Dr. Prasad DKV
Name: Dr. Prasad DKV
Qualofication: M.Sc (Medical Biochemistry), Ph.D
Designation: Asst. Professor
Department: Biochemistry
Institute name: NRI Institute of Medical Sciences
Institute address: NRIIMS, Sangivalasa-531162, Visakhapatnam , Andhra pradesh
Award title: Research Excellence award
Publication title: Journal
Paper title: Oxidative stress in the development of genetic generalised epilepsy:an observational study in Southern Indian population
Journal name: Journal of Clinical and Diagnostic Research
Volume: 11
Issue no: 09
Month of publication: September
Year: 2017
Page no: 5-8
ISSN: 2249-782X (print)
About Dr. Prasad DKV
Dr. Devavarapu Kasi Viswa Prasad is an Assistant Professor in Department of Biochemistry and In-charge Central Research Laboratory, NRI Institute of Medical Sciences at Visakhapatnam, Andhra Pradesh. Dr.Prasad obtained his medical degree from Nagarjuna University, Andhra Pradesh., M.Sc. (Psychology) from Madras University., M.Sc. (Medical Biochemistry) from and Ph.D. (Medical Biochemistry) from Dr. N.T.R. University of Health Sciences, Vijayawada, Andhra Pradesh. He has more than 25 years of teaching experience in Biochemistry and also mentored Post graduate medical biochemistry students to his credit. His research focused on
genetics of idiopathic generalized epilepsy (IGE) and its association with oxidative stress and antiepileptic drug therapy. He successfully published his work in national and internationally reputed journals and authored or co-authored few book chapters. He also presented abstracts at various national and international conferences. Dr Prasad tries to lead by example, promoting honesty, integrity, laboratory safety and a healthy work-life balance. In the laboratory, he encourages each student to take ownership of their project, providing scaffolding, advice and troubleshooting when necessary but ultimately letting each person design their own path. He provides opportunities to practice key skills including oral presentations, literature analysis and
scientific writing and encourage participation in conferences, internship experiences and travel to work with collaborators around the globe. Dr.Prasad has completed the clinical biochemistry degree MIBCB (Member of Indian Board of Clinical Biochemistry), which is empanelled by Quality Council of India (QCI). He is a member of many international scientific societies and organizations. He is a member secretary for Institutional Ethics Committee, NRI Institute of Medical Sciences, Visakhapatnam. He is a reviewer of several international journals and serves as editorial board member for SCIREA Journal of Clinical Medicine.