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Participation in Workshop/ conference/ Seminars/Arogya Mela:  60


Presentations: 19


Event management: Organized conferences and workshops as a convener/Co-convener

Workshop on Research Methodology
Workshop on Varmam & Thokkanam
Workshop on Manuscriptology
National Workshop on the role of Siddha medicine in the management of Lifestyle Disorders
Re-orientation Workshop for Pharma Industries

 

 

 

Department of Literary Research and Documentation

Dr. M. Kannan

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Academic Qualification: M.D.(Siddha)
Specialization: Maruthuvam

 

 

 

Additional Qualification:
Yoga Instructor Course (YIC)

Qualified NABH assessor, Quality council of India, Govt. of India

Professional Diploma in Clinical Research (PDCR)

Professional Certificate in Pharmacovigilance (PCPV)

Advance certificate programme in Clinical Trial Monitoring (ACPCTM)

Pursuing Ph.D. in The Tamil Nadu Dr. M.G.R. Medical University, Chennai

 

Personal Details:
Marital Status: Married

Date of Joining: 24/09/2009

Research Experience & Area of Specialisation

Research Officer (Siddha)

Siddha Central Research Institute (Central Council for Research in Siddha, Ministry of AYUSH, Govt. of India)

24 Sep. 2009
to Till date.

Senior Research Fellow (Siddha)

Indian Institute of History
Medicine, Hyderabad.
(Central Council for Research in Ayurveda & Siddha)
Dept. of AYUSH
MoH&FW Govt. of India

02 July 2008
to
23 Sep. 2009
(1 Year and 3 Month)

Project details: Collection and Digitization of Medical Manuscripts from South India, Maharashtra and Madhya Pradesh”

 

Teaching Experience

Lecturer

Sri Sai Ram Siddha Medical
College & Research Centre and Hospital,
(Affiliated to The Tamil Nadu Dr. M.G.R. Medical University)
Sai Leo Nagar, Chennai.

13 Oct. 2005 to
30 Jun. 2008 (2 Year and 6 Month)

 

Technology Development

Developed the Knowledge Module of the ICDSS – EHR (Integrated Clinical Decision Support System – Electronic Health Record) Ministry of AYUSH, Govt. of India.


THE RESEARCH APPLICATION NEXUS (THERAN) -- Electronic Data Capturing System software developed for Dept. of Clinical Research (OPD & IPD), Dept. of Pharmacy and Literary Research and Documentation Department.


Developed and Launched e-library in the Literary Research and Documentation department and Library, Siddha Central Research Institute Chennai.

Ongoing Projects

Co-Investigator:
Vernacular name Encyclopaedia of Siddha drugs mentioned in Siddha Materia Medica (Gunapadam)
Development of Siddha Treatment Guidelines for Non-Communicable Diseases (DSTGNCD)
A Multicentric trial to study the safety & lipid lowering effects of a poly-herbal formulation Nathaichoori chooranam
Status of labeling, drug information and branding in marketed anti-diabetic Siddha formulations:  Cross-sectional study: Chennai, Tamil Nadu, 2016


Principal Investigator:
An open labelled clinical trial on Peenisam (Sinusitis) - a pilot study
Survey questionnaire for assessment of Siddha treatment in OPD Central Research Institute
Open labeled randomized controlled clinical trial on Impaired Glucose Tolerance – IGT (Munneerizhuvu)


Future Projects:
Mechanism of action of D5 Choornam on the insulin regulation.


Completed Projects:
Principal Investigator:
An open labelled clinical trial on Peenisam (sinusitis) with coded drug of APNC – Pilot Study.
Multicentric open labelled clinical trial on Neerizhivu (Diabetes mellitus) with coded drug D5 Chooranam.

Survey questionnaire for assessment of add on therapy in Diabetes mellitus

 

Research Publications

Publication of Articles
Shree Devi M.S, SathiyaRajeswaran P, Kannan M,Mohanasrinivasan. V, Subathra Devi.C*, Jemimah Naine.S, Vaishnavi.B. GC-MS, FT-IR Analysis and Anti-Bacterial Study of Bioactive Compounds of Chundaivattral Chooranam - A Siddha Poly Herbal Formulation. Int.J. PharmTech Res. 2015; 8(10): 204-209.

Shree Devi M.S*, Rajamaheswari K, Sathiya Rajeswaran P, Kannan M, Vasudevan R, Muralidass S.D, Natarajan S. FT-IR Characterization Analysis of the Siddha Formulation Brahmananda Bairava Maathirai. Research Journal of Pharmaceutical, Biological and Chemical Sciences (RJPBCS). November – December 2015; 6(6):840-843.

