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Dr. (Mrs.) Sujeethasai Krishna

Dr. (Mrs.) KRISHNA SUJEETHASAI,B.S.M.S (SL), MD (Siddha-Pothu Maruthuvam)

Senior Lecturer (Grade II)

Mobile: +94 77 0869862

Email: saai.kethees@gmail.com, sujeethasai@univ.jfn.ac.lk

TeachingAcademic QualificationResearchOthers

Academic contribution in teaching

  1. Kuzhanthai Maruthuvam for 4th BSMS from March 2018 to March 2019. (Lectures, Clinical, Tutorial, Case presentation)
  2. Mahalir Maruthuvam for Final BSMS from March 2018 to March 2019. (Lectures, Clinical, Tutorial, Case presentation)
  3. Mahapetriyeal for Final BSMS from March 2018 to March 2019. (Lectures and Tutorial)
  4. Noi Nadal Chikitchai I for 4th BSMS from March 2022 until now (Lectures, Clinical, Tutorial, Case presentation, Assignments, Small Group Discussion)
  5. Noi Nadal Chikitchai II for Final BSMS (Clinical, Case presentation, Small Group Discussion)
  6. Siroroga Maruthuvam for 4th BSMS (Lectures, Clinical, Tutorial, Case presentation, Assignments, Small Group Discussion)
  7. Paramparai Maruthuvam for 4th BSMS (Lectures) from March 2022 up to date.
Higher InstitutionMajor field of StudyDegree
University of Jaffna
2008-2013		Siddha MedicineBachelor of Siddha Medicine and Surgery
(BSMS – 1st class)
Tamil Nadu Dr. M.G.R Medical University, Guindy, India
2019- 2022		Pothu MaruthuvamMD (Siddha)
 
Professional Records

DesignationPeriodInstitution
Temporary Lecturer03.06.2014 – 2015.02.06Unit of Siddha Medicine,
University of Jaffna
Ayurveda Medical Officer09.03.2015 – 02.03.2018District Siddha Hospital
Mullaitivu
Lecturer (Probationary)06.03.2018 – 06.03.2023Unit of Siddha Medicine,
University of Jaffna
Senior Lecturer (Grade – II)06.03.2023 up to dateUnit of Siddha Medicine,
University of Jaffna
Academic qualifications

Full papers

  1. A review on pharmacological activity of Nilavembu decoction used in Suram, Journal of Research in Traditional Medicine, Volume: 4, Issue 3-4, May-June 2018
  2. A study of plants, minerals and animals which are used in Puttru Noi treatment in Authentic Siddha and traditional text books – Journal of Complementary and Alternative Medical Research (JOCAMR) F.NO- SDI/JOCAMR/19/972, volume:7, Issue:3, June 2019
  3. A cross sectional clinical analysis of Pakkavatham (Hemiplegia) related to Mathumeham (Diabetes Mellitus) and Erathakothippu (Hypertension) – Journal of Complementary and Alternative Medical Research (JOCAMR) F.NO- SDI/JOCAMR/19/1014, volume:8, Issue:1, September 2019
  1. Status of natural medicinal plants and food supplements which are used in seasonal variations, IOSR- Journal of Environmental Science, Toxicology and Food technology, Volume:14, Issue:4, April 2020
  2. Efficacy of Katti Vasti in the management for back pain, International Journal of Ayurveda and Pharma Research (IJAPR), ISSN: 2322-0902, Volume:8, Issue: 4, April 2020
  3. Medicinal uses and pharmacological activities of Mukia maderaspatana, International Journal of Recent Scientific Research (IJRSR), ISSN: 0976-3031, Volume:11, Issue: 04€, pp:38292-96, April 2020
  4. The effect of meditation in Insomnia due to stress, Journal of Drug delivery and therapeutics (JDDT), Volume:10, Issue:3, ISSN:2250-1177, May 2020
  5. Phytochemical and pharmacological analysis of medicines which are used to treat in Karppa vaayu in Pararasasekaram, IOSR-JDMS – Journal of Dental and Medical Sciences, ISSN: 2279-0853, Volume: 19, Issue:5, May 2020
  6. A review on pharmacological activity of Kabasura decoction, International Journal of Scientific and Research Publications IJSRP, Volume:10, Issue:5, 2250-3153, May 2020
  7. Pharmacological analysis of  Sivathai chooranam (Poly herbal formulation) in Siddha medicine – A literature review, IJRSR, Volume:11, Issue:05©, pp 38494-497, May 2020
  8. Descriptive analysis of the influencing factors of Pakkavatham (Hemiplegia) at Government Siddha Medical College and Hospital, Palayamkottai-627002, from April2019-September 2019, IJRSR, Vol12, Issue 01(B), pp40502-40506, January 2021
  9. Literature review of Pakkavatham (Hemiplegia)in Siddha Medicine, IJRSR, Vol12, Issue 01(D), pp40644-40648, January 2021
  10. Anti- hypertensive activity of Hydro alcoholic  extract of Ciraka Chooranam on high salt loaded Wistar albino rats, IJRR, Vol8, Issue 5, May 2021
  11. Hypolipaedemic activity of Ciraka chooranam against Atherogenic diet induced hyperlipaedemia in Wistar albino rats, IJSR, Vol0, Issue 5, May 2021

