Prof. Dr. Paul Christadas Salins

Title(s)

Doctor, Professor

Address

Mazumdar Shaw Medical Center & Mazumdar-Shaw Cancer Hospital Narayana Health City, Bommasandra

Schedule Mentoring

Current Positions

Board of directors and General Administration roles

Research / Technical Roles

Qualifications

Fellowships/Memberships

Academic Positions

INTERNATIONAL : Initiator and signitory to research and academic collaborations

Awards and Recognitions received:

Publicaitons

International and National keynoteLectures​

Special Interests

Current Positions

Medical Director and Sr.Vice President – Mazumdar Shaw Medical Center & Mazumdar-Shaw Cancer Hospital Narayana Health City, Bangalore, India.

Managing Director – Mazumdar Shaw Medical Foundation

Director and Head ; Research and Development – Composite Interceptive Med – Science Laboratories Pvt Ltd.

Chairman – International Center for Innovation, Technology Transfer and Entrepreneurship(InCITE- Technology business incubator) , Dept. of Science and Technology TBI, Government of INDIA.

Chief – Cranio-Maxillofacial Surgery Services Narayana Hrudayalaya Multispecialty Hospital

Board of Directors - Composite Interceptive Med – Science Laboratories Pvt Ltd.

Board of Directors - Botticelli Implants Switzerland.

International Advisor - MedTech Innovation Partners Switzerland (MTIP Switzerland).

Advisory Board - Deutsch Cleft Kinder hilfe E.V.

Board of Directors - "Valetude Primus Healthcare Private Limited".

University Advisory Board
• Vellore Institute of technology VIT(Ph.D, M.Tech and MPH Programs)
• Karunya University, Coimbatore
• Sathyabama University, Chennai

International Research Collaborations
• Harvard University ; SAI Harvard. Unified Health and Technology Assisted Healthcare
• Maastricht University : Development of technological solutions for study on indoor pollution in slums- ( Study PI – Prof. Onno Van Schayck)

Board of directors and General Administration roles

    • Advisory board Deutshe Cleft v
    • Member, Governing Council, ASHA Foundation
    • Member Specialty Committee, Suvarna Arogya Shree, Health insurance program. Government of Karnataka.
    • Member, Board of Studies, Rajiv Gandhi University of Health Sciences
    • Member, International qualifications committee, Dental Council of India
    • Member, Council, Adhiyaman Engineering College, Anna University. Tamilnadu

Research / Technical Roles

    • Bristol Myer Squibb BMS / Narayana Hrudayalaya – Member Research Steering Committee
    • Philips Bio-Medical Technology Research – Research coordinator
    • Neurobiosys/ University of Seoul, Korea initiative for low cost cochlear implants
    • ClinigeneBiocon: Collaboration setting up a 20 bed Phase 1 trial unit
    • Research on Thalasemia management initiated and coordinating withProfessor.Lucarelli group, Italy/Thalasemia Cure foundation
    • Regenerative medicine; MSCC and the International Center for Cell Therapy & Cancer Immunotherapy (CTCI) Weizman Center, 14 Weizman Street, Tel Aviv 64239, ISRAEL ( currently in process)
    • Advisor, Nano Research and Advanced Material Technologies (NanoRAM).

Qualifications

PG. Dip.MedPalliative Medicine – 2005,Edith Cowan University, UWA Australia

FDS RCS (Eng) – 2002, Royal College of Surgeons of England

FFDRCS (Ire) Oral Surgery – 1980, Royal College of Surgeons in Ireland

Advanced Training Microsurgery /temporal bone dissections(Certificate with Commendation) – 1986, Cambridge University

M.D.S. (Oral & Maxillofacial Plastic Surgery) – 1981, Kasturba Medical College &College of Dental Surgery, Manipal, University of Mysore

B.D.S(First class & first rank) – 1975, Kasturba Medical College &College of Dental Surgery, Manipal, University of Mysore

Fellowships/Memberships

    • Fellow, American College of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons
    • Fellow, International Association of Oral and maxillofacial Surgeons
    • Life Member, Indian Association of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons
    • Member, AO CMF Switzerland
    • Fellow, Academy of General Education

Academic Positions

    • Ph.D Guide, Mangalore University, India
    • Ph.D Guide, Rajiv Gandhi University of Health Sciences
    • Post Graduate Guide in Cranio-Maxillofacial Surgery RGUHS (Craniofacial Fellowship Programs)
    • Post Graduate guide in Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery (MDS programs)

