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Dr. Prem S Pais

Adjunct Faculty

  • Overview
  • Projects
  • Publications
  • Other Contributions

Division / Project : Clinical Research and Training

Designation :

  • Adjunct Professor of Medicine

Contact :

  • prempais@sjri.res.in

Qualification/ Education

  • Jun 1974; MD - Medicine
    Maulana Azad Medical College, New Delhi. Delhi University
  • Dec 1969; Medicine
    St. Johns Medical College, Bangalore University
  • Dec 1962; Senior Cambridge, O Level - Mathematics, Chemistry and Literature
    St. Columba’s School, New Delhi

Experience

  • Adjunct Professor of Medicine
    St. Johns Research Institute
    2013 - till date
    Bangalore, India
  • Dean
    St. Johns Medical College
    2004 - 2013
    Bangalore, India
  • Head, Division of Clinical Research and Training
    St. Johns Research Institute
    2003 - 2013
    Bangalore, India
  • Head, Department of Medicine
    St. John's Medical College and Hospital
    1999 - 2004
    Bangalore, India
  • Vice Dean
    St. John's Medical College
    1996 - 2004
    Bangalore, India
  • Professor of Medicine
    St. John’s Medical College and Hospital
    1990 - 2013
    Bangalore, India
  • Medical Officer
    World Health Organization
    Nov 2001
    Geneva
  • Visiting Professor, Cardiovascular Epidemiology
    McMaster University
    1994 - 1995
    Hamilton, Ontario, Canada
  • Assistant Medical Superintendent
    St. John’s Medical College and Hospital
    1991 - 1995
    Bangalore, India
  • In charge, Medical Intensive Care Unit
    St. John's Medical College and Hospital
    1986 - 2004
    Bangalore, India
  • Associate Professor, Medicine
    St. John's Medical College and Hospital
    1986 -1990
    Bangalore, India
  • Physician
    St. Martha's Hospital
    1982 - 1986
    Bangalore, India
  • Assistant Instructor, Medicine
    State University of New York, Downstate, Medical Center
    1977 - 1978
    Brooklyn, New York, USA
  • Resident in Medicine
    V.A. Hospital
    1975 - 1977
    Brooklyn, New York, USA

Areas of interest

Cardiovascular Epidemiology and Clinical Trial; Bioethics of Clinical Trials; Medical Education

  • Adjunct Professor of Medicine
    St. Johns Research Institute
    2013 - till date
    Bangalore, India
  • Dean
    St. Johns Medical College
    2004 - 2013
    Bangalore, India
  • Head, Division of Clinical Research and Training
    St. Johns Research Institute
    2003 - 2013
    Bangalore, India
  • Head, Department of Medicine
    St. John's Medical College and Hospital
    1999 - 2004
    Bangalore, India
  • Vice Dean
    St. John's Medical College
    1996 - 2004
    Bangalore, India
  • Professor of Medicine
    St. John’s Medical College and Hospital
    1990 - 2013
    Bangalore, India
  • Medical Officer
    World Health Organization
    Nov 2001
    Geneva
  • Visiting Professor, Cardiovascular Epidemiology
    McMaster University
    1994 - 1995
    Hamilton, Ontario, Canada
  • Assistant Medical Superintendent
    St. John’s Medical College and Hospital
    1991 - 1995
    Bangalore, India
  • In charge, Medical Intensive Care Unit
    St. John's Medical College and Hospital
    1986 - 2004
    Bangalore, India
  • Associate Professor, Medicine
    St. John's Medical College and Hospital
    1986 -1990
    Bangalore, India
  • Physician
    St. Martha's Hospital
    1982 - 1986
    Bangalore, India
  • Assistant Instructor, Medicine
    State University of New York, Downstate, Medical Center
    1977 - 1978
    Brooklyn, New York, USA
  • Resident in Medicine
    V.A. Hospital
    1975 - 1977
    Brooklyn, New York, USA

Cardiovascular Epidemiology and Clinical Trial; Bioethics of Clinical Trials; Medical Education

No groups and associations specified.

