Dr. M. G. Ramesh Babu
Assistant Professor
He is teaching physiology for various health science courses. He has a research interest in cognitive neuroscience and neuroimaging. He has completed research work on meditators and patients with migraine using structural and functional MRI.
Division of Physiology
Qualification: BPT, MSc (Medical Physiology), PhD-Neurosciences.
CURRENT ACADEMIC ROLE & RESPONSIBILITIES
- Facilitating the learning process in physiology for the students from the various health institutions.
- Involved in conducting class tests, and block examinations (setting questions, invigilation, and correcting papers).
- Involved in conducting clinical-based and problem-based learning for MBBS, BDS, and BSc - Health Sciences students.
- Took part in the Student Mentorship program.
SUBJECTS CURRENTLY TEACHING
| Subject | Semester / Year |
|---|---|
| Physiology | Year 1 BDS |
| Physiology | Year 1 MCHP |
| Physiology | Year 1 BSc Nursing |
| Physiology | Year 1 MSc Diatrics and Nutrition |
| Physiology | Year 1 BioMedical Engineering |
| Physiology | Year 1 MSc Yogatherapy |
ACADEMIC QUALIFICATIONS
| Degree | Specialisation | Institute | Year of passing |
|---|---|---|---|
| PhD | Cognitive Neuroscience and Neuroimaging | Melaka Manipal Medical College, Manipal | 2021 |
| MSc | Medical Physiology | Kasturba Medical College, Manipal | 2005 |
| BPT (Bachelor of Physiotherapy) | Trinity Mission & Medical Foundation, Madurai. | 2000 | |
| Certificate Course in Biostatistics, Epidemiology and Research methodology | Manipal Academy of Higher Education, Manipal | 2010 | |
| PG Diploma in Value Education and Spirituality | Annamalai University (Distance Education), Tamilnadu | 2012 | |
| “Statistical Analysis of fMRI Data” (Online Course) | Johns Hopkins University | 2014 |
Experience
| Institution / Organisation | Designation | Role | Tenure |
|---|---|---|---|
| Department of Basic Medical Sciences, MAHE, Manipal | Assistant Professor | Facilitating the learning process of the medical students in physiology and basic clinical skills. | July 2021 - Till date |
| Melaka Manipal Medical College (MMMC), Manipal | Senior Grade Lecturer | Facilitating the learning process of the medical students in physiology and basic clinical skills. | January 2014 - July 2021 |
| Melaka Manipal Medical College (MMMC), Manipal | Lecturer | Facilitating the learning process of the medical students in physiology and basic clinical skills. | January 2013 - January 2014 |
| Kasturba Medical College-International Centre (KMC-IC), Manipal | Lecturer | Conducted classes theory, practical and examinations for BSc Health Sciences, pre-med, and Pharm-D courses. | February 2009 - December 2012 |
| Manipal College of Medical Sciences, Pokhara, Nepal | Lecturer | Conducted classes theory, practical clasess, seminar and examinations for MBBS, and Allied health sciences. | September 2005 - February 2009 |
| Vidhya Physio Clinic, Madurai, Tamilnadu. | Physiotherapist | Physiothery treatment | January 2000 - March 2003 |
ORCID
https://orcid.org/0000-0001-8456-9330
AREAS OF INTEREST, EXPERTISE AND RESEARCH
Area of Interest
Research in neurosciences.
Area of Expertise
Analysis of strcutural and functional MRI of human brain.
Area of Research
Cognitive Neurosciences and NeuroImaging
Professional Affiliations & Contributions
- Member in “Society for Neuroscience”.
- Life member in “Indian Academy of Neuroscience”
- Life member in the “Association of Physiologists and Pharmacologists of India”
- Life member in the “Indian Association of Physiotherapists”.
Efficacy of raja yoga meditation on positive thinking: an index for self-satisfaction and happiness in life
2013 Ramesh M G Sathian B Sinu E Kiranmai S Rai
Journal of Clinical and Diagnostic Research. 7(10):2265-2267.
Region-wise gray matter volume alterations in brain of adolescents with attention deficit hyperactive disorder: a voxel based morphometric analysis
2013 Ramesh MG Kiranmai S Rai
Indian J Physiol Pharmacol. 57(3) : 270–279.
