Dorairaj Prabhakaran

Indian scientist, cardiologist, epidemiologist, and researcher
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Dorairaj Prabhakaran is an Indian scientist, cardiologist, epidemiologist, author, and researcher. He currently serves as the director of the Centre for Chronic Disease Control (CCDC).[1][2][3][4]

Dorairaj Prabhakaran
Nationality Indian
Alma mater All India Institute of Medical Sciences (MD: Internal Medicine and DM: Cardiology)
McMaster University (MSc: Health Research Methodology)
Occupation Scientist, Cardiologist, Epidemiologist, Author, Researcher

Career and Achievements

Prabhakaran has gained international recognition for his contributions to cardiovascular research and public health:

  • Listed among the top 2% of scientists worldwide by Stanford University[5]
  • Identified as the topmost researcher in Medicine in India for publications from 2009-2014 by Scopus and the Department of Science & Technology, Government of India[6]

He holds several prestigious academic positions:

  • Professor at the London School of Hygiene & Tropical Medicine (LSHTM)
  • Professor at Emory University, Atlanta, USA
  • Visiting Scientist at the Harvard School of Public Health
  • International Fellow at the Population Research Institute, McMaster University
  • Distinguished Professor at Public Health Foundation of India[7]

Awards

  • Claude Lenfant Excellence Award from the World Hypertension League[8]
  • Distinguished Service Award presented by former Indian President Dr. A.P.J. Abdul Kalam[9]
  • Commendable Faculty Award by Career 360[5]

Selected Bibliography

  • Public Health Approach to Cardiovascular Disease Prevention & Management (2022)[10]
  • Social Determinants of Health and Disparities in Hypertension and Cardiovascular Diseases (2024)[11]
  • Tandon's Textbook of Cardiology, 2nd Edition[12]

References

Citations: [1] https://ppl-ai-file-upload.s3.amazonaws.com/web/direct-files/28728447/6ce57e43-6414-4995-948e-3a56c3176fe2/paste.txt [2] https://endomasterclass.org/team/