Dr. Srinivasa Muthukaruppan

Medical Doctor | Public Health Expert | Researcher | Community Health Advocate

Dr. Srinivasa Muthukaruppan is a dedicated public health professional with expertise in global health, epidemiology, and community outreach. With a Doctorate in Public Health (DrPH) from Claremont Graduate University USA (expected 2024/25) and an MPH in Global Health & Epidemiology from Saint Louis University USA , he has led impactful research on chronic disease management, health disparities, and public health interventions. His work spans academia, healthcare institutions, and government programs, where he has designed strategic health initiatives, trained future health professionals, and developed community-driven solutions.

Key Highlights:

• Expertise in global health, epidemiology, and public health program planning

• Over three years of experience in research, chronic disease management, and community health initiatives

• Led strategic interventions for health improvement and eliminating disparities

• Designed and facilitated epidemiology courses for medical and para-medical students

• Created the ‘Hello Doctor’ program, promoting healthcare accessibility through community engagement

• Conducted research on the impact of non-communicable diseases (NCDs) on COVID-19 mortality

• Developed and implemented survey-based studies on health risks and determinants

• Experience in program evaluation, stakeholder engagement, and policy analysis

• Resource person for Department of Epidemiology, Tamil Nadu MGR University.

• Strong leadership in multidisciplinary teams, mentoring professionals and students

• Chief Organizer of National Awareness Convention in Leprosy - 2016

• Member of the American Public Health Association

• Ran a 30 Bed Covid Care Center in Chennai in 2020 & 2021.

• Volunteered Covid Strategist for the Differently Abled (Post stroke participation) in St. Louis County of Public Health and Washington University of St. Louis, Missouri, USA in 2020.