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क्षेत्रीय आयुर्विज्ञान अनुसंधान केन्द्र
(भारतीय आयुर्विज्ञान अुनसंधान परिषद)
REGIONAL MEDICAL RESEARCH CENTRE
(INDIAN COUNCIL OF MEDICAL RESEARCH)


श्री विजय पुरम, भारत
SRI VIJAYA PURAM, INDIA


Dr Addepalli Prem Kumar

Scientist - C

Division of Entomology
Regional Medical Research Centre, (ICMR)
Post Bag # 13
Sri Vijaya Puram - 744 101
A&N Islands

Email: prem[dot]vbd@icmr[dot]gov[dot]in


Research Specialization

Entomology
Public Health
Malaria
Lymphatic Filariasis
Dengue

Dr. Addepalli Prem Kumar

EDUCATION
Degree Year University Subject
Ph.D 2013-2021 ICMR RMRC, Sri Vijaya Puram Public Health Entomology
MSc 2011-2013 ICMR-VCRC, Puducherry. Public Health Entomology
BSc 2008-2011 Jawaharlal Institute of Postgraduate Medical Education and Research, Puducherry MLT


CURRENT AREAS OF RESEARCH INTEREST

We work to eliminate Malaria and Lymphatic Filariasis from the Andaman & Nicobar Islands through public health initiatives, vector control, and molecular entomology studies. We also contribute to the control of Dengue and other vector-borne diseases, and advance public health through research, identifying gaps, and promoting community well-being.


PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Institution Designation Duration
RMRC Port Blair
Scientist - C Oct 2023 – Till date
Project Scientist - B Jan 2023 – Oct 2023


Membership of Professional Societies/Institutions

  • Society of Vector ecology (Indian Region)
  • Academy of Public health entomology


Guideship

List of Scholars


Research Publications

Full list available at

Research Gate