Our Leadership

We have on our committee Neurologists, Molecular Diagnostics experts, Pathologists, and more, along with distinguished advisors and eminent international advisors.

Together, we work to build India’s best MND support

Our Trustees

Vasanth Rao U A

Founder, Managing Trustee Dr. Shyama Narang Foundation (MND Trust)

Ravi Ananth

Founder Trustee:
Chief Operations ME Chemical Engineering – Indian Institute of Science (IISc)

Co-Founder ‘InUnity’ fostering innovation in Tire 2&3 Cities in Karnataka

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Dr. Sanjay Palimar,

Founder Trustee (Treasurer)
Specialists Dental Clinic

Dr Varsha .V. Acharya

DOMS, FMOH - Ophthalmology

Mr. Sagar UR

Mechanical Engineer, GM at Bimal Auto Agency,
( Maruti Suzuki authorised Dealer)

Meet Our Advisors

Dr. Girdhar J Gyani

Director General, Association of Healthcare Providers; recognized founder of healthcare quality standards in India.

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Dr. Prof Gourie Devi

Emeritus Neurology Professor, IHBAS; former NIMHANS Director/Vice Chancellor; leader in Indian neurological research and education.

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Dr. T.R. Raju

Advisor, Dr. Shyama Narang Foundation; Former NIMHANS Dean and Senior Professor; committee member, Society for Neurosciences, USA.

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Dr. Thuppil Venkatesh

India’s Lead Man, acclaimed advisor, international award winner, published scientist, and pioneer in environmental health standards.

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Dr. Alexander Thomas

Over 30 years in healthcare; influential in national health associations and policies; driving healthcare sector reforms in India.

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Prof. Praveen Sharma

Professor and Head of Biochemistry, AIIMS Jodhpur; 40 years’ teaching and 170+ research publications in leading journals.

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Dr. Prof Gustavo Zubieta

Expert in High Altitude Medicine, heads High Altitude Pulmonary & Pathology Institute, IPPA, La Paz, Bolivia.

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Dr. Corrado Angelini

Professor of Neurology, University of Padova, Italy; Director, Neurology Residency; authority on metabolic myopathies.

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Dr Mansoureh Mobaraki

Distinguished physiotherapist, Dr. Shyama Narang Foundation; 10 years of experience; advances clinical physiotherapy and research.

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Dr C V Anand

Senior Consultant, Clinical Biochemistry, multiple hospitals; Academic Director, Foundation for Quality India; expert in biochemistry.

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Prof. Abbas Ali Mahdi

Head, Biochemistry, King George’s Medical University; over 30 years’ teaching, research, and 350 scientific publications.

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Usha Anand

Biochemistry educator and researcher; Association of Clinical Biochemists of India and Society Free Radical Research member.

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Dr. Mohammed Faruq

Principal Scientist, CSIR-IGIB; specializes in molecular biology, genetics, neuroscience, and ataxia research.

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Antonia Pushparaj

Founder, Jyothirgamayee Foundation; healthpreneur specializing in nursing, adolescent wellbeing, social healthcare, and juvenile reformation.

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Dr Annabel DSouza Sekar

Medical professional, 30 years’ experience in healthcare, specializing in accreditation, quality, and process improvement.

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Prof. Utpal Tatu

Founding director, social entrepreneurial initiative; faculty at Indian Institute of Science promoting research-driven social impact.

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India’s first national MND registry supports and help from 100+ volunteers and 20+ hospital and research partners.

2,000+

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