Dr. Padmaja Udaykumar
- Dr Padmaja Udaykumar is serving as Professor and Head, Department of Pharmacology and former Vice dean at Father Muller Medical College, Mangalore.
- She has just completed her tenure as President of a prestigious association of medical pharmacologists – National Association of Pharmacology and Therapeutics.
- She has authored 26 textbooks in Pharmacology including 8 titles for Medical, Dental, Nursing, Physiotherapy and Pharmacy students, with 2 books based on CBME curriculum in pharmacology.
- She has published 56 research papers and delivered numerous orations and guest lectures across the country.
- She has conducted and co-ordinated several clinical trials, has served as the member of board of studies of 2 universities and is the visiting professor of Anna Medical College, Mauritius.
- She is the Chairperson of the Internal Complaints Committee and also Chairperson of the Ethics committees and Scientific committees of different colleges.
- For her achievements she has featured in an article titled ‘Erudite Women’s outstanding contribution to Indian Medical Education’ in the Global Journal of Medical Research. She has also been featured in the cover page of a local magazine, ‘Mangalore Times’