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     I’m Clinician and Co-innovator from a Not for Profit Organization ‘Walters’ Siddha Research Centre, Tirunelveli. I have done BSMS in Government Siddha Medical College, Affiliated to TN Dr. MGR Medical University, Chennai. ​

       Recently I have done Specialization in Clinical research from a Largest Clinical Research company. I have perceived the American Association for Cancer research & International Society of Infectious Diseases Memberships.

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Clinician & Coordinator

​   2015 - present

 

   I'm working as a Clinician & Coordinator of an research team from Walters Siddha Research Centre, Tirunelveli. is a non-profit, youth-focused organization dedicated for the popularization of AYUSH (Ayurveda, Yoga & Naturopathy, Unani, Siddha & Homeopathy) and further more to provide authenticated information about all AYUSH aspects.

 

 

Medical Doctor

​2015 - present

I'm also working in D.D. Siddha Speciality Clinic , Tirunelveli. It is fully funded & supported by Walters siddha Research Centre. His Research group is also providing Clinical care through its Clinics at Rural areas, creating awareness regarding AYUSH

 

 

BD Manager & Regional Coordinator

​May 2016 - present

 

​BioMed Research & Analysis, Ghaziabad, Uttar Pradesh. We are a Clinical Trial & Research company specializing in providing high quality research in all aspects of Healthcare. We pride ourselves in having international experts on our panel, having over 25 years of research experience in world leading markets of US & Canada.

Government Siddha Medical College, Palayakottai, Tirunelveli, India.

​2010 - 2016

BSMS​ (Bachelor of Siddha Medicine and Surgery)

It is an Professional degree course. affiliated to The Tamilnadu Dr. MGR Medical University, Guindy, Tamilnadu. For more, http://ayush.gov.in/

 

PDCR (Diploma in Clinical Research)

​2015 - 2016

 

 It is a skill development program with a primary focus on Drug development and clinical trial processes, Good Clinical Practices (GCP) guidelines and Drug regulatory affairs.​

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DPV (Diploma in Pharmacovigilance)

 

Pharmacovigilance includes in depth study of varied types of adverse effects, serious adverse effect, adverse effect reporting regulation, documentation methods etc.

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1) Health Research Fundamentals (HRF), Through NPTEL, from IIT Madras & National Institute of Epidemiology & ICMR initiates from IIT Madras. Feb 2016.

2. Pharmaceutical and Medical Device Innovation completed through Coursera and awarded the verified certificate (Certificate No. 7NTPNR8LTZ5J) from University of Minnesota, US, Verify at coursera.org/verify/7NTPNR8LTZ5J, Completed July, 2016.

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3. Data Management for Clinical Research DMCR completed through Coursera and awarded the verified certificate (Certificate No. RN92WPDT4LUZ) from Vanderbilt University, US. Verify at coursera.org/verify/RN92WPDT4LUZ, Completed July, 2016.

 

4. Medical Technology and Evaluation completed through Coursera and awarded the verified certificate (Certificate No. UQQE7NF92RWM) from University of Minnesota, US. Verify at coursera.org/verify/UQQE7NF92RWM, Completed August, 2016.

 

5. Stanford Introduction to Food and Health completed through Coursera and awarded the verified certificate (Certificate No. SZTURHQHZGC2) from Stanford University. Verify at coursera.org /verify/SZTURHQHZGC2, Completed October, 2016.

Awards & Achievement

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August        2012        Youth Organizer Award on Dengue Awareness camp in the Village, Bhavani.

 

January 25, 2014        Best Research Award for my research title - National Conference on Safety and Efficacy on Herbal                                                   Formulation of Siddha 2014, Awarded by Kerala Health Minister.

 

October 18, 2014        Gold Medal, Outstanding UG research Student Award, International Seminar on DIA-FEST 2014, Sarah                                        Tucker College, Tirunelveli.

 

November 23, 2014    Best Research Award for my research title, National Conference on A Prospective approach in Herbal                                            Medicine and Microbiology -2014, Salem.

 

November 2015          Top 50 Innovation Finalist , India Innovation Initiative i3-2015 (DST-AICTE) initiative, Indian Institute of                                            Technology (IIT), New Delhi.

 

January 2016              Top 20 Innovation Finalist of CAMTech India Entrepreneur Boot Camp, Jan 20, 2016 from Walters Siddha                                       Research Centre Team

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February 2016           Top 12 Innovation Finalist of Healiate Innovation 2016, an initiative of Narayana Health, C-CAMP & Axilor                                      Ventures

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August 6-7, 2016        Top 11 Innovation Finalist of Startup Weekend Kollam, Powered by Google for Entrepreneurs,                                                         organized by Amrita Technology Business Incubator TBI  at Amrita University, Amritapuri, Kollam, Kerala.