INTERNATIONAL : Initiator and signitory to research and academic collaborations

    • MRI Global
    • Weill Cornell Medical College, Cornell University, New York, USA
    • University of California at Irwine, USA
    • Mitra-Life Sciences research, Boston, Mass. USA
    • STRAND Life Sciences, Bangalore and USA
    • The University of Halle, Germany
    • Dundee University Medical School. UK
    • SANA Harvard Business School/Massachusetts Institute of Technology initiative for early oral cancer detection

Awards and Recognitions received
Life Time Achievement Award
2014
Saveetha University, Chennai
Dr. Kanagaraj Senior Research fellowship award, Indian Society for Dental Research awarded by union health minister Mr. AmbumaniRamadoss
2008
Chennai November
R.Ahmad Oration, 61st National meeting of the Indian Dental Association
2008
Mangalore
Award of Merit, International congress of Plastic and reconstructive surgeons
2005
Oman
American College of Oral, maxillofacial Surgeons: Fellowship Citation: "In recognition of outstanding performance and meritorious service"
2003
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Col.Madan Oration and award Association of oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons of India
2002
Kodaikanal
Fellow Ed Eundum , Faculty of Dentistry
2002
Royal College of Surgeons, England
Certificate for Distinguished Service
1993
California Dental Association, Los Angeles
Meritorious service to specialty
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Indian Medical Association Qatar
Appreciation for service during the earthquake at Gujarat
2000
Government of Gujarat
National AOMFSI award for significant contribution to oral and Maxillofacial Surgery Outstanding teacher and Educationist award
1998
Association of oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons of India

