Department of Anatomy
Goals
- The broad goal of teaching Anatomy is to prepare students with the basic knowledge of structure and its correlation with function, growth and development of the human body and to apply the knowledge in clinical practice.
Strengths
- Band of young and enthusiastic teachers
- Group of dedicated and committed technical and non-teaching staff
- Active participation in all university and college related assignments
- Culture of discipline and cleanliness
- Excellent infrastructure and facilities
- Maintaining a top-grade Museum
- Mortuary which offers embalming facilities to the public at subsidized rates
Future plans
- Developing E-Learning modules on NU e-Learn, the Institution’s Learning Management System.
- To make the subject more challenging and produce more dynamic and enthusiastic anatomists.
For any information regarding the admissions,mail us at: info@nitte.edu.in
Faculty
Dr. PRETTY RATHNAKAR
- DesignationProfessor and Head
- Email prettyrathnakar@nitte.edu.in
MBBS, MD Anatomy
Genetics & Embryology
Human Anatomy: Gross anatomy, histology, embryology, osteology, neuroanatomy and applied anatomy
- Chaitra D, Divya Pai, Pretty Rathnakar, Remya K Morphometric study of upper end of tibia in Dakshina Kannada population .Journal of evolution of medical and dental sciences ., Vol ( 9) 11 15 ,B 1252-E 1255. 2020
- Pretty R, Vinod R, Swathi, Sinha A. Anthropometric Evaluation of Pterion in Dry Human Skulls Found in Southern India. J Evolution Med Dent Sci. 2019 Aug;8(31):2475-8
- . Rathnakar P, Remya K, Chaitra D, Swathi, Kumar V, Sinha A. Morphological Study of Attachment of Costoclavicular Ligament on the Clavicle in South Indian Population. Journal of Evolution of Medical and Dental Sciences. 2018 Aug;7(33):3684-6
- Pretty R, Vinay KV, Vishal K, Beena N. The Morphometric Study of Internal Acoustic Meatus in Dry Skulls of South Indian Adults. National Journal of Clinical Anatomy. 2017;6(1):51-8
- Remya K, Rathnakar P, Swathi. Evaluation of Foramen Magnum in Dry Human Skulls of Dakshina Kannada District. International Journal of Anatomy and Research. 2017 Oct;5(4.1):4488-91.
Dr.ASHWIN K
- DesignationProfessor
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Dr. SWATHI
- DesignationProfessor
- Email swathishetty@nitte.edu.in
Human Anatomy: Gross anatomy, histology, embryology, osteology, neuroanatomy and applied anatomy
- Morphological Study of Attachment of Costoclavicular Ligament on the Clavicle in South Indian Population. Journal of Evolution of Medical and Dental Sciences, Vol 7, I 33, B 3684-E 3686, 2018
- Estimation of stature from hand and foot measurements in a rare tribe of Kerala State in India Journal of Clinical and Diagnostic Research, Vol 9, I 10,, 2015
- Mid-foot retinaculum: An unrecognized entity Anatomy and Cell Biology, Vol 50, I 3, B 171-E 174, 2017
- Morphology and neurovascular supply of extensor digitorum brevis muscle of the foot in humans: Implications for reconstructive surgeries Indian Journal of Clinical Anatomy and Physiology, Vol 4, I 1, B 106-E 111, 2017
- Retro-aortic left renal vein with double left renal artery: a case report. Nitte University Journal Of Health Science, Vol 4, I 1, B 126-E 128, 2014
DR. BINDHU SUMASHEKAR
- DesignationAdditional Professor
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Dr. AMITH RAMOS
- DesignationAssociate Professor
- Email amith_ramos@nitte.edu.in
MBBS, MD Anatomy
Human Anatomy: Gross anatomy, histology, embryology, osteology, neuroanatomy and applied anatomy
- Amith R, Beena N, Vinay KV. 'MORPHOMETRY OF FEMORAL NECK SHAFT ANGLE IN DRY FEMORA OF SOUTH INDIA BY COMPUTER ASSISTED IMAGE ANALYSIS METHOD'.Int J Anat Res 2017;5(2.1):3753-3758.
