Faculty Profile

Dr.Sneha S

Assistant Professor | Associate Professor

Qualification

M.D | Ph.D

Contact Info

[email protected]

Bio

  1. Academic Qualification:
    Degree Year Subject University/Institution
    1. MBBS 2012 Medicine & Surgery Tamil Nadu, Dr. MGR Medical University
    2. MD 2018 Forensic Medicine Sri Ramachandra Institute of Higher Education and Research
    3. PhD (Funded by ICMR) 2021 Forensic Medicine Sri Ramachandra Institute of Higher Education and Research
    4. Post Graduate Diploma in Medical Law &

    Ethics(PGDMLE)

    2021 Medical Law & Ethics National Law School of India University – Bangalore
  2. Work Experience:
    S.No. Positions held Name of the Institute From To
    1 Assistant Professor Sri Ramachandra Institute of Higher Education and Research Jan 2021 Till date
    2. Senior Resident Sri Ramachandra Institute of Higher Education and Research 2018 2020
    3. Junior Resident Sri Ramachandra Institute of Higher Education and Research 2015 2018
    4. Medical Officer Fortis Healthcare 2013 2015
  3. Number of years of teaching experience in the subject:
    A) Undergraduate: ……..10……… Years
    B) Postgraduate : …… 7………. Years
  4. Responsibilities:
      • Member – University AETCOM committee
      • Creative Editor – STRIDE- Medical College Magazine
      • Acquisition Editor– In house monthly News Letter – Bridges
      • Department NAAC coordinator
      • Coordinator- Internal Assessment Cell
      • Program In-charge – MSc. Forensic Science
      • Coordinator – MSc Courses
      • Examinership –Examiner – The Tamil Nadu Dr.M.G.R University – MBBSExaminer for allied heath courses (Internal and External)
      • Publications: 13 in indexed national and international journals

Educations

Research Interest

Projects

“RTPCR quantification of telomere length as a molecular marker to estimate age A medico-legal autopsy-based study”

Funded project after being selected under the GATE  – Young Faculty Research Grant of Sri Ramachandra Institute of Higher Education and Research (Deemed to be University)

A Forensic Genetic study, this study aims to identify if the length of telomere can help in establishing the age of an individual, which could help in the Forensic identification of an individual

Establishment of identity using upper body Anthropometric measurements among Tamil Nadu Populations – A cross sectional study.

Anthropology study as part of a PhD research, trying to identify the upper body measurements that can help in establishing stature and sexual dimorphism to help in identification. Part of the research advisory committee as member.

Determination of sex from hyoid bone – An autopsy based study morphometric study

Co-guide for the above research under Forensic Pathology branch aimed to identify the sexual dimorphism of hyoid bone.

A profile of trauma to thoraco-abdomino- pelvic organs

Co-guide for the above research to identify patterns of injuries to the thoraco-abdomino- pelvic organs in cases of road traffic accidents

Study on the application of nasal and facial metrics establishing identity of an individual

Guiding this anthropology study on various naso-facial metrics that can establish identity

Study to compare the application of SPR and non SPR reagents at developing a submerged latent finger print.

Guiding this study to compare if Small particle or non small particle reagents develop latent fingerprints that are submerged under water using various

Diagnostic Significance of Thyroglobulin Levels to Solve the Conundrum surrounding Deaths due to neck compression - An autopsy based study

Guiding this study for undergraduate MBBS student under the ICMR TSS program

Awards & Recognitions

NATIONAL SCIENCE DAY - 2024-Appreciation for publishing an article in Q1 Journal

A  Q1 journal is a journal that is ranked in the top 25% of journals in its subject area. Q1 journals are considered to be the most prestigious and well-regarded journals in their field. This award was given as an appreciation during the annual science day 2024 celebrated in the University for being the first faculty from the department to have published in a Q1 journal.

 

Best Poster Award

Awarded the Best Poster Award for poster on “Association of HTR5A Gene Polymorphism with Suicidal Behavior: A Case Control Study” poster presented during the 45th Annual Meeting of Indian Society of Human Genetics (ISHG 2020)

Independent Consultant for Institutional Ethics Committee Meeting - JIPMER

Was invited to be an Independent Consultant for Institutional Ethics Committee Meeting at JIPMER to provide inputs for  a collaborative study between AIIMS Delhi and JIPMER Puducherry.

Guest Speaker and Resource person

National conference of the Indian Medical Association Tamil Nadu State Branch- TIMACON -2022

Faculty of Physiotherapy, Meenakshi Academy of Higher Education and Research

On Forensic Genetics and DNA at the Center of Excellence in Digital Forensics, Perungudi

Faculty Development Program – Saveetha Medical College and Hospital

SMCH CERULEUS- 2023 – Undergraduate Medical Conference at Saveetha Medical College and Hospital

Focus On Suicide – Working Together To Prevent Suicide on World Mental Health Day

News

Membership

Life Member - Indian Academy of Forensic Medicine

The Indian Academy of Forensic Medicine” was founded on 12th May 1972.

The main aims and objectives of IAFM are:

1. To encourage the study, improve the practice, elevate the standards and promote the progress of Forensic Medicine.

2. To highlight the importance and raise the standard of medico legal work in relation to administration of justice.

3. To co-operate with other scientific associations.

4. To encourage and publish important research in all branches of Forensic Medicine.

5. To represent internationally the research work carried out in Forensic Medicine in India.

6. To advise the Central Government/State/Union Territory Administration and other Governmental bodies on matters pertaining to Forensic Medicine.

7. To organize and arrange meetings and symposia on Forensic Medicine and allied subjects.

8. To serve and administer funds, grants, endowments for the furtherance of research in Forensic Medicine.

9. To own and acquire, administer and dispose of properties movable and Immovable of the Academy.

Life Member - Indian Society of Toxicology

Indian Society of Toxicology -A professional body devoted exclusively to the field of toxicology with the express purpose of developing this vital specialty, and to serve as a forum for all professionals and research students engaged in toxicological work to share their thoughts and exchange relevant information.

Life member -Tamil Nadu Medico-legal Society

Tamil Nadu Medico-legal Society is a professional body consisting of Forensic Experts from various private and government institutes across the state of Tamil Nadu

Member of the MHD 23 -Anatomy and Forensic Sciences Equipment Sectional Committee

The Erstwhile Indian Standards Institution (now Bureau of Indian Standards) was established in the year 1947 with the objective of harmonious development of standardization activity in India. The Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS) was established under the BIS Act, 1986 for the harmonious development of the activities of standardization, marking and quality certification of goods and for matters connected therewith or incidental thereto. Indian Standards are formulated through specialist technical committees (functioning under the Division Councils) namely, Sectional Committees which may be supported by other technical committees like subcommittees and panels set up to deal with specific group of subjects. MHD 23 is one among them and is the Anatomy and Forensic Sciences Equipment Sectional Committee. Committee looks to formulate Indian Standards for medical instruments and equipment used in forensic medicine including storage of human body and viscera at different temperatures, preservatives, study of toxicology, forensic biology and study of biological tissues, firearm evaluations, DNA analysis etc.

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