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August 10, 2016          First Place in All India Essay writing competition held on International Yoga day 2016, and awarded by                                            Honorable Central Minister Shri. Shripad Yesso Naik, Minister of AYUSH, ceremony held at                                                            Conference Hall, AYUSH Bhawan, INA Colony, New Delhi- 23.

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September 2016       Overall Research Contributor Award, awarded by Commissioner of Tirunelveli, in an International                                                Seminar ‘Recent Trends in Indian Systems of Medicine – A technological Overview’, SCAD College of                                                  Engineering and Technology, Cheranmagadevi, Tirunelveli, Tamilnadu.

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October 2016            Best Research Award for my research title, National Conference on Management of Uro-genital diseases                                      through Siddha Systems of Medicine, organized by Regional Research Institute of Siddha, Trivandrum.

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February 2017          Best Research Award for my research title, Seminar Cum Workshop on Management of Dermatological                                         disorders and Cancer – moving towards an Integrative (modern & Siddha) approach organized by CCRS                                           Chennai and Manipal University, Manipal.

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Scientific Memberships                      

 

From May, 2014- till now                 Student Membership, American Association for Cancer Research (AACR),                                                                                    Philadelphia, PA.  Member ID: #303791.www.aacr.org

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From 2013- till now                          Merish S, member in British Science Association,

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From 2013- till now                          Merish S, member in International Society of Infectious diseases.

                                                             Membership ID: 116152 http://www.isid.org/  

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From 2013- till now                          S. Merish, Researchgate.net  https://www.researchgate.net/profile/S_Merish/

           

From 2013- till now                          Merish.S, Academia.edu http://tnmgrmu.academia.edu/MerishUnnalae

 

From 2013- till now                          Co- Editor of SiddhaPapers Online Journal, ISSN 0974-2522 www.siddhapapers.org

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From 2014- till now                          Co-ordinator, Walters’s Siddha Research Center, Tirunelveli www.siddhawalter.org

 

From 2015-till now                           iScience Consortorium, http://www.iscience.in/profile/Tirunelveli

 

From 2015- till now                          ResearcherID, C65242015, http://www.researcherid.com/rid/C65242015

 

From April, 2014- till now                Health Article Columnist in Tamilnadu.com,  Mavudu.com.

                                                            www.tamilnadu.com/author/merish 

                                                               www.mavudu.com

Peer Reviewed Journal Publications

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  1. S Merish, M Tamizhamuthu, and Thomas M Walter , Review of Shorea robusta with special reference to Traditional Siddha Medicine.  Journal of Pharmacognosy and Phytochemistry, RRJPP | Volume 2 | Issue 1 | January - March, 2014. E-ISSN: 2321-6182 P-ISSN: 2347-2332

  2. S. Merish, M. Tamizhamuthu, Thomas M. Walter* Styptic and Wound Healing Properties of Siddha Medicinal Plants – A Review.  Int J Pharm   Bio Sci 2014 April; 5 (2): (P) 43 – 49, ISSN 0975-6299

  3. Thomas M.Walter, S. Merish, M. Tamizhamuthu, Review of Alternanthera Sessilis with Reference to Traditional Siddha Medicine, International Journal of Pharmacognosy and Phytochemical Research 2014; 6(2); 249-254 ISSN: 0975-4873.

  4. M Sathya, C Aswini, A Shifana Raheema, S Merish, and Thomas M Walter, Invitro Screening of a Poly Herbal Siddha Formula for Its Anti-Inflammatory Properties. Research Journal of Pharmaceutical, Biological and Chemical Sciences May-June 2014 RJPBCS 5(3) Page No. 993, ISSN: 0975-8585

  5. H. Nalini Sofia, Thomas M.Walter, S. Merish, M. Tamizhamuthu, An Overview of Nut Grass (Cyperus Rotundus) with Special Reference to AYUSH. World Journal of Pharmaceutical Research (Impact Factor: 5.05), 3(6): pp. 1459-1471, ISSN: 0975 8232,  09/2014.

