My focus is primarily on cardiovascular diseases, a major illness responsible for the sufferings of many patients. I chose this specialty as I felt that it gives me the opportunity to improve the quality and quantity of life of our members. I practice general cardiology, which includes managing coronary artery disease, heart failure, abnormal heart rhythms and performing diagnostic cardiac cauterization procedure.

My special interest is in cardiac imaging, such as echo cardiograms and nuclear cardiac scans. I strongly believe in prevention of disease. I also have a special interest in the role of complementary medicine in managing heart disease. I am acquiring more knowledge on the role of supplements, complementary therapies and looking forward to practicing an integrated medicine that provides the opportunity to get the best of both worlds. My other area of interest is the use of technology to improve healthcare quality. In addition, I am interested in tele medicine and use of this technology to provide excellent care to remote areas of the country and the rest of the world.

Dr. Sivasailam’s passion is to use a holistic approach to cancer care. She is a strong advocate of a body, mind and spirit approach to healing in an effort to help cancer patients improve their well-being and quality of life. She is actively involved in the development of the Oncology Integrative Medicine Program at the Kaufman Cancer Center (KCC) in collaboration with Maryland University of Integrative Health (MUIH). She is board certified by the American Board of Integrative Medicine and is the medical director of Oncology Women’s Services at the KCC.

After 5 years of continuous legal fight and other efforts by Dr.Arul, Government of Karnataka included Siddha under Karnataka Private Medical Establishment Act. He established Division of Siddha under Manipal University, the leading Indian University located in Karnataka. Siddha OPD under Manipal University was the first legally approved Siddha clinic in Karnataka. He is the founder for this division and heading the same.

Dr. Arul identified Dr.CP.Mathew (an allopathic oncologist from Kerala) who practiced Siddha medicine integratively in his cancer patients & demonstrated the effectiveness of Siddha for cancer. Dr. Arul documented his works and brought Dr.Matheew to the light of the world. Later Dr.Mathew was awarded by National Institute of Siddha just one month before he died at his 92 age.

During his Masters in Pharmacology, he stood the topper in All India level and has been awarded “Jawaharlal Nehru Memorial Fund Award” for his Academic excellence. He completed > 60 siddha research projects and published 52 original research articles in international journals. He presented his Siddha research in many international conferences and bagged best presentation awards in 10 conferences. He is the member of Syllabus committee of Central Council of Indian Medicine (Ministry of AYUSH), Traditional Knowledge Digital Library (Council of Scientific and Industrial Research) and subcommittee member of ‘Tamil Nadu State Education Policy High Level Committee- 2023’.

He joined hands with Global Center for Siddha Medicine and Research (GCSMR), North Carolina to globalize Siddha through evidence based research. His proposal of Manipal Siddha Chair was accepted by GCSMR with the worth of Rs.2.2 crores, by which the rigorous Siddha research would be conducted to create evidence for Tamil health tradition. GCSMR is coordinating Manipal University (Dr.Arul) with USA Universities to spread Siddha and get CAM status to Siddha.

He initiated the MoU between Manipal University and Morehouse School of Medicine (Atlanta) to globalize Siddha Medicine. He was one of the member for the syllabus committee of two courses (1 month elective course for medical students and online .course for health professionals), which have been approved by Morehouse School of Medicine. Accordingly, 4th year medical students from USA and Canada can go to Manipal University for Siddha electives that carries credit points. This was the first entry of Siddha into an USA Medical Institution. Already the first batch students completed the one month elective course successfully.

He received grants and donations from individuals as well as funding agencies and started clinical research on Siddha for psoriasis, cancer and male infertility. 4 PhD students completed Siddha research and 2 are now doing, under Manipal University. Through him, Manipal University now offers PhD in Siddha. Kadukkai maathirai, vetpalai thailam, sivanar vembu kuzhi thailam, metallic nano particles (parpam, chendooram, chunam, pathangam) and many other Siddha drugs are extensively researched by him.

With the financial support of Dr.Janakiraman (Harvard Tamil Chair coordinator), Dr. Arul sincerely worked to start two (6 month PG course and one month certificate course) Siddha Varma Therapy courses under Manipal University. These courses have been approved in the 28 March 2023.

He is a popular guest speaker in many Traditional and Integrative Medicine conferences/workshops/seminars both in India and abroad. So far, he has delivered > 220 guest talks/keynote address. His Siddha articles are regularly published in Tamil journals (kaakkai siraginile, aval vigadan, etc.). With his vision of Siddha globalization, he dedicatedly worked to spread TSM from Tamil Nadu to Karnataka, Manipal University and USA. With the due recognition and support from Tamil community, he would definitely spread the Tamil health heritage to the world.