Publications

    1. Exchanging health information. Setting an interdisciplinary research agenda- Radcliffe Institute for advanced Study Report, Harvard University.
    2. The art of medicine and science of technology- Challenges for Medtech technologies in South Asia- Harvard University publications.
    3. Clinical relevance of the tumor microenvironment and immune escape of oral squamous cell carcinoma. Eckert, A.W., Wickenhauser, C., Salins, P.C., Kappler, M., Bukur, J. and Seliger, B., 2016. Clinical relevance of the tumor microenvironment and immune escape of oral squamous cell carcinoma. Journal of translational medicine, 14(1), p.85.
    4. Virtual Surgery Planning in Orthomorphic Correction of Mandibular Dysmorphology. Pipalia, H., Ganesh, P., Shetty, S., Salins, P.C., Raut, R. and Boyina, K.K., 2016. Virtual Surgery Planning in Orthomorphic Correction of Mandibular Dysmorphology. Journal of Craniofacial Surgery, 27(8), pp.2156-2158.
    5. Le Fort I Disassembly for the Management of Juvenile Ossifying Fibroma Extending To the Skull Base. Ganesh, P., Raut, R.P., Boyina, K.K., Shetty, S. and Salins, P.C., 2016. Le Fort I Disassembly for the Management of Juvenile Ossifying Fibroma Extending To the Skull Base. Journal of Craniofacial Surgery, 27(7), pp.e595-e598.
    6. Case Report: Hemifacial hyperplasia with temporo-mandibular joint ankylosis secondary to infiltrative lipomatosis. Mitra, S., Ganesh, P., Bhadranna, A., Bhat, V., Raut, R.P., Shetty, S. and Salins, P.C., 2016. Hemifacial hyperplasia with temporo-mandibular joint ankylosis secondary to infiltrative lipomatosis. Journal of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, Medicine, and Pathology, 28(5), pp.450-456.
    7. Fabrication of Patient Specific Titanium Implants for Correction of Cranial Defects: A Technique to Improve Anatomic Contours and Accuracy. Nagarjuna, M., Ganesh, P., Srinivasaiah, V.S., Kumar, K., Shetty, S. and Salins, P.C., 2015. Fabrication of Patient Specific Titanium Implants for Correction of Cranial Defects: A Technique to Improve Anatomic Contours and Accuracy. Journal of Craniofacial Surgery, 26(8), pp.2409-2411.
    8. Custom made orthotic device for maintaining skull architecture during the postoperative period in infants undergoing craniosynostosis surgery. Gopal, V., Ganesh, P., Nagarjuna, M., Kumar, K., Shetty, S. and Salins, P.C., 2015. Custom made orthotic device for maintaining skull architecture during the postoperative period in infants undergoing craniosynostosis surgery. Journal of oral biology and craniofacial research, 5(2), pp.75-80.
    9. Biocompatible and Antibacterial SnO2 Nanowire Films Synthesized by E-Beam Evaporation Method. Prasad, R.G.S.V., Phani, A.R., Rao, K.N., Kumar, R.R., Prasad, S., Prabhakara, G., Sheeja, M.S., Salins, C.P., Endrino, J.L. and Raju, D.B., 2015. Biocompatible and Antibacterial SnO2 Nanowire Films Synthesized by E-Beam Evaporation Method. Journal of biomedical nanotechnology, 11(6), pp.942-950.
    10. Cysticercosis of the masseter: Author response. Bhat, V., Nagarjuna, M., Belaval, V., Shetty, S. and Salins, P.C., 2015. Cysticercosis of the masseter: Author response. Dentomaxillofacial Radiology, 44(7), p.20150133.
    11. Cysticercosis of the masseter: MRI and sonographic correlation. Bhat, V., Nagarjuna, M., Belaval, V., Shetty, S. and Salins, P.C., 2015. Cysticercosis of the masseter: MRI and sonographic correlation.Dentomaxillofacial Radiology, 44(5), p.20140372.
    12. Subdural hygroma after craniosynostosis remodeling surgery. Ganesh, P., Nagarjuna, M., Shetty, S. and Salins, P.C., 2015. Subdural Hygroma After Craniosynostosis Remodeling Surgery. Journal of Craniofacial Surgery, 26(1), pp.193-195.
    13. Invasive aspergillosis presenting as swelling of the buccal mucosa in an immunocompetent individual. Ganesh, P., Nagarjuna, M., Shetty, S., Kumar, P., Bhat, V. and Salins, P.C., 2015. Invasive aspergillosis presenting as swelling of the buccal mucosa in an immunocompetent individual. Oral surgery, oral medicine, oral pathology and oral radiology, 119(2), pp.e60-e64.
    14. Imaging spectrum of hemangioma and vascular malformations of the head and neck in children and adolescents. Bhat, V., Salins, P.C. and Bhat, V., 2014. Imaging spectrum of hemangioma and vascular malformations of the head and neck in children and adolescents. Journal of clinical imaging science, 4(1), p.31.
    15. Polyvinylpyrrolidone oral films of enrofloxacin: Film characterization and drug release. Kumar, G.P., Phani, A.R., Prasad, R.G.S.V., Sanganal, J.S., Manali, N., Gupta, R., Rashmi, N., Prabhakara, G.S., Salins, C.P., Sandeep, K. and Raju, D.B., 2014. Polyvinylpyrrolidone oral films of enrofloxacin: Film characterization and drug release. International journal of pharmaceutics,471(1), pp.146-152.
    16. Cerium Oxide Nanoparticles Promotes Wound Healing Activity in In-Vivo Animal Model. Davan, R., Prasad, R.G.S.V., Jakka, V.S., Aparna, R.S.L., Phani, A.R., Jacob, B., Salins, P.C. and Raju, D.B., 2012. Cerium oxide nanoparticles promotes wound healing activity in in-vivo animal model. Journal of Bionanoscience, 6(2), pp.78-83.
    17. Enhancement of dissolution rate of piroxicam by electrospinning technique. Begum, S.R., Varma, M.M., Raju, D.B., Prasad, R.G.S.V., Phani, A.R., Jacob, B. and Salins, P.C., 2012. Enhancement of dissolution rate of piroxicam by electrospinning technique. Advances in Natural Sciences: Nanoscience and Nanotechnology, 3(4), p.045012.
    18. Nanoparticles for bone tissue engineering. Prasad, R.G.S.V., Phani, A.R., Jacob, B. and Salins, P.C., 2012. Nanoparticles for Bone Tissue Engineering. Trends in Biomaterials & Artificial Organs, 26(4), pp.197-201.
