetiveria zizanoides roots on paracetamol induced hepatotoxicity in Wistar albino rats

Objective: Paracetamol is commonly used drug for fever. Long term use of low dose or high dose can produce the liver toxicity. In India paracetamol is used widely leads to development of liv...

Screening of Wound Healing Effect of Nifedipine in Wistar Albino Rats

The effect of Nifedipine was studied in rats using incision wound model. Total 18 rats were divided in to three groups each of 6 rats. G-I Control, G-II-Nifedipine (2 mg/kg) and G-III- Nifed...

Awareness of fixed dose combinations in medical undergraduate students: A question based study.

This study was conducted among the medical students to evaluate the awareness of fixed dose combinations (FDCs). This study was conducted among the 100 students. Students willing to particip...

Awareness of evidence based medicine in medical undergraduate students: A teaching hospital based study.

Evidence Based Medicine (EBM) useful for the treatment of the individual patients. This study was conducted in the 300 medical undergraduate students in the medical college. Out of 300 only ...

Screening of Anti-diabetic Activity of Coscinium fensestratum colebr Bark in Alloxan Induced Wistar Albino Diabetic Rats

This study was conducted to evaluate the anti-diabetic activity of Coscinium fensestratum cole bark in Alloxan induced diabetic rats. 18 Wistar strain of Albino rats weighed with 200-250gram...

Evaluation of Anti-Diabetic Activity of Aqueous Extract of Coscinium fensestratum colebr Stem in Alloxan Induced Diabetic Rats

Aims and Objectives: To evaluate the anti-diabetic activity of Coscinium fensestratum cole stem in Alloxan induced diabetic rats. Materials and Methods: Total 18 rats were selected and divid...

STUDY OF SUPRA ORBITAL NOTCHES & FORAMINA IN UNKNOWN DRY HUMAN SKULLS

The objective of the present study is to know the variations in the combinations and numbers of the notches and foramina of the unknown adult skulls. This study also gives the positions of s...

Preventive effect of alcoholic extract of Eugenia jambolana seed on dexamethasone induced hepatic steatosis in rats.

High dose of dexamethasone administration can cause development of non-alcoholic fatty liver. This study was conducted to screen anti-steatosis effect of Eugenia jambolana (E.J) with compari...

Hypoglycemic Effect of Alcohol Extract of Eugenia Jambolana Seed Against Dexamethasone Induced Diabetes In Rats

Objectives: The present study was planned to evaluate the hypoglycemic effect of alcohol extract of Eugenia jambolana (E.J) seed against Dexamethasone induced diabetes in Wistar rats. Materi...

Demographic data comparison of prevalence of mass in right iliac fossa: a prospective hospital based study

Mass in the right iliac fossa is one of the commonest problems faced in surgical practice. The present study was conducted to find the incidence of mass in patients attending surgery departm...

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International Conference on Integrative and Personalized Medicine and 42nd Annual conference of Indian Pharmacological Society

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Indian Pharmacological Society ,

Kolkata, West Bengal, India
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International Conference on Natural Products and Biomedical Technology

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Chidambaram, Tamil Nadu, India
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International Symposium on Genomics of Crops, Medicinal Plants and Microbes

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Department of Botany, University of Kerala ,

Kerala, India
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2nd National Conference Forum for Ethics Review Committees in India

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Department of Pharmacology, PSG Institute of Medical Sciences and Research ,

Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu, India
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59th Annual Conference of Association and Physiologists of India, APPICON

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The Department of Neurophysiology, NIMHANS ,

Bengaluru, Karnataka, India
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National Conference on Emerging Trends in Medicinal Plants and Herbal Products

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Department of Botany, Virudhunagar Hindu Nadars Senthikumara Nadar College (VHNSNC) ,

Virudhunagar, Tamil Nadu, India
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46th Annual Conference of Indian Pharmacological Society

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Indian Pharmacological Society ,

Bengaluru, Karnataka, India

Work shop on Pharmacovigilance: A global concept

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Tamil Nadu, India
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National Conference on Plant Metabolomics

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Bharathidasan Institute of Thechnology, Anna University ,

Tamil Nadu, India
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National Conference on Challenges and Future Prospects of Applied Research in Life Science

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Bharathidasan University ,

Tamil Nadu, India

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Doctoral and Master Thesis Guided

Antibacterial activity of crude and hydroalcoholic extract of Costus pictus leaves for activity against organisms isolated from ear infections.
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(M.D PHARMACOLOGY)

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Evaluation of Analgesic and Anticonvulsant Activity of Hydroalcoholic Extract of Costus pictus Leaves in Wistar Albino Rats.
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(M.D PHARMACOLOGY)

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Evaluation of anticonvulsant and analgesic properties of ethanolic extract of Elettaria cardomomum seeds in Wistar albino rats.
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(M.D PHARMACOLOGY)

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Pharmacoeconomic analysis of Topical Antimicrobials used in ophthalmic conditions.
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(M.D PHARMACOLOGY)

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Current Pattern of Drug Prescription in the Cardiology Unit of a Tertiary care centre.
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(M.D PHARMACOLOGY)

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Pharmacoeconomic Analysis of Different Brands of Drugs Available in Indian Market for Endocrine Disorders.
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(M.D PHARMACOLOGY)

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Assessment of Drug Prescription Pattern in Post Operative Patients: A Prospective Study.
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(M.D PHARMACOLOGY)

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