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Interview of Prof Dr John H Duffus
Brief introduction
I am a “retired” toxicologist who is still active in consultancy, education and in strengthening the chemical basis of toxicology through projects sponsored by the International Union of Pure & Applied Chemistry (IUPAC). I have nearly 200 publications & edited and contributed to the textbook “Fundamental Toxicology” published by the Royal Society of Chemistry.
Present Job Description
Consultant toxicologist, providing expert assessment of toxicology data, reports on the assessment of exposure to chemicals and subsequent health effects of inorganic chemicals and correct use of terminology.
Future Plans
To continue my activities in toxicology as long as my health permits.
Common Health Problems in your Country
In my country, Scotland, malnutrition including alcoholism & cancer (especially lung cancer) are common.
Would you like to be a part of health promotion & awareness campaign if initiated in your
country?
I do what I can but there are many such campaigns & they have never been very successful.
Contact & E-mail
j.h.duffus@blueyonder.co.uk
Interview of Ms Tista Prasai (Joshi) from Nepal
Brief introduction
Ms Tista Prasai (Joshi)
MSc Environmental Microbiology
Assistant Scientific Officer
Nepal Academy of Science & Technology
Present Job Description
a- Research (related to environment)
b- Physicochemical and microbial analysis of water
c- Air pollution monitoring
Future Plans
First I would like to do PhD in something related to treatment of water quality.
Common Health Problems in your Country
Air bourne & water bourne diseases, hypertension & diabetes mellitus.
Would you like to be a part of health promotion & awareness campaign if initiated in your
country?
Yes, it will be very helpful for my country.
Contact & E-mail
Tistaprasai@gmail.com
Interview of Dr Mohammad Mustafa Amarkhil
Brief introduction
My name Is Mohammad Mustafa Amarkhil, I am a medical doctor with MD degree from Kabul Medical University & about 4 years working experience in Forensic Medicine, Kabul – Afghanistan.
Present Job Description
My present job title is ‘Project Coordinator’ for strengthening Forensic Medicine in Afghanistan & I am responsible for management & coordination of the project which is supposed to strengthen Forensic Medicine all over Pakistan.
Future Plans
After achieving my 1st ambition of completing my above mentioned project, I have to do my Master degree & PhD in one of the disciples of medicine to whom my country is in need.
Common Health Problems in your Country
Although a great number of people of my country are suffering from ‘Post Traumatic Distress Syndrome (PTDS)’ as a result of the problems over past few decades, the most common problem is peptic ulcer, high blood pressure & this can be found in any part of my country.
Would you like to be a part of health promotion & awareness campaign if initiated in your country?
Its something that I have been waiting for. Though many efforts are going on in my country but quite a lot more can be done.
Contact & E-mail
E-mail: (Private) mustafam_dr@yahoo.com
(Official) sfma.moph@gmail.com
Mobile: +93-700-28-1948
Interview of Vice Director Environment Science, Pisit Chareonsudjai (Thailand)
Brief introduction
My name is Pisit Chareonsudjai, working in Faculty of Science, Khon Kaen University, Thailand. Was an Associate Dean for Research & Academic services Assistant to the President for Research & Director of technical licensing office.
Present Job Description
Head of Department of Environmental Science.
Vice Director of the royal projects at Khon Kaen University
Future Plans
To be the Dean of the Department??
Common Health Problems in your Country
Malnutrition in the rural areas & abundance of mentally ill patients
Would you like to be a part of health promotion & awareness campaign if initiated in your country?
YES, this is a very good idea to have a network-like system to promote awareness. Please let me know where I can help?
Contact & E-mail
Pisit Chareonsudjai
Department of Environmental Science, Faculty of Science,
Khon Kaen University,
Khon Kaen 40002, Thailand
pisit@kku.ac.th
Interview
of Dr M.K. Pathnanathan (Sri Lanka)
Brief introduction
I am Dr M.K. Pathnanathan, my qualifications are B.Sc (Hons) in Botany, M.Sc in Genetics & PhD in Anti-Cancer Drug therapy. My area of interest is Biotechnology.
Present Job Description
- Senior Lecturer (Assistant Professor), Faculty of Science, University of Jaffna, Sri Lanka
- Research on anti-bacterial & anti-dipterans properties of different medicinal plants – Drug Discovery Programme
Future Plans
- Want to continue my research on drug discovery programme
- Want to establish a laboratory for anti-cancer drug discovery programme
Common Health Problems in your Country
Diabetes, malarial fever & asthma
Would you like to be a part of health promotion & awareness campaign if initiated in your country?
YES. Since I am fully occupied with academic & research activities & I would like to know about the activities of health promotion programme before I get involved.
Contact & E-mail
Dr M.K. Pathnanathan
Senior Lecturer,
Faculty of Science,
University of Jaffna,
Sri Lanks
Sumpath17@yahoo.com
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