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Sikkim Manipal University

INTRAMURAL FUNDS

DR. RAM DAS PAI & VASANTHI PAI ENDOWMENT FUND & TMA PAI UNIVERSITY RESEARCH FUND

SL NO TITLE PI/ STUDENT GUIDE TYPE AMOUNT UTILIZED AS ON 31.03.2020
1 Tobacco Usage and Assessemnt of Oral Health and knowldege of Oral Cancer amongst OPD Patients in a tertirary hospital in Sikkim Ms Upasana Kotoki, 8th Semester MBBS Dr Mohonish N Chettri, Asso Professor ENT Student 10000 10000
2 A Study on stress factors affecting undergradute students and sociodemogrphic correlates Ms K V Megha, Reg No. 201501001 Dr Ashim Mishra, Asso Professor, FMT Student 10000 10000
3 Alcohol and tobacco usage pattern amongst 1st year students of SMIMS and SMCON in an urban setting of Gangtok Mr Rishav Dey 6th Term MBBS students, 2016 batch , SMIMS Dr Nasrin Banu Laskar, Asso Professor, Dept. Of Community Medicine, SMIMS Student 10000 10000
4 Frequency of gestational diabetes melliuts according to new DIPSI guidelines among women with different ethinicity attending tertiary teaching hospital of East Sikkim Ms. Kirti Singh 6th Semester, MBBS 2016 Batch Prof (Dr) Hafizur Rahman, Dept of OBG, SMIMS Student 10000 10000
5 Profile of cutaneous adverse drug reactions (ADRs) in patients attending the dermatology outpatieent department (OPD) of a teriary care hospital Gangtok Karma Tenzing Bhutia, Reg No. 201601022 Dr Chandrakala Sharma, Dept of Pharmacology Student 10000
6 Determining the iodine contednt in salt and factors affecting its utilization at the household level in the urban field practice area of a medical college, gangtok Divij Sharma,201501094 Dr Dechenla Tshering, Dept of Community Medicine Student 10000 10000
7 To study the burden and risk factors for Chronic Suppurative Otitis Media in a population of Sikkim: A hosptial based study Sampriti Paul:201501043 Dr Santosh Kesari, Dept of ENT Student 10000 10000
8 Effectiveness of school based weekly Iron and Folic Acid Supplementation to Adolescent females in reducting the burden of anemia in urban areas of Gangtok Sikkim Gulshana Akthar, :2016 Dr Sumit Kar, Dept of Community Medicine Student 10000
9 A Study on Cyberbullying and its impact on mental health of College Students. Shampa Gupta:2016 Dr Geeta Soohinda Psychiatry Dept Student 10000 10000
Total 90000 70000

SL NO TITLE PI TYPE AMOUNT UTILIZED AS ON 31.03.2020
1 Outcomes of contact investigations of infectious tuberculosis patients among close contacts: an early detection and diagnosis Dr Karma G Dolma ,Microbiology Seed Grant 25000
2 Proposal for tral development of low cost video Examination / Recording / Reporting System for examination of Ear & Throat (Larynx) Dr. Mohonish Chettri , Dept of ENT , SMIMS Seed Grant 25000
3 A Qualitative study on Perceptions adn Barries of antental iron – folic acid supplements in urban and rural Sikkim Mrs Moirangthem Thoibi Devi, SMCON Seed Grant 25000
Total Amount 75000

SL NO TITLE PI TYPE AMOUNT UTILIZED AS ON 31.03.2020
1. Leadership in Nursing Prof Mridula Das, Principal SMCON FDP 51000
2. Teaching Programme on Handwashing Prof Mridula Das, Principal SMCON FDP 6100 6,100
3. Current Trends in Cancer Research Dr Mingma Lhamu Sherpa, Dept of Biochemistry, SMIMS FDP 95000
4. Training on Bioethics Curriculum Dr Mingma Lhamu Sherpa, Dept of Biochemistry, SMIMS FDP 70000
6. Programme on Implementation (POI) on NABH Standards Dr Mingma Lhamu Sherpa, Head Operation, CRH FDP/ VC 300000 3,30,444
7. Update in Anaesthesiology, Critical Care and Pain Management Dr B K Gandhi, Dept of Anaesthesiology, SMIMS FDP 100000
8. Hands-on cadavers medical training workshop on dissection based on clinical anatomy of the pelvis and procedures with chronic pelvic pain as a part of advanced medical training for students Dr Binod Tamang, Dept of Anatomy, SMIMS FDP 95000 1,02,347
12 Workshop on Medical teaching methodologies Dr Rubi Dey, Dept of Physiology SMIMS Research awareness 229000 225976
13 Substance Abuse and its Management Dr Nasrin Banu FDP 172530 102658
14 Annual Day Dr Bidita Khandelwal FDP 175000
15 Cochrane workshop on Systematic review & meta-analysis Research Unit Dr B Khandelwal 150000 103276
16 Publication skill development Pharmacology Dr Supratim Datta 28600 28728
Total Amount 1472230 767525
Total 1637230 837525
Difference 165000 Reallotted to Dr Rubi Dey
PHD SCHOLARSHIP 180000 180000
Grand Total 1637230 837525

CO- Investigator

TYPE

FUND

  • Dr. Bidita Khandewal, MD Prof & Head, Dept of Medicine, SMIMS
  • Dr. Veeranoot NissapatronAsso Prof. School of Allide Health Sceinces, Thailand
  • Dr Christophe Wiart, Asso Prof. Nittingham University, Malaysia
  • Mr. Deepan Gautam, MSc Tutor, Dept of Microbiology, SMIMS

Major Grant

10 lacs

Total Amount

10 lacs

SL NO

TITLE

PI

CO- I

TYPE

FUND

1

A Mathematical modelling in the assessment of predictors of growth among the children residing in field practice area of a medical college in Sikkim

DrRajkumariSanatombi Devi

Asst. Prof (Statistics) Community Medicine, SMIMS

-

Minor Grant

102500

2

Status of DNA Damage in disease activity of Rheumatoid Arthritis

SamitaRai

Lecturer, Dept of Biochemistry, SMIMS

DrUjjawal Pradhan, Asso Prof, Dept of Orthopedics, SMIMS

Minor Grant

190704

3

Targeted Platelet Rich Plasma Therapy in Treatment of Acute Partial ACL tears: A pilot Study

DrThejaswi. S G

Asso. Prof, Ortho

Minor Grant

200000

4

Correlation of Tissue Oxgen Saturation and Muscle Necrosis in Compartment syndrome: A pilot study

DrThejaswi. S G

Asso. Prof, Ortho

Minor Grant

200000

5

Normative values for upper and lower limb isometric muscle strength in children from 6 to 15 years in Gangtok city, East Sikkim

Dr. Saumen Gupta, SMCPT

Prof Nikita Sonowal, SMCPT

Minor Grant

167500

TOTAL AMOUNT

860704

SL NO

TITLE

PI

CO- I

TYPE

FUND

1

A Mathematical modelling in the assessment of predictors of growth among the children residing in field practice area of a medical college in Sikkim

DrRajkumariSanatombi Devi

Asst. Prof (Statistics) Community Medicine, SMIMS

-

Minor Grant

102500

2

Status of DNA Damage in disease activity of Rheumatoid Arthritis

SamitaRai

Lecturer, Dept of Biochemistry, SMIMS

DrUjjawal Pradhan, Asso Prof, Dept of Orthopedics, SMIMS

Minor Grant

190704

3

Targeted Platelet Rich Plasma Therapy in Treatment of Acute Partial ACL tears: A pilot Study

DrThejaswi. S G

Asso. Prof, Ortho

Minor Grant

200000

4

Correlation of Tissue Oxgen Saturation and Muscle Necrosis in Compartment syndrome: A pilot study

DrThejaswi. S G

Asso. Prof, Ortho

Minor Grant

200000

5

Normative values for upper and lower limb isometric muscle strength in children from 6 to 15 years in Gangtok city, East Sikkim

Dr. Saumen Gupta, SMCPT

Prof Nikita Sonowal, SMCPT

Minor Grant

167500

TOTAL AMOUNT

860704

SL NO

TITLE

PI

CO- I

TYPE

FUND

1

Study for genotoxic effects of cadmium in Allium Cepa and Mice Model

SwetaJaiswal, 2nd year, Reg No 201603005, Int MSc. Medical Biotechnology , SMIMS

DrArundhati Bag, Asst Prof, Dept. Of Medical Biotechnology, SMIMS

Student

50000

2

Knowledge of , stigmatizing attitude towards and barriers to acceptance of immediate postpartum insertion of intrauterine devices in women attending for institutional delivery in tertiary hospital of East Sikkim

Kriti Singh, MBBS 2016 batch

Dr. Hafizur Rahman,

Dept of OBG, SMIMS

Student

50000

3

Vitamin D Level in patients with Tuberculosis in Sikkim A case control Study

Shreya SmitaBhuyan

MBBS student SMIMS

DrThejaswi. S G Dept of Orthopaedics

Student

50000

4

To determine the nature of Hepatitis among selected Rehabilitation and Detoxification Centers in and around Gangtok.