    19. Malformación vascular intraósea en el maxilar que se presenta en forma de sangrado gingival. Vivek, N. and Salins, P., 2009. Malformación vascular intraósea en el maxilar que se presenta en forma de sangrado gingival. Revista Española de Cirugía Oral y Maxilofacial, 31(6), pp.392-396.
    20. Anatomic basis for reconstitution of retromolar region: significance of palatal flap. Salins, P.C. and Benjamin, P., 2009. Anatomic basis for reconstitution of retromolar region: Significance of palatal flap. Journal of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, 67(5), pp.1141-1148.
    21. Morphometric basis for orthomorphic correction of mandibular asymmetry. Salins, P.C., Venkatraman, B. and Kavarody, M., 2008. Morphometric basis for orthomorphic correction of mandibular asymmetry. Journal of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, 66(7), pp.1523-1531.
    22. Retrograde external carotid angiography: technique for operative and emergency assessment of craniomaxillofacial haemorrhage. Salins, P.C. and Venkatraman, B., 2008. Retrograde external carotid angiography: Technique for operative and emergency assessment of craniomaxillofacial haemorrhage. British Journal of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, 46(3), pp.253-254.
    23. The Centripetal Approach in the Management of Maxillofacial and Skull Base Pathology. Salins, P. and Bhat, V., 2003. The centripetal approach in the management of maxillofacial and skull base pathology. Journal of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, 61(8), p.116a.
    24. New perspectives in the management of cranio-mandibular ankylosis. Salins, P.C., 2000. New perspectives in the management of craniomandibular ankylosis. International journal of oral and maxillofacial surgery, 29(5), pp.337-340.
    25. Soft and hard tissue correction of facial deformity associated with bilateral temporomandibular joint ankylosis. Salins, P.C., 1998. Soft and hard tissue correction of facial deformity associated with bilateral temporomandibular joint ankylosis. International journal of oral and maxillofacial surgery, 27(6), pp.422-424.
    26. Extensive malakoplakia of the nasopharynx: management of a rare disease. Salins, P.C. and Trivedi, P., 1998. Extensive malakoplakia of the nasopharynx: management of a rare disease. Journal of oral and maxillofacial surgery, 56(4), pp.483-487.
    27. The trans naso-orbito-maxillary approach to the anterior and middle skull base. Salins, P.C., 1998. The trans naso-orbitomaxillary approach to the anterior and middle skull base. International journal of oral and maxillofacial surgery,27(1), pp.53-57.
    28. Immediate reconstruction of the mandible after resection by sliding osteotomy: a new technique. Salins, P.C. and Rao, C.B., 1997. Immediate reconstruction of the mandible after resection by sliding osteotomy: a new technique. British Journal of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, 35(2), pp.116-118.
    29. Management of large vascular lesions of the lip: case reports. Salins, P.C., Kumar, S. and Rao, C.B., 1997. Management of large vascular lesions of the lip: case reports. International journal of oral and maxillofacial surgery, 26(1), pp.45-48.
    30. Anteriorly based palatal flap for closure of large oroantral fistula. Salins, P.C. and Kishore, S.K., 1996. Anteriorly based palatal flap for closure of large oroantral fistula. Oral Surgery, Oral Medicine, Oral Pathology, Oral Radiology, and Endodontology, 82(3), pp.253- 256.
    31. Fixation of skin grafts to the cheek: the sandwich technique. Salins, P.C. and Nagnur, D.V., 1996. Fixation of skin grafts to the cheek: The sandwich technique. Journal of oral and maxillofacial surgery, 54(8), pp.1034-1035.
    32. Reconstruction of mandible and surrounding soft tissues in patient with necrotizing fasciitis. Salins, P.C., Saxena, S. and John, J.K., 1996. Reconstruction of mandible and surrounding soft tissues in patient with necrotizing fasciitis. International journal of oral and maxillofacial surgery, 25(2), pp.98-100.
    33. Hypoglycemia as a possible factor in the induction of vasovagal syncope. Salins, P.C., Kuriakose, M., Sharma, S.M. and Tauro, D.P., 1992. Hypoglycemia as a possible factor in the induction of vasovagal syncope.Oral surgery, oral medicine, oral pathology, 74(5), pp.544- 549.
    34. Bursitis: a factor in the differential diagnosis of orofacial neuralgias and myofascial pain dysfunction syndrome. Salins, P.C. and Bloxham, G.P., 1989. Bursitis: a factor in the differential diagnosis of orofacial neuralgias and myofascial pain dysfunction syndrome.Oral surgery, oral medicine, oral pathology, 68(2), pp.154-157.
    35. Vital root retention- A clinical procedure. Fareed, K., Khayat, R. and Salins, P., 1989. Vital root retention: a clinical procedure. The Journal of prosthetic dentistry, 62(4), pp.430- 434.
    36. The influence of static, functional masseteric length on the gonion. Sarhan, O.A. and Salins, P., 1987. The influence of static, functional masseteric length on the gonion. Egyptian dental journal, 33(1), p.61.
    37. Adenoameloblastoma. Sripathi, R.B., Salins, P.C., Kukreja, R.T. and Bhasker, R.C., 1982. Adenoameloblastoma. Journal of the Indian Dental Association, 54(8), pp.293-295.
    38. Cementifying fibroma. Sripathi, R.B., Salins, P.C., Kukreja, R.T. and Rao, B., 1982. Cementifying fibroma. Journal of the Indian Dental Association, 54(6), pp.211-214.
    39. Myxoma of the jaws. Rao, S.B., Kukreja, R.T., Salins, P.C. and Bhasker, R.C., 1982. Myxoma of the jaws. Journal of the Indian Dental Association, 54(3), p.99.