- Amith R, Vinay KV, Martin LA. 'FEMORAL ANTEVERSION ANGLE IN DRY FEMORA OF SOUTH INDIA BY COMPUTER ASSISTED IMAGE ANALYSIS METHOD'. Int J Anat Res 2017;5(4.1):4482-4487
- Martin Lucas A, Amith Ramos (corresponding author), Pranup RoshanQuadras. "ANATOMY MODELS USING SILICONE MOULDS - AN INNOVATIVE METHOD"- National Journal of clinical anatomy Vol.-7[4]P.209-212[2018]
- MORHOMETRIC STUDY OF SEPTOMARGINAL TRABECULAE (MODERATOR BAND)'.Praveen Shenoy *1, Martin Lucas 2, Vinay KV 3, Amith Ramos 4.Int J Anat Res 2016;4(4):3302-3308
- Amith R, Beena N, Vinay KV. 'MORPHOMETRY OF FEMORAL NECK SHAFT ANGLE IN DRY FEMORA OF SOUTH INDIA BY COMPUTER ASSISTED IMAGE ANALYSIS METHOD'.Int J Anat Res 2017;5(2.1):3753-3758
- Amith R, Vinay KV, Martin LA. 'FEMORAL ANTEVERSION ANGLE IN DRY FEMORA OF SOUTH INDIA BY COMPUTER ASSISTED IMAGE ANALYSIS METHOD'. Int J Anat Res 2017;5(4.1):4482-4487
- Martin Lucas A, Amith Ramos (corresponding author), Pranup RoshanQuadras. "ANATOMY MODELS USING SILICONE MOULDS - AN INNOVATIVE METHOD"- National Journal of clinical anatomy Vol.-7[4]P.209-212[2018]
- 'MORHOMETRIC STUDY OF SEPTOMARGINAL TRABECULAE (MODERATOR BAND)'.Praveen Shenoy *1, Martin Lucas 2, Vinay KV 3, Amith Ramos 4.Int J Anat Res 2016;4(4):3302-3308.
Ongoing studies:
- Original article: 'FABLES IN ANATOMY: A NOVEL NARRATIVE PEDAGOGICAL STRATEGY IN MEDICAL EDUCATION' in Dept of Anatomy, KSHEMA, Mangalore
- Estimation of sexual dimorphism using adult human mandibles of South Indian Origin- A multicentric study: in collaboration with Dept. of Anatomy, KMC, Manipal
Dr. REMYA K
- DesignationAssistant Professor
- Email remya@nitte.edu.in
MSc Medical Anatomy, PhD
Genetics & Osteology studies
Human Anatomy: Gross anatomy, histology, embryology, osteology, neuroanatomy and applied anatomy
- Morphometric study of upper end of tibia in Dakshina Kannada population. Journal of the evolution of medical and dental sciences., Vol (9) 11 15, B 1252-E 1255. 2020
- Anthropometric Evaluation of Pterion in Dry Human Skulls Found in Southern India Journal of the evolution of medical and dental sciences, Vol 8, I 31, B 2475-E 2478 - 2019
- Morphological study of attachment of costoclavicular ligament on the clavicle in south Indian population JOURNAL OF EVOLUTION OF MEDICAL AND DENTAL SCIENCES, Vol 7, I 33, B 3684-E 3686 - 2018
- Evaluation of foramen magnum in dry human skulls of Dakshina Kannada district International Journal of Anatomy and Research, Vol 5, I 4.1, B 4488-E 4891 - 2017
- Morphological Lung Variations: A Cadaveric Study in South Indians, Indian journal of Anatomy, Vol. 6 (3), P: 308-313 2017
Conference:
Participated in the Scientific Session "First National Conference of Health & Intellectual Property Right Academy - India" conducted at Sri Balaji Vidyapeeth University in association with HIPRA from 20th to 21st November 2020
Ms. PRIMA SWETHA D'SOUZA
- DesignationTutor
- Email prima@nitte.edu.in
MSc., Medical anatomy, Ongoing PhD
Genetics, Animal experimental pharmacological studies
Human Anatomy: Gross anatomy, histology, embryology, osteology, neuroanatomy and applied anatomy
- Prima D'souza, Rajendra Holla, Gangadhara Swamy, Effect of Adhatoda Zeylanica Ethanolic Extract on Attenuated Kidney in Streptozotocin - Induced Diabetic Rats, journal of health and allied sciences (Online journal)
- Prima Swetha D'souza Rajendraholla., Gangadharaswamy., amelioration of diabetic nephropathy in streptozotocin-induced diabetic rats by acacia catechu leaves extract, journal of health and allied sciences [national], vol. 9, no.
