Research and International Contributions
International Experience in Teaching, Clinical Work, and Research Presentations:
Dr. Narendra Kumar Chopra brings a wealth of international experience in the fields of medical education, clinical practice, and research. He served as Associate Professor of Internal Medicine and Head of the Medicine Unit at the Asian Institute of Medical Sciences & Technology (AIMST University) in Malaysia from May 2013 to May 2015, affiliated with Queen Mary University, London. Following this, he was promoted to Clinical Professor of Internal Medicine at SEGI University in Petaling Jaya, Malaysia, from January 2016 to February 2022, in affiliation with Duke University, USA.
Recently, Dr. Chopra completed a two-year tenure as an Associate Professor in the Graduate School of Medicine at Perdana University, Kuala Lumpur, affiliated with Johns Hopkins University, USA. Throughout his career, he has presented more than 40 research papers in the field of Infectious Diseases at prominent national and international conferences, including in Orlando, Florida (USA), Hague (Netherlands), London (UK), and Rome (Italy). His research topics have focused on critical areas such as HIV, Dengue fever, and the global status of infectious disease pandemics.
Scientific Achievements
I was selected and sponsored by the Indian Leprosy Association, New Delhi, in the year 1988-89 and presented the following 3 research papers at the “13th International Leprosy Congress” held at Hague (Netherlands) from September 11 to 17, 1988.
- “Impact of Multidrug Therapy on Leprosy in Baroda Dist., Gujarat State, India.”
- “Study of Relapses in MDT Project, Baroda Dist., Gujarat State, India.”
- “Reactions in Leprosy: A Study of 250 Cases in MDT Project, Baroda Dist., Gujarat State, India.” The abstracts of all three papers were published in the International Journal of Leprosy and Other Mycobacterial Diseases and the National Journal.
- “Impact of Multidrug Therapy on Leprosy in Baroda Dist., Gujarat State, India.” Full paper published in the Indian Journal of Leprosy, July 1989, Vol. 61, Pages 2179-2188 .
- “Study of Relapses in MDT Project, Baroda Dist., Gujarat State, India.” The full paper is published in Lepr. Rev (1990), 61, 157-162. This is a peer-reviewed journal published from London (U.K.).
- Reactions in Leprosy: A Study of 250 Cases in MDT Project, Baroda Dist., Gujarat State, India.” This paper is also published in the International Journal of Dermatology, USA, June 1990, Vol. 29, No. 5.
- A research paper on “Hansen’s Disease Deformities: An Epidemiological Study in MDT Project, Baroda Dist., Gujarat, India,” published in The Star International Journal, USA, May-June 1990, Vol. 49, No. 5, Pages 9 to 12.
- Renal Involvement in Leprosy: Preliminary Observations” was published in the Indian Journal of Dermatology, Leprology, and Venereology in the year 1985, Vol. 51, Pages 144 to 147.
- Final detailed paper, “Renal Involvement in Leprosy: The Prospective Study of 70 Cases of Leprosy in Medical College SSG Hospital Baroda,” published in the Journal of the Association of Physicians of India 1991, Vol. 39, No. 2, Pages 165 to 167.
- Study of Late Reversal Reaction in MDT Project, Bharuch District,” oral presentation at the International Leprosy Congress held in September 1990 at Orlando, Florida, USA. The abstract was published in the International Journal of Leprosy and Other Mycobacterial Diseases.
- Study of Leprosy in Children” in MDT Project, Bharuch District, Gujarat, India. Abstract copy attached.
- Study of Skin Diagnostic Camps in MDT Project, Bharuch District.” A copy of the abstract published is enclosed.
- Study of Relapse in Paucibacillary Leprosy in MDT Project.” The abstract published is enclosed.
- Study of Epidemiological Parameters in MDT Project, Bharuch District.” Abstract published, copy enclosed.
- Uptake of Purine and Pyrimidine Nucleosides by Macrophage-Resident Mycobacterium leprae: 3H-Adenosine as an Indicator of Viability of Antimicrobial Activity.” The original article was published in the peer-reviewed International Journal of Leprosy and Other Mycobacterial Diseases, Vol. 58, No. 3, Pages 526-533.
- Comparison of Radiometric Macrophage Assay and Fluorescein Diacetate/Ethidium Bromide Staining for Evaluation of M. leprae Viability” published in the International Journal of Leprosy, 1990, Vol. 55, No. 2, Pages 316-319, June 1987.
- A case report on “Tetanus in Hansen’s Disease,” published in the International Journal, THE STAR, Vol. 45, Sep-Oct 1985, Page 30.
- Research project titled “Comparison of Procalcitonin (PCT) and C-Reactive Protein (CRP) with Sepsis Assessed by SOFA Score, with Special Reference to Metabolic Syndrome: A Cross-Sectional Study at AIMS University, HSAH Hospital at SP and Queen Mary University London,” has been prepared and submitted.
- Elected to the Central Council of the Indian Association of Leprologists in the National Conference at Bhilai in January 1992-93, and again in 1993 at Madras.
- A National Award was given by SLRTC Karigiri for the Christian Memorial Award and Gold Medal for Young Scientist for Outstanding Research in the Field of Leprosy for the year 1995-96 at the National Conference of the Indian Associations of Leprologists held in Pune in 1996.