Abstract and Presentation

  1. Anti-inflammatory effect of hydro alcoholic extract of cìraka cūraṇam. 3rd International Research conference on Siddha Medicine (IRCSM- 2022) at Unit of Siddha Medicine, University of Jaffna in 2022.

Evaluation of Anti-oxidant properties of Siddha herbal drug Cìraka cūraṇam at International Conference on Basic and Applied Research in Siddha System of Medicine at Government Siddha Medical College and Hospital Palayamkottai in 2023

Memberships

  1. Student counselor at Unit of Siddha Medicine, University of Jaffna from May 2022 to March 2023
  2. Member of Expertise Sub-group for systematic review (BIMSTEC) in 2023
  3. Coordinator in unit level – Siddha Alumni Association in 2022
  4. Member of Sri Lankan Society for Microbiology (SSM) from 2018
  5. Member of Jaffna Science Association (JSA) from 2018
  6. Member of Academic For a from 2018
  7. Secretary for Siddha Pharmacopeia at Unit of Siddha Medicine, University of Jaffna in 2022
  8. Member of building and planning committee at Unit of Siddha Medicine, University of Jaffna in 2022.
  9. Member of IQAC, Unit of Siddha Medicine, University of Jaffna from 2022 up to date.
  10. Member of welfare committee at Unit of Siddha Medicine, University of Jaffna from May 2022 to March 2023
  11. Member for endowment committee in 2022
  12. Member of Library Committee, Unit of Siddha Medicine, University of Jaffna from March 2018 to March 2019
  13. Member of canteen committee, Unit of Siddha Medicine, University of Jaffna from March 2018 to March 2019.
  14. Member of Course / Module Design and Development, Unit of Siddha Medicine, University of Jaffna from March 2018 to March 2019.
  15. Mentor for 1st BSMS students

Participated Workshops and Seminars

Training program

  1. Participated the “Training Programme on Characterization Techniques in the Standardization of Herbo-metallic Preparation” organized by the Center for Advanced Research in Indian System of Medicine (CARISM), SASTRA University, Thanjavur from 22nd-24th January 2020.
  2. Successfully completed the Induction Programme for Academic Staff organized by Staff Development Centre, University of Jaffna – 2019.

Conferences

  1. Participated in International Conference on Recent Research in Siddha System of Medicine organized by Government Siddha Medical College, Palayamkottai – 2021.
  2. Participated in International Conference on Eco-Entrepreneurship “CEE-RISE” jointly organized by the Centre for Environmental Education (CEE), Holy Cross College, Nagercoil, Kanyakumari, Tamil Nadu – 2020.
  3. Participated in National Conference on Mainstreaming of Siddha System of Medicine in the Management of NCD in Public Health at Government Siddha Medical College, Palayamkottai, jointly organized by National Institute of Siddha, Chennai & Directorate of Indian Medicine & Homeopathy, Chennai-2020
  4. Attended the online conference scientific prospective on COVID – 19 conducted by SCION (Scientific Online Conferences) – 2020.
  5. Participated in “NIRALYAM” conference & exhibition organized by Government Siddha Medical College, Palayamkottai-2020.
  6. Participated in Jaffna University International Research Conference JUICE 2018 organized by University of Jaffna.
  7. Participated in 1st International Conference and Exhibition on Siddha Medicine jointly organized by Unit of Siddha Medicine, University of Jaffna, Ministry of AYUSH and Department of Indigenous Medicine, Northern Province -2018.
  8. Participated in 1st National Research Conference and Exhibition on Indigenous Medicine jointly Organized by Unit of Siddha Medicine, University of Jaffna and Department of Indigenous Medicine, Northern Province-2018.

