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Biography
Dr Amudha Kadirvelu is a pharmacologist with clinical background. After completing her MBBS in India, she pursued her doctorate in University of Malaya. Her PhD focused on the clinical physiology and pharmacology of vascular function in health and disease. Her research takes a multi-disciplinary approach to the understanding of pathophysiology and management of cardiovascular diseases. Her research interests include medical education, ethnic variations in cardiovascular drug responses and chronic disease management.
Dr Amudha was employed by Monash University Malaysia-School of Medicine in its inception stages and since, has made exceptional and sustained service contributions including a leading role in securing Australian Medical Council and Malaysian Medical Council accreditation for the Monash Malaysia MBBS program. She is currently the Deputy Head of Medical School (Education).
Dr Amudha has more than 15 years of teaching experience at the Jeffrey Cheah School of Medicine and Health Sciences. Her teaching philosophy is based on pragmatic pedagogy that is strongly characterized by integrating theory with an applied approach to management of a patient in a real-world situation. Dr Amudha has been recognized with the Dean’s award for excellence in education for quality of teaching, Teaching Excellence Award by the Faculty of Pharmacy and 3 PVC’s awards for her innovations and contributions to student learning.
Expertise related to UN Sustainable Development Goals
In 2015, UN member states agreed to 17 global Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) to end poverty, protect the planet and ensure prosperity for all. This person’s work contributes towards the following SDG(s):
Research area keywords
- Medical education
- Ethnic variations in cardiovascular drug responses
- Chronic disease management
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Investigation of Stimuli Induced Corrosion Inhibition and Osseointegration of Bioactive Glass Coatings for Orthopedic Implants
Balan, P., Kadirvelu, A., Ilankoon, S., Birbilis, N. & Manivasagam, G.
1/01/19 → 30/09/22
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Kinematics driven Finite Element Model for Lumbar, Thorax and Cervical Spine under Paradoxical motion.
Parasuraman, S., Chee Pin, T., Gouwanda, D., Jeba Singh, D. K., Kadirvelu, A., George, J. & Elamvazuthi, I.
2/11/15 → 1/11/18
Project: Research
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Effectiveness and safety of statins on outcomes in patients with HIV infection: a systematic review and meta-analysis
Vigny, N. N., Bonsu, K. O. & Kadirvelu, A., 27 Oct 2022, In: Scientific Reports. 12, 1, 10 p., 18121.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › Research › peer-review
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Effects of metformin on bone mineral density and adiposity-associated pathways in animal models with type 2 diabetes mellitus: a systematic review
Loh, D. K. W., Kadirvelu, A. & Pamidi, N., 2 Jul 2022, In: Journal of Clinical Medicine. 11, 14, 19 p., 4193.Research output: Contribution to journal › Review Article › Research › peer-review
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An experiential aged care module for first-year undergraduate medical students
Alex, D., Kumari, Y. & Kadirvelu, A., Oct 2021, In: Education Sciences. 11, 10, 8 p., 565.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › Research › peer-review
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An exploratory model of family resilience processes and functioning: A cultural perspective of the Semai indigenous communities in Perak, Malaysia
Chua, R. Y., Kadirvelu, A., Yasin, S. & Park, M. S. A., Jul 2021, In: Journal of Cross-Cultural Psychology. 52, 6, p. 567-582 16 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › Research › peer-review
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Online peer teaching in medical school during a pandemic period: a reflection
Thirukumar, L., Li Siew, L., Hian Hui, L., Pamidi, N. & Kadirvelu, A., 2021, Proceedings of the 13th International Conference on Computer Supported Education. Csapo, B. & Uhomoibhi, J. (eds.). Scitepress, Vol. 1. p. 491-496 6 p. (International Conference on Computer Supported Education, CSEDU - Proceedings; vol. 1).Research output: Chapter in Book/Report/Conference proceeding › Conference Paper › Research › peer-review
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Prizes
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2014 FMNHS Dean's Award for Excellence in Education
Kadirvelu, Amudha (Recipient), 2014
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2019 PVC’s Award for Excellence in Teaching-Innovation
Kadirvelu, Amudha (Recipient), 2019
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2020 PVC Commendation Award- Innovations in Teaching Team
Alex, D. (Recipient), Kumari, Yatinesh (Recipient), Kadirvelu, Amudha (Recipient), Lingham, P. (Recipient) & May Qi, L. (Recipient), 2020
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Dean's Award - Citation for Outstanding Contribution to Student Learning
Kadirvelu, Amudha (Recipient), Aug 2021
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Teaching Excellence Award (Faculty of Pharmacy & Pharmaceutical Sciences)
Brock, Tina (Recipient), Efendie, B. (Recipient), George, Johnson (Recipient), Kadirvelu, Amudha (Recipient), Kent, Fiona (Recipient), Yeng, Lee Chooi (Recipient), Lindley, Jennifer (Recipient), Sivalal, S (Recipient) & Vu, Thao (Recipient), 16 Oct 2018
Prize: Prize (including medals and awards)