  6. A. Shifana Raheema, C. Aswini, M.Sathya, S. Merish, Thomas M.Walter, In-Vitro Anti-Inflammatory Screening of a Poly Herbal Siddha Medicine, “Ashwathi Chooranam”, International Journal of Pharmaceutical Sciences and Research (Impact Factor 2.44),(Vol. 5(10): pp. 4395-4399.ISSN: 2277-7105,  10/2014

  7. S Merish, Thomas M Walter, M Tamizhamuthu, R Sweety Nirmala,  In-vivo Anti-Inflammatory and Analgesic Studies on a Topical Siddha Herbal formulation for reducing Fever, Siddha Papers ISSN 0974-2522. 01/2015; 2015(1111):1-

  8. 8.S. Merish, Wine – A Natural Anti-oxidant, published in a Open Access online Public Health e-magazine www.mavudu.com

  9. L Jai Ganesh, M Vimalan, I Sundaraganesh, S Rajamani, S Merish,  The Therapeutic Role of Sanga Thiravagam In Treating Anginal Pain-A Review, Siddha Papers 0974-2522. 01/2015; 2015(1):1-8

  10. S. Merish, Poly Cystic Ovarian Syndrome - Must know the facts., published in a Open Access online Public Health e-magazine, www.mavudu.com

  11. M Tamizhamuthu, S Merish, Thomas M Walter, R Sweety Nirmala, In-Vitro Anti-Proliferative Study of a New Herbal Formulation for Treating Breast Cancer, Siddha Papers ISSN 0974 2522. 01/2015; 2015(1111):1-8.

  12. Thomas M.Walter, R. Sweety Nirmala, S. Merish, M. Tamizhamuthu, A Promising Herbal topical formulation ‘PPP’ for treating Bedsores. Siddha Papers 0974-2522. 01/2015; 15(01):1-7.

  13.  S. Merish, Breast Feeding- Baby’s first vaccination, published in a Open Access online Public Health e-magazine/Tradition is our Nature www.tamilnadu.com

  14. M. Tamizhamuthu, S. Merish, Thomas M. Walter and AShifana Raheema. In-vitro Antioxidant activity of ‘Aswathy Chooranam’- a Siddha Drug, Current Traditional Medicine, 1(2): 75-83.

  15. S. Merish, M. Tamizhamuthu, Thomas M. Walter and T Sasi Priya., Evaluation of in-vitro Anti Diabetic Activity of a Siddha Herbo- Mineral Drug,  Current Traditional Medicine, 1(2): 84-90.

  16. S. Merish, Breast Cancer- Awareness & Informations, published in a Open Access online Public Health e-magazine  www.mavudu.com

  17. Thomas M. Walter and S Merish, Pharmacognostical Overview of “Gunma Kuligai” – a Traditional Siddha Preparation for Treating Acid Peptic Disease (APD), Current Traditional Medicine, 1(2): 91-97.

  18. A. Shakthi Paargavi, A. Aanandaroopan, T. Sasi Priya and S Merish, Review of Medicinal Plants Common to Traditional Chinese and Indian Medicines with Relevance to Non-Communicable Diseases, Current Traditional Medicine, 1(2): 116-121.

  19. M. Narmadha Devi, S. Merish, Thomas M. Walter, Compendium of Athhi Suram in Siddha system of Medicine, Siddha Papers ISSN 0974 2522. Vol 11 (3), 03/2015; Oct. 2015, :1-14.

  20.  Kalai Priya, S. Merish, Thomas M. Walter, A comparative study on the common aspects of Baya Suram & Anxiety disorder, Siddha Papers ISSN 0974 2522. Vol 11 (3), 03/2015; Oct,2015, :1-14.

  21. Thomas M. Walter · T.K. Bhavishya Haniya · J. Lavanya · R. Rasiga ·V.S. Nandini · C. Samuel Justin raj · G.Vibinshiya · M.R. Sama Anjum · S. Merish, Role of tastes in treatment modalities of siddha science, Siddha Papers ISSN 0974 2522. Vol 12 (1), 04/2016; April,2016(1):1-9.

  22. Thomas M. Walter · S.Merish, In-Vitro wound healing activity of Herbal topical formulation on H9C2 Heart cells, Siddha Papers ISSN 0974 2522. Vol 12 (1),04/2016; April, 2016(1):10-19.

  23. M. Dharani · J. Alamelu · K. Sabira Sherin · S. Merish · Thomas M.Walter, Role of Pugai (Fumigation) in Siddha System, Siddha Papers ISSN 0974 2522. 04/2016; Vol 12 (1), April,2016(1):20-29.

  24. D. Sowmeeyha · S.Merish · Thomas M.Walter,  Pathological review of Illaippu Noi (Tuberculosis) with special reference to Siddha Medicine, Siddha Papers ISSN 0974 2522. Vol 12 (1),04/2016; April,2016.