International and National keynote Lectures

    1. 1st European AO CMF Advanced Forum. September 21st 22nd. 2011 University of Munich, Goethestrasse 70, 80336 München, Germany
    2. ShivarathnaSavadi Oration, 1st June 2011, Rajiv Gandhi University of health sciences Foundation Day Oration. Ïnnovation in Medicine”
    3. Chief guest and Lecture. Global Conference on Holistic Medicine 19th Anniversary of IHMA &Holicon 2011,Salem, 9th-11th September 2011
    4. CME on Fascial Spaces of Head and Neck, Guest Speaker, Chettinad Health City, Chennai 16th July 2011 Speaker, 8th Nationaldental update on Dentofacial deformity management-The new frontier, 1–2nd November 2009
    5. Guest speaker, Health care economics; The Institute of cost and work accountants of India, New Delhi, 21st November 2009.
    6. Speaker, 30th Annual conference of Association of oral and maxillofacial surgery and 1st joint meeting with British Association of Oral and Maxillofacial surgeons, Kochi, Kerala 25th-28th November 2009
    7.  Oral cancer, KarpagaVinayaga Institute of Medical and Dental Sciences, Chennai, 10th April 2010
    8.  33rd Karnataka State Dental Conference, 6-7th November 2004
    9. The centrality of the stomatognathic system in reconstructive surgery of the head and neck region. R.Ahmed Oration. Indian Dental Association meeting. 2008
    10.  “Anatomical and imaging considerations in Orbital Surgery” surgical clinic for the joint congress of American, Japanese and Korean association of oral and maxillofacial surgeons. USA October 2007
    11. “Considerations and Priorities in Functional Reconstruction of the tongue; Kinematics of Tongue Function as the Basis for Reconstruction” 87th AAOMS American Association of oral maxillofacial Surgeons joint meeting with British Association. September 21-24, 2005 Boston, Massachusetts, USA
    12. “New Considerations in Skull Base Surgery” 87th AAOMS American Association of oral maxillofacial Surgeons joint meeting with British Association. September 21-24, 2005 Boston, Massachusetts, USA
    13. “ The Basis of Attractiveness and Orthomorphic Surgery” 27th Asia Pacific Dental Congress Symposium on Oral Surgery, Kuala Lumpur May, 25th 28th 2005
    14. “Surgical options in the management of vascular lesions of the Maxillofacial Region”2nd International and GCC conference of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery Oman 1-3 February 2005
    15. “ Concept of Facial Aesthetics in Art and it implications in Facial Surgery”. 2nd International and GCC conference of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, Oman 1-3 February 2005
    16. “The Centripetal Approach in the Management of Maxillofacial and Skull Base pathology “
      ,(Surgical Clinic) 85th Congress of The American Association of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons in conjunction with the Canadian Association of Oral and maxillofacial Surgeons in Orlando, USA Orlando Sept 11 2003
    17. Management of Cranio-Orbital Injuries. The University of Verona Medical School, Italy. December 2002
    18. New perspectives in the Functional Reconstruction of the Tongue ;( Surgical (University of Utrecht, University Medical Center, the Netherlands 2002
    19. Zygomatico-Mandibular transposition approach to Infratemporal fossa, Paper presented at the 5th International Congress on Head and Neck Cancer July 29-Aug 2, 2000
    20. Management of Cranio-Orbital Injuries; Col.Madan Oration IAOMFS midterm conference, Kodai India July 2002
    21. New Concepts in Skull Base Access. University of Glasgow, Dental School and Hospital 22nd February, 2002
    22. Guest lecture 2ND international Interdisciplinary Congress on Craniofacial and Skull base Surgery Cancun, Mexico – – 22nd Jan. 1998
    23. Definitive Management of Extensive Vascular Malformation of the Orofacial region. (Neurosurgery Dept of University of Florida, and University of Bonn)
    24. Functional Reconstruction of the Tongue; Inaugural Key-note lecture. The Oman Association of Plastic Surgeons Annual Conference 2002
    25. Art, Beauty and Facial Surgery, Key note lecture. Joint Conference of Asian and Indian Orthodontic Society. July 6th Kochi. 2001