Gender variation of somatic symptoms of depression as possible indicators of its diagnosis and severity
2010 Ramesh MG Sathian B Shreevatsa BM Bedanta R Ramesh K Budhachandra Y
Journal of Clinical and Diagnostic Research
Influence of food intake on BMI of Indian and Nepalese medico sportsmen
2010 Sathian b Ramesh MG Bedanta R Jayadevan S Baboo NS
Journal of Clinical and Diagnostic Research. 4:2632-2635.
A comparative study of the peak expiratory flow rate of Indian and Nepalese young adults in a teaching institute
2008 Debray P Shreevatsa BM MG Ramnesh Babu Sen TK Roy S Saha CG
J Nepal Med Assoc. 47(169):7-11.
Distribution of HLA Class II Antigen in Renal Transplant Patients and Donors Visiting Tertiary Care Hospital of Karnataka State in South India.
2017 Murali Adiga Kirtana Pai M. G. Ramesh Babu Sivakumar
Advanced Science Letters. 23, 1885–1888.
Combined Supplementation of Choline and Docosahexaenoic Acid during Pregnancy Enhances Neurodevelopment of Fetal Hippocampus.
2017 Huban Thomas Rajarethnem KumarMegur Ramakrishna Bhat Malsawmzuali JC Siva Kumar Gopalkrishnan Ramesh Babu Mugundhu Gopalam Kiranmai Sesappa Rai
Neurology Research International. Volume 2017, Article ID 8748706, 9 pages.
Prenatal Inflammation Induced Alterations in Spatial Learning and Memory Abilities in Adult Offspring: Mitigated by Physical Exercise and Environmental Enrichment.
2016 Thangarajan Rajesh Ramesh Rao Tantradi Kiranmai S Rai Sivakumar Gopalakrishnan Ramesh Babu MG Murali Adiga R Huban Thomas Pugazandhi Bhaktavatchalam
RJPBCS 7(6)
Impact of Seasonal Variant Temperatures and Laboratory Room Ambient Temperature on Mortality of Rats with Ischemic Brain Injury.
2016 Sivakumar G M G Ramesh Babu Rajesh T Dhiren P Vidyadhara D J Akriti B K Mohandas R Kiranmai S Rai
Journal of Clinical & Diagnostic Research 10 (4)
Two stage successive carotid artery occlusion surgeries in wistar rat reduce its mortality and depicts as a better model for vascular dementia.
2015 Sivakumar, G Punja, Dhiren Rajesh, T Thomas, Huban Babu, Ramesh MG
Research Journal of Pharmaceutical, Biological and Chemical Sciences, 6 (3). pp. 592-603.
Prophylactic combined supplementation of choline and docosahexaenoic acid attenuates vascular cognitive impairment and preserves hippocampal cell viability in rat model of chronic cerebral hypoperfusion ischemic brain injury.
2015 Shivakumar, G Reddy, Shivakumar Rajesh, T Babu, Ramesh MG Rao, Mohandas KG Rai, Kiranmai S
International Journal of Basic & Clinical Pharmacology. 4 (3). pp. 522-530.
Influence of food habit on Body Mass Index of Indian and Nepalese male adolescents: a comparative study
2015 Brijesh Sathian M G Ramesh Babu Pradeep Aggarwal Jayadevan Sreedharan Elayedath Rajesh S B Dixit
Indian Journal Of Community Health. 26. Supp 02
Ethnic Variations in Perception of Human Papillomavirus and Its Vaccination Among Young Women in Nepal.
2017 Sathian B Ramesh Babu MG van Teijlingen ER Banerjee I Roy B Subramanya SH Rajesh E Devkota S
Nepal J Epidemiol. 7(1); 647-658.
Thought Pattern Questionnaire (TPQ) - English Version
2019 M.G. Ramnesh Babu Kiranmai S Rai K.V. Rajagopal Y.N. Sowrabha
Copyright for the Thought Pattern Questionnaire (English version) has been received from the Deputy Registrar of Copyrights, Office of Copyrights, Government of India, New Delhi.
Thought Pattern Questionnaire (TPQ) - Kannada Version
2019 M.G. Ramnesh Babu Kiranmai S Rai K.V. Rajagopal Y.N. Sowrabha Shreevatsa Bhat
Copyright for the Thought Pattern Questionnaire (Kannada Version) has been received from the Deputy Registrar of Copyrights, Office of Copyrights, Government of India, New Delhi.