NongmaithemShivarjit Singh

3rd year MBBS

DrYogeshVerma

Dept of Pathology

Student

50000

5

To study presence of Hepatitis A Virus (HAV) & Hepatitis E Virus (HEV) in case of Jaundice seeking treatment in a Tertiary Care Center in Sikkim

Kunal Arora 2 year MBBS Batch

DrShikhaKhati, Dept of Pathology SMIMS

Student

50000

6

To study the impact of Laryngopharyngeal reflux on Eustachian tube function

ShauryaKamboj 2nd MBBS Batch

Dr Santosh Prasad Kesari, Dept of ENT

Student

50000

7

Prevalence of Helicobacter Pylori infection detected in bile and gall bladder of patients undergoing cholecystectomy in a tertiary care hospital in Sikkim

RishavDey, MBBS 2016 batch

Dr Kumar Nishant, Dept of Surgery

Student

50000

8

To study the clinicoradiological and histopathological correlation among patients with post menopausal uterine bleeding visiting Central Referral Hospital ( CRH) Gangtok : Special Consideration for estradiol levels

KiratiNayumaRai 2016 MBBS batch

DrMingma Sherpa,

Dept. of Pathology

Student

50000

TOTAL AMOUNT

400000

SL NO TITLE PI GUIDE AMOUNT utilised as on 31.03.2020
1 Association between diet and prevalence of gallstone of different types among patients of cholecystectomy in a Tertiary Health Care Facility in East Sikkim, India Shomik Bhattacharya, MBBS 2016 Dr Senthil Kumaran, Dept of General Surgery 10,000.00
2 A descriptive study on evaluation of bio-medical waste management in CRH, Gangtok Vincent Soram,2016 Dr Dechen Tsering-Microbiology 10,000.00
3 A study on the prevalence of altruistic behaviors and dark traits among medical students in Sikkim Ujjay Dheesh Chauhan:2017 batch Dr Ashim Mishra 10,000.00
4 Prevalence types and determinants of diarrhoea among hospitalized children under five years of age in tertiary teaching institute of East Sikkim India Arushi Vemprala, 6th Semester MBBS batch 2016 Dr Sudip Dutta 10,000.00
5 Parental knowledge, attitude practice and assessment of barriers towards newborn hearing screening: a pilot study in a tertiary care hospital Rishav Dey, MBBS 2016 Dr Hari Shankar Sharma 10,000.00
6 Study on prevalence of menstrual disturbance and assessment of its major causative factors among female undergraduate students studying medicine in SMIMS Rhea Pradhan MBBS 2016 Dr Persona Grace Lucksom, Dept of OBG 10,000.00
7 Prevalence of Musculoskeletal pain and its risk factors among medical students Akhilesh Mukerji MBBS 2015 Dr Thejaswi, SG. Dept of Orthopaedics 10,000.00
8 “Use of social networking sites (SNS) and its relation to social comparison, self-esteem and psychological well being among medical university students” in the field of Psychiatry Kartikeya Ojha MBBS 2017 Dr Geeta Soohinda, Dept of Psychiatry 10,000.00 10000
9 Changing trends on the usage of blood and its components in obstetrics and Gynecology in a tertiary care hospital in Sikkim Akanksha Sharma, MBBS 2016 Dr Dhurva Kumar Sharma, Dept. of Pharmacology 10,000.00
10 Post- operative hyponatremia in Major Orthopaedic surgeries Priya Saikia MBBS 2015 Dr Thejaswi SG , Dept of Orthopaedics 10,000.00
11 Correlation of BMI with Heart Rate variability in Sedentary Workers of an Educational Institute Jagriti Sharma, MBBS 2017 Dr Rubi Dey, Dept of Physiology 10,000.00
12 A study on cyber bullying among high school student in Sikkim Shampa Gupta, MBBS 2016 Dr Geeta Soohinda, Dept of Psychiatry 10,000.00
13 Prevalence of cyber pornography addiction and its association with health profile of the medical students in Sikkim Anuj Malhotra, MBBS 2015 Dr Shijo John Joseph, Dept of Psychaitry 10,000.00
14 Maternal and Fetal Outcomes associated with cholestasis in pregnancy Swarnanjili Pradhan, MBBS 2016 Dr Nokethonu Chaya, Dept of OBGs 10,000.00
15 Observational study and awareness about non- technical skills amongst surgeons (NOTSS) in CRH Gulshana Akthar , MBBS 2016 Dr Mohonish N Chettri, Dept of ENT 10,000.00
16 Knowledge attitudes and practice of healthcare ethics among medical students and faculty of SMIMS Gauri Mann, MBBS 2016 Dr Geeta Soohinda, Dept of Psychiatry 10,000.00 10000
17 Study to evaluate the risk of developing diabetes among medical fraternity and employees of CRH and SMIMS using Indian Diabetes Risk Score (IDRS) Gayatri Mutum, MBBS Dr OP Dhakal, Dept of Medicine 10,000.00
18 A study on perception of patient safety culture among health care providers at CRH Neelendu Pandey MBBS 2017 Dr Ashim Mishra, Dept of FMT 10,000.00
19 Application of FMEA ( Failure Mode Effect Analysis) in the hospital laboratory at CRH Romi Budhathoki, MHA Mr Ankit Singh, MHA 10,000.00
20 Association of screen time with self perceive attention problems, hyperactivity levels and sleep among students of Medical Campus of SMU Aarushi Kharb MBBS 2016 Dr Rubi Dey 10,000.00
21 Cluster Analysis of Doctors of CRH Shardha Basnet, MHA Ms Priya Ravi Executive Operation CRH 10,000.00
22 Reducing the procurement time by using six sigma at CRH Tripti Biswa, MHA MR Ankit Singh, MHA 10,000.00
23 A dactylography based Sex determination in Sikkimese population Wangzing D Bhuita, MBBS 2017 Dr Karma Mingmur Diki Bhutia, Dept of FMT 10,000.00
24 A study on sleep quality and its relation to substance use and mental health in medical college students in the field of psychiatry Shubha Kusum MBBS 2017 Dr Geeta Soohinda, Dept of Psychiatry 10,000.00
25 Effect of Empiric anti tubercular therapy on clinical ground to patients of empyema thoracis without a definite tubercular diagnosis A Faustina Sylvester MBBS 2016 Dr Ganesh Mohapatra, Dept of Resp Medicine 10,000.00
26 Hyper uricemia due to pyrazinamide in patients receiving anti tuberculous therapy Pavitra Girish MBBS 2016 Dr Ganesh Mohapatra, Dept of Resp Medicine 10,000.00
27 Ketamine in the management of depression : A 5 year retrospective chart review Debjyoti Das MBBS Dr Harshavardhan Sampath Dept of Psychiatry 10,000.00
28 The study of diagnostic value of ECG and Echocardiography in patients of COPD Rishab Mahajan MBBS 10,000.00
29 Prevalence of self-medication among medical and paramedical students of SMU Gracy Chanu Ningombam MBBS Dr Supratim Datta Dept. of Pharmacology 10,000.00
30 Adherence to standard treatment guidelines A prescription audit in patient with chronic kidney disease with/without co-morbid conditions in a tertiary care hospital of Sikkim Shaikh Zeeshan Ali , MBBS 2017 10,000.00
Total 300000 20000

