RESEARCH PROJECTS FROM INSTITUTE OF PHYSIOLOGY

1,Impact of audiovisual stress in memory learning and reproduction in adolescent albino rats- Dr. Santhosh kumar

2,Early detection of atrial fibrillation in young obese individuals using P wave dispersion and autonomic function test- Dr. N. Syed Ali Fathima

3, Auditory reaction time in early detection of sensorineural hearing loss in Type II Diabetic

patients- A cross sectional study- Dr. K. Vishnupriyaa

4, Comparative study of Oto acoustic emissions and auditory brainstem responses in term and

preterm infants – Dr. B. Sathiya

5, A study on pulmonary function test in brickkiln workers- Dr. T. Vijayalakshmi

6,. .Heart rate variability in polycystic ovary syndrome patients with and without changes

in lipid profile- An observational study- Dr.  E. Manimozhi

7.Incidence of perioperative nausea, vomiting in anemic subjects undergoing

caesarean section- Dr. Durai Aaraavamudhan

8, .Correlation of vitamin D level with visual memory in male individuals-a cross sectional 

study.-Dr.S.Kaviya

9, Ankle brachial index in transgender and cisgender- A comparative cross sectional study-

Dr. A. Esther Johnica

Paper presentation from Institute of Physiology

1,Assessment of stress level during online classes for first year MBBS students and

faculties – Dr. B. Sathiya -poster presented in tenth annual UP-UK APPICON 2021

2. Assessment of stress, anxiety among health care workers during covid 19 pandemic

using DASS 21 – Dr. B. Sathiya – paper presented in jubilee mission college, Thrissur.

3. Mobile plethysmography app to assess stress level among First year MBBS students during pre

and post examination. Dr. N. Syed Ali Fathima- Paper presented in 10 th ANNUAL UP-UK APPICON

2021.

4. A Comparative study between the effect of Didactic lecture and

Integrative sessions in phase 1 MBBS students in making them understanding the concepts.-Dr. N.

Syed Ali Fathima- Poster presented in Trichy SRM medical college CME .

5. Time domain analysis to assess mental stress in working women and homemaker - Dr. T.

Vijayalakshmi. poster presented in Trichy SRM august 2022

6. Effect of short term yoga training on auditory & visual reaction time among healthy

volunteers- - Dr. E. Manimozhi- poster presented in AIIMS Hydrabad.

7. Effect of fast and slow pranayama on cardiovascular parameters in young

individuals. Dr. T. Vijayalakshmi- paper presented in Arupadaiveedu Medical College- December 2023

8. Effect of yoga training on hand grip and endurance in young individuals - Dr. T. Vijayalakshmi-poster presented in AIIMS Telangana- July 2023

9. Comparison of handgrip muscle strength in badminton players & control group- Dr. E.Manimozhi- poster presented in Velammal Medical College- March 2024

 

Faculty name	Journal Topic	Indexed Journal	Date
Dr. P.S.L.Saravanan Director& Professor	Post Covid 19 Pulmonary Function tests in young health care workers in south Indian population –An observational study	National Journal of Physiology, Pharmacy and Pharmacology	PISSN-2320-4672 EISSN-2331-3206    2023, vol.13 issue 4 Pg 714-719
Dr. S.Sudha  Associate Professor.	Nerve Conduction study in newly diagnosed female hypothyroid  patients- A Cross sectional study	International journal of Academic Medicine and Pharmacy	PISSN-2753-6556 EISSN-2687-6556,    2024, vol.4, issue 1 Pg 935-938
Dr. S.Sudha  Associate Professor	Effect of duration of Hypertension on arterial stiffness	National Journal of Physiology, Pharmacy and Pharmacology	PISSN-2320-4672 EISSN-2231-3206 2024, vol14, issue 7 Pg 1296- 1300
Dr. N. Malaiarasi Assistant Professor.	Effect of yoga training on handgrip and endurance in young individuals	National Journal of Physiology, Pharmacy and Pharmacology	2024;14 (Online First). DOI: 10.5455/ njppp.2024.14.09444202326012024
Dr. R. Priyadarsini Assistant Professor	Effect of yoga training on handgrip and endurance in young individuals	National Journal of Physiology, Pharmacy and Pharmacology	2024;14 (Online First). DOI: 10.5455/ njppp.2024.14.09444202326012024

