Dr. Balaji R
Dr. Balaji R
Designation: Scientist E
Division/Unit: Clinical Research
Email: balaji[dot]ramraj[at]icmr[dot]gov[dot]in
Educational Qualification
MBBS, MD (Community Medicine)
Personal Statement
I am a dedicated and passionate clinician and medical scientist with a strong academic and research background in clinical research and public health and over 15 years of research experience in academic and/or research institutions. I have developed a skill set that includes conducting experimental design especially on vaccines and treatment for drug resistant Tuberculosis, data analysis and scientific writing. Throughout my career, I have contributed to multiple research projects, resulting in peer-reviewed publications and conference presentations. I thrive in multidisciplinary environments and known for my ability to communicate technical information clearly to both specialist and non-specialist audiences.
Research Focus
• Public Health
• Tuberculosis
• Clinical trials
• Operational Research
• Allergy and Immunology
Ongoing projects as Principal investigator
• Accelerating Efforts to END TB in India (Mega TB Demonstration project)
• Identifying gaps and challenges in Continuum of TB care among labourers working in quarries in Madurai district
Significant Publications
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Awards and Honours
1. Best paper award for presentation on "Safety and Clinical efficacy of Ultra-rush Allergen Specific Sublingual Immunotherapy among patients suffering from Allergic rhinitis" at IAACON 2011, National conference of Indian Academy of Allergy at Bangalore on 16–18th August, 2011.
2. Travel award for presentation on "Does same duration of treatment for PreXDR TB patients managed with shorter oral Bedaquiline containing regimens suffice for all? – A point to ponder" at APRC 2024, 9th Asia Pacific Region Conference of the International Union Against Tuberculosis and Lung Disease at Taipei, Taiwan on 29th April, 2024.
3. Young Scientist Award for Community Health at KACHCON 2024, Annual Conference of Karnataka Association of Community Health organized by JSS Medical College, Mysore on November 14, 2025.