Sl NO. TITLE PI TYPE AMOUNT utilised as on 31.03.2020
1 Prevalence of other comorbidites like diabetes mellitus, cardiovascular and renal disease in COPD patients in intensive care unit. Dr Ganesh Chandra Mohapatra, Asso. Professor, Deptt. Of Respiratory Medicine, SMMIMS Seed Grant 25000
2 A study of role stress, coping measure and organizational commitment of the Nursing Staff at CRH Mr Ankit Singh, Asst. Prof. Deptt. of MHA Seed Grant 25000
Total 50000 0

Sl NO. TITLE PI Resource person AMOUNT utilised as on 31.03.2020
1 Research Methodology in Humanities & Social Science from 19th to 25th August 2019 Prof Madan Chettri, Coordinator, 1.Prof S S Mahapatra 3,52,500 230110
Deptt. Of HSS, SMU Sikkim University
2.Prof S N Dhar
NBU
3.Prof M Loitongbam
Manipur Univ
4.Dr A I Chanu
Assam univ
5.Shri Mohammad Yasin
Sikkim University
6.Dr D P Chhetri
Sikkim Univ
7.Dr R Chamling
Sikkim Univ
2 Annual research Day Research unit To be decided along with the celebration of the Research year 1,50,000 50196
3 Announcement of Year Of Research Research unit 2,00,000
4 Monthly Departmental Guest Lecture- 20 deptt @ Rs.50,000/- 10,00,000 30760
Total 17,02,500 3,11,066
Grand Total 20,52,500 3,31,066
As per ledger 3,31,066.00

SL NO

TITLE

PI

CO- Investigator

TYPE

FUND

1

Comparative evaluation of efficacy, safety, cost effectiveness and acceptability of Ferric carboxymaltose vs. Iron sucrose for treatment of Iron Deficiency Anemia in Pregnancy.

DrHafizur Rahman, Professor, OBG, SMIMS

· DrTanmaSaikia, Assistant Professor of Obstetrics & Gynecology-Gauhati Medical College Hospital, Guwahati

· DrRekha U, Assistant Professor, Kasturba Medical College, Manipal

Major Grant

10 lacs

Total Amount

10 lacs

SL NO

TITLE

PI

CO- I

TYPE

FUND

1.

Effectiveness of Vitamin E and Ginger Powder on the Severity and duration of plain in Primary Dysmenorrhea

Mrs. Barkha Devi, Asst. Prof, SMCON

MrsSonamZangmu Sherpa, Asst. Prof. SMCON

Minor Grant

194240

2.

A comparative study of rectal Misoprostol vs intramuscular carboprostoltromethamine in the prevention of postpartum hemorrhage after delivery: A double blind randomized controlled trial.

DrGaganpreet Kaur, SR Dept. of OBG

Dr. Hafizur Rahman, Professor Dept of OBG, CRH

Minor Grant

1,12,500/-

3.

Adhesive glue vs Subcuticular sutures for cesarean section skin closure: A double blind randomized controlled trail

DrHafizur Rahman, Prof. Deptt. Of OBG

DrGaganpreet Kaur, SR Dept. of OBG

Minor Grant

1,97,300/-

4.

A study on the impact of indo- china cross border trade through Nathula on the Livelihood of Sikkim

MrPrameshChettri, Asst. Prof. Humanities & Social Sciences Deptt. SMU

Minor Grant

2,00,000/-

5.

Effect of Season on Chemical Composition and antioxidant activity of Clerodendroninfortunatum leaves of Sikkim origin

DrTanaya Ghosh Assst. Professor

Dept. of Medical Biothechnology, SMIMS

DrPrasantaKumarMitra Prof & Head Dept. of Medical Biothechnology, SMIMS

Minor Grant

200000

6.

Prediction equation to calculate exercise intensity in Non- Alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease

DrBishalBista, Asst. Prof SMCPT

Prof Nikita Joshi, Principal, SMCPT

Minor Grant

1,00,000/-

SL NO.

TITLE

PI

CO- I

TYPE

FUND

1.

Anti DNA Damage activity of Chenopodium album Leaves of Sikkim origin : Effect of extraction solvents.

AnmolNirola

Dept. of Medical Biotechnology

DrTanaya Ghosh. Dept of Medical Biotech

Student

50000

2.

Fertility awareness knowledge, attitudes and practices among health care professionals and reproductive women of East Sikkim .

Kirti Singh,

MBBS 2016, Reg no- 201601073

DrHafizur Rahman, Dept of OBG

Student

50000

3.

Relationship between physiological indicator and self reported stress in desktop workers of SMU Tadong Campus an observational study.

NamgyalDoma Sherpa

MPT 1st Year, SMCPT

Prof Nikita Joshi Sonowal, SMCPT

Student

50000

4.

Goods & Services Tax (GST) Literacy in Sikkim

NorbuWangdenBhutia , M.COM, H& SSS, SMU

Prof PrameshChettri, H&SSS, SMU

Student

50000

5.

Psychological stress in medical students : the role of personality, coping styles, educational environment, family and interpersonal relationship in the department of psychiatry

Debjyoti Das, MBBS 2015

DrHarshavardhanSampath, Dept of Psychiatry, CRH

Student

50000

6.

Serum Erythropoietin Level in patients with osteoporotic fragility fractures

Renuka Dhaka MBBS 2016

DrThejaswi SG Dept of Orthpaedics, CRH

Student

50000

7.

Effect of Allogenic stored Blood Transfusion on Orthopaedic wounds: A Prospective Comparative Study

AarushiKharb MBBS 2016

DrThejaswi SG Dept of Orthpaedics, CRH

Student

50000

8.

Comparative evaluation of efficacy, safety and acceptability of sublingual vs vaginal misoprostol for induction of labour at term: a Triple blind randomized controlled trial.

DrAashita Agrawal, PG JR. Dept OBG

DrHafizur Rahman, Dept of OBG

Student

50000

9.

Anti-Solar acitvity of costusspeciosus leaves of Sikkim origin

SusmitaTamang 2017 Batch Dept of Medical Biotechnology, SMIMS

DrTanaya Ghosh, Dept of Medical Biothechnology

Student

50000

10.

Extraction, quantitation & purity estimation of genomic DNA from Amorphophalluspaeoniifolius leaves of Sikkim origin

AnirudhModak , 2017 Batch Dept of Medical Biotechnology, SMIMS

DrTanaya Ghosh, Dept of Medical Biothechnology

Student

50000

11.

Burden of Group B Streptococcus (GBS) colonization among term pregnant women and neonates in CRH, Sikkim.

VishakhaMitra, 2016 Batch, MBBS.

Dr. Chanda, Dept. of Obstetrics and Gynaecology.

Student

50000

SL NO.

DEPARTMENT

PROGRAM

RESOURCE PERSONS

FUNDS

1.

Research unit

IPR workshop

Dr Bharat Basistha, Director, Dept of S & T and climate, I/C IPR matters, Govt of Sikkim.

Rs 45000

2.

Research unit & Medical Biotechnology

Computer Vision In Medicine

Mr.Suryava Bhattacharya

Biomedical Engineering Graduate MEng [ Master of Engineering] from King’s College London

Rs 34550

3.

Research unit

GCP workshop

Dr. JyotsanaRimal, WHO trained GCP trainer

Rs 50000

SL.NO

TITLE

PI

CO –INVESTIGATOR

TYPE

FUND

1.

Focal uncoupling of cell-matrix interactions activates processes leading to chronic pain and degeneration in human intervertebral discs

Dr Polly Lama

Anatomy

Dr Binod Tamang

Anatomy

Prof Christine Le Maitre, Sheffield Hallam University ,UK (External Co- Applicant )

Major

10 lakhs

2.

