Ethics Committee of Madras Diabetes Research Foundation
Our primary commitment is to safeguard the rights, dignity, and well-being of human participants involved in research. The committee ensures that all studies adhere to the highest ethical standards, conforming to national and international guidelines. We rigorously review each proposal to uphold scientific integrity and participant protection at every stage of research.
Upholding Ethical Excellence in Research
At the Madras Diabetes Research Foundation (MDRF), the Ethics Committee plays a vital role in protecting the rights, dignity, and safety of all human participants involved in research studies. It ensures that every research project follows the highest standards of ethical conduct and complies with applicable local, national, and international regulations.
Ethics Committee Members of MDRF
Dr. M. S. Jawahar
Position: Chairperson
Qualification: MD, DLSHTM, M.Sc, CDE (London)
Affiliation: Non-Affiliated
Tenure: Aug – 21 – Jul – 26
Address:
Consultant,
National Institute for Research in Tuberculosis
27/18, First Main Road,
Olympic Colony, Mogappair,
Chennai – 600050
Dr. R. Guha Pradeepa
Position: Member Secretary
Qualification: Ph.D.,
Affiliation: Affiliated
Tenure: Jan-21- Dec -26
Address:
Sr. Scientist & Head, Research Operations,
Madras Diabetes Research Foundation, No:4, Conran Smith Road, Gopalapuram
Chennai-600 086
Dr. Rema Mathew
Position: Expert Medicine
Qualification: M.B.B.S., DCH
Affiliation: Non-Affiliated
Tenure: Mar-23-Feb -28
Address:
Former Deputy Director, Tuberculosis Research Centre,
1B, Madaleine Court, 72 Spurtank Road Chetput
Chennai -600031
Dr. M. Balasubramanyam
Position: Scientist
Qualification: M.Sc, M.Phil, Ph.D.
Affiliation: Affiliated
Tenure: Apr- 21- Mar-26
Address:
Professor & Advisor
Madras Diabetes Research Foundation (MDRF)
4, Conran Smith Road, Gopalapuram
Chennai – 600086, India
Dr. Mrinalini Naresh Kumar
Position: Expert Clinical Pharmacology
Qualification: MD
Affiliation: Non-Affiliated
Tenure: Feb 19- Jan-24
Address:
Medical Director, Life Med Hospitals, No: 12, Conran Smith Road, New Colony, Gopalapuram, Chennai- 600086
Dr. Annabelle Rajaseharan
Position: Expert Clinical Pharmacology
Qualification: MD (Pharmacology) MBA
Affiliation: Non-Affiliated
Tenure: Mar-23- Feb 28
Address:
Director – Medical Research Vinayaka Missions Research Foundation
213, Poonamallee High Road, Kilpauk,
Chennai-600010
Dr. R. Madhavan
Position: Expert Medicine
Qualification: M.B.B.S., M. D
Affiliation: Non-Affiliated
Tenure: May-22-Apr -27
Address:
Former Director and Professor
Department of Diabetology, Madras Medical College, 47/331, Panchali Amman koil Street, Jagannatha Nagar, Arumbakkam,
Chennai-600106
Dr. P. Dharmarajan
Position: Expert Medicine
Qualification: M.B.B.S., M. D
Affiliation: Non-Affiliated
Tenure: May-22-Apr -27
Address:
Director & Prof./HOD of Diabetology
Madras Medical College and Government General Hospital
Chennai- 600003
Dr. R. Ramakrishnan
Position: Expert Epidemiology & Statistician
Qualification: MSc.,Ph.D, M.App.Epid
Affiliation: Non-Affiliated
Tenure: Apr- 21- Mar-26
Address:
Consultant/Ex-Scientist G,
National Institute of Epidemiology/ICMR
Chennai-600 077
Dr. S. Swarnalakshmi
Position: Social worker
Qualification: Ph.D
Affiliation: Non-Affiliated
Tenure: Apr- 21- Mar-26
Address:
IRB Manager & Member Secretary YRG, YR Gaitondecentre for AIDS Research and Education, Taramani, Chennai-600113
Dr. RadhaVenkatesan
Position: Scientist
Qualification: M.Sc ., Ph.D
Affiliation: Affiliated
Tenure: Aug-20- Jul 25
Address:
Senior Scientist & Head of Molecular Genetics Madras Diabetes Research Foundation, Gopalapuram Chennai 600086
Dr. C. N. Ram Gopal
Position: Psychologist
Qualification: M.A. M.Phil, P.G. Dip. In IRPM Ph.D.
Affiliation: Non-Affiliated
Tenure: Mar-23- Feb -28
Address:
Associate Professor-Counselling Psychologist,
New no 31 A (old No. 20) 1st Cross Street, Kasturiba Nagar
Adyar, Chennai – 600 020
Dr. Purna Shankar
Position: Social Scientist
Qualification: Ph.D.
Affiliation: Non-Affiliated
Tenure: Mar-23- Feb 28
Address:
Former Trustee,
Karna Prayag Trust Welfare Centre For Women and Children, Teynampet, Chennai 600018
Ms. Aparna Devi
Position: Expert Legal
Qualification: M.Sc., BL.
Affiliation: Non-Affiliated
Tenure: Mar -20- Feb -25
Address:
Advocate, High Court, Chennai 600001.
Mr. T. Shankar
Position: Lay Public
Qualification: B.Com., MBA
Affiliation: Non-Affiliated
Tenure: Mar-23- Feb -28
Address:
Executive, Management Solutions, Gopalapuram,
Chennai 600086
Governing Body - Board Of Management
Dr. V. Mohan
Chairman
Dr. Ranjit Mohan Anjana
Diabetologist
President cum Treasurer
Dr. Radha Venkatesan
Executive Scientific Officer & Head Molecular Genetics
Member
Mr. A.K. Ganesh
Management Consultant
Member cum Secretary
Mr. R.P. Appadurai
President- Human Resource
Member
Dr. Mrinalini Naresh Kumar
Medical Doctor
Member
Mr. V. Shankar
Member