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Personal profile
Biography
Dr Amudha Kadirvelu is a pharmacologist with a clinical background. After completing her MBBS in India, she pursued her doctorate at the 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 understanding the pathophysiology and management of cardiovascular diseases. Her research interests include medical education, IPE, 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 17 years of teaching experience at the Jeffrey Cheah School of Medicine and Health Sciences. Her teaching philosophy is based on pragmatic pedagogy strongly characterized by integrating theory with an applied approach to managing a patient in a real-world situation. Dr Amudha has received multiple awards, including the Vice Chancellor's Award for teaching excellence in a priority area, Dean’s Award for Excellence in Education, Dean’s Award for Citation for outstanding contribution to student learning, Teaching Excellence Award by the Faculty of Pharmacy and 5 PVC 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):
Education/Academic qualification
Health Professional Education, GCHPE, Graduate Certificate in Health Professional Education
Award Date: 9 Dec 2010
Medicine-Pharmacology, PhD, Clinical Physiology and Pharmacology of Vascular Function in Health & Disease, Universiti Malaya (University of Malaya)
Award Date: 9 Aug 2005
Medicine, MBBS, Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery
Award Date: 22 Apr 1994
Research area keywords
- Medical education
- Ethnic variations in cardiovascular drug responses
- Chronic disease management
Collaborations and top research areas from the last five years
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Effectiveness of Current Interventions for Diabetes Mellitus
Zain, D. A. Z. M. (Primary Chief Investigator (PCI)), Ahmad, B. (Chief Investigator (CI)), Kadirvelu, A. (Chief Investigator (CI)) & Sivalal, S. (Chief Investigator (CI))
Kementerian Kesihatan (Malaysia) (Ministry of Health)
Project: Research
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Investigation of Stimuli Induced Corrosion Inhibition and Osseointegration of Bioactive Glass Coatings for Orthopedic Implants
Balan, P. (Primary Chief Investigator (PCI)), Kadirvelu, A. (Chief Investigator (CI)), Ilankoon, S. (Chief Investigator (CI)), Birbilis, N. (Chief Investigator (CI)) & Manivasagam, G. (Chief Investigator (CI))
1/01/19 → 30/09/22
Project: Research
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Kinematics driven Finite Element Model for Lumbar, Thorax and Cervical Spine under Paradoxical motion.
Parasuraman, S. (Primary Chief Investigator (PCI)), Chee Pin, T. (Chief Investigator (CI)), Gouwanda, D. (Chief Investigator (CI)), Jeba Singh, D. K. (Chief Investigator (CI)), Kadirvelu, A. (Chief Investigator (CI)), George, J. (Chief Investigator (CI)) & Elamvazuthi, I. (Chief Investigator (CI))
2/11/15 → 1/11/18
Project: Research
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Feasibility of cardiac-based seizure detection and prediction: A systematic review of non-invasive wearable sensor-based studies
Mohamed Seth, E. A. (Leading Author), Watterson, J., Xie, J., Arulsamy, A., Yusof, H. H. B. M., Ngadimon, I. W., Khoo, C. S., Kadirvelu, A. & Shaikh, F., Feb 2024, In: Epilepsia Open. 9, 1, p. 41-59 19 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Review Article › Research › peer-review
Open Access4 Citations (Scopus) -
An exploration study of family functioning, parent-child relationship, and online game addiction among Malaysian young adolescents
Tan, S. C., Lian, T. C. & Kadirvelu, A., Jan 2023, In: International Journal of Advances in Science Engineering and Technology. 11, 1, p. 1-6 6 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › Research › peer-review
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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
Open AccessFile8 Citations (Scopus) -
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
Open AccessFile11 Citations (Scopus) -
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
Open Access2 Citations (Scopus)
Prizes
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2014 FMNHS Dean's Award for Excellence in Education
Kadirvelu, Amudha (Recipient), 2014
Prize: Prize (including medals and awards)
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2019 PVC’s Award for Excellence in Teaching-Innovation
Kadirvelu, Amudha (Recipient), 2019
Prize: Prize (including medals and awards)
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2020 PVC Commendation Award- Innovations in Teaching Team
Alex, D. (Recipient), Kumari, Y. (Recipient), Kadirvelu, A. (Recipient), Lingham, P. (Recipient) & May Qi, L. (Recipient), 2020
Prize: Prize (including medals and awards)
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Dean's Award - Citation for Outstanding Contribution to Student Learning
Kadirvelu, A. (Recipient), Aug 2021
Prize: Prize (including medals and awards)
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Teaching Excellence Award (Faculty of Pharmacy & Pharmaceutical Sciences)
Brock, T. (Recipient), Efendie, B. (Recipient), George, J. (Recipient), Kadirvelu, A. (Recipient), Kent, F. (Recipient), Yeng Lee, C. (Recipient), Lindley, J. M. (Recipient), Sadasivan, S. (Recipient) & Vu, T. T. P. (Recipient), 16 Oct 2018
Prize: Prize (including medals and awards)
Activities
- 2 Expert/ advisor
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External examiner
Amudha Kadirvelu (Fellow)
21 Aug 2023 → 29 Aug 2023Activity: External Academic Engagement › Expert/ advisor
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External Examiner
Amudha Kadirvelu (Fellow)
8 Mar 2023 → 9 Mar 2023Activity: External Academic Engagement › Expert/ advisor