To determine the effectiveness of Vit D supplementation with statins on plasma lipid profile ,oxidative stress and artherosclerosis in induced hyperlipidemia inrats

Dr Naushi Mujeeb

Physiology

Dr Sanjay Kumar

Physiology

Mrs Snehlata Rai Physiology

Minor Grant

2lakhs

3.

Validation of the MDRF –Indian Diabetes Risk Score among Adult Population of Northeast India – A cross Sectional Study

Mrs Suprabha Sharma

Physiology

Dr Bhawana Thapa

Physiology

Minor Frant

2,02,100

4.

Study of detection of hr-HPV using HPV DNA and E6/E7 Mrna on cervical smear and its correlation with short term clinic-pathological outcomes

Dr Pesona Grace Lucksom

OBG

Dr Mingma L Sherpa

Biochemistry

Minor Grant

2 Lakhs

5.

Estimation of risk for breast cancer among women residing in Sikkim , India

Arkierupaia Shadap

SMCON

Binita Khato

SMCON

Minor Grant

2,5 lakhs

6.

Evaluation of serum levels of leptin and Ghrelin in Pulmonary TB patients with and without depression

Dr Rinchen D Bhutia /Biochemistry

Dr Karma G Dolma /Microbiology, Dr Samrat Singh Bhandari /Psychiatry, CRH Hospital ,

Dr Rinchenla Bhutia , STNM Hospital

Minor Grant

2 lakhs

Sl.No

TITLE

PI

CO –INVESTIGATOR

TYPE

FUND

1.

Continuing Nursing Education Program (CNEP) on Communication Skills

Prof Mridula Das Principle SMCON

Resource Person: External Fculty (within Sikkim )

Faculty SMCON

FDP

68000

2.

Continuing Nursing Education Program (CNEP) on Patient Safety

Prof Mridula Das Principle SMCON

Resource Person: Faculty SMCON

FDP

11,500

3.

Project works/ Dissertations

1. Industrial Visit

2. Field Trip

3. Excursion

Ms. Deepa Sharma

MrBijendra Sharma

Mr Aditya Rai

DrPrameshChettri

FDP

2 Lakhs

4.

Research Work

1. Workshop

2. Conference

3. Seminar

DrPrameshChettri

Dr N Atungbou

Mrs. Srijana Sharma

Mr. SudityaSapcotta

FDP

3 Lakhs

5.

Special Lectures (Arts/ Commerce)

1. Sociology

2. Political Science

3. English

4. History

5. Commerce

Mr. YumnamSurjyajeevan

Mr. Uttam Kumar Upadhyaya

Mrs. Priya Rao

Mrs. TenzingDomaBhutia

Mr. Sumeet Agarwal

FDP

50 Thousand

6.

Extra- Curricular Activities

1. Drama Club

2. Literacy Club

3. Co- Curricular Activities

Mr. Harish Kumar Satpathy

Mr. Prayash Gupta

Mrs. Priya Rao

FDP

1 Lakh

2021-2022

1

Prevalence, socio-demographic and genetic determinants of ischemic and hemorrhagic stroke in Sikkim -A hospital-based study.

Dr Sukirti Chauhan

Dept. of Neurosciences

2021-22

Rs 10,000,00/-

3 years

TMA Pai University Research Fund- Major grant

2

Evaluation of serum Procalcitonin level in patients with systemic inflammatory response syndrome (SIRS): a hospital based cross sectional study

Prof. (Dr.) Mona Dhakal

Department of Medicine

2021-22

Rs 3,30,000 /-

2 years

TMA Pai University Research Fund- Minor grant

3

Acute viral diarrhoeal disease in children under 5-years of age attending tertiary care hospitals in East Sikkim.

Dr. TseringYangzom

Department of Microbiology

2021-22

Rs 2,30,000 /-

2 years

TMA Pai University Research Fund- Minor grant

4

An analysis of pharmacotherapy of COVID patients in relation to Clinico-radio-pathological correlates in remotely located tertiary care hospital of Sikkim

Dr. Dhruva Kumar Sharma

Department of Pharmacology

2021-22

Rs. 16,000 /-

2 years

TMA Pai University Research Fund- Minor grant

5

Relationship between Pupil to Limbus Diameter Ratio (Pld Ratio) with blood pressure and pulse rate in young adults of Tadong, SMU campus-an observational study

Dr. Sanjay Kumar

Department of Physiology

2021-22

Rs 1,25,000 /-

2 years

TMA Pai University Research Fund- Minor grant

6

Impact of internalizedstigma and disclosure on mental health of homosexual men after Supreme Court judgement on Section 377

Dr. Geeta Soohinda

Dept. of Psychiatry

2021-22

Rs 80,000 /-

2 years

TMA Pai University Research Fund- Minor grant

7

Validation of the MDRF- Indian Diabetes Risk Score among Adult Population of Sikkim, India: A Cross-Sectional Study

Ms Suprabha Sharma

Dept. of Physiology

2021-22

Rs 2,07,350 /-

2 years

TMA Pai University Research Fund- Minor grant

8

Concept-mapping as a learning strategy to facilitate critical thinking among Nursing Students in Sikkim Manipal College of Nursing

Mrs. Barkha Devi

SMCON

2021-22

Rs. 106016 /-

2 years

TMA Pai University Research Fund- Minor grant

9

KAP on skin-to-skin contact and factors influencing SSC among the baccalaureate students of selected nursing colleges of Sikkim.

Mrs. ArkierupaiaShadap

SMCON

2021-22

Rs 70,000 /-

2 years

TMA Pai University Research Fund- Minor grant

10

Title: Estimation of risk for breast cancer among women residing in Sikkim, India

ArkierupaiaShadap

SMCON

2021-22

Rs. 2,30,000 /-

2 years

TMA Pai University Research Fund- Minor grant

11

Financial literacy in the state of Sikkim

PrameshChettri

DHSS

2021-22

Rs 1,77,000/-

2 years

TMA Pai University Research Fund- Minor grant

12

Development an electronic dynamometer for measuring strength in rehabilitation and ergonomics

Dr. Saumen Gupta

SMCPT

2021-22

Rs 50, 000 /-

2 years

TMA Pai University Research Fund- Minor grant

13

Screening of donors for Hepatitis C viral infection by 3rd generationELISA and RT-PCR at tertiary care centre of Sikkim.

Dr. Rekha Sharma

Department of Microbiology

2021-22

Rs 2,88,708 /-

2 years

TMA Pai University Research Fund- Minor grant

14

Perception, knowledge and attitude among healthcare personnel regarding human milk banking and donor human milk

Dr Niveditha Inti

Paediatrics

2021-22

Rs 15,000 /-

2 years

TMA Pai University Research Fund- Minor grant

15

8. Study of sensitivity and specificity of self-collected versus physician collected cervical smear for detection of hr-HPV DNA among women attending a Referral hospital in Sikkim.

Dr. Pesona Grace Lucksom

OBG

2021-22

Rs 2,00,000 /-

2 years

TMA Pai University Research Fund- Minor grant

16

Ambulatory Blood Pressure in nightshift workers for estimation of ‘dip’ and impact on long term hypertension- a campus based exploratory study

Deblina Bora

MBBS student

2021-22

RS 50,000 /-

2 years

TMA Pai University Research Fund- Student proposal

17

A study on entrepreneurs in Sikkim: Prospects and impediments

Milan Ghatani

M.COM (III SEM)

2021-22

RS 45,000 /-

2 years

TMA Pai University Research Fund- Student proposal

18

Assessing the knowledge and attitude of staff nurses regarding quality assurance of NABH at a tertiary care teaching hospital, Gangtok.

Eunice Rai

MHA IV Sem.

2021-22

Rs 34,106 /-

2 years

TMA Pai University Research Fund- Student proposal

19

E Effect of eight weeks of Aum Chanting on Pulmonary and Autonomic Function in medical students of Sikkim- A Randomised Controlled Trial.

RanganaKashyap

MBBS student

2021-22

Rs 50,000 /-

2 years

TMA Pai University Research Fund- Student proposal

20

Comparison of Heart Rate Variability (HRV) between Sikkimese and non- Sikkimese medical students- A cross sectional study.

