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Research Officer (Siddha), Scientist-II
R Meena
meenaprakashphd@gmail.com
Dedicated Siddha Researcher serving as Scientist-II in Central council for Research in Siddha. The research focuses on Clinical trials on external therapies and lierary research.
Dr. R. Meena is a dedicated Siddha Medicine professional currently serving as Research Officer (Siddha), Scientist–II at the Central Council for Research in Siddha, Chennai. With over a decade of experience in clinical practice, research, and administration, she holds a B.S.M.S, M.D (Sirappu Maruthuvam), and a Ph.D. in Siddha from The Tamil Nadu Dr. M.G.R. Medical University. Her primary research interests lie in clinical research on external therapies, Varmam, and drug development in Siddha medicine.
She has served in key roles including Senior Research Fellow, Medical Consultant, and Principal Investigator in multiple intra-mural research projects. She has contributed to 25 scientific publications, 10 book chapters, and has completed one institutional project. Additionally, she has delivered over 20 guest lectures and actively participates in peer review for reputed journals. Dr. Meena is committed to evidence-based validation and global promotion of Siddha medicine through integrative research and innovation.
