Clinical Medicine and Diagnostics

Clinical Medicine and Diagnostics is a peer-reviewed journal publishing papers of significance in all areas of medical sciences. Articles include original research papers, reviews and short research communications. Submissions of basic and clinical research are both considered.


Indu Singh

Editorial Board Member of Clinical Medicine and Diagnostics

Lecturer, Griffith University, Australia

Research Areas

Haematology (Platelets, Haemostasis, Thrombosis and Metabolic Syndrome), Oxidative Stress, Nutrition and Functional Foods (Antioxidants)

Education

Ph.DRMIT University, Victoria, Australia
M.ScKurukshetra University, India

Experience

2008-2011Lecturer & Unit Leader Haematology & Transfusion Science, Laboratory Medicine, School of Medical Science, RMIT University, Victoria, Australia
1999-2011Sole Scientist (parttime) Chemical Pathology, Melbourne Pathology, Collingwood, Victoria, Australia
2000-2008Associate Lecturer and Research Supervisor, School of Medical Science, RMIT University, Victoria, Australia
2001-2008Sole Scientist (parttime) Multiskilled, Clinical Pathology, Cabrini Hospital, Malvern, Victoria, Australia
2006-2007Tutor for Cell Biology, School of Medical Science, RMIT University, Victoria, Australia
1995-1998Manager Clinical Laboratory Hong Kong Adventist Hospital, Hong Kong
1992-1998Scientist In-Charge-Haematology & Blood Banking Hong Kong Adventist Hospital, Hong Kong
1984-1992Core Laboratory Scientist in Clinical Laboratory Hong Kong Adventist Hospital, Hong Kong
1983-1984Research Fellow (Immunopathology) Post Graduate Institute of Medical Education and Research, Chandigarh, India.

Academic Achievement

2010 Outstanding Good Teaching Scale Awards for 2009 Semester 2
RMIT University Media Star of the year 2009
Diploma of Management (2009) fully funded place for 1 year RMIT course BSB51107
Marquis Who's Who in Medicine and Healthcare (2009) for outstanding achievement and significant contribution to the betterment of contemporary society RMIT Emerging Researcher Grant 2008
Chris Francis Memorial Award 2007 (AIMS) for international presentation in field of Haematology

Membership

Member of Institute of Biomedical Sciences (UK)
Member of Australian Institute of Medical Scientists
Member of Australian Collaborative Education Network

Publications: Conferences/Workshops/Symposiums/Journals/Books

[1]  Neil J. Mann, Stella L. O'Connell, Kylie M. Baldwin, Indu Singh, Barbara J. Myer. Effects of Seal Oil and Tuna fish Oil on platelet parameters and plasma Lipid Levels in Healthy Subjects. Lipids 2010; 45(8):669-681
[2]  Lazarela Vucinic, Indu Singh, Fiona J. Spargo, John A. Hawley, Matthew D. Linden. Gamma tocopherol supplementation prevents exercise induced coagulation and platelet aggregation. Thrombosis Research 2010; 125 (2):196-199
[3]  Indu Singh, Andrew L Carey, Nadine Watson, Mark A Febbraio, John A Hawley. Oxidative stress-induced insulin resistance in skeletal muscle cells is ameliorated by gamma-tocopherol treatment. Eur J Nutr 2008; 47:387–392
[4]  Indu Singh, Michelle Mok, Anne-Marie Christensen, Alan H. Turner, John A. Hawley. The effects of polyphenols in olive leaves on platelet function. Nutrition, Metabolism & Cardiovascular Diseases 2008; 18 (2):127-132
[5]  Indu Singh, Alan H Turner, Andrew J Sinclair, Duo Li and John A Hawley. Effects of Gamma-Tocopherol Supplementation on Thrombotic Risk Factors. Asia Pacific J Clin Nutr 2007; 16 (3):422-428
[6]  I.Singh, H. Quinn, M Mok, R.J. Southgate, A H.Turner, D. Li, A.J. Sinclair, J.A. Hawley. The effect of exercise and training status on platelet activation: do cocoa polyphenols play a role? Platelets 2006; 17(6): 361–367
[7]  Murphy KJ, Chronopoulos AK, Singh I, Francis MA, Moriarty H, Pike MJ, Turner AH, Mann NJ and Sinclair AJ. Dietary flavanols and procyanidin oligomers from cocoa (Theobroma cacao) inhibit platelet function. American Journal of Clinical Nutrition 2003; 77(6): 1466-1473