Research & Innovation

Building Research Excellence and Intellectual Wealth

Research at a Glance

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Active MoUs

Research @ AVMCH

Science · Clinical care · Community impact

Aarupadai Veedu Medical College & Hospital (AVMCH), a constituent unit of Vinayaka Mission's Research Foundation (Deemed to be University), is committed to fostering a vibrant research ecosystem. Our institution is recognized by DSIR (Department of Scientific & Industrial Research), ICMR, and DBT for its research capabilities.

DSIR recognized R&DICMR affiliationsDBT research capabilities

Thrust areas of research

Antimicrobial ResistanceAMR surveillance & stewardship
Molecular GeneticsGenomics & diagnostics
Yoga & Health SciencesMind–body & wellness research
Tuberculosis ControlTB epidemiology & drug resistance
AI in HealthcareMachine learning & clinical decision support
Translational MedicineBench-to-bedside innovation

Our Vision

"To be a nationally and internationally recognized centre of research excellence, contributing to scientific knowledge and healthcare innovation for the betterment of society."

Our Research Footprint

A comprehensive overview of our indexed publications across major databases

Breakdown of indexed publications across Scopus, Web of Science, and PubMed — switch views to compare proportions and counts.

26Total indexed
records
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  • Scopus
    12
  • Web of Science
    8
  • PubMed
    6

Percentages in the chart reflect the relative share of each database in the combined indexed total.

Last 3 years: 190 (2023–24) · 218 (2024–25) · 248 (2025–26) · ~656 total

Publication Research Division Showcase

AVMCH Post & Monthly Research Highlights

Peer-reviewed publications, institutional appreciations, and translational research milestones celebrated by the Publication Research Division.

Recent Highlights (Past 3 Months)

Organized chronologically · Most recent first
Active Monthly Showcase
August 2026
August 2026
18 Papers
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Featured Articles
3 Selected

Translational Biomarkers in Metabolic Disorder Interventions

Dr. Bhavya Sri S, Dr. S. RavikumarScopus / WoS Q1

AI-Driven Predictive Diagnostics for Antimicrobial Resistance Patterns

Dr. I. Ganesh, Dr. R. LathaScopus Indexed

Clinical Evaluation of Liposomal Interventions in Maternal Health

Dr. Deepa S, Dr. Neena MathewPubMed / Scopus
July 2026
July 2026
23 Papers
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4 Selected

Immune Impairment in Preterm Neonates and Its Impact on Morbidity

Dr. Nivedhan S, Dr. SachudhanandhamScopus / PubMed

In vitro Antifungal Resistance & Molecular Analysis of SQLE Gene in Dermatophytosis

Dr. Srijha M, Dr. Kaliyaperumal DScopus / WoS Q1

Exosomal Biomarkers: Paving the Way for Precision Diagnosis in Orthopedics

Dr. K. Mohanraj, Dr. A. VenkateshScopus Indexed
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June 2026
June 2026
6 Papers
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Featured Articles
4 Selected

Decoding Biofilm Tolerance in Clinical Infections: Diagnostic & Therapeutic Pathways

Dr. S. Pramodhini, Dr. R. LathaScopus / PubMed

Comprehensive Multi-Gene Profiling of Virulence & OMP Gene Clusters in Helicobacter pylori

Ilangovan Karthiga, Dr. S. Ravikumar, Dr. S. Shankar, Dr. T. SanjeeviScopus Q3

Contribution of Animals to Biomedical Advancements in the Current Era: A Narrative Review

Dr. Leena Rajathy Port Louis, Dr. Mani Rajarathinam, Dr. Prithiviraj NScopus Q3
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Older Monthly Archives & Publications

Older AVMCH Post Content Archive

Interactive list view with searchable paper topics & full metadata

Selected Peer-Reviewed Titles for May 2026:

Whole Genome Sequencing Guided Health Monitoring in Clinical Practice

Authors: Mamatha GN, Singh A, Dev A et al.

Department: Genetics & Medicine

Genet Mol ResScopus / PubMed

Community-based Assessment of Health Literacy among Rural Adolescents

Authors: Rachel J, Sudha V

Department: Community Medicine

J Family Med Prim CareScopus Indexed

Klebsiella pneumoniae Regional Antimicrobial Susceptibility Variations

Authors: Rizvi M, Malhotra S, Sami H et al.

Department: Microbiology

IJID RegionsScopus / WoS

Award winning research

Celebrating an excellent and breakthrough contribution from our research.

Chancellor Award
Dr. S. Ravikumar
VMRF Research Day 2024
Chancellor Award
Dr. Gunaseelan R
VMRF Research Day 2024
Oral Presentation 1st Prize
Chancellor Award
VMRF Research Day 2024
Oral Presentation 1st Prize
Swatha J
VMRF Research Day 2025
Best Research Paper
Dr. P. Meenakshi
VMRF Research Day 2024
Poster Presentation 1st Prize
Dr. K. Mohanraj
VMRF Research Day 2025
Best Young Researcher
Ms. R. Priya
VMRF Research Day 2025
Outstanding Innovation Award
Dr. A. Venkatesh
VMRF Research Day 2025
Best Oral Presentation
Dr. M. Lakshmi
International Health Symposium 2024