- pp.116-120 3. D'souza and P, varghese dm. bilateral persistence of median artery with absent palmarislongus-a case report.Indian journal of medical case reports i 2019 vol.8 (1) January-march, pp. 1-5
- Prima D'souza, Rajendra Holla, Gangadhara Swamy, Effect of Adhatoda Zeylanica Ethanolic Extract on Attenuated Kidney in Streptozotocin-Induced Diabetic Rats, journal of health and allied sciences (Online journal)
- Prima Swetha D'souza Rajendraholla., Gangadharaswamy., amelioration of diabetic nephropathy in streptozotocin-induced diabetic rats by acacia catechu leaves extract, journal of health and allied sciences [national], vol. 9, no. 3, pp.116-120
- D'souza and P, Varghese dm. bilateral persistence of median artery with absent palmarislongus-a case report.Indian journal of medical case reports i 2019 vol.8 (1) January-march, pp. 1-5
Co- invesitigator for Nitte University project titled prognostic value of her-2 overexpression in metastatic gastric cancer"
Ms. DIVYA N.PAI
- DesignationTutor
- Email divyas@nitte.edu.in
MSc., Medical Anatomy, Ongoing PhD
Genetics - Gene polymorphism in diabetic nephropathy, writing systematic review and meta-analysis articles
- Teach undergraduate students of 1st year MBBS, BDS and other paramedical course. Teaching includes both theory, dissection and demonstration
- Set question paper, invigilate theory examination and conduct practical examinations.
- Mentor for 1st-year MBBS student Guide students for mentor-student project (MSP)
- Subject co-ordinator for Bachelor of Physiotherapy Take online classes for 1st MBBS students Attends CMEs and workshops
Human Anatomy: Gross anatomy, histology, embryology, osteology, neuroanatomy, and applied anatomy
- Chaitra D, Divya Pai, Pretty Rathnakar, Remya K Morphometric study of upper end of tibia in Dakshina Kannada population.Journal of evolution of medical and dental sciences ., Vol ( 9) 11 15 ,B 1252-E 1255. 2020
- Morphometric Study of Bony Palate Among Dry Skulls of South India Population. International Journal of Anatomy and Research. 2019 Sep;7(3.2):6847-50
- Morphometric Study of Pharyngeal Orifice of Auditory Tube in South Indian Population. International Journal of Anatomy and Research. 2019;7(2.2):6571-4
- A Morphometric Study on Glenoid-Cavity of South Indian Population. CIBTech Journal of Surgery. 2018 Dec;7(3):1-5
- Morphometric study of occipital condyles in adult dry skulls of south India. International Journal of Basic and Applied Medical Sciences. 2017 Apr;7(1):28-32.
Mrs. Divya N Pai has done oral presentation on the topic: Mutations of SLC4A11 in Fuchs Endothelial Corneal Dystrophy: A Systematic Review in the National e Conference" Genomics Conclave 2021 held on 27th & 28th May 2021at Chettinad Hospital and Research Institute.
Participated in the Scientific Session "First National Conference of Health & Intellectual Property Right Academy - India" conducted at Sri Balaji Vidyapeeth University in association with HIPRA from 20th to 21st November 2020
- A Study of Single Nucleotide Polymorphism of SIRT1 Gane and Serum Sirtuin 1 Levels in Diabetic Nephropathy
- Evaluation of Sensitivity and Specificity of Alvarado score in Adults with Acute Appendicitis A Pilot Study
Ms. CHAITRA D.
- DesignationTutor
- Email chaitrad@nitte.edu.in
MSc., Medical Anatomy, Ongoing PhD
- Genetics - Gene polymorphism in diabetic Foot, writing systematic review and meta-analysis articles
- I have been actively involved in teaching 1st-year MBBS, BDS and other paramedical courses. (includes theory, dissection, practical and demonstration) classes
- Conduct practical exams, set question paper for internal assessment and invigilation of sessional exam answer sheet
- Mentor for the MBBS students and guide students for ICMR projects
- Take online classes for 1st year MBBS students, Attend a conference, CME's and workshop
Human Anatomy: Gross anatomy, histology, embryology, osteology, neuroanatomy and applied anatomy
- Morphometric study of upper end of tibia in Dakshina Kannada population.Journal of evolution of medical and dental sciences ., Vol ( 9) 11 15 ,B 1252-E 1255. 2020
- Morphometric study of occipital condyles in the adult dry skull of south India. 2017 Apr;7(1):28-32
- Morphological study of attachment of costoclavicular ligament on the clavicle in south Indian population. Journal of Evolution of Medical and Dental Sciences. 2018 Aug;7(33):3684-6.
- Morphometric Study of Pharyngeal Orifice of Auditory Tube in South Indian Population. International Journal of Anatomy and Research. 2019;7(2.2):6571-4
- A Morphometric Study on Glenoid-Cavity of South Indian Population. CIBTech Journal of Surgery. 2018 Dec;7(3):1-5.
Mrs. Chaitra D has done oral presentation on the topic: Mutations of SLC4A11 in Congenital Hereditary Endothelial Dystrophy: A Systematic Review in the National e Conference" Genomics Conclave 2021 held on 27th & 28th May 2021at Chettinad Hospital and Research Institute.
