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  • Comment: Subject may be notable (see WP:NPROF) but there are insufficient citations showing significant coverage in reliable, independent, secondary sources (see WP:RS) - too much of the currently cited material is sourced from employing institutions associated with the subject). Tone is too much like a resume or Linkedin profile. Paul W (talk) 21:31, 23 January 2024 (UTC)
  • Comment: Needs to be still more neutral and factual in tone: "instrumental in establishing...", "meticulously analysed", "prominently featured" – whose words are all these peacock terms?
    Also, this reads like a CV/resume. We don't need to know every single training course he's been on, or every minor award he's received. Focus on the things that make him notable. DoubleGrazing (talk) 09:01, 17 December 2023 (UTC)
  • Comment: Suggested improvements:
    1. The use of tables is not per MOS, please turn into lists instead.
    2. Remove all external links from body text. With the exception of one optional link in the infobox, there should be no external links before the 'References' section.
    3. Remove boldface from the 'Awards' section. Bold should not be used to highlight items.
    4. Section headings should be in *Sentence case*, not *Title Case*.
    -- DoubleGrazing (talk) 08:52, 17 December 2023 (UTC)
  • Comment: I'm not sure if this passes NACADEMIC or not but the tone needs to be more neutral. ~WikiOriginal-9~ (talk) 04:38, 29 November 2023 (UTC)

Dr.
Vijay Vasudev Pillay
Other namesDr. V.V. Pillay
CitizenshipIndian
Occupation(s)Chief of Poison Control Centre and Professor & Head of Forensic Medicine & Medical Toxicology
Organization(s)Amrita School of Medicine (Amrita Vishwa Vidyapeetham), Cochin
Known forClinical and Forensic Toxicology
Websitehttps://www.amrita.edu/faculty/dr-pillay-v-v/

Dr. Vijay Vasudev Pillay is a medical professional who is the Chief of Poison Control Centre at Amrita Institute of Medical Sciences and Professor and Head of the Department of Forensic Medicine & Toxicology at Amrita Institute of Medical Sciences (AIMS) in Cochin, Kerala, India.[1][2] In 2004, he established the Indian Society of Toxicology and was president for eight years.[1][2][3][4]

The Poison Control Centre at Amrita Institute of Medical Sciences is officially recognized in the Global Directory of Poison Control Centres by the World Health Organization (WHO). Its affiliated Analytical Toxicology Laboratory is nationally accredited as a clinical toxicology facility, specialising in the examination of samples received from poisoned victims across the nation. To date, it has analysed a substantial number of samples.[1][3]

Early life and education

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Pillay, a native of Kerala, India, did his undergraduate and postgraduate studies specialising in Forensic Medicine and Toxicology.[1]

He is certified as an Instructor for the Advanced HAZMAT Life Support (AHLS) Course, as conferred by the American Academy of Clinical Toxicology.[1]

Current Position

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Dr VV Pillay is Chief of Poison Control Centre of AIMS Cochin

Pillay presently holds the role of Chief at the Poison Control Centre & Clinical Forensic Unit, concurrently serving as the position of Professor & Head of Forensic Medicine and Medical Toxicology at Amrita School of Medicine (Amrita Vishwa Vidyapeetham), Cochin.[1][2][3][4] The Poison Control Centre is acknowledged by the World Health Organization (WHO) and is featured in the Yellow Tox Directory on the WHO website.[1] The Analytical Toxicology Laboratory affiliated with the Poison Control Centre is accredited by the National Accreditation Board for Laboratories (NABL).[1][5]

Research

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Speaking at a conference of Indian Society of Toxicology

Pillay has authored scholarly work, comprising publications featured in national and international scientific journals.[2] 20 of these publications are indexed in PUBMED, and 35 are listed in SCOPUS.[2] His editorial contributions include serving as the editor of the Journal of Indian Society of Toxicology from 2005 to 2014. He has been a referee in toxicology for journals such as the Journal of Association of Physicians of India and National Medical Journal of India.[1][2][3][4]

Pillay's research includes the assessment of pesticide and heavy metal contamination in vegetables and fruits within Kerala; on evaluating the heavy metal contamination in rivers and lakes within industrial regions of Kerala and the development of cost-effective and precise diagnostic analytical methods for detecting poisons in the body fluids of poisoned victims.[6] He has been involved in formulating national protocols for the management of various common poisonings encountered in India and for the management of snakebite envenomation.[6]

Publications

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Pillay has contributed to the field as the author and editor of textbooks, which are utilised as primary educational materials in medical institutions across India.[7]. Few are as follows:

  1. Paras Medical Publisher[2]
    1. Textbook of Forensic Medicine & Toxicology (19th edition)[2] (2019)
    2. Practical Medicolegal Manual, Vol 1 (Medical Ethics, Clinical Forensics & Toxicology)[2] (2019)
    3. Comprehensive Medical Toxicology (3rd edition)[2] (2018)
  2. Jaypee Brothers Medical Publisher[2]
    1. Modern Medical Toxicology (4th edition)[2]

Pillay has contributed sections on toxicology to textbooks such as:

  1. Poisonous Indian Plants[2],Oxford Textbook of Medicine (5th edition)[2], Oxford University Press, UK[2]
  2. Occupational Hazards[2], API Textbook of Medicine (8th edition)[2] 2008, Association of Physicians, India
  3. General Management of Poisoning[2], Textbook of Emergency and Trauma Care[2] 2018, Jaypee Brothers, India[2]
  4. Cardiovascular Toxicology[2], Tandon's Textbook of Cardiology[2] 2010, Wolters Kluwer, India
  5. World Health Organization Guidelines[2], Geneva: World Health Organization[2]
    1. Production Control and Regulation of Snake Antivenom Immunoglobulins[2] ,2010.
    2. Brief Guide to Analytical Methods for Measuring Lead in Blood (2nd edition)[2], 2020
    3. Guidelines for Establishing a Poison Centre[2], 2020

Education and training

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Pillay is invited to speak on current topics within forensic medicine and toxicology, both in India and internationally. Throughout his 30-year career, he has delivered more than 200 invited lectures.[2]

Awards

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  1. Society of Toxicology, USA (SOT Endowment Fund)/International Union of Toxicology Travel Award - 2018[4][8]
  2. In 2021, Dr Pillay received Lifetime Achievement Award in Toxicology.
    Lifetime Achievement Award for Contribution to Medical Toxicology in India - 2021[2]
    • Awarded by the Indian Society of Toxicology at their 15th annual national conference in Madurai, Tamil Nadu[2]
  3. Fellowship of the Indian Congress of Forensic Medicine and Toxicology - 2007[2][8]
    • Awarded in the 8th Annual Conference of Indian Congress of Forensic Medicine & Toxicology, JN Medical College, Belgaum, Karnataka.[8]
  4. Scroll of Honour from Goa Medical College for 'Dedicated Teaching Service' - 2014[1][2]
  5. VR Joshi JAPI Outstanding Best Referee Award - 2006[8]
    • For Toxicology (2006), APICON-2007[8]
  6. Best Indian Author on Medical Toxicology: “Modern Medical Toxicology" - 1998[8]

Global impact

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Pillay has collaborated on monographs on analytical toxicology for the World Health Organization and participated as an external reviewer for the new edition of Guidelines for Poison Control published by WHO in 2020.[3][4] He was a member of the working group for the WHO's Guidelines for Poison Control Network in Edinburgh, UK.[3][4]

References

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  1. ^ a b c d e f g h i j k l m n "Faculty Bio". www.amrita.edu. 2023-10-19. Archived from the original on 2023-12-05. Retrieved 2023-10-19.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: bot: original URL status unknown (link)
  2. ^ a b c d e f g h i j k l m n o p q r s t u v w x y z aa ab ac ad ae af "Dr. V.V. Pillay". Amrita Hospitals. 2023-11-28. Archived from the original on 2023-12-05. Retrieved 2023-11-28.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: bot: original URL status unknown (link)
  3. ^ a b c d e f g Minj, Kimee (2022-08-17). "In Conversation with Dr. V. V. Pillay, Chief of Poison Control Centre & Head of Analytical Toxicology, AIMS, Cochin, Kerala". Legal Desire Media and Insights. Retrieved 2023-10-26.
  4. ^ a b c d e f www.expertcodelab.com, Expert Code Lab Pvt Ltd. "Forensic Event One Stop for All Forensic Reach - Team Members". Learn Forensic. Retrieved 2023-11-25.
  5. ^ "Accreditations & Certifications". www.amritahospitals.org. Retrieved 2023-11-28.
  6. ^ a b "Research Interests". Amrita Vishwa Vidyapeetham. 2023-11-28. Archived from the original on 2023-12-05. Retrieved 2023-11-28.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: bot: original URL status unknown (link)
  7. ^ "Amrita Faculty Member's Reference Book on Toxicology Released - Amrita Vishwa Vidyapeetham". www.amrita.edu. 2017-12-31. Retrieved 2023-11-28.
  8. ^ a b c d e f g "Faculty Bio (Honors)". Amrita Vishwa Vidyapeetham. 2023-11-28. Archived from the original on 2023-12-05. Retrieved 2023-11-28.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: bot: original URL status unknown (link)