  25. R. Kalai Priya · S. Merish · Thomas M.Walter Review on Taste disorder (Suvai inmai) – A Siddha Perspective, Siddha Papers ISSN 0974 2522. Vol 12 (1), 04/2016; April,2016.

  26. S. Merish,Benefits of Yoga for Ante-natal care and Health benefits of schooling children’s, International Yoga Day  Press release, Ministry of AYUSH, Govt. of India,  2016, New Delhi http://pib.nic.in/newsite/PrintRelease.aspx?relid=148692

  27. M. Lilly Rosy, J. Abisha, P. Sankarlatha, S. Merish, Thomas M. Walter,Efficacy of Siddha herbs and medicines in Treating Vikkal (Hiccups), Siddha Papers ISSN 0974 2522, Aug 2016, 12 (2),1-11

  28. J.Alamelu, M.Dharani, K. Sabira sherin, S.Merish, Thomas M. Walter, ‘Uniqueness of Siddha Medicine in treating diseases of the Ear, Nose and Throat’. Siddha Papers ISSN 0974 2522. Aug 2016, 12 (2), 23-31

  29. S. Gowtham Kumar1, Y.R. Manekshah2, S.Merish3, Thomas M. Walter4

  30. ‘Pidangunaari Kudineer (Polyherbal decoction) - A potential Intervention for Hepatic Steatosis (Fatty liver diseases)’ Siddha Papers ISSN 0974 2522.Aug 2016, 12 (2), 32-43

International Conference Publications

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  1. S. Merish, M. Tamizhamuthu, B. Maheshwari, M. Dhivya, A. Samsul Nisha Fathima, Thomas M Walter: Anti-oxidant properties of a Siddha Herbal medicine ‘Kirambu Karpam’ (Clove).. International Conference on Emerging Trends in Chemical and Pharmaceutical Sciences., at Jawaharlal Nehru Technological University, Anantapur, Andhra Pradesh, India.; 06/2013

  2. B. Maheswari, S. Merish, V.Murugan: Phytochemical standardization and Antioxidant Screening of ‘Milagu Karpam’ - a Siddha Medicine. International Conference on Emerging trends in Chemical & Pharmaceutical Science -2013, Jawaharlal Nehru Technological University, Anantapur, Andra Pradesh.; 01/2013

  3. S. Merish, M. Tamizhamuthu, M. Dhivya, A. Samsul Nisha Fathima, Thomas M. Walter: Ten Ethical Commandments of the Siddhar’s for a Healthier Lifestyle. International Conference on Bounds of Ethics in a Globalized World - 2014, Bangalore., India; 01/2014

  4. Thomas M. Walter, M. Tamizhamuthu, S. Merish, M. Dhivya, R. Sweety Nirmala, Feasibility of implementing Traditional Siddha Medical Ethics in the Present Day – Lessons from the Field. International Conference on Bounds of Ethics in a Globalized World - 2014, Bangalore., India; 01/2014

  5. A. Samsul Nisha Fathima, M. Tamizhamuthu, S. Merish, A. Shifana Raheema, S. Sulfin Nihar: An Insight into the Common Ethical Perspectives in Holy Quran and Traditional Siddha Medicine Literatures. International Conference on Bounds of Ethics in a Globalized World - 2014, Christ University, Bangalore,  India.; 01/2014

  6. S. Merish, V. Ponnaiya , M. Tamizhamuthu, M. Dhivya, A. Samsul Nisha Fathima, G. Subash Chandran, Role of Antioxidants on Reducing Reactive oxygen species in  Diabetic Patients., International Seminar on Diet and Diabetes, DIA-FEST-’14 held on 17th Oct, Sarah Tucker College, Tirunelveli.

  7. V. Ponnaiya  , M. Tamizhamuthu , M. Dhivya, A. Samsul Nisha Fathima, S. Merish, G. Subash Chandran,Effect of Tocopherol, polyphenols in the management of Diabetes and its Complications- Appraisal, International Seminar on Diet and Diabetes, DIA-FEST-’14 held on 17th Oct, Sarah Tucker College, Tirunelveli.

  8. V. Ponnaiya , S. Merish, Thomas  M. Walter, A Review on Antidiabetic Activity of Polyherbal Siddha Formulation Maruthampattai Kudineer, International Seminar on Diet and Diabetes, DIA-FEST-’14 held on 17th Oct, Sarah Tucker College, Tirunelveli.