 

Institute of Physiology has separate department library updated with books of recent edition and Indian, Foreign Journals

Department Library

Particulars	Details
Number of Books	Total-43787.  Physiology- 1257 (central)                   - 615 (departmental)
Total books purchased in the last three years (attach list as Annexure	Total – 828 Physiology Books- 32
Total Indian Journals available	Total- 71. Physiology-4
Total Foreign Journals available	Total- 36. Physiology-1

Research lab

Institute of Physiology has separate Research lab with following equipments that is utilized by Faculties, Postgraduates and Undergraduates.

Name of the Equipment	Numbers Available	Important Specifications in brief
Digital Physiograph	3	3 channel
Treadmill	1	Motorized
Mosso’s ergograph	20	Sliding plate with chart holder
Perimeter	20	Priestly smith
Stethograph	25	Stethograph with kymographic recording
Spirometer	30	Students’ spirometer- vitalometer
pH meter	1	Digital pH meter
Any other equipment   Hand grip dynamometer	6	Analogue

 

RESEARCH ACTIVITIES IN THE INSTITUTE - 2025

• Assessment of Stress Levels in Video Gamers and Non-Video Gamers Among College Students: A Comparative Cross-Sectional Study. – Dr. Esther

• Comparison of Perceived Stress Scale Score of Students in 1st and 2nd Year of MBBS – Dr. Esther

• Comparative Study of Visual and Auditory Reaction Time in Patients with Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus and Healthy Controls – Dr. Esther

• Evaluation of Performance Capacity and Cardiorespiratory Fitness Using the 6-Minute Walk Test in Normal Weight and Overweight/Obese Female Adolescents – Dr. Esther

• Estimation of Prevalence of Malnutrition in Under-Five Children in Rural Area Vadipatti, Madurai, Tamil Nadu: A Cross-Sectional Study – Dr. Selvaraj

• Comparison of Vibration Perception Threshold Between Right and Left Upper Limbs and Its Association with Hand Dominance in Healthy Adults: A Cross-Sectional Study – Dr. Selvaraj

• Impact of Short-Term Pranayama Practice on Blood Pressure, Pulse Rate and Stress among Young Females at Madurai Medical College: An Interventional Study – Dr. Athisaya

• Enhancing Physiology Learning Through AI-Powered Microlearning on WhatsApp: A Randomized Controlled Trial – Dr. Athisaya (Offline Poster Presentation, First Prize)

• Physiological Variability in Sweet and Bitter Taste Receptor Sensitivity Association with Modern Dietary Exposure Among Young Adults – A Cross-Sectional Study – Dr. Athisaya (Offline Paper Presentation, Second Prize)

• Sarcopenia and the Motor Neuron: Why We Lose Muscle as We Age – Dr. Athisaya (Online Academic Video Competition, Third Prize)

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CONFERENCE – PG PAPER & POSTER PRESENTATIONS – 2025 & 2026

I. Conference JARA – Velammal Medical College, February 2026

• Paper Presentation – 2nd Prize: Pre- and Post-Comparison Study of High Intensity Interval Training on Physiological and Emotional Parameters in College Students – Dr. Kaviya

• Poster Presentation: Pre- and Post-Comparison Study of High Intensity Interval Training on Anthropometric Parameters and Stress Responses in College Students – Dr. Kaviya

• Academic Video Presentation: Neurophysiology of Happiness – Dr. Kaviya

II. SANGAMAM – Madurai Medical College

• AI-Assisted Learning Competition: Tubuloglomerular Feedback – Dr. Kaviya

• AI Poster: AI Tools for Learning and Teaching to 10x Your Speed – Dr. Kaviya

Other Competitions

• Hormone Hunt 2025 PG Quiz – June 13, Tirunelveli Medical College – Dr. Kaviya

• Ramachandra Medical College – PALS Pedagogy Competition: Neuromuscular Junction – 2nd Prize – Dr. Kaviya