Board of Trustees
Dr. Anjali Arun
Managing Trustee and co-founder
Dr. Anjali Arun, Director of Apollo hospital research laboratory, specializes in pathology and laboratory administration. With 17 years at PHRII, she focuses on ethical research, novel diagnostics, women’s health, mentorship of graduate students, and community-based diagnostics. Her work spans HPV, HSV, bacterial vaginosis, and rural healthcare access intervention especially for maternal child health.
Dr. Mahesh Rao
Trustee
Dr. Mahesh P.A., Professor of Pulmonary Medicine at JSS Medical College, Mysore, is a globally renowned researcher in asthma, COPD, air pollution, and allergies. Ranked first in the AD Scientific Index (2023) for Medical Sciences, he has over 300 publications. As Vice President of the Indian College of Allergy and Immunology and Chairman of the Indian Chest Society (Karnataka), he contributes to global health initiatives, asthma guidelines, and international studies like Europrevall and BOLD.
Dr. Indira Ramarao
Trustee
Prof. Dr. R. Indira, a distinguished sociologist with 42 years of academic experience, is known for her research on women's empowerment in Karnataka’s forest-dependent communities. A two-time Fulbright Scholar and recipient of the Indian Sociological Society's Lifetime Achievement Award, she has authored numerous influential works and lectured widely on sociological issues globally.
Dr. Devanshi Somaiya
Trustee
Dr. Devanshi Somaiya, a U.S.-trained Obstetrician-Gynecologist with a Master's in Public Health from Johns Hopkins University, is an expert in cervical cancer prevention. She serves as the Clinical Director for the Cervical Cancer Specialty Center, and leads the Mysore Consortium Against Cervical Cancer.
Dr. Selvam Durai
Financial Trustee and co-founder
Dr. Selvam, Founder and Executive Director of READ (Rural Education and Action Development), has 30+ years of community development experience. With a Ph.D. in Population Studies and expertise in Anthropology, Psychology, and Social Work, he has published extensively on reproductive health, HIV/AIDS, child sex ratio, and environmental education.
CO-FOUNDERS
Dr. Purnima Madhivanan
Dr. Karl Krupp
Administrative and core team
Poornima Jaykrishna, Administrator, HR & Finance Officer
Nandini V. Urs, Data Entry Operator
Murali H.T., Driver cum Outreach Worker
Yasmin S, Accountant cum Office Supervisor
Lakshmi, Housekeeper
Sidda M., Security Guard
community health department
Kiranmayee Muralidhar, Research Physician
Fazila Begum, Counsellor cum Training Coordinator
Rashmi P., Clinic Supervisor cum Counsellor
Nagalambika N., Counsellor cum Training Coordinator
Shivamma N., Counsellor
Satyanarayana, Community Supervisor
clinic and biomedical department
Dakshayini, Outreach Worker
Dr. Raghavi Karnam, Obstetrician Gynecologist
Nagaveni B., Community Staff Nurse
Rani C., Clinic Coordinator cum Staff Nurse
laboratory department
Kavitha, B.C., Lab Manager
Anisa S.K., Lab Research Assistant