AnupSapkota Sharma

MBBS student

2021-22

Rs 50,000 /-

2 years

TMA Pai University Research Fund- Student proposal

21

Prevalence of seasonal affective disorder (SAD) among Sikkimese medical students and the variance in SAD prevalence in other parts of the country.

Ms Shreya Nandan

MBBS student

2021-22

Rs 10,000 /-

2 years

Ramdas Pai and Mrs Vasanthi Pai Endowment Fund- Student proposal

22

Insomnia and its association with problems like social media addiction and stress among medical college students in Sikkim

Mr KaushikiSingha

MBBS student

2021-22

Rs 10,000 /-

2 years

Ramdas Pai and Mrs Vasanthi Pai Endowment Fund- Student proposal

23

Medical student’s perception of LGBT discrimination in their college campus and their self-reported comfort level for caring for LGBT patients.

Mr YaiphabaNingthoujam

MBBS student

2021-22

Rs 10,000 /-

2 years

Ramdas Pai and Mrs Vasanthi Pai Endowment Fund- Student proposal

24

Prevalence of unrecognized depression and the associated risks factors among women visiting medical outpatient department in a tertiary care hospital in Sikkim.

Ms AakritiAwasthi

MBBS student

2021-22

Rs 10,000 /-

2 years

Ramdas Pai and Mrs Vasanthi Pai Endowment Fund- Student proposal

25

Social media uses and body dysmorphic disorders

Ms BarnaliDebsikar

MBBS student

2021-22

Rs 10,000 /-

2 years

Ramdas Pai and Mrs Vasanthi Pai Endowment Fund- Student proposal

26

Effect of eight weeks of Aum Chanting on memory in medical students of Sikkim.

Mr NicksonThokchom

MBBS student

2021-22

Rs 10,000 /-

2 years

Ramdas Pai and Mrs Vasanthi Pai Endowment Fund- Student proposal

27

Acomparative analysis of antimicrobial resistance pattern among patients with UTI in type 2 diabetics vs non-diabetics: A hospita; based cross-sectional study.

Himangshu Hazarika

MBBS student

2021-22

Rs 10,000 /-

2 years

Ramdas Pai and Mrs Vasanthi Pai Endowment Fund- Student proposal

28

To study the burden of allergic rhinitis in medical student and to assess its impact on college performance in a medical school of Sikkim.

GarimaTalukdar

MBBS student

2021-22

Rs 10,000 /-

2 years

Ramdas Pai and Mrs Vasanthi Pai Endowment Fund- Student proposal

29

T To study the role of leucocyte count, Lymphocyte Neutrophil ratio, and platelet count as a marker of inflammation in COPD-A hospital-based study.

Arundhati Dutta

MBBS student

2021-22

Rs 10,000 /-

2 years

Ramdas Pai and Mrs Vasanthi Pai Endowment Fund- Student proposal

30

To study the fungal colonization on healthcare workers and patients attendees

Priya kumara

MBBS student

2021-22

Rs 10,000 /-

2 years

Ramdas Pai and Mrs Vasanthi Pai Endowment Fund- Student proposal

Sl. No

Name of the Project

Name of PI

Dept. of PI

Year of Award

Funds Sectioned

Duration of the project

Funding Agency

1

In vitro a-amylase & a-glucosidase activities and identification of biochemical constituents of flower of Tupistranutans

Dr. BibhushanDhungyal

Physiology, SMIMS

2022-23

1,90,000/-

2 years

TMA Pai University Research Fund- Minor grant

2

MicroRNAs: potential markers of cervical health- an explorative hospital based study

Ms. Sunaina Lal

Medical BiotechnologySMIMS

2022-23

2,00,000/-

2 years

TMA Pai University Research Fund- Minor grant

3

Effectiveness of blended learning, video-based learning and face to face learning method on knowledge and skill of mechanism of labor among undergraduate nursing students at Sikkim Manipal College of Nursing, Sikkim

Dr. Barkha Devi

SMCON, SMIMS

2022-23

55,000/-

2 years

TMA Pai University Research Fund- Minor grant

4

Mother perceived satisfaction towards the care provided by health care personnel during labour in Sikkim: A Facility-based Cross-Sectional Study

Dr. Barkha Devi

SMCON, SMIMS

2022-23

1,20,000/-

2 years

TMA Pai University Research Fund- Minor grant

5

Knowledge on Emotional intelligence, level and academic performance among professional students of SMIMS, SMU campus of Sikkim

ArkierupaiaShadap

SMCON, SMIMS

2022-23

40,000/-

2 years

TMA Pai University Research Fund- Minor grant

6

Effectiveness of Self-instructional Module on Knowledge regarding Human Papilloma Virus (HPV) infection and attitude towards its vaccination among parents in Sikkim.

Prof.Ranjita Devi

SMCON, SMIMS

2022-23

80,400/-

2 years

TMA Pai University Research Fund- Minor grant

7

Comparative study of self-collected verses physician collected cervical smear for detection of hr-HPV DNA among women attending a referral hospital in Sikkim

Dr. Persona Grace

OBG, SMIMS

2022-23

56,000/-

2 years

TMA Pai University Research Fund- Minor grant

8

A comparative study on the expression of notch 1 and p53 transcripts in fresh malignant and pre-malignant clinical samples IEC clearance of the proposal should be taken, if not already taken.

KhusbuJha,

Mrs. Sunaina Lal,

2022-23

50,000/-

2 years

Endowment Fund-Student Research Fund

MSc in Medical Biotechnology, SMIMS

Medical Biotechnology, SMIMS

9

Prospective study of Delirium in a Neurosurgical Intensive Care Unit

KartikeyaOjha,

Dr. HarshavardanSantath,

2022-23

35,500/-

2 years

Endowment Fund-Student Research Fund

Medical Intern, SMIMS

Asso. Prof.Psychitatry, SMIMS

10

A comparative study of xanthine oxidase inhibitory action of plants that are traditionally used for treatment of gout in Sikkim

Anmol Chettri,

Dr. Arundhati Bag,

2022-23

50,000/-

2 years

Endowment Fund-Student Research Fund

PG Student, Biotechnology, SMIMS

Asso. Prof. Biotechnology, SMIMS

11

RNA-sequencing and analysing ncRNA of Periplanetaamericana (cockroach) for its antitumor and therapeutic targets.

Sonia Katwal,

Ms. Sunaina Lal,

2022-23

49,800/-

2 years

Endowment Fund-Student Research Fund

MSc. Biotechnology, SMIMS

Tutor, Medical Biotechnology, SMIMS

12

Relationship between cephalic postprandial alkaline tide and changes in urinary acid excretion among the healthy medical students.

DeepmalaKumari,

Dr. BibhishanDhungyal,

2022-23

35,500/-

2 years

Endowment Fund-Student Research Fund

1st year MBBS, Reg. no. 202101080, SMIMS

Asso. Prof. Physiology, SMIMS

13

Does Suboptimal fracture Reduction affect the functional outcome in children operated for Supracondylar Fracture of the Humerus Treated with Kirschner wire fixation?

KartikeyaOjha,

Dr. Sunil Baliga,

2022-23

24,090/-

2 years

Endowment Fund-Student Research Fund

Medical Intern, SMIMS

Asst. Prof. Orthopaedics, SMIMS

14

A cost-benefit analysis and optimisation evaluation of private rooms in a hospital setting

PrayatnaChettri,

Kreeti Pal,

2022-23

20,000/-

2 years

Endowment Fund-Student Research Fund

MHA 3rd Sem Student, Hospital Administration, SMIMS

Asst. Prof. Hospital Administration, SMIMS

15

A study of childhood trauma and its association with personality traits among medical college students in Sikkim

GayatriMutum,

DR. GEETA SOOHINDA

2022-23

32,000/-

2 years

Endowment Fund-Student Research Fund

Medical Intern, SMIMS

ASSO. PROF. DEPT OF PSYCHIATRY, SMIMS

16

A cross-sectional online survey of Stress and its relationship to Personality traits in Medical students.

