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BELL RAJ EAPEN
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Dermatology Resume |
Bioinformatics Resume]
Personal Profile:
Statement Of Research Interests:
Last Updated on 27-Aug-2008
As a dermatologist and
bioinformatician my research mainly involves application of
bioinformatics techniques and tools in dermatological conditions. My
research interests are varied as I am interested in a wide range of
theoretical and practical issues in dermatology. I have conducted most
of my research as an independent researcher with no academic or industry
affiliation. However I have worked for two years as an Asst. professor
in a Harvard Medical International associated research institute in
India. My CV is available online at
http://www.gulfdoctor.net/resume.htm .
[Numbers in square bracket refers
to the concerned publication in the list here]
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Clinical
Dermatology. [12, 13, 14, 15]
Clinical practice in two countries (India & United Arab Emirates) has
given me good exposure to all skin types. During my post graduation, I
have done research on patch test in footwear dermatitis and treatment
options for SLE.
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Artificial
intelligence and its clinical applications [4, 9, 23]
I have always been fascinated by artificial intelligence algorithms like
Bayesian belief networks and neural networks for which I have found
applications in dermatological conditions. I have also developed a
domain specific ontology called ONTODerm.
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Genomics
and Systems Biology [1, 2, 3, 5, 8, 22, 25]
I have extensively studied the genomic and systems biology aspects of
several dermatological conditions and I have published several
interesting findings.
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Microarray
analysis[3]
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Immunology
[27]
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Mathematical modeling and computer programming.[26]
These areas are also of great interest to me, although I have done only
limited research in it so far.
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Structural
bioinformatics and drug interactions [7, 24]
Ongoing work with Dr. Dedee Murrell (NSW, Australia) structural
consequences of keratin mutations in Epidermolysis Bullosa Simplex.
Educational Qualifications:
MD (Dermatology and Venereology), Kasturba
Medical College, Manipal. (Manipal Academy
of Higher Education). INDIA, July 2000
DNB (Dermatology and Venereology) National Board
Of Examinations, INDIA, Nov 2000
Dip. Derm. Royal College of Physicians And
Surgeons of Glasgow, UK, Oct 2005
MSc (Bioinformatics) Sikkim Manipal University,
INDIA, Feb 2005
PGDBI (Post Graduate Diploma In Bioinformatics)
Bioinformatics Institute Of India, 2003
Diploma in Drug Designing & Patenting,
Bioinformatics Institute Of India, Jan 2004
Teaching Experience:
I have worked as an Assistant Professor of Dermatology
in a Harvard Medical
International associated medical school in India. My duties included
taking Theory
classes and bed-side clinics for under-graduate and post-graduate
students, Out-patient
and In-patient management, organising academic conferences and guiding
post-graduate
research and thesis.
Career Profile:
Assistant Professor, Skin & STD; Sri
Ramachandra Medical College and Research
institute (DU), INDIA (A Harvard Medical International associated
institution) April 2001 to
Jan 2004.
Dermatologist, Dubai, UAE, Jan 2004 to present.
Professional Memberships:
Selected Publications
Eapen BR. A new insight into the pathogenesis of Reiter's
syndrome using bioinformatics tools.International Journal of
Dermatology March-2003. 42 (3); 242-243. [Citation]
Eapen BR. Structural analysis of Staphylococcal
enterotoxin G (SEG) and its inactive mutant (SEGL29P) using the
bioinformatics tools. Biomedicine. 2002; 22: 89-93. [Citation]
Sandra A, Eapen BR, Shenoi SD. Effect of thickness of sunscreen on SPF. British Journal of Dermatology (Suppl). 2000; 143 (57); 24 [Citation]
Bell Raj Eapen. Bioinformatics - A
Clinician's perspective. Bioinformatics - India Apr-
jun(2003). 1 (1); 17-18. [Abstract]
Bell Raj Eapen, Shrutakirthi D Shenoi,
Sandra A. Patch Testing with Shoe series in
suspected cases of footwear dermatitis. Indian J Dermatol 2001; 46(3):
146-148 [Abstract]
Bell Raj Eapen, T Salim, S D Shenoi.
Clinical Presentation and treatment outcome in
Systemic Lupus Erythematosus. (Vol 47 No 3 July - September 2002, Indian
Journal of
Dermatology). [Abstract]
Eapen BR. Data sharing using internet: A
suggestion – Letter to Ed. Indian J Dermatol
Venerol Leprol. 2003;69:194. [Full
Text]
Eapen BR. Vit1 gene in Vitiligo - Letter to Ed.
Indian J Dermatol Venerol Leprol. 2004;70:184. [Full
Text]
Eapen BR. Neural network algorithm to
predict the severity of Epidermolysis Bullosa
Simplex. Indian J Dermatol Venerol Leprol. 2005;71:106-8. [Full
Text]
Bell Raj Eapen, Murali Srinivasan,
Geetanjali Bhas. Antibiotic sensitivity profile of
common bacterial pathogens in Dubai – A study of 107 cases. MEJFM 2005;
3(4): 28 -
32. [Full
Text]
Eapen BR. EndNote 7.0.
Indian J Dermatol Venerol Leprol. 2006;72(2):165-6. [Full
Text]
Current Research Interests:
Conducts online research using an application
conceptualized, designed and maintained by me.
My present projects include
Preparing a domain ontology for dermatology. (ONTODerm
Project)
Intelligent Interface For Sequence Analysis. (IISA
Project)
Study of Melanocortin receptors and its regulators.
Bioinformatics study of proteins of unknown function in
the Basement membrane zone.
Designing an Online artificial intelligence tool for
assistance in dermatological diagnosis.
Memberships:
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Associate
Editor of International Journal of Trichology
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Member of the
reviewer panel of Indian Journal of Dermatologists, Venereologists and
Leprologists.
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Editorial
board member of the journal 'Bioinformatics and Biology Insights'.
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Member of
National Academy of Medical Sciences. (MNAMS India)
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Fellow of
Academy of General Education. (FAGE India)
Awards:
Conferences Attended:
Attended and presented papers in various national and
state level conferences.
I have successfully completed the NIH Clinical Research
Training course and fulfilled the Training and Education Standard issued
by the NIH for conducting clinical research within the intramural research
program.
Relevant URLs:
Selected Clinical Trials:
Referees:
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