CURRENT ACADEMIC ROLE & RESPONSIBILITIES
Megha Nagaraj Nayak is Assistant Professor in Department of Renal Replacement Therapy & Dialysis Technology at SOAHS, Manipal
She is:
• IMS coordinator
• Involved in the activities related to course curriculum & academic activities
• Supervising clinical postings & hands on training for the students at dialysis unit
• 2nd year UG & 1st year PG class incharge
• Kidney transplant coordinator in department of nephrology
SUBJECTS CURRENTLY TEACHING
| Subject | Semester / Year |
|---|---|
| Overview of Renal failure & Basics of Dialysis Therapy, Renal Replacement Therapy. | I B.Sc RRT & DT |
| Renal Disease, Principles of Renal Replacement Therapy & Water treatment plant | II B.Sc RRT & DT |
| Advanced HD, Special extracorporeal treatments and patient education | III B.Sc RRT & DT |
| Anatomy &Physiology related to Urinary tract including kidney | I M.Sc RRT & DT |
| Pathology, Microbiology & Pharmacology related to kidney & dialysis | I M.Sc RRT & DT |
| Renal transplantation | I M.Sc RRT & DT |
| Basic principles and overview of types of renal replacement therapy (HD & PD) and their application to patient care | I M.Sc RRT & DT |
| Advanced HD procedures, Complications in renal disease patients & Dialysis patients and patient education | II M.Sc RRT & DT |
ACADEMIC QUALIFICATIONS
| Degree | Specialisation | Institute | Year of passing |
|---|---|---|---|
| M.Sc. | Renal Replacement Therapy & Dialysis Technology | SOAHS | 2014 |
| Diploma in Dialysis Therapy | Dialysis Therapy | Manipal Academy of Higher Education | 2008 |
| BSc | Botany, Zoology, Chemistry. | Mahatma Gandhi Memorial College, Mangalore University, Udupi. | 2006 |
Experience
| Institution / Organisation | Designation | Role | Tenure |
|---|---|---|---|
| Department of Nephrology School of Allied Health Sciences, Manipal | Assistant Professor | Teaching, Development of subject plan. Clinical demonstration, supervising clinical posting students. | 2014 - till date |
| Department of Nephrology School of Allied Health Sciences, Manipal | Assistant Lecturer | Teaching, Development of subject plan. Clinical demonstration, supervising clinical posting students | 2011 – 2014 |
| Kasturba Hospital, Manipal | Dialysis Technician 1 | 2008 - 2011 |
AREAS OF INTEREST, EXPERTISE AND RESEARCH
Area of Interest
Hemodialysis, CRRT, Plasmapheresis, Hemadsorption & ICU dialysis
Area of Expertise
Renal Replacement Therapies, Hemadsorption & Plasmapheresis, HD machine & water treatment maintenance & minor repairs,Counselling CKD & Renal transplant candidates
Area of Research
Renal Replacement Therapy.
Professional Affiliations & Contributions
As taskforce member (technical expert) in NIAHS – TSU (MoHFW)