Participated in the Scientific Session "First National Conference of Health & Intellectual Property Right Academy - India" conducted at Sri Balaji Vidyapeeth University in association with HIPRA from 20th to 21st November 2020
- Evaluation of Sensitivity and Specificity of Alvarado score in Adults with Acute Appendicitis A Pilot Study
- ingle Nucleotide Polymorphism of Omentin Gene (ITLN1) and its Expression- As A Potential Biomarker of Diabetic Foot
DR. GURU SANDESH BHANDARY
- DesignationTutor
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DR. ARUN SHETTY
- Designation.Tutor
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DR. AKSHAY B M
- Designation.Tutor
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Dr. SUDHINDRA RAO M
- Designation Professor & Head
- Email sudhi78_dr@nitte.edu.in
- Joining date -
- Graduation:B.E in E&C from NIE, Mysore, India, 1986 -(FCD)
- Post-Graduation:M.Tech in CSE from MIT, Manipal, India, 1990-(FCD)
- Ph.D in CSE from University of Mysore, India, 2002
- Area of Research:CAD for VLSI - Topic: Design of Algorithms for optimum area utilization in VLSI ASICS
- Lecturer In Manipal Institute Of Technology for 6 Years
- Reader In Manipal Institute Of Technology for 3 Years
- Professor In NMAMIT for 7 Years
- Professor & Head Of Department of CSE and Dean(Academics) for 9 Years
- Professor From 2012-Till Date In NMAMIT
- Algorithm design for VLSI CAD, Multi core architecture and Program
- Optimization, Ad-hoc Networks, E-learning, Advanced Microprocessors
- Management responsibilities as Head of the Department of CSE
- Examiner for V.T.University Belagavi, Mangalore, Bangalore, Kuvempu, Kannur and Goa Universities
- Life Member of ISTE (LM816 )
- Senior Member of IEEE (01492834)
- Senior Member of CSI (F8000642)
- Fellow of IE(India)
- Logic Design
- Design and Analysis of Algorithms
- Finite Automata & formal Languages
- Computer Organization & Architecture
- Systems Programming
- RDBMS
- Microprocessors & Peripherals
- Principles of Programming Languages
- Compiler Design,
- Computer Graphics
- VLSI Design
- C# Programming & .NET Concepts
- Embedded and Real Time Systems
- Cryptography and Network Security
- MIS
- CAD for VLSI
- System simulation and Modelling.
Conference/Journal publications
- Developed "Computer Graphics Laboratory" at Manipal Institute Technology, Manipal, India in March 1988
- Reviewer for the Proceedings of IEEE Conference on "VLSI Design" since 2002.
- Chair of Programme Committee, National Conference on "Distributed Computing" , NMAMIT, Nitte India, 2004
- Coordinator for FIVE ISTE sponsored Short Term Training Programs
- Set up "Data Mining Laboratory" at NMAM Institute of Technology, Nitte during January 2006
- Chair of Organizing Committee , National Conference on "Ubiquitous & Pervasive Computing" , NMAMIT, Nitte, India, 24-25 January 2007
- So far, guided 42 BE level projects and 17 M.Tech. level projects
- President of Rotary Club of Nitte during 2006-07
- Consultant for a Patent Search organization :EntellectLLP.com
- Applied for an Indian Patent, based on research work (application no.: 428/CHE/2008)
- Applied for US Provisional Patent in April 2010 for the research work on "New Architecture for Network on chip (NoC) systems" (Application Number:61/395,480 dated 14/5/2010)
- Received AICTE travel grant for attending the conference at Shanghai, China
- Was Chairman of BOE (Board of Examination)-Computer Science at Mangalore University during 1997-98. Was member of BOE-Computer Science of Visvesvaraya Technological University ,Belgaum during 2004-05.
- BOS and BOE Chairman of NMAMIT Nitte for Computer Science UG and PG programs under Autonomous Scheme.
- Board of Studies member of Computer Science at MIT, ManipalUniversity, NMIT Bangalore, SDMCE Dharwad, BVBCE Hubli, Bangalore, Dr.AIT Bangalore and St.Aloysius College Mangalore during 2007-08
- Governing Council Member of St.John Engg. College Bangalore, Academic Council Member of Dr.AIT Bangalore from 2013.
- President of Hockey India Udupi from July 2014
- Program Chair of 2016 IEEE Distributed Computing, VLSI, Electrical Circuits and Robotics (DISCOVER) Conference, 13-14 August 2016, NITK, Surathkal
Research Thrust Areas
Medical education
- Innovative methods of small group teaching for example role play, model making etc as teaching tool.
Gross anatomy
- Morphological and morphometric variations from normal anatomy in both wet and dry specimens.
Histology
- Different staining methods are employed to note the microscopic variations.
Services
Mortuary which offers embalming facilities to the public at subsidized rates.
Achievements
Successful implementation of body donation programme since 2008. A total of 117 people have pledged their bodies. Awareness about body donation has increased exponentially over the last five years.