ShrutarsiSaha,

Dr. HarshavardanSantath,

2022-23

30,000/-

2 years

Endowment Fund-Student Research Fund

2nd year MBBS, SMIMS

Asso. Prof.Psychitatry, SMIMS

17

The comparative study of salivary and blood cortisol biomarkers in Generalized anxiety patients in Tertiary Care Hospital of Sikkim

OisheeMondal,

Dr. Arundhati Bag,

2022-23

50,000/-

2 years

Endowment Fund-Student Research Fund

MSc. Biotechnilogy, SMIMS

Asso. Prof. Biotechnology, SMIMS

18

Comparative study of Oxidative DNA damange status among chronic and gestational diabetic pregnant women attending Central Referral Hospital, Sikkim.

NituBasumatary,

Mrs. Chamma Gupta,

2022-23

50,000/-

2 years

Endowment Fund-Student Research Fund

5th Year Medical Biotechnology, Reg. no. 202120903, SMIMS

Tutor, Biotechnology, SMIMS

19

Ethnic differences in Spirometry Parameters and body fat Percentage in young healthy Sikkimese and Non-Sikkimese adults in India: A Cross-Sectional Study.

Dharana Sharma,

Dr. Sanjay Kumar,

2022-23

80,000/-

2 years

Endowment Fund-Student Research Fund

2nd year MBBS, physiology, SMIMS

Prof.& Head, Physiology, SMIMS

20

Risk Assessment of Diabetes Using the MDRF-Indian Diabetes Risk Score and its relation with blood glucose level and blood pressure: A Cross-Section Study on Medical Students from Sikkim, India

Preeti Adhikari,

Dr. Sanjay Kumar,

2022-23

12,500/-

2 years

Endowment Fund-Student Research Fund

2nd year MBBS, Physiology, SMIMS

Prof.& Head, Physiology, SMIMS

21

Distribution of different blood groups and its association with BMI and blood pressure among ethnic Medical Students of Sikkim, India: A Cross-sectional study

Nikita Gupta,

Mrs. Suprabha Sharma,

2022-23

6,500/-

2 years

Endowment Fund-Student Research Fund

2nd year MBBS, Physiology, SMIMS

Tutor, Physiology, SMIMS

22

Effectiveness of Structured educational program in changing Knowledge, Attitude and Practice of foot-care in Type-2 diabetes mellitus patients visiting tertiary care Hospital of Sikkim: A Randomized Controlled Trial.

RosilaLuitel,

Dr. Ambika Lama,

2022-23

10,000/-

2 years

Endowment Fund-Student Research Fund

Reg no. 202104006, Master of Physiotherapy in Cardiopulmonary Science,SMCPT

Lecture, Physiotherapy, SMIMS

23

Correlation of peripheral neuropathy and sarcopenia in patient with Type 2 diabetes mellitus visiting Central Referral Hospital of Sikkim: A cross sectional study.

Rasmita Sharma,

Dr. Nikita J. Sanawal,

2022-23

50,000/-

2 years

Endowment Fund-Student Research Fund

Reg. no: 202104008,

HoD, Prof. SMCPT, Dept. of Physiotherapy, SMIMS

Master of Physiotherapy in Neurosciences, SMCPT

Sl No

Name of the Project

Name of PI

Name of Co PI

Year

Fund Sanctioned

Duration of the project

Funding Agency

1

Study of E6/E7 mRNA (Aptima) for detection of hr-HPV on cervical smears and its association with short term clinico-pathological outcomes in women in Sikkim

Dr.Pesona Grace Lucksom, Prof. Dept of OBG, SMIMS

OBG, SMIMS

2023-24

10 lacs

TMA Pai Fund

2

To study the prevalence of adverse delayed donor reactions in a tertiary care hospital (Central Referral Hospital, Sikkim)

Tenzin Meinkee, 3rdYear MBBS

Dr. Amrita DhakalSharma, Assistant Professor, Department of Pathology

2023-2024

Rs. 10,000/-

2 years

Endowment Fund-Student Research Fund

3

An exploratory study on the use of the internet and social media for sex and reproductive health-related information among university student’s in North-eastern India.

Prache Bansal, 3rd Year MBBS

Dr. Geeta Soohinda, Associate Professor, Department of Psychiatry

2023-2024

Rs. 10,000/-

2 years

Endowment Fund-Student Research Fund

4

Serratia bacteraemia in tertiary hospital, Sikkim: Trends in antibiotic resistance and clinical outcomes.

Prachi Vashist, 3rd Year MBBS

Dr. Luna Adhikari, Professor Dept. of Microbiology

2023-2024

Rs. 10,000/-

2 years

Endowment Fund-Student Research Fund

5

Stigma, attitude towards seeking help and utilization of online counseling service among university students of North-eastern India.

Disha Pradhan, 3rd Year MBBS

Dr. Geeta Soohinda, Associate Professor,

2023-2024

Rs. 10,000/-

2 years

Endowment Fund-Student Research Fund

Department of Psychiatry

6

Fintech Revolution and its prospects on Financial Inclusion: A Correlational Study on Sikkim.

Albert Mothey PHD Scholars

Dr. Pramesh Chettri, Asst. professor, Department of MHA

2023-2024

Rs. 49500/-

2 years

TMA Pai University Research Fund- Student proposal

7

A study to assess the accessibility, availability and the need of cardiac at primary health care centres in the state of Sikkim.

Prache Bansal, MBBS

Dr. Binu Upreti,

2023-2024

Rs. 50,000/-

2 years

TMA Pai University Research Fund- Student proposal

Associate Professor, Dept. of Community Medicine

8

Cadmium induced cytotoxicity, oxidative stressand apoptosis in allium cepa.

Vaishnavi Singh, M.Sc. Medical Biotechnology

Dr. Arundhati Bag, Associate Professor, Dept. of Medical Biotechnology

2023-2024

Rs. 50,000/-

2 years

TMA Pai University Research Fund- Student proposal

9

Knowledge about Autism: A study on parents of children younger than three years of age visiting a tertiary care centre in Sikkim.

Muskan Kumari, MBBS

Dr. Samrat Singh Bhandari, Professor, Dept. of Psychiatry

2023-2024

Rs. 11,000/-

2 years

TMA Pai University Research Fund- Student proposal

10

Prevalence of vertigo and its association with quality of life among MBBS students in Sikkim

Rahul Sah, MBBS

Dr.SylveenaMoshahary, Asst. Professor, Dept. of ENT

2023-2024

Rs. 16,000/-

2 years

TMA Pai University Research Fund- Student proposal

11

Communities perceptions and expectations of corporate social responsibility activities of select pharmaceuticals companies in Sikkim.

UshmitaBaraily M. Com, 2nd Semester

Ms. Deepa Sharma, Asst. Professor, SMU

2023-2024

Rs. 50,000/-

2 years

TMA Pai University Research Fund- Student proposal

12

Fear of childbirth and its associated factors among nulliparous women attending antenatal care services in tertiary care hospital, Sikkim

Dr. Barkha Devi,

SMCON

2023-2024

Rs. 55,000/-

2 years

TMA Pai University Research Fund

13

Effect of high altitude on serum vitamin D levels of first year srudents of a University in Sikkim: A prospective onservational study

Dr. Ujjawal Pradhan

SMIMS

2023-2024

1,75,000

2 yeas

TMA Pai University Research Fund

Dept. of Orthopedics

14

Clinical outcome of patients with intrapleural pigtail catheter in a tertiary care hospital in Sikkim- A prospective observational study

Dr.WanborSungoh

SMIMS

2023-2024

1,16,200

2 year

TMA Pai University Research Fund

Dept. of Respiratory Medicine

15

Study to assess Nomophobia (NMP) and Correlation with Academic Performance among Health Professional Students of a University, Sikkim

Prof. Reshma Tamang

SMCON

2023-2024

55,000

2 years

TMA Pai University Research Fund

16

Knowledge and attitude on menstrual blood banking among health care professional of Central Referral Hospital, Gangtok, Sikkim.