- The Union Health Minister, Government of India, New Delhi, presented the “Rashtriya Gaurav Award” at the National level in the year 2002 for outstanding research in the field of Infectious Diseases.
- Participated and presented a research paper as a guest lecturer on “Study of HIV Status in 400 STD Cases in Shanti ID Clinic at Vadodara, Gujarat, India,” at the 4th International Conference on HIV, AIDS, RTIs, and STIs at Orlando, Florida, USA. SEGI University sponsored the presentation of the research paper at the conference. The full manuscript is published in the peer-reviewed International Journal of Human Virology & Retrovirology, Volume 3, Issue 4, July 22, 2016, Pages 1 to 5, ISSN: 2373 to 6453.
- The abstract of the above research paper is published in the Journal of AIDS & Clinical Research, Volume 7, Issue 9, October 2016, Page 41, ISSN: 2155 to 6113.
- The research paper “Complications of Catheter Ablation for Atrial Fibrillation” by Pawan K. Sharma, N.K. Chopra, H.K. Chopra, in the section of “Interventions in Atrial Fibrillation,” Page 822, published in Atrial Fibrillation Update: A Textbook of Cardiology, Authors H.K. Chopra, G.S. Wander, Praveen Chandra, Viveka Kumar, Edition I, Volume 1, 2017, Pages 1028, ISBN: 97893861953.
- The research paper “Study of Cardiac Involvement in 200 Cases of Dengue Fever” was presented as an oral presentation at the 8th Edition International Conference of Infectious Diseases, held in London (UK) from June 7 to 8, 2018. The paper was published in the peer-reviewed International Journal of Microbiology and Infectious Diseases from the U.S.A., Feb 2018, Volume 2, Pages 1 to 5, ISSN 2576 to 0564. I was sponsored by SEGI University Malaysia to present my research work. I was invited as a Moderator at the 8th Edition International Conference on Infectious Diseases in London (U.K.) from June 7 to 8, 2018, and delivered a keynote address on “Study of HIV in STD Cases” at the conference. I am on the Editorial Board of the International Journal of Microbiology and Infectious Diseases, USA, as well as on the Editorial Board of Advisors for the Journal of Human Virology & Retrovirology (JHRV) from the USA, contributing to research in the field of Infectious Diseases.
- My research paper titled “Past, Present, and Future Status of the HIV-AIDS Pandemic Problem in the World” was accepted as a keynote speaker presentation at the 12th Edition International Conference to be held in Rome, Italy, on April 23-24, 2019. The above research paper was peer-reviewed in the Journal of Microbiology & Infectious Diseases from the USA as a Review Article in Volume 3, Issue 1/1 of 6, January 2019.
- The Brief History of the Invention of Covid-19 Vaccines, Which Controlled and Almost Ended the Pandemic,” published in The Journal of EC Microbiology, 18.16 (2022).
- Past, Present, and Future Status of the COVID-19 Global Pandemic in the World,” reviewed article published in the Journal of Microbiology & Infectious Diseases.Book Chapter in Acta Scientific International Journal of Microbiology (ASMI), Volume 4, Issue 4, Pages 90-99, April 2021.
- Science Raced Against Time and Won Due to the Early Invention of Various Vaccines, Which Contributed Significantly to Defending and Controlling the Pandemic,” by Rajeev Shah, Narendra Chopra, and Jeram Parmar, published in the Journal of Biotechnology & Immunology, November 5, 2022.
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I was suffering from fever for the past 3 months and no one was able to diagnose the cause of it. When I consulted Dr Narendra, he immediately recognised the cause and asked us to do necessary lab tests. We were able to start the correct medication because of him after getting a blood report. Apart from that he is very humble and gives enough time for consultation, he answers all the questions we have with patience. You will probably have to wait a bit for the doctor, but I would say the wait is worth it. I will always recommend him as he has clarity while figuring out what's causing the issue? Smooth and effective treatment thanks to profound knowledge and approach
Excellent doctor who has time and patience for patients. All his interventions are well throughout and he takes the trouble of explaining the course of treatment. I consulted him for high grade fever with severe pain in abdomen. He was diagnosed after taking a detailed history and physical examination and blood report. I strongly recommend Dr Narendra for any type of fever.
A very methodological and thorough inversion was done by Dr Narendra Chopra and I was finally cured after 4 months. The illness was unknown and took two months to diagnose as several ailments needed to be ruled out including tuberculosis, lymphoma and lupus. I was diagnosed with Cats Scratch. Really grateful for his full cooperation during diagnosis and course of treatment and professional advice and care.
Dr Narendra K Chopra was very knowledgeable, humble and listened to his patients. I am his very old patient and I have known him for 11 years . I am very much satisfied with his treatment and diagnosis. He understands the core of problems and weeds it out completely.
I appreciate his politeness and humble nature during the course of treatment. I highly recommend him.
Dr Narendra K Chopra is always on time in his Shanti ID Clinic in Akota Vadodara. He is compassionate, easy to talk to and relates exceptionally well. He has given a lot of time to my detailed history and examination. I appreciate his clinical approach to the patients and his correct diagnosis after investigations. I would recommend it to anyone for infectious diseases.
