Biography
Education
- 1983-84 : D.Pharmacy from Coimbatore College of Pharmacy, Coimbatore, affiliated to Director of Medical Education, Madras.
- 1985-89 : B.Pharmacy from JSS College of Pharmacy, Ootacamund, affiliated to Bharathiar University, Coimbatore.
- 1989-91 : M.Pharmacy from JSS College of Pharmacy, Ootacamund, affiliated to The Tamilnadu Dr.M.G.R. Medical University, Chennai.
- Jan 2004 : Ph.D in Pharmaceutical Sciences from University College of Pharm. Sciences affiliated to Kakatiya University, Warangal, Andhra Pradesh.
Work History
- Head of the Department, 29.12.2006 onwards, Department of Phytopharmacy and Phytomedicine, TIFAC CORE HD.
- Professor (1.03.2005 - 28.12.2006), Dept. of Pharmacognosy, JSS College of Pharmacy, Ooty, The Nilgiris
- Assistant Professor (1.08.1999 - 28.02.2005), Dept. of Pharmacognosy, JSS College of Pharmacy, Ooty, The Nilgiris
- Lecturer (18.01.1996 - 31.07.1999), Dept. of Pharmacognosy, JSS College of Pharmacy, Ooty, The Nilgiris
- Lecturer (4.09.1991 - 17.01.1996), Dept. of Pharmacognosy, JSS College of Pharmacy, Mysore, Karnataka
- Secretary, Indian Pharmaceutical Association, Nilgiris Local Branch.
- Inspector - Pharmacy council of IndiaInspector - Tamilnadu Dr.MGR. Medical University, Chennai
Research Interests
- To explore the Indigenous Medicinal plants, Phytochemical inverstigations Method development for isolation of active chemical constituents, Characterization of active moieties, and Pharmacological screening for various activities.
- Survey, documentation and screening of medicinal plants of Nilgiri's Biosphere
Herbal drug research, herbal formulation development & its standardization.
Publications
- Dhanabal Palanisamy, Syamala, Elango Kannan and Suresh Bhojraj. Protective and therapeutic effect of the Indian medicinal plant Pterocarpuis santalinus Linn on D-galactosamine induced liver damage. Asian Journal of Traditional Medicine 2 (Vol 2) (2007) 51-57.
- S.P.Dhanabal., M.K.Mohan Maruga Raja., M.Ramanathan., B.Suresh. Hypoglycemic activity of Nymphaea stellata leaves ethanolic extract in alloxan induced diabetic rats. Fitoterapia 78, 4 (2007) 288-191.
- S.P.Dhanabal., G.Syamala and B.Suresh. Hepatoprotective activity of the Indian medicinal plant Polygala arvensis on D-galactosamine induced hepatic injury. Fitoterapia 77 (2006) 472-474.
- S.P.Dhanabal, Kokate C.K, Ramanathan M, Kumar E.P, and Suresh B. Hypoglycemic activity of Pterocarpus marsupium Roxb. Phytotherapy Research 20, 4-8 (2006).
- S.P.Dhanabal., G.Syamala., K.Elango and B.Suresh. Protective effect of Pterocarpus santalinus in D-Galactosamine induced liver damage. Natural Product Sciences 12(1), 2006.
- S.P.Dhanabal., M.Suresh Kumar., M.Ramanathan., B.Suresh. Hypoglycemic effect of ethanolic extract of Musa sapientum Linn., on alloxan induced diabetes mellitus in rats and its relation with antioxidant potential. Journal of Herbal Pharmacotherapy 5 (2), (2005), 7-19.
- S.P.Dhanabal., E.Edwin Jerald., Kumar E.P., and Suresh B. Hypoglycemic effect of alcoholic extract of various species of Passiflora on alloxan induced diabetes mellitus in Albino rats. Nigerian
- Journal of Natural Products and Medicine, Vol.8, 19-21 (2004).
- S.P.Dhanabal, C.K.Kokate, M.Ramanathan, K.Elango T.Subburaj, S.Manimaran, and B.Suresh.
- Protective role of sub-fractions from fenugreek seeds in alloxan induced diabetes mellitus in rats. Hamdard Medicus No. 4, 45-49 (Oct-Dec 2004) (Pakistan).
Pulok K Mukherjee, R.Gunasekaran, T.Subburaj, S.P.Dhanabal, B.Duraiswamy, P.Vijayan and
- B.Suresh. Studies on the Antibacterial potential of Crypostegia grandiflora R.Br (Asclepadiaceae) extract. Phytotherapy Research, 13, 70 - 72, (1999) (London)
- Pulok K Muhherjee, T.K.Gopal, T.Subburaju, S.P.Dhanabal, B. Duraiswamy, K.Elango and B.Suresh. Studies on Antidiarrhoeal profiles of Bauhinia purpurea Linn leaves ( Fam : Caesalpinaceae). Natural Product Sciences, 4(4), 234 - 237, (1998) (Korea).
- K.H. Basavaraj, M.S. Darshan, P. Shanmugavelu, R. Rashmi, A. Yuti Mhatre, S.P. Dhanabal and K.S.J. Rao. Study on the levels of trace elements in mild and severe psoriasis. Clinica Chemica Acta, 405(1-2), July 2009, 66-70.