Dr. Uma obtained her Master of Science degree in Neuropharmacology from the National University of Galway in Ireland. Her love for practicing medicine motivated her to pursue a Doctor of Medicine degree from St. Matthew's University in Grand Cayman. She then completed her residency in Family Medicine at Eastern Virginia Medical School in Norfolk, Virginia. She has had a multicultural experience in work, education, and living in various countries, including India, Ireland, the Cayman Islands, the USA, and the UAE.

Dr. Uma's unwavering commitment to Comprehensive/Holistic Health has been the driving force behind her illustrious medical career. Her passion for this approach led her to pursue a Fellowship in Integrative Medicine, recognizing that a more holistic approach is essential for the sustainability of healthcare and the well-being of the population. By advocating for an integrative approach, she is making a significant contribution to the medical community, inspiring others to recognize the importance of treating the whole person, not just their symptoms.

With a great passion for Siddha Medicine, she joined hands with Global Center for Siddha Medicine and Research (GCSMR), North Carolina to internationalize Siddha Medicine using evidence-based approaches. GCSMR coordinates with several USA medical institutions and Manipal University (India) to formally include Siddha Medicine as an elective in the conventional curriculum. Dr. Uma is an active member in the GCSMR scientific advisory board. She is currently one of the teaching faculties for the online Siddha Medicine elective for health professionals, which is approved by Morehouse School of Medicine, Atlanta. This facilitates bringing awareness of Siddha Medicine to the 4th year medical students, marking the first time Siddha Medicine has entered mainstream medicine in the country.

Dr. Uma has received multiple awards, including Best Scholarly Activity Award during her residency training, Chancellor’s award/Dean’s list for academic excellence. Her expertise in the field of medicine extends beyond her clinical practice, as evidenced by her impressive publication record. She has co-authored textbook chapters and contributed to numerous research papers and publications, cementing her reputation as a leading authority in the field. Furthermore, her status as a sought-after guest speaker at multiple medical platforms is a testament to her expertise and the respect she has garnered from her colleagues in the medical community. She is also committed to training the next generation of physicians and has been involved in teaching and research activities throughout her career.

As an active member of various global medical organizations, Dr. Uma is dedicated to promoting Siddha Medicine as one of the Integrative Medicine Modalities. She serves as the Chair of Global ASPIRE Program; WONCA – World Association for Family Doctors where she conducts and leads webinars and workshops for global young Family Medicine Doctors. With an immense passion to globalize Siddha Medicine, she serves in the committee for special interest group for Integrative Medicine where she promotes Siddha Medicine as one of the Integrative Medicine Modalities.

Dr. Uma Senthilkumar is a highly accomplished and dedicated physician who brings a wealth of knowledge and experience to the field of medicine. She continues to inspire and motivate others to pursue excellence in healthcare. Her passion for Comprehensive/Holistic Health and her efforts to globalize Siddha Medicine are a testament to her commitment to improving healthcare on a global scale.

Sridaran Laboratory with continuous funding primarily from NIH and NASA for a number of years supported my research programs. The Sridaran laboratory published over 70 full-length manuscripts primarily in reproductive endocrinology. Sridaran laboratory has made significant contributions in this area of research and trained several high school, undergraduate, and medical students. In addition, trained 2 research scholars and 12 postdoctoral fellows who are holding respectable faculty and other positions in the U.S. and globally.

I had the honor and privilege of being elected as the “first faculty chair” of the faculty assembly in 2000. Under my leadership, the faculty executive committee elected by the faculty assembly formulated the bylaws, which were approved and adopted. These bylaws are currently used by the faculty assembly at MSM to address faculty issues and work with the administration and the Board of Trustees to find appropriate solutions to resolve them. These bylaws provide faculty representation at all levels of the governing bodies at MSM, such as the Academic Policy Council headed by the Dean, Board of Trustees, and various committees of the Board of Trustees.

I had the honor of serving as the President of the Georgia Tamil Sangam, Atlanta, GA in 1987 when the bylaws of the Sangam were written and adopted. It served as the basis when the Sangam went through several phases and change of names over 35 years now with much evolved bylaws for the current Greater Atlanta Tamil Sangam.