Prof. Binita Khati

SMCON

2023-2024

37,000

2 years

TMA Pai University Research Fund

17

Post-traumatic stress syndrome (PSTD) and quality of life among the flood survivors of IBM Rangpo, Sikkim.

Mrs. ArkierupiaShadap

SMCON

2023-2024

90,000

2 years

TMA Pai University Research Fund

18

Social support and its association with marital satisfaction and material coping style adopted by working and non-working pregnant women attending antenatal clinic in Tertiary care hospital.

Dr. Barkha Devi

SMCON

2023-2024

50,000

2 years

TMA Pai University Research Fund

19

Lived experiences and feeling of flood survivors in Sikkim: A Quality study.

Dr. Barkha Devi

SMCON

2023-2024

2,00,000

2 year

TMA Pai University Research Fund

20

Prognostic Nutritional Index (PNI): A predictive biomarker of community acquired pneumonia patients in a tertiary care centre

Dr.Febi Ann Roy, Asst. Prof. Deptt of Respiratory Medicine, SMIMS

Medicine

2023-24

1,15,200

2 year

TMA Pai University Research Fund

21

Lung ultrasound score as a predictor of successful weaning and extubation in intensive care unit in a tertiary care hospital: A prospective observational study

Dr.Febi Ann Roy, Asst. Prof. Deptt of Respiratory Medicine, SMIMS

Respitarory Medicine

2023-24

1,60,000

2 year

TMA Pai University Research Fund

22

Effect of breast crawl and skin-to-skin (SSC) contact demonstration on students on early initiation of breast feeding and bonding among mother-newborn dyads admitted at tertiary hospitals, Sikkim

Ms. ArkierupaiaShadap, Asso. Prof. SMCON

SMCON

2023-24

30,000

2 year

TMA Pai University Research Fund

EXTRAMURAL FUNDS

Sl No.

Name of the scheme/ project/ Endowments/ Chairs

Name of PI/ CoI

Deptt.

Year of Award

Name of the funding agency

Type Govt./ Non Govt.

Funds provided

Duration of the project

1.

Early detection for Hypothyoridism in early pregnancy: A Mandatory screen-test for maternal and child health in Sikkim

Dr Rinchen Dolma Denzopa

Biochemistry

2012

ICMR

Govt.

1,50,00.00

2 years

2.

B-type NAtriueretic peptide in critically ill: A MULTICENTRIC Diagnostic study

Dr B Khandelwal

Medicine

2012

MGIMS, Sevagram

Non- Govt.

1 lakh

1 year

3.

A study of blood oxidation products of DNA,Protein and Lipids in and among individuals progressing towards metabolic syndrome

Dr. Rinchen D Bhutia

Biochemistry

2013

ICMR

Govt.

7 Lakhs

2.5 years

4.

Prevalence of blood borne viral infections in adolescent from East Sikkim by ICMR

Dr Luna Adhikari

Microbiology

2013

ICMR

Govt.

5,90,934

1 years

5.

Prevalence of H.pylori infection in patients of dyspepsia with or without ulcer attending CRH

Dr.T.S.K.Singh

Microbiology

2013

ICMR

Govt.

5,90,931/-

1 year

6.

Effect of yoga and music therapy with standard diabetes care in type-2 diabetes- A RCT

Dr.Vijay Pratap Singh

Physiotherapy

2013

ICMR

Govt.

3,17,240/-

2 years

7.

Prevalence of Unexpected antibodies in voluntary blood donors and blood transfusion recipients in and around Gangtok.

Dr N Bhuyan

Pathology

2013

ICMR

Govt.

10 lakhs

2 years

8.

Predicting value of serial B – type natriuretic peptide testing for the development of cardiovascular events in patients with chronic kidney disease and end stage renal disease

Dr BiditaKhandelwal

Medicine

2013

ICMR

Govt.

8,40,874/-

2 years

9.

Association of aldehyde dehydrogenase(AIDH2) polymorphism with alcohol dependence among alholic subjects attending Central Referral Hospital, Sikkim

Dr Prasanta Kumar Mitra

Biotechnology

2013

DBT

Govt

1,50,000/-

2 years

10.

Improving health and nutritional status of vulnerable segment of population by implementing multi- component health and nutrition education intervention as a sustainable model of intervention- Sikkim

Dr Prasanta Kumar Mitra

Biotechnology

2013

ICMR

Govt.

15,74,317

3 years

11.

Comparative study of Lipase/Amylase ration in acute pancreatitis, Appendicitis and cholecysitits in patients attending Central Referral Hospital, Gangtok.

Dr InduRawat

Biochemistry

2013

DBT

Govt.

1.50 lakhs

2 years

12.

Molecular markers of Gastric Cancer in population of Sikkim ; its correlation with known risk factors”

Dr Mingma Sherpa

Pathology

2013

ICMR

Govt.

10 lakhs/-

2 years

13.

Integrated brief Intervention for alcohol abuse to improve anti- tubucular treatment outcome; Are controlled, randomized clinical trial”

Dr ParvatiNandy

Medicine

2014

ICMR

Govt.

9,65,546/-

3 years

14.

Biomonitoring of erythrocyterase as a population based marker of pesticide exposure in East Sikkim

Dr Sunil Kumar Pandey

Pharmacology

2014

ICMR

Govt.

10 lakhs

2 years

15.

To determine the my cobacterial species in HIV seropositive and seronegative patients from Sikkim

Dr Luna Adhakari

Microbiology

2014

ICMR

Govt.

19,74,876/-

3 years

16.

An assessment of economic cost of harmful alcohol use in a sample of unorganized workers in Assam and Sikkim

Dr Sanjiba Dutta

Psychiatry

2014

ICMR

Govt.

17.

Assessment of lung function test and anthropometric measurements along with study of variation within systemic arterial BP and Haematological parameter among overweight and obese Sikkimese population

Dr D K Jha

Physiology

2014

ICMR

Govt.

16,88940/-

2 years

18.

Assessment of Inflammatory Markers IL6&hsCRP in Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus patients attending Central Referral Hospital, Gangtok.

Dr ChungsangOngmuBhutia

Biochemistry

2014

DBT

Govt.

1.5lakhs

2 years

19.

Study on the prevalence of soil transmitted helminths and assessment of efficacy of albendazole prophylaxis in school going children in East Sikkim.

Dr SunuHangmaSubba

Microbiology

2014

DBT

Govt.

1.50 lakhs

2years

20.

Assessment of plasma B – type natriuretic peptide (BNP) and high sensitive C Reactive Protein among diagnosed patients of diabetes mellitus with and without cardiovascular disease

Dr SmritiRai

Biochemistry

2014

DBT

Govt.

1.50 lakhs

2 years

21.

Assessment of nutritional status of under five children in urban field practice area of Sikkim Manipal Institute of Medical Sciences

Dr. AnandRajan

Community Medicine

2014

DBT

Govt.

1.50 lakhs

2 years

22.

Pattern of congenital malformation and associated maternal risk factors in neonates born in Central Referral Hospital

Dr Daizy NG

Paediatrics

2014

DBT

Govt.

1.5 lakhs

2 years

23.

Study of Glycated Albumin and hs-CRP as markers of risk of cardiovascular disorders among type 2 Diabetics attending Central Referral Hospital, Sikkim by DBT

Dr. BenoyUpreti

Biochemistry

2014

DBT

Govt

1.5 lakhs

2 years

24.

IMPACT AF-An international multicentre clustered randomized controlled trail to improve treatment with Anti CoagulanTs in patients with atrial fibrillation

Dr B Khandelwal

Medicine

2015

SJRI, Bangaluru

Non- Govt.

9 lakhs

2 years

25.

Development of human mesenchymal stem cells derived from umbilical cord Wharton’s jelly and find out its molecular characterization in term of embryonic stem cell and germ layer markers.

Dr T Paras

Biochemistry

2015

ICMR

Govt.

11 lakh/-

2 years

26.

Evaluation of functional impairment in geriatric population of Sikkim, India

Dr Nikita Joshi

Physiotherapy

2015

ICMR

Govt

4,14, 023/-

2 years

27.

