Ashok Kumar Balaraman
Also known as: Ashok Kumar B, Balaraman, Ashok Kumar
Post Doctorate Award, Jadavpur University, Tamil Nadu Dr MGR Medical University
Research areas: Medicine · Epidemiology · Medicinal Plant Research · Virology and Viral Diseases · Viral Infections and Outbreaks Research
About
Dedicated and accomplished Director of Research, Innovation, and Commercialization with over 17 years of experience as an Associate Professor, demonstrating a proven track record of excellence in education administration and classroom leadership. Recognized for building a solid foundation for the next generation of healthcare professionals, including physicians, pharmacists, nurses, biomedical scientists, and more. Specialized expertise in Pharmacology, Pharmaceutical Chemistry, Therapeutics, Physiology, Bio & Organic Chemistry, Medicinal Chemistry, and Business and Marketing in healthcare.
As a student-centered professional, I have consistently implemented effective learning setups through well-prepared classes and relevant assignments, ensuring the achievement of students' management and academic goals. I have contributed to the delivery of lectures and general classroom administration, guiding students through complex materials in Pharmacology, Therapeutics, Physiology, Bio & Organic Chemistry, and more.
In my new role as the Director of Research, Innovation, and Commercialization, I bring advanced teaching and departmental leadership experiences. Committed to advancing the faculty, improving teaching methodologies, and modernizing courses with industry-driven approaches to teaching and learning. My background in research and educational research positions me well to lead initiatives that drive innovation and contribute to the growth and success of the institution.
Employment
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Education
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Post Doctorate Award PDF2012 - 2013
- 2008 - 2011
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Jadavpur University M Pharmacy2003 - 2005
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Tamil Nadu Dr MGR Medical University B Pharmacy1998 - 2002
Projects & Funding
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Publications (464)
- Adolescent health across Asia Pacific, 2000–23: a systematic analysis for the Global Burden of Disease Study 2023 Save
- Author Correction: Global burden of amphetamine, cannabis, cocaine and opioid use in 204 countries, 1990–2023: a Global Burden of Disease Study (Nature Medicine, (2026), 32, 2, (527-544), 10.1038/s41591-025-04137-0) Save
- Author Correction: Global, regional, and national burden of chronic respiratory diseases and impact of the COVID-19 pandemic, 1990–2023: a Global Burden of Disease study (Nature Medicine, (2026), 32, 1, (197-223), 10.1038/s41591-025-04077-9) Save
- Burden of chronic respiratory disease in Asia, 1990–2023: a systematic analysis for the Global Burden of Disease Study 2023 Save
- Comment on "Prevalence and risk factors of suicidal ideation in oral cancer: a systematic review and meta-analysis" Save
- Correction: Pediatric snakebite in Sub-Saharan Africa: Clinical predictors, outcomes, and gaps in care—A systematic review Save
- Correction: Racial disparity in mortality from tuberculosis in the US between states with and without a history of Jim-Crow laws: an analysis of the Global Burden of Disease (GBD) and risk factors study, 1990 to 2019 (BMC Public Health, (2024), 24, 1, (3… Save
- Correlates of attitudes toward wife beating among married/partnered individuals in Lao PDR: results from the 2023 Multiple Indicator Cluster Survey Save
- Eco-engineered selenium nanoparticles via Mentha arvensis phytochemistry for dual mitigation of methylene blue dye pollution and aquatic pathogen Aeromonas hydrophila: Mechanistic and biocompatibility insights Save
- Exploring gender disparities in public health education: A gender-disaggregated analysis of selected public sector institutions in Pakistan Save
- Global and regional progress towards reduced burden of oral conditions between 2019 and 2023: a systematic analysis for the Global Burden of Disease Study 2023 Save
- Global burden of adverse effects of medical treatment from 1990 to 2021: a Global Burden of Disease Study 2021 Save
- Global burden of cancer in children and adolescents aged 0–19 years, 1990–2023: a systematic analysis for the Global Burden of Disease Study 2023 Save
- Global burden of enteric infectious diseases, diarrhoeal diseases, and corresponding aetiologies, 1990–2023: a systematic analysis for the Global Burden of Disease Study 2023 Save
- Global burden of lower respiratory infections and aetiologies, 1990–2023: a systematic analysis for the Global Burden of Disease Study 2023 Save
- Global burden of metabolic dysfunction-associated steatotic liver disease, 1990–2023, and projections to 2050: a systematic analysis for the Global Burden of Disease Study 2023 Save
- Global, regional and national burden of ischemic heart disease attributable to suboptimal diet, 1990–2023: a Global Burden of Disease study Save
- Global, regional, and national burden of HIV/AIDS, 1990–2023, with the estimated burden attributable to intimate partner violence and forecasted impacts of funding cuts through 2030: results from the Global Burden of Disease Study 2023 Save
- Global, regional, and national burden of breast cancer among females, 1990–2023, with forecasts to 2050: a systematic analysis for the Global Burden of Disease Study 2023 Save
- Global, regional, and national burden of meningitis, its risk factors, and aetiologies, 1990–2023: a systematic analysis for the Global Burden of Disease Study 2023 Save