Shree Devi M.S*, Kannan M, Sathiya Rajeswaran P, Natarajan S, Vasudevan R, Muralidass S.D. Instrumental Standardization of the Herbo Mineral Drug – Abraga Parpam. Research Journal of Pharmaceutical, Biological and Chemical Sciences (RJPBCS). November – December 2015; 6(6) :844-850.

Natarajan S, Anbarasi C, Sathiyarajeswaran P, Kannan M. Nandukkal, a fossil crab used in Siddha Medicine and its therapeutic usage – a review. Malaya Journal of Biosciences. 2015; 2 (2): 104-109

Kannan M,  Sathiya Rajeswaran P,  Natarajan S, Vasudevan R, Muralidass S D, Shree Devi M S. Yoga in Pregnancy. Malaya Journal of Biosciences. 2015; 2 (2): 110-114.

 

Natarajan S, Kannan M, Sathiyarajeswaran P, Gopakumar K, Jega Jothi Pandian S,  Ramaswamy R S. Fasting - A Medico historical overview. International Refereed Journal of Reviews and Research. 2014; 2(01).

Natarajan S, Sathiya Rajeswaran P, Kannan M, Scientific validation of Purification of Kadukkai (Terminalia chebula) – A Siddha drug. International Journal of Pharmaceutical Research and Development (IJPRD). Aug 2013;5(06):018-024.

 Natarajan S, Sathiyarajeswaran P, Kannan M, Jega Jothi Pandian S. Evidence based Siddha Medical Management of Dengue. Webmed Central Public Health 2012; 3(11):WMC003808 doi: 10.9754/journal.wmc.2012.003808.


Sathiyarajeswaran P, Kannan M, Natarajan S . Antenatal care with lotus. International Journal of Health and Pharmaceutical Sciences. 2012; 1(03):26-30.

Natarajan S, Nagarajan T, Sathiyarajeswaran P, Kannan M.The Role of Varma Therapy in Cakana Vatam. WebmedCentral Indian Medicine 2012; 3(9):WMC002906 doi: 10.9754/journal.wmc.2012.002906.

Kannan M, Natarajan S, SathiyaRajeswaran P, Meenakshisundaramurthy. The Health Status of Geriatric Population Attending the Special Siddha Geriatric Clinic of a Research Institute. International Journal of Health and Pharmaceutical Sciences. 36-41.

Sathiyarajeswaran P, Kannan M, Natarajan S, Ramesh S, Meenakshisundaramurthy K, Anandan T. Conservation of Palm leaf manuscripts. Journal of Siddha. July – December 2009; 2(2): 37 -44.

Kannan M, Parameswaran S, Shanumuga Sundram N. Anaemia (Pandu) Primary Care in Siddha. Webmed Central Indian Medicine 2012; 3(3):WMC003172 doi: 10.9754/journal.wmc.2012.003172.

Kannan M , Sathiyarajeswaran P , Natarajan S . Management of Kalladaippu (Renal Calculi). Webmed Central Indian Medicine 2012; 3(2):WMC003031.

Shanmugasundaram N, Sathiyarajeswaran P, Kannan M. An Open Clinical Trial for Cegana Vatham using Varmam Procedure. WebmedCentral Indian Medicine 2012; 3(2): WMC002968 doi: 10.9754/journal.wmc.2012.002968

Natarajan S, Kannan M, Sathiya Rajeswaran P, Anandan T, High Order Medicine Forms in Siddha. Heritage Amruth – FRLHT. April 2011; 7(02):44-46

Natarajan S, Sathiyarajeswaran P, Kannan M. Scientific validation of purification method of Terminalia chebula in Siddha medical practice in India. Planta Med. 2011; 77.

Rajasekaran R, Gomathi A, Kannan M , Ala Narayana. The Roots of Siddha System of Medicne in 'Ihiruvasagam'(An Evidence Based Literary Study). Journal Ind.Med. Heritage.2009; Vol.XXXIX :Pp.63 to 80

 

Book Publications

Sathiyarajeswaran, P. Kannan, M. Natarajan, S. Siddha Kayakarpam Mooligaigal (a Guide on rejuvenating medicinal plants in Siddha).  Chennai. Siddha Central Research Institute. (2016).

Sathiyarajeswaran, P. Kannan, M. Natarajan, S. Kal Nandu Soothiram (Multi lingual book).  Chennai. Siddha Central Research Institute. (2016).

Sathiyarajeswaran, P. Kannan, M. Natarajan, S. A Hand book of Common remedies in Siddha system of medicine. 5th Edition.  Chennai. Siddha Central Research Institute. (2015).

Sathiyarajeswaran, P. Kannan, M. Natarajan, S. Research in Siddha System of Medicine (The Science of Holistic health) e-Book of CCRS. Chennai. Central Council for Research in Siddha. (2015).