Evaluating perceptions of suicide etiology: Giving voices to Sikkimese community and health care givers study

Dr MingmaLhamu Sherpa

Biochemistry

2015

Fogarthy grant, Florida University

Non Govt.

4.8lakhs

1 year

28.

Cell clusters in disc degeneration and its relevance to disc regeneration

Dr Polly Lama

Anatomy

2015

ICMR

Govt.

980557/-

2 year

29.

Umbilical cord Ferritin status and its effect on Brainstem Evoked Response Audiometry (BERA) threshold in the new born

Dr Soumyajit Das

ENT

2015

ICMR

Govt.

11,47,738/

1.6 years

30.

An investigation into the effect of Bacopa and its analogue in Neural stem cell differentiation

Dr Amlan Gupta

Pathology

2015

ICMR

Govt.

20 lakhs

2 years

31.

To study dentritic formation in rat retal neural stem cells using bacoposide and its vitro and in vivo.

Dr Amlan Gupta

Pathology

2015

ICMR

Govt.

3,33,720/-

2 years

32.

Assessment of Human Papillomavirus (HPV) infection status and genotypes among women and adolescents of Sikkim (AHPV-SGS)

Dr MingmaLhamu Sherpa

Biochemistry

2016

ICMR

Govt.

53,91,172/-

3 years

33.

A prospective follow up study on the effectiveness of psychological intervention for anxiety in school going children of Sikkim

Mrs ArchanaChhetri

Psychiatry

2016

ICMR

Govt.

23,12,765/-

3 years

34.

Study of the status and factors affecting Isoniazid Chemoprophylaxis for pediatric contact of smear positive patients of East Sikkim

Dr.Forhad Akhtar

Community Medicine

2016

State health society- RNTCP Govt. of Sikkim

Govt.

3 lakhs

9 months

35.

A Study of the Status and Factors affecting Isoniazid Chemoprophylaxis for Paediatric Contacts of the Smear-Positive Tuberculosis Cases in East District of Sikkim

Dr.Forhad Akhtar

Community Medicine

2016

RNTCP

Govt.

199,950

1 year

36.

A Case Control study for analysis of the factors leading to causation of Multidrug Resistant Tuberculosis among cases registered under Revised National Tuberculosis Control Programme in East Sikkim

Dr.Forhad Akhtar

Community Medicine

2019

RNTCP

Govt.

300,000

1 year

37.

Burden of Tuberculosis amongst the contacts of Sputum Positive TB patients in East District of Sikkim

Dr.Forhad Akhtar

Community Medicine

2017

RNTCP

Govt.

500,000

1 year

38.

Epidemiology substance in Sikkim Study (ESUS)

Dr MingmaLhamu Sherpa

Biochemistry

2017

Fogarthy grant, Florida University

Non - Govt

12.5 lakhs

39.

IMPACT of suicide attempts in urban and rural Indian settings.

Dr MingmaLhamu Sherpa

Biochemistry

2017

Fogarthy grant, Florida University

Non- Govt.

5.7 lakhs

40.

Mapping hotspots of MDR TB in Assam, Sikkim and Tripura using Genomics approaches

Dr Karma G. Dolma

Microbiology

2017

DBT

Govt.

8738499/-

3 years

41.

A systematic assessment of acute viral hepatitis and chronic liver diseases in Northeast India with special reference to strengthening of laboratories in the region

Dr. YogeshVerma

Pathology

2018

ICMR

Govt.

60,73,470/-

3 years

42.

1. Validation of anti - diabetic property of traditional medicine(s) used in Sikkim Himalaya in experimental animal 2. to study protective effect of medicinal plants grown in Sikkim Himalaya in kidney function of rats with diabetic nephropathy

Dr Arundhati Bag

Biotechnology

2018

National Mission on Himalayan studies (NMHS)

Govt.

16,06,968/-

3 years

43.

Effectiveness of yoga and lifestyle modification on prehypertensive subjects-A randomized controlled trial

Dr. Vijay Pratap Singh

Physiotherapy

2018

DST

Govt

23,19,800/-

3 years

44.

An Epidemiological study of Multi Drug Resistant Tuberculosis cases registered under RNTCP in East district of Sikkim

Dr.Forhad Akhtar ( C0 PI)

Community Medicine

2018-19

RNTCP

Govt.

30,000

1 year

45.

A study of Socio-clinical and high risk behavior profile of Tuberculosis patients diagnosed in a tertiary care hospital in Sikkim and its association with treatment outcome.

Dr.Forhad Akhtar (CO PI)

Community Medicine

2019

ICMR

Govt.

20,000

1 year

46.

Community based sero surveillance study for prevalence of sars-cov-2 infection in Sikkim

Dr.Forhad Akhtar

Community Medicine

2020

Dept. of Health & FW, Govt. of Sikkim

Govt

500,000

1 year

47.

Exploratory study on the operational issues faced in collection, transportation & laboratory testing related to Covid 19 in remote areas of selected EAG states of North East & East India.

Dr.Forhad Akhtar

National PI

2020

ICMR

Govt

2,44,000

1 year

48.

Extended follow-up on the participants of IARC- India HPV vaccination study to evaluate the effectiveness of one, two and three doses of Quadrivalent HPV vaccine in preventing cervical neoplasias

Dr. YogeshVerma

Pathology

2020

WHO

Govt.

16,03,260/-

1 year

49.

Surveillance of food borne pathogens(FBP) from North East India

Dr Karma G Dolma

Microbiology

2020

ICMR

Govt.

33,23,120/-

3 years

Sl No.

Name of the scheme/ project/ Endowments/ Chairs

Name of PI/ CoI

Deptt.

Year of Award

Name of the funding agency

Type Govt./ Non Govt.

Funds provided

Duration of the project

1.

Study on persistence of high risk HPV infection and its association with specific ep genetic markers and HLA Class II gene polymorphism among adult females from North East India

Dr. YogeshVerma

Pathology

2021

ICMR

Govt

Rs 10,87,240

3 years

2. Correlates of the suicide crisis syndrome in major depression: A multi-centric exploratory study. Dr. Samrat Singh Bhandari (CO-PI) Psychiatry 2021 Indian Psychiatry Society Non. Govt. Rs 5,00,000 1 Year

SMIMS

EXTRAMURAL

Sl No.

Name of the scheme/ project/ Endowments/ Chairs

Name of PI/ CoI

Deptt.

Year of Award

Name of the funding agency

Type Govt./ Non Govt.

Funds provided

Duration of the project

1.

Study on persistence of high risk HPV infection and its association with specific ep genetic markers and HLA Class II gene polymorphism among adult females from North East India

Dr.YogeshVerma

Pathology

2021

ICMR

Govt.

10,87,240

3 years

2.

ICMR-HBCVDR-NER

Dr. Zeeshan Ahmed Mumtaz

Cardiology

2022

ICMR

Govt.

7,61,955.00

3 years

3.

Mission’: A multi- centric capacity building initiative to strengthen the clinical and laboratory detection of melioidosis in India with special focus on the northeastern states

Dr. Luna Adhikari

Microbiology

2022

ICMR

Govt.

15,71,527.00

3 years

4.

Novel Therapeutic Targets

Dr. Polly Lama

Anatomy

2022

ICMR

Govt.

10,89,087.00

3 years

5.

"Development Of Natural Nettle Fibre"

Dr. Tsering Yangzom

Microbiology

2023

SERB

Govt.

3,50,000.00

2 YEARS

6.

Study On High-Risk Hpv Infection

Dr. Yogesh Verma

Dr.Pesona Grace

Pathology

2023

ICMR

Govt

3,82,474.00

2 YEARS

7.

A Multi-Centric Capacity Buliding Initiative

Dr. Luna Adhikari

Microbiology

2023

ICMR

Govt.

17,63,679.00

3 YEARS

8.

Grant: CME On Respiratory Disease In Children

Dr.Sudip Dutta

Paediatrics

2023

ICMR

Govt

43,500.00

NA

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