  9. Thomas M. Walter, Sweety Nirmala, S.Merish, M.Tamizhamuthu, Views of Medical Students on Corruption - Lessons from the field, 5th National Bioethics Conference, St. John's Medical College, Bangalore, India.; 11/12/2014

  10. N.S. Priya devi, T. Sasi Priya, M. Dhivya, S. Merish, A. Samsul Nisha Fathima, Thomas M.Walter, Regaining People’s Trust Through Traditional Siddha Ethical Practices, 5th National Bioethics Conference, St. John's Medical College, Bengaluru, India.; 12/12/2014

National Conference Publications​

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  1. S. Merish, M.Tamizhamuthu, B. Maheswari, M. Dhivya, A.Samsul Nisha Fathima, Thomas M. Walter: Anti-oxidant properties of a Poly Herbal Siddha formula, Kirambu Chooranam. National World Siddha Doctors Meet 2013. 04/201

  2. Thomas M. Walter, S. Merish, S. Thanalakshmi, A. Shakthi Paarkavi, T. Sasi Priya: A Comparative Study of Two Samples of ‘Kanthaga Parpam’ – Concerns and Considerations. National seminar on Safety and Efficacy of Herbo-Mineral Formulations of Siddha Medicine - 2014, Rajiv Gandhi Centre for Biotechnology, Thiruvananthapuram; 01/2014

  3. Thomas M. Walter, N. S. Priya Devi, S. Thanalakshmi, S. Merish, M. Sathya: Heavy Metal Analysis of ‘Iru Nelli Karpam’ – A Siddha Medicine For Skin Disorders.. National seminar on Safety and Efficacy of Herbo-Mineral Formulations of Siddha Medicine - 2014, Rajiv Gandhi Centre for Biotechnology, Thiruvananthapuram,  Kerala. 01/2014

  4. N.S. Priya Devi, S. Merish, A. Shakthi Paargavi, M. Tamizhamuthu, Thomas M. Walter,Heavy metal analysis of Arumuga pill – a Siddha herbal medicine. National Conference on Indian Herbal Drugs - NACOHERB 14, at Tamil University, Thanjavur, Tamilnadu, India., Volume: PP-41

  5. S. Merish, M. Tamizhamuthu, Thomas M. Walter, R. Sweety Nirmala, ‘’P.P.P’’- a Promising Herbal topical drug for  treating Decubitus ulcers, National Conference on A Prospective Approach in Herbal Medicine and Microbiology; Salem, 23/11/2014. 

  6. M. Dhivya, A. Samsul Nisha Fathima, R. Jeevanandhini, S. Merish, Thomas M. Walter, Physiochemical and Antimicrobial Screening of Siddha Formulation ‘Thengai Thylam’. National Conference on A Prospective Approach in Herbal Medicine and Microbiology; Salem, 23/11/2014. 

  7. S. Merish, Dengue Prevention through Siddha Medicine, Presented at MET Engineering College, Nagarkoil, 12/02/2015.

  8. S. Merish, Bronchogenic Carcinoma (Nurai eral Putru) - Basics & facts, Symposium on Global cancer awareness and its treatments, held at Government Siddha Medical College, Palayamkottai, Tirunelveli.

Short Communications/ Magazine Articles

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  1. S. Merish, Wine – A Natural Anti-oxidant, www.mavudu.com

  2. S. Merish, Poly Cystic Ovarian Syndrome - Must know the facts., www.mavudu.com

  3. S. Merish, Breast Feeding- Baby’s first vaccination, www.tamilnadu.com

  4. S. Merish, Breast Cancer- Awareness & Informations,  www.mavudu.com

Trainings Attended

 

Characterization techniques in the Standardization of Herbo-metallic Preparations. Ministry of AYUSH & Centre for Advanced research in Indian System of Medicine, Sastra University, Thanjavur, Tamilnadu, India. 1Week / May 2015

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Use of Experimental Animals in toxicity Studies and Research.  CPCSEA & Pushpagiri Institute of Medical Sciences, Kerala. June 2014

 

Personality Development , NSS Palayamkottai & Government Siddha Medical College, Palayamkottai, India. Dec 2014

 

Med-Tech Innovation and Entrepreneurship (Challenges in Reproductive, Maternal and Child Health -RMNCH) CAMTech Innovations organized by Massachusetts Institute of Health science, U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID), the Bacca Foundation and Omdiyar Network. Jan 2016

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Startup Innovation Development Programme Amrita TBI (Technology Business Incubation) and Google Inc. at Amrita University, Kollam, Kerala. Aug 2016.

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