- S.P.Dhanabal., N.Paramakrishnan., S.Manimaran., B.Suresh. Anticonvulsant potential of essential oil of Artemisia abrotanum. Current Trends in Biotechnology and Pharmacy, Vol 1 (1) (2007) 112-116.
- S.P.Dhanabal, C.K.Kokate,M.Ramanathan,K.Elango,E.P.Kumar,T.Subburaj,S.Mani maran and B.Suresh. Antihyperglycemic activity of Polygala arvensis in alloxan diabetic rats. Indian Drugs, 41 (11), 690-695 (Nov 2004).
- S.P.Dhanabal, C.K.Kokate, M.Ramanathan, K.Elango and B.Suresh. The hypoglycemic activity of of Coccinia indica Wight & Arn., and its influence on certain biochemical parameters. Indian Journal of Pharmacology, 36 : 4, 249-250 (August 2004).
- S.P.Dhanabal,C..K.Kokate,M.Ramanathan,K.Elango,E.P.Kumar,T.Subburaj,S.Mani maran and B.Suresh. Effect of Momordica dioica on blood glucose and biochemical parameters in alloxan diabetic rats. Advances in Pharmacology and Toxicology, Vol.5 (2), 7-14 (2004).
- E.Sheeja, E.Edwin, S.P.Dhanabal and B.Suresh. Antiinflammatory activity of the leaves of Nothapodytes foetida, Meirs, Indian Journal of Pharm. Sciences, 251-253, (March-April 2005).
- S.P.Dhanabal, C.K.Kokate, M.B.Patil. Studies on the antidiabetic activity of Salacia macrosperma Wight. Drug Lines., Vol.5 No.1 & 2, 1-4 (Jan 2002-Jan2003)
- S.P.Dhanbal, Shibu Prasanth, M.Ramanathan, K.Elango and B.Suresh. Validation of Antifertility activity of various Rubus species in female albino rats. Indian Journal of Pharmaceutical Sciences, 58-60, (Jan-Feb 2000).
- S.P. Dhanabal,, S.Manimaran, T.Subburaju, K.Elango, E.P.Kumar, S.A. Dhanaraj, G.S.Saritha & B.Suresh. Evaluation of Antimicrobial & Antiinflammatory activity of volatile oil from species of Cupressus. Drug Lines, Vol. 3 No.1, 9-12, (Aug 99 -Jan 2000)
- S.P. Dhanabal, Santhosh G john, G.S.Saritha and B.Suresh. Preliminary phytochemical and Antimicrobial studies of Pogostemon speciosus Benth. Indian Journal of Natural Products, 15(2), 23-25. (Dec 1999)
- S. P Dhanabal., M. K. Mohan Marugaraja., and B. Suresh. Antidiabetic Activity Of Clerodendron Phlomoidis L.F (Verbenaceae) Leaf Extract In Alloxan Induced Diabetic Rats. Indian Journal of Pharmaceutical Sciences, 70 (6), 841-843 (2008).
Major Achievements
- Received Rs.12 lakhs from AICTE, New Delhi towards conduct of Staff development programmes and International seminar.
- Ph.D approved guide in The TN Dr MGR Medical University, Chennai, Jawaharlal Nehru Technical University, Hyderabad, JSS University, Mysore and 07 students have been registered.
- Co-investigator for an on-going Dept. of Biotechnology, Govt. of India sponsored research project entitled "A new insight into indigenous medicinal plants for Psoriasis control: Basic, Clinical and Molecular approach
- Presented more than 50 scientific papers in various National and International conferences and workshops.
- Visited University of Bonn and Kekule Institute of Chemistry, Germany as guest scientist on a DST bilateral project.
- Also visited Leuvan University, Belgium, University of Sydney, Australia and School of Pharmacy, National University, Singapore, AIIMST University, Malaysia, Masterskill University, Malaysia for collaborarive work.
- Published more than 40 research papers in peer-reviewed International and National journals
- Received Al-Ameen college of Pharmacy best paper award for scientific publication in Indian Journal of Pharm. Education and Research during Jan-Dec, 2007
- Coordinated and organized International Conference on Health Sciences during Feb 2005
Published a booklet consisting of 350 Medicinal plants of Nilgiris biosphere jointly with Nilgiri Medicinal Plants Promoters Society
- Organised 27th All India Rose Convention and International Rose Seminar during January, 17-19, 2009 at Ooty in collaboration with Indian rose federation and Nilgiris rose society
- Delivered guest lectures on various topics related to herbal drug research in national seminars and short term courses
- Guided more than 25 post graduate dissertations
- Recognised examiner for UG, PG courses and Ph.D in Kakatiya University - Warangal, RGUHS - Bangalore, MCOPS - Manipal, TN Dr.MGR Medcal University - Chennai, SRM University - Chennai, Kerala University - Trivandrum, MG University - Kottayam,
- Member of academic board of JSS University, Mysore
- Life Member of various professional bodies viz., Indian Pharmaceutical Association, Association of Pharmaceutical Teachers of India, Indian Pharmacognostical Society
- Received Best IPA local branch award for the consecutive second time during March 2009
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