Sathiyarajeswaran, P. Kannan, M. Natarajan, S உயிர்மெய் மூலிகைகள் (தமிழ் எழுத்துக்களும் சித்த மருத்துவ மூலிகைகளும்). Chennai. Siddha Central Research Institute. (2015).

Sathiyarajeswaran, P. Kannan, M. Natarajan, S. Symposium on AYUSH for Cancer Care- Cancer Research Review.  Chennai. Siddha Central Research Institute. (2015).

Sathiyarajeswaran, P. Kannan, M. Natarajan, S. A Hand book of Common remedies in Siddha system of medicine. 4th Edition.  Chennai. Siddha Central Research Institute. (2015).

Sathiyarajeswaran, P. Kannan, M. Natarajan, S.  Siddha Clinical Research Protocols for Life Style Disorders.  Chennai. Siddha Central Research Institute. (2014).

Kannan, M. (member in Expert committee). Essential Drugs List – Siddha medicine. New Delhi. Dept. of AYUSH- Drug Control Cell, Ministry of Health & Family welfare, govt. of India. (2013)


 

CD-ROM:

Sathiyarajeswaran, P. Kannan, M. Natarajan, S. The Siddha Pharmacopoeia of India Part I, Volume II.  Chennai. Ministry of AYUSH, Govt. of India. (2016).

Sathiyarajeswaran, P. Kannan, M. Natarajan, S. The Siddha Formulary of India Part II, First edition (Tamil version).  Chennai. Ministry of AYUSH, Govt. of India. (2016).

Rajasekaran, R. Kannan, M. Gomathi, A. Ala Narayana. The Siddha Pharmacopoeia of India, Part I, Volume. I. Hyderabad. Dept. of AYUSH, Ministry of Health & Family welfare, Govt. of India. (2008)

Rajasekaran, R. Saketh ram, Thirumal rao, G.  T. Kannan, M.  Ala Narayana. The Ayurvedic Pharmacopoeia of India, Part II, Volume I. Hyderabad. Dept. of AYUSH, Ministry of Health & Family welfare, Govt. of India. (2008)

 

 

Contact

Official Mobile Number:

+91 7200 207 207
Mail Id: siddhikanna@gmail.com

Abroad Visit

Place of visit

Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia

Duration

11th & 12th Nov.  2013 (Excluding the journey period)

Purpose of visit

Participating the International Conference on Siddha Medicine organized by the Traditional and Complimentary Medicine Division, Ministry of Health, Malaysia and Malaysian Association of Traditional Indian Medicine (MATIM)

 

Place of visit

Baghdad, The Republic of Iraq

Duration

17th to 26th June 2016 (Excluding the journey period)

Purpose of visit

Deputation of Dr. M. Kannan as a Yoga and Siddha Expert for the celebration International day of Yoga (21st June 2016)

Work

Yoga training given to Iraqi participants daily
Conducted AYUSH workshop on 25th June 2016 – Given lecture about Siddha System of Medicine

 

Achievements

Developed and Launched e-library in the Literary Research and Documentation department and Library, Siddha Central Research Institute Chennai.

Patent filed and published for CCRS, After successful completion of Multicentric clinical trial on Neerizhivu (Diabetes mellitus) with coded Drug D5 Chooranam.

THE RESEARCH APPLICATION NEXUS (THERAN) -- Electronic Data Capturing System software developed for Dept. of Clinical Research (OPD & IPD), Dept. of Pharmacy and Literary Research and Documentation Department.

Deputed as a Yoga and Siddha Expert to train Yoga and explore Siddha system of Medicine at Baghdad, The republic of Iraq and for the celebration of International Day of Yoga (IDY) on 21st June 2016.

As an Author Published 5 Books from LRDD, SCRI

3 CD-ROMs- 2 Numbers of The Siddha Pharmacopoeia of India and one number of The Siddha Formulary of India published by Ministry of AYUSH, Govt. of India.

 

Member:
Member in NABH Standards Implementation Committee of Siddha Central Research Institute

Member in Central Co-ordination committee of AYUSH Portal Research database

Member in the GMP implementation committee of the Pharmacy of Siddha Central Research Institute

Quality Control officer in Pharmacy of Siddha Central Research Institute (CCRS)

Member in Scientific Committee for Preparing Workshop manuals at Siddha Central Research Institute

Secretary in Science club of Siddha Central Research Institute (CCRS)

Member in Internal Scrutiny Committee (ISC) of Extra Mural Research (EMR) in Central Council for Research in Siddha

Coordinator in the Institutional Human Ethics Committee (IHEC) of Siddha Central Research Institute.