List of projects with S.I. No, Project Title, Project Lead, Year of Initiation, and Status.
S.I. No Project Title Project Lead Year of Initiation Status
1 MANAGE - Management of myocardial injury After NoncArdiac surGEry Trial PI: Dr. Denis Xavier, CoI: Dr. Mangala Rao 2014 completed
2 TIPS-K= RCT of low strength polycap & of low strength K + supplementation in patients with stable CVD/IHD(Global-NA/India) PI: Dr Prem Pais and Dr Denis Xavier 2012 completed
3 Apollo – A randomized controlled trial of aliskiren in the prevention of Major Cardiovascular events in elderly people Dr. Prem Pais, Dr. Denis Xavier 2012 completed
4 A randomized controlled trial of low-dose aspirin after initial anticoagulation to prevent the recurrence of venous thromboembolism - ASPIRE STUDY Dr. Prem Pais, Dr. Denis Xavier 2012 completed
5 A randomized controlled trial of timing of Intervention (early versus delayed) in Acute Coronary Syndromes (TIMACS) Dr. Prem Pais, Dr. Denis Xavier 2009 completed
6 Primary pREvention strategies at the community level to Promote treatment Adherence to pREvent cardiovascular disease (PREPARE) Dr. Prem Pais, Dr. Denis Xavier 2009 completed
7 INdian Stroke ProspectIve REgistry (INSPIRE) Dr.Prem Pais, Dr. Denis Xavier 2009 completed
8 An observational study to determine predisposing conditions & regional variations in Atrial Fibrillation/flutter (RELY AF Registry) Dr. Prem Pais, Dr. Denis Xavier 2009 completed
9 A multi-centre, randomised, double-blind, placebo-controlled, clinical trial examining the efficacy and safety of multi-vitamin therapy in secondary stroke prevention (VITATOPS) Dr. Prem Pais, Dr. Denis Xavier 2009 completed
10 Heart Outcomes Prevention Evaluation - 3 Study (HOPE-3) Dr. Prem Pais, Dr. Denis Xavier 2009 completed
11 Importance of Conventional and Emerging Risk Factors for Stroke in Different Regions of the World and in Different Ethnic Groups: A Pilot Case-control Study (INTERSTROKE) Dr. Prem Pais, Dr. Denis Xavier 2007 completed
12 A registry that examined the treatment patterns and outcome of Acute Coronary Syndrome patients with renal dysfunction (CREATE ACS Registry) Dr. Prem Pais, Dr. Denis Xavier 2007 completed
13 A trial to evaluate standard Vs low dose adjunctive IV Unfractionated Heparin (UFH) in patients undergoing Percutaneous Coronary Intervention (OASIS-8/ FUTURA) Dr. Prem Pais, Dr. Denis Xavier 2007 completed
14 The International Polycap Study-3 (TIPS-3): Design, baseline characteristics and challenges in conduct Denis Xavier 2018 completed
15 ODYSSEY - A phase III trial to evaluate the lipid lowering efficacy of a monoclonal antibody that blocks PCSKA receptors 2018 completed
16 Design and baseline characteristics of participants in the Researching cardiovascular Events with a Weekly INcretin in Diabetes (REWIND) trial on the cardiovascular effects of dulaglutide 2017 completed
17 APPRAISE 2 - A Trial to evalute Apixaban in patients with recent ACS (Global -7392 / India -794)/ NEJM 2011-Sponsor: BMS/Pfizer (Co-I). 2011 completed
18 RIVAL-RCT of radial versus femoral PCI Access in Unstable Angina or Myocardial Infarction (Global -7000/ India -300)/ JAMA 2012-Sponsor: Sanofi Aventis (National Leader). 2011 completed
19 MACE Registry Feasibility - Nationwide Network of Management of Acute Coronary Event Registries 1900 completed
20 Effects of aspirin plus extended-release dipyridamole versus clopidogrel and telmisartan on disability and cognitive function after recurrent stroke in patients with ischaemic stroke in the Prevention Regimen for Effectively Avoiding Second Strokes (PRoFESS) trial: a double-blind, active and placebo-controlled study 2002 completed
21 POISE-2: A large international, placebo-controlled, factorial trial to assess the impact of clonidine and acetylsalicylic acid (ASA) in patients undergoing noncardiac surgery who are at risk of a perioperative cardiovascular event 2014 completed
22 AVVEROES-RCT of apixaban Vs ASA to prevent stroke in atrial fib patients who had failed / unsuitable for VKA 2011 completed
23 A multifaceted intervention to improve treatment with oral anticoagulants in atrial fibrillation (IMPACT-AF): an international, cluster-randomised trial 2016 completed
24 CANTOS- RCT of canakinumab in the prevention of cardiovascular events in post-myocardial infarction patients with elevated hsCRP 2018 completed
25 Rationale, design, and organization of the PeriOperative ISchemic Evaluation (POISE) trial: a randomized controlled trial of metoprolol versus placebo in patients undergoing noncardiac surgery. 2005 completed
26 STABILITY-A Clinical Outcomes Study of Darapladib Versus Placebo in Subjects With Chronic Coronary Heart Disease to Compare the Incidence of Major Adverse Cardiovascular Events (MACE) 2013 completed
27 ICMR- National C-C study on the risk factors for AMI in Indians 1999 completed

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