Symposium and Exhibition

  1. Participated as a coordinator for Unit of Siddha Medicine stall in the Ayurveda Expo 2018-International Indigenous Health Care Exhibition.
  2. Participated in the Ayurveda Expo 2018 Symposium – International Indigenous Health Care Symposium.

Seminars and Discussion

  1. Participated in the seminar on “Pharmacognosy of Edible Herbs” (Resource Person -Dr. Nithi Kanakaratnam, ND, Australia) was jointly organized with the collaboration of the Jaffna Chapter of the Sri Lankan Society for Microbiology on 11th March 2023 at Unit of Siddha Medicine, University of Jaffna.
  2. Participated in National Seminar on “Prevention and Management of Communicable Diseases – A Siddha Prospective” jointly organized by Siddha Clinical Research Unit, Palayamkottai, Central Council for Research in Siddha & Government Siddha Medical College Hospital, Palayamkottai – 2021.
  3. Participated in State Level Seminar on Epidemiology Evaluation of Expeditious Ethnic Siddha Medicine organized by Government Siddha Medical College Hospital, Palayamkottai-2019.
  4. Participated in the Seminar for the Quality Assurance Cell.
  5. Participated in the workshop on URKUND Training session on 17.09.2018.
  6. Participated in the Discussion about Ahead Project By Dr.E.YA. Charles

Workshops

  1. Participated in the workshop on Innovation and Entrepreneurship at University of Jaffna on 27.02.2023 (Resource Person Prof.K.Kanes K.Rajah)
  2. Participated in International Day of Yoga on 21st June 2020 jointly organized by International Naturopathy Organisation (INO), Surya Foundation, supported by Ministry of AYUSH, Govt. of India at Tirunelveli, Tamil Nadu.
  3. Participated in the workshop on Research Methodology & Bio-statistics organized by the Department of Siddha, The Tamil Nadu Dr. M.G.R. Medical University on 6th, 7th, 8th, 9th & 10th May 2019.
  4. Participated in the workshop on Traditional Healing Practices organized by Dept. of Research Methodology and Medical Bio-statistics, Govt. Siddha Medical College, Palayamkottai & Dept. of Folklore and Folklore Resources and Research Center, St.Xavier’s College, Palayamkottai held on 25th March 2019.
  5. Participated in Yoga for Wellness Workshop jointly organized by Indian Cultural Center, Colombo, University of Jaffna and Astanka Yoga Mandhir, Institute of Human Excellence and A.A.Y.U.S.H-2018.
  6. Participated in Pre-Conference Workshop of 1st International Conference and Exhibition on Siddha Medicine jointly Organized by Unit of Siddha Medicine, University of Jaffna, Ministry of AYUSH and Department of Indigenous Medicine, Northern Province-2018.
  7. Participated in the workshop on Special Therapeutics in Siddha Medicine organized by Department of Indigenous Medicine, Northern Province on 7th, 11, 12 & 13 May 2018.
  8. Participated in the 4th International Day of Yoga organized by the collaborate with the Astanka yoga Mandhir &Indian Cultural Center, High Commission of India on 10th May 2018 at Unit of Siddha Medicine.
  9. Participated in Flowers Day and at Environmental Day Unit of Siddha Medicine on 27/06/2018.
  10. Participated in Workshop on Siddha Drug Standardization at Unit of Siddha Medicine on 27/06/2018.
  11. Participated in the ‘Seminar on R-Repository’ (Resource Person: Mrs. T. Jenan. Snr. Asst. Librarian, UOJ) which was held 23rd September 2022 at the Boardroom of Unit of Siddha Medicine via zoom. 

Webinar

  1. Attended the webinar on the topic “Siddha Management for Post COVID-19 complication” conducted by National Institute of Siddha Tambaran Sanatorium Chennai-2020.

Medical camps

  1. Organized and participated in a Medical camp organized by Proposed Department of Noi Naadal with the collaboration of PGIM-NP on November 2022 at Thunnalai, Karaveddi.
  2. Participated in a Medical camp organised by Alumni of Siddha on April 2022 at Kilinochi.
  3. Participated in a Medical camp organised by PDIM – NP on 2018 at Kilinochi.

Awareness program

  1. Organized Diabetic awareness program at Kaithady Siddha Teaching Hospital on Diabetic week.