Prof. A. Ramachandran
Chairman / Managing Director, A . Ramachandran’s Diabetes Hospitals and
President, India Diabetes Research Foundation, Chennai. India.
28, Marshall’s Road, Egmore, Chennai – 600 008.
Ph : 91-44-28582003-05 ; Fax : +91-44-42146652 ; ramachandran@vsnl.com
Prof. A. Ramachandran has contributed extensively for diabetes care and epidemiological research in India for more than three decades. His vast experiences and peerless performances have bestowed on him national and international recognition and awards besides, responsibilities in the international association and organisations. In addition to undertaking national and international clinical and epidemiological research, he has been collaborating with international multi centric research on diabetes. His recent pioneering contribution for the Indian community is the research outcome of Indian Diabetes Prevention Programme (IDPP) His relentless war against diabetes continues…
The Indian Diabetes Prevention Programme conducted by him has contributed significantly to the understanding of the preventive methodologies specifically effective in the Indian population. Life style modification works effectively in this relatively non obese, yet highly insulin resistant population.
Important Research Publications
More than 250 original research papers in National and International Journals in the field of Diabetes
Recognitions as Clinician, Scientist and Researcher
- 2002 - Chairman, National Diabetes Control Programme, ICMR.
- 1998 - Member, Indian Council of Medical Research Expert Committee on RDA.
- 2002 - 2007 – Director, WHO Collaborating Centre for Research, Education and Training in Diabetes in India.