Dr. Prathap M Baby

Associate Professor

Division of Physiology

Qualification: M.Sc. (Medical Physiology), PhD

CURRENT ACADEMIC ROLE & RESPONSIBILITIES

    Prathap M Baby conducts Self-Directed Learning  and Problem-Based Learning sessions.

    He:

    • Liaises with the Head of the Department and college peers.
    • Teaches BDS, Nursing, Allied Health Sciences, B.Sc. Health Science, MSc. Dietetics and Nutrition, MSc. Yoga Therapy, B. Tech & M. tech Biomedical engineering program.  
    • Coordinates theory and practical exams.
    • Guides undergraduate mentored student research projects.
    • Discusses and scrutinises university and departmental question papers.
    • Sets university and block theory paper
    • Is involved in university and block theory exam invigilation.
    • Is university and block practical examiner.
    • Evaluates university and block theory exam paper valuation.
    • Schedules lecture, practical, SDL, PBL in the assigned blocks.
    • Facilitates Problem-Based Learning sessions.

SUBJECTS CURRENTLY TEACHING

Subject Semester / Year
Medical Physiology First year BDS
Medical Physiology First year Allied Health Sciences
Medical Physiology Second Year B.Sc Health Science
Medical Physiology First Year M.Sc. DAN
Medical Physiology Second Semester M.Sc. Yoga Therapy
Medical Physiology B.Tech & M. Tech Bio Medical Engineering Program

ACADEMIC QUALIFICATIONS

Degree Specialisation Institute Year of passing
MSc (Master of Science) Medical Physiology Manipal Academy of Higher Education 2004
PhD Physiology MAHE 2014

Experience

Institution / Organisation Designation Role Tenure
Department of Basic Medical Sciences, Division of Physiology Associate Professor Teching , Research, Coordination April 2022 Till Date
Department of Physiology - MMMC, Manipal Associate Professor Teaching and research September 2018 - March 2022
Department of Physiology - MMMC, Manipal Selection Grade Lecturer Teaching and research January 2016 - September 2018
Department of Physiology - MMMC, Manipal Assistant Professor Teaching and research September 2014 - January 2016
Department of Physiology - MMMC, Manipal Senior grade lecturer Teaching and research January 2011 - September 2014
Department of Physiology - MMMC, Manipal Lecturer Teaching and research October 2005 - January 2011
MR Medical College, Gulbarga Lecturer Teaching January 2005 – September 2005

AREAS OF INTEREST, EXPERTISE AND RESEARCH

Area of Interest

Cardio vascular Physiology, Medical Education

Area of Expertise

Blood volume

Area of Research

Development of a novel method for blood Volume measurement.

Kumar P, Kumar R, Pandit N, Aggrawal A, Baby PM. 2007. Estimation of blood volume in burns patients using radioisotope chromium-51: a pilot study. Burns,33(8):1072-1073

Prathap M Baby, Pramod Kumar, Rajesh Kumar, Sanu Susan Jacob. 2013. Techniques For Estimation Of Blood Volume And Their Limitations In Clinical Settings. JSWCR,6(1):3-13

Baby PM, Kumar P, Kumar R, Jacob SS, Rawat D, Binu VS, Karun KM. 2014. A novel method for blood volume estimation using trivalent chromium in rabbit models. Indian J Plast Surg, 47(2):242-8

Baby PM, Jacob SS, Kumar R, Kumar P. 2017. An innovative approach for serial injection in marginal vein and blood collection from auricular artery in New Zealand white Rabbit. MethodsX, 4:457- 460.

Baby PM, Kumar P, Kumar R, Jacob SS, Rawat D, VS Binu, Karun KM, Bhat NB. 2019. Serial blood volume estimation in rabbits using trivalent chromium – An exploratory study. MethodsX, 6: 1068–1071.

Jacob SS, Prasad Keerthana, Rao P, Kamath A, Hegde RB, Baby PM, Rao RK. 2019. Computerized morphometric analysis of eryptosis. Front Physiol, 10:1230

Jacob SS, Bankapur A, Barkur S, Acharya M, Chidangil S, Rao P, Kamath A, R Vani Lakshmi, Baby PM, Rao RK. 2020. Micro-Raman spectroscopy analysis of optically trapped erythrocytes in jaundice. Front Physiol, 11: 821

Baby PM, Kumar P, Kumar R, Jacob SS, Rawat D, VS Binu, Karun KM. 2022. Establishment of Tissue Biodistribution and Blood Clearance Rates of Intravenously Administered Radioactive 51Cr3+ in New Zealand White Rabbits. Brazilian Archives of Biology and Technology, Vol.65: e22210627

Jacob SS, Lukose J, Bankapur A, Mithun N, R Vani Lakshmi, Acharya M, Rao P, Kamath A, Baby P M, Rao RK, Chidangil S. 2022. Micro Raman spectroscopy study of optically trapped erythrocytes in malaria, dengue and leptospirosis infections. Front. Med. 9:858776. doi: 10.3389/fmed.2022.858776