Dorairaj Prabhakaran
Dorairaj Prabhakaran is a cardiologist, epidemiologist, and researcher known for his contributions to the prevention and management of cardiovascular diseases and diabetes in India. He has led large population cohort studies that have provided key insights into epidemiology, biomarkers, and nutrition-related risk factors for chronic diseases. His work includes evaluating task-shifting models, mobile health solutions, and yoga-based cardiac rehabilitation, with several studies presented at major international forums. He was the founding director of the Centre of Excellence in Cardio-Metabolic Risk Reduction in South Asia, which later evolved into the Centre for Control of Chronic Conditions (CCCC). With over 500 publications in leading medical journals and a strong record in capacity building, he has mentored numerous researchers and contributed significantly to chronic disease research and policy.
The Salata Institute
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