IVF - Fertility & Reproductive Medicine
KSHEMA IVF is the first full-fledged, state-of-the-art IVF Lab affiliated to a University Hospital in the City of Mangalore. The Department aims to provide advanced fertility treatment to childless couples to fulfil their cherished dream of achieving a pregnancy in a safe, friendly and confidential environment. Set in the verdant greenery of our Deralakatte Campus, this Centre has already achieved hundreds of successful pregnancies by IVF, IUI and other treatment modalities. Being nurtured in a unique research oriented environment of Nitte (Deemed to be University), our Centre focuses on innovative fertility research and providing quality care at affordable prices. The Department prides it selves in taking challenging cases and providing individualized fertility care for couples.
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Faculty
Dr. SUDHINDRA RAO M
- Designation Professor & Head
- Email sudhi78_dr@nitte.edu.in
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- 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
- In-vitro maturation of oocytes
- Gene Polymorphisms in Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome (PCOS) -Vitamin D Receptor Gene, INS VNTR in PCOS
- Genetic basis of Male Infertility
- Trace elements in Follicular fluid and IVF outcomes
- Conventional freezing vs Vitrification of Semen-Effects on Semen parameters
Speciality Services
- Initial Evaluation of the couple & Investigations
- Follicular ultrasound imaging and fertility hormonal assays, endocrine evaluation
- Tubal patency tests: Hysterosalpingogram (HSG), Laparoscopy
- Endoscopy: Laparoscopy & Hysteroscopy
- Ovulation Induction including gonadotropin injections
- Male infertility evaluation: (i) Semen Analysis (ii) Genetic Testing – karyotyping, Y-chromosome microdeletion test (iii) Sperm DNA-fragmentation assay, (iv) Urology/Andrology evaluation for sexual dysfunction, i.e., erectile dysfunction, ejaculatory dysfunction etc
- Intra-uterine insemination (IUI)
- In-vitro Fertilization (IVF) and Intra-cytoplasmic Sperm Injection (ICSI)
- Egg, sperm, and Embryo cryopreservation (freezing)
- Surgical sperm aspiration procedures in severe male infertility (TESA, MESA and PESA) along with ICSI
- Donor oocyte program for those with poor ovarian reserve and advanced age
Achievements
- The first IVF Baby of KSHEMA was born on 14th August 2017. She was conceived by an innovative mild Stimulation regime which was affordable to the couple.
- First IVF baby conceived by Donor Egg was delivered on 25th February, 2020 to a 42 year old woman.
- First baby born of Frozen embryos (“snow baby”) born on 22nd April, 2017.
- Another major milestone was Oocyte (egg) freezing was done first time in our Lab in January 2020.
- The Department has already completed 110 IVF cycles so far.
Dr. PRASANNA KUMAR SHETTY K.
- Designation Professor, OBG Unit- I
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M.D. (IVF & Fertility Specialist)
Dr. RAJIV T.P.
- Designation Prof & Head, Andrology (Male Infertility)
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M.Ch.(Uro)
Dr. SURAJ HEGDE
- Designation Assoc. Prof
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M.Ch.(Uro)
Dr. NARENDRA PAI
- Designation Asst. Prof
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M.Ch. (Uro)
Mr. SANKETH SATHYA DHUMAL
- Designation Embryologist
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M.Sc.(Genetics)
Ms. PRATHEEKSHA SHERIGAR
- Designation Embryologist
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Masters in Clinical Embryology (MAHE), PhD Scholar, (Nitte DU)
Ms. DEENA SHARAL LOBO
- Designation Nursing Staff
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Mrs. KAVYA SHETTIGAR
- Designation Dept Secretary
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