Since 1983 he has been practicing Cardiology in the City of Altoona. He has been Chairman, Department of Medicine, Executive Member for several years. He has been a Board of Trustee of the Hospital and served as Chief of Cardiology. Currently Director of cardiology services at the University of Pittsburgh, in Altoona campus. His wife Malliga Janakiraman is from Kumbakonam. He has two children, both are Physicians. Abirami Janakiraman (Daughter) is a consultant at Allegheny General Hospital in Pittsburgh and Arun Janakiraman (Son), Assistant Professor of Medicine at the University of Pittsburgh, Pittsburgh.

Dr. Janakiraman is a philanthropist. He has made significant donations and worked for innumerable charity initiatives for the Tamil community in the US and India. His major contribution is the Seed money he Donated the for the Harvard University Tamil Chair. He spent a lot of his valuable time and money to campaign and raising funds. Additionally made a significant donation to lay the foundation for the University of Toronto Tamil Chair. His generosity has not stopped, it continues as he made huge donation to UC Berkeley in the name of Aringar Anna Chair. He is also working towards making teaching Tamil permanently at UC Berkeley. His donations and campaign have been extended to make the Tamil Department as a continuous entity in Cologne, Germany which must have been completed by now along with significant donation to the Houston Tamil Studies Chair.

Currently he is an active participant several Tamil organizations, including Life Member of Tamil Nadu Foundation, involved in social projects in Tamil Nadu. Life Member of Greater Washington Tamil Sangam, Washington D.C.

swabhimaan is an organisation which caters to health and educational needs of the children with Autism. The Integrated treatment module for Autism spectrum is the unique model of Swabhimaan which is based on Indian system of medicines including Siddha, Ayurveda and Yoga.

Received “Best Doctor Award” by The Tamilnadu Dr.MGR medical university, Tamilnadu for the Year 2012

Consultant for many Autism education institutes and treatment facilities across south India and Malaysia

Presented in many national and international conferences in India and Abroad

Autism and childhood developmental disabilities, activist.

Published many awareness articles in Tamil and English dailies and weeklies;

Given several Television interviews in Tamil and English regarding Autism awareness, childhood developmental disabilities and treatment

Professional Background & Expertise

• Specialization: Ethno-Veterinary Medicine (EVM), Veterinary Pharmacology, and Toxicology.

• Experience:Over 45 years in teaching, extension, and research in institutions such as Tamil Nadu Agricultural University, TANUVAS, and the University of Trans-Disciplinary Health Sciences and Technology (TDU), Bengaluru.

• Core Focus:Developing and validating antibiotic-free, herbal treatment methods for livestock diseases (such as Foot and Mouth Disease, Mastitis, and Lumpy Skin Disease) to ensure clean milk, meat, and egg production.

• Key Achievement:Validated 34 herbal protocols, reducing farmer costs and reliance on chemical inputs.

Positions Held

Founder Director (2011–2017):Post Graduate Diploma Course in EVM, a joint initiative by TANUVAS and FRLHT, Bangalore.

Professor Emeritus:Trans-Disciplinary University (TDU), Bengaluru.

Advisor:National Dairy Development Board (NDDB).

Trainer:Official trainer for veterinarians in Tamil Nadu, Kerala, Sikkim, Haryana, and Punjab.

Contributions & Impact

• Anti-Microbial Resistance (AMR):Actively works to reduce antibiotic residues in animal products, addressing a major global health issue.

• International Recognition: Represented India as an EVM expert in the Netherlands, Portugal, Ethiopia, and Uganda.

• Capacity Building: Trained over 1,500 veterinarians in veterinary herbal medicine across India.

• Community Impact:Works closely with pastoral communities and women self-help groups in Thanjavur to promote sustainable,, low-cost, and indigenous healthcare for animals.

Awards & Recognition

• Padma Shri (2026):Conferred for his pioneering work in scientific ethno-veterinary medicine.

• Innovative Farmer/Scientist Recognition:Recognized for his work in transforming animal healthcare into a sustainable public health solution.

She contributed to environmental protection and remediation efforts by collaborating with multidisciplinary teams of scientists on major national and international environmental response initiatives, including the BP Deepwater Horizon oil spill and the Fukushima nuclear disaster.

Prior to joining the EPA, Dr.Santhini Ramasamy worked as an environmental consultant and toxicologist supporting EPA programs. She also served as an Associate Research Professor in the School of Medicine at Emory University and completed postdoctoral research at the University of Kentucky.

Dr. Santhini Ramasamy holds a Ph.D. in Biochemistry from the University of Madras and a Master of Public Health (MPH) in Environmental and Occupational Health from Emory University.

She is passionate about promoting scientific research and evidence-based approaches in the study and practice of ancient Siddha medicine.