T.A. Pramod Kumar, PhD, is a post-doctoral fellow at the Madras Diabetes Research Foundation, specializing in glycemic variability, early interventions, and surrogate biomarkers. Holding a doctorate in Biochemistry from the University of Madras, he integrates his expertise in public health and biochemical analysis to advance diabetes research and its complication management. With extensive experience in large-scale data analysis, biomarker exploration for diabetic complications, and the application of artificial intelligence in diabetic retinopathy screening, he has made significant contributions to the field. Beyond his research endeavors, Pramod actively supports academic growth by coordinating with PhD students on their articles and thesis activities.
Madras Diabetes Research Foundation, India
Madras Diabetes Research Foundation (MDRF), a unique 100% non-profit foundation, is an outstanding research centre established in 1996 in Chennai, South India. It is committed to research on diabetes and other non-communicable diseases utilizing the most advanced technology available. MDRF is designated as ICMR Centre for Advanced Research on diabetes and, a WHO collaborating Centre for Non-Communicable Disease, Prevention and Control. The foundation performs state-of-the-art clinical and biochemical techniques and computing skills making it one of the most advanced centers for diabetes research in Asia.