Ongoing Research Projects

S no.
Project Title
Principal Investigator
Department
Funding Body
Duration
Status
1
Exploring Leptospiral OMPs as potential immunogenic adhesins for improved diagnosis and understanding of Leptospirosis pathogenesis
Dr. S. Ravikumar
Medical Biotechnology
ICMR
36 Months
Ongoing
2
Health Disparities among Adolescents: Comparing Nutritional and Mental Health Outcomes in Childcare Institutions and Community Settings in Pondicherry
Dr. Neena Mathew
Community Medicine
DHR
1 Year
Ongoing
3
An Embedded Experimental Model to Assess the Effectiveness of Health Promotion Intervention on NCD Risk Factors among Fishermen in Rural Pondicherry
Dr. Nijanthan
Community Medicine
DHR
1 Year
Ongoing
4
Effect of Tobacco Cessation Intervention on Tobacco Use Behaviour among Auto-Rickshaw Drivers in Pondicherry: A Randomized Controlled Trial
Dr. Vivekanand V
Community Medicine
DHR
1 Year
Ongoing
5
Meteorin-like Protein (Metrnl): A Prognostic Marker for Metabolic Syndrome Outcomes
Dr. Bhavya Sri. S
Biochemistry
DHR
1 Year
Ongoing

By Funding Body

Publications Library

Sample recent titles · Last 3 years ~656 publications (190 / 218 / 248)

S no. 1Year 2026

An Experience of Modified Electroconvulsive Therapy at a Tertiary Care Hospital in Puducherry, India: A Retrospective Study

Authors: Venkatraman S, Annamalai MM, Dinesh JA

Journal: J Clin Diagn Res

Scopus: YesAward: -
S no. 2Year 2026

Efficacy of Tranexamic Acid Microneedling versus Intradermal Injection of Tranexamic Acid in the Treatment of Melasma — A Randomised Controlled Trial

Authors: Srijha M, Kaliyaperumal D, Dileep JE et al.

Journal: Indian J Dermatol

Scopus: YesAward: -
S no. 3Year 2026

Evaluating the Efficacy of Levonorgestrel-releasing Intrauterine System in the Management of Menorrhagia: A Prospective Cohort Study

Authors: Manivannan S, Devireddy H, Karthik J et al.

Journal: J Clin Diagn Res

Scopus: YesAward: -
S no. 4Year 2026

A Community-based Cross-sectional Study on Health Literacy among Rural Adolescent Population in Pondicherry

Authors: Rachel J, Sudha V

Journal: J Family Med Prim Care

Scopus: YesAward: -
S no. 5Year 2025

Klebsiella pneumoniae Urinary Tract Infection: Multicentric Study of Regional Antimicrobial Susceptibility Variations across India

Authors: Rizvi M, Malhotra S, Sami H et al.

Journal: IJID Regions

Scopus: YesAward: -

Collaborations & MoUs

Celebrating an excellent and breakthrough contribution from our research.

International Partners

Johns Hopkins UniversityUSA · Joint Research
University of OxfordUK · Faculty Exchange
Karolinska InstituteSweden · MOU
University of MelbourneAustralia · Joint Research
University of TokyoJapan · MOU

PG Dissertation Snapshot

Full PG dissertation titles and IHEC approvals are maintained by the Research Office / IHEC. Department research pages list active thesis themes.

Department
Ongoing
Completed
Focus areas
General Medicine
Multiple
50+
Metabolic, infectious & critical care thesis work since 2023
Dermatology (DVL)
6
5
RCTs, trichology, adolescent dermatology, psoriasis profiling
OBG
2
8
Preeclampsia genetics, high-risk obstetrics, infertility, ERAS
ENT
6
18+
Published dissertations in IJOHNS / Bengal JOHNS / Audiology
Ophthalmology
3
Clinical & surgical outcome theses
Orthopaedics
Multiple
Arthroplasty and trauma outcome studies
Community Medicine
Field
Ongoing
Epidemiology & national health programme dissertations
Biochemistry
ICMR-STS
9+
ICMR-STS and faculty-guided dissertation studies

International Conferences Presented

Type
Institution / Partner
Country
Department
Nature
National
CMC Vellore
India
Biochemistry
Joint Research
National
IIT Madras
India
Community Medicine
Joint Research
National
JIPMER Puducherry
India
Infectious Diseases
MOU
International
Johns Hopkins University
USA
Microbiology
Joint Research
National
AIIMS New Delhi
India
Molecular Biology
Joint Research
International
University of Melbourne
Australia
Pathology
Joint Research
National
PGIMER Chandigarh
India
Pharmacology
Faculty Exchange
International
University of Tokyo
Japan
Public Health
MOU
International
Karolinska Institute
Sweden
Tropical Medicine
MOU

Research Facilities

DSIR Recognized Centre
DSIR Recognized Centre
Dept. of Scientific & Industrial Research recognized R&D unit
ICMR Virus Research Lab
ICMR Virus Research Lab
Approved viral diagnostics and research facility
Biobank Facility
Biobank Facility
Biospecimen repository for translational research
Bioinformatics Lab
Bioinformatics Lab
Computational biology and genomics analysis centre
Clinical Trials Unit
Clinical Trials Unit
GCP-compliant facility for clinical studies
Tissue Culture Lab
Tissue Culture Lab
Cell line maintenance and in-vitro experiments
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