    26. Morphometric basis for correction of facial deformities in Unilateral Temporo-Mandibular Joint Ankylosis. Presented at the Annual Conf American Assn of Oral & max Fac Surgeons, San Francisco, USA September 2000
    27. Second international Interdisciplinary Congress on Craniofacial and Skull base Surgery, Cancun, Mexico – Guest lecture The Centripetal Approach to the Management of Extensive Lesions of the Skull Base. – 23rd Jan. 1998.
    28. New perspectives at the Management of Cranio-mandibular Ankylosis and Secondary Deformities Associated with it. Second international Interdisciplinary Congress on Craniofacial and Skull base Surgery, Cancun, Mexico – Guest lecture – 24th Jan. 1998.
    29. Orthognathic versus Orthomorphic Facial Surgery, Evolution of a subspecialty – 23rd National Conference Association of Oral & Maxillofacial Surgeons of India (AOMSI), Hyderabad – Guest Lecture – Jan. 1998.
    30. Modern concept in skull base surgery. The centripetal approach. 23rd National Conference Association of Oral & Maxillofacial Surgeons of India (AOMSI), Hyderabad – Guest Lecture – Jan. 1998.
    31. Aesthetic concepts in Craniofacial Reconstructive Surgery. Key note lecture. Association of Surgeons of India, ASI conference, Bangalore. January 1998.
    32. Recent development in Skull base surgery. Key note lecture. Association of Surgeons of India, ASI conference, Bangalore. January 1998.
    33. Orthognathic versus Orthomorphic Surgery. Key note lecture. Plastic Surgery workshop, Bangalore. November 1997.
    34. Management of extensive orbital tumor. Key note lecture. Regional ophthalmic centre. Workshop on orbital tumors. November 1997.
    35. Centripetal approach to skull base. Multi-disciplinary Head and Neck Tumor Conference at Roswell park Cancer Institute – New York – Guest Lecture – 1997.
    36. Approach to Anterior, middle and lateral skull base. The advantage of an inferior approach. Lecture to the Multidisciplinary clinical meeting. KMC, Manipal – 1997.
    37. Application of Orthognathic principle on Skull base surgery – University of Detroit – U.S.A. Guest speaker – 1997.
    38. Definitive management of T.M.J. Ankylosis and related facial deformity. – Blackburn, Hyndburn&Ribble Valley Health Care NHS Trust – U.K. – Guest Lecture – 1997.
    39. The future of Orthognathic surgery – Concept of Orthomorphic surgery of the face. Guest Lecture. The Malaysian Association of Oral & Maxillofacial Surgeons AGM/ Scientific Programme, 15th December 1996.
    40. Management of complex problem in facial surgery, the development of the centripetal approach to skull base tumours. Guest Lecture. The Malaysian Association of Oral & Maxillofacial Surgeons AGM/Scientific Programme, 15th December 1996.
    41. New Concept in the diagnosis and Management of Vascular Lesion of the Head & Neck – Manchester – Area of Maxillofacial Surgical Service for the Audit meeting -1996.
    42. Advance in Skull base Surgery – Sunderland General Hospital – Sunderland – 1996
    43. “Surgical Aspects of Orthognathic Surgery”. Guest speaker for scientific programme, Bombay Orthodontic Study Group, Bombay – 1996.
    44. Towards new Horizons in Maxillofacial & Reconstructive Surgery – Keynote Lecture, 52nd AGM, Malaysian Dental Association Annual Conference – Kuala Lumpur –
    45. “Vital root retention” – The use of periosteal grafts – Tauro D.P. and Salins P.C. All India Conference of Oral & Maxillofacial Surgeons of India, Dharwad, India. – 1991.
    46. “Abnormalities of Nasal Septum, its effect on facial growth and development”. Lecture – Clinical society meeting. Welsh Centre for Plastic Surgery, U.K. – 1990

Special Interests

    • Painting and classical music
    • Art history and architecture; Light and Space in Art and architecture. Cambridge University
    • Modelling Railway HO scale
    • Changing Perceptions of facial beauty and the concept of “utilitarian ideals of beauty”
    • MUSIC: Western Classical (Organ, Piano and Violin) Organ Historical Society Europe Tour 